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  • Patterns And Motivations For Giving

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    How can we not be generous when Christ gave His very Self? We give thanks to God for His indescribable gift.

    2 Corinthians 8:1-12. By the grace (charis = gift) of God, the Macedonian church had been particularly forward in giving (2 Corinthians 8:1-4). Paul challenged the Corinthians to demonstrate their love by also sharing in this grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7-8). The pattern of Christ's ...read more

  • Let's Do What We Can't

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    let's do what we can't

    Let's Do What We Can't II Corinthians 8:1-5 1. It stars with a God encounter - v. 5 a. Some are ready b. Some are reluctant c. Some are rebellious 2. It produces grace enablement - v. 1 a. God will ask you to do something you are not capable of doing b. God will ...read more

  • I Am Resolved

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 2, 2011
     | 7,608 views

    New Years often bring resolutions of all sorts, but how about a resolution to become a better Christian?

    Well it’s 2011, who would have thunk it. And I would suspect that there have been a pile of New Year’s resolutions made in the past 2 days and if the truth was known there have probably been a pile of New Year’s resolutions broken in the past 2 days. We have probably all ...read more

  • Excelling In The Grace Of Giving Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,976 views

    As Paul attempted to motivate the Corinthians to participate in the special collection for the poor in Judea, he taught them a number of principles for giving.

    Introduction: A. Good morning – Praise the Lord for another opportunity to worship the Lord and to love one another! 1. I hope that last week’s message about resurrection blessings was encouraging to you! 2. How wonderful to believe in Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, and as a ...read more

  • Christian Giving - Christian Confusion

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,509 views

    When it comes to Christian Giving we are misinformed, confused, and have mixed emotions. This is a basic look at Christian Giving.

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Message: Christian Giving - Christian Confusion Anthony Perry Jr. Every Sunday I grab two little golden plates and I walk to the center aisle as I say, “It is time to receive our tithes and offerings.” What is a tithe? What is an offering? Are we required to give? ...read more

  • What A Relief! Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,047 views

    As Christians, our life mission is reflected in part through our generosity; this is why we are called to return to God a portion of God’s blessings to us.

    I am in the midst of reading a book written by a Chaplain of the Maine State Warden Service. In her book, Here If You Need Me, Kate Braestrup describes her encounters serving as the spiritual presence in the Warden Service, and raising four children as a single mother after the death of her ...read more

  • P90x For The Soul - Giving Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,486 views

    When we hear the word giving in church, we often think, here we go again. The church or pastor only wants us to give because he gets more money or looks more successful. The reality is that God wants us to give so we dont trust in money or stuff ahead

    P90X for the Soul Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Intro Slide Well, we are continuing today in a series we have been calling P90X for your Soul, because P90X is an intense physical workout, and we are seeking to learn and implement some spiritual disciplines into our lives se we can put ourselves in a ...read more

  • Giving: Obligation Or Opportunity?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,184 views

    We grow into the grace of giving...by giving! Giving is a means of grace; in giving generously, we position ourselves to experience grace.

    GIVING: OBLIGATION OR OPPORTUNITY? Isaac Butterworth October 17, 2010 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 (NIV) 1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich ...read more

  • How To Give To God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,506 views

    Using guilt to get people to give money to the Lord’s work is wrong, but it is a temptation because 37% of regular church attenders give nothing to the church, 33% of them engage in at least some form of gambling.

    Part I Purpose: To lay out God's parameters for giving. Aim: I want the listener to examine how they give to God and make any changes that are contrary to God's design for giving. INTRODUCTION: Joey Mimbs and Ralph Travis of Ellenton, Florida wrote this following song to be sung to the tune of ...read more

  • God's Plan For Debt Free Living

    Contributed by David Cook on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    God's plan to live debt free!

    What motivates you to give to certain people, charities, causes, ministries? Some reasons could include: Compassion for needy people, investment opportunities, to avoid feeling guilty, you just want to help a friend in need, etc. When the topic of giving is brought up in church some people react: ...read more

  • Joy Plus Poverty Equals Wealth

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2009
     | 3,102 views

    World Hunger Sunday, 1989: We will find joy in giving if we make our giving a priority, if it is done proportionately and sacrificially, and if we see it as a privilege.

    The notion is going around in some circles that poor people are happy people. Have you heard that? It’s a kind of romantic idea, that poor people are happy people, that when you have nothing you at least have each other, you at least depend on God … you know all the usual things that are said. I ...read more

  • Shared Blessings Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009
     | 4,115 views

    We are blessed to be a blessing. One of the ways we are a blessing to others is to share our riches with them.

    2 Corinthians 8:7-15 “Shared Blessings” INTRODUCTION We like to see results. When we’re children, we like to see that we have grown over the past year. Parents like to see good grades. Those of us who are constantly dieting like to see the dial swing down, and when we exercise we like to see ...read more

  • The Importance Of Being Generous

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

    When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

  • Our Giving Overflows From God's Grace

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,894 views

    Is giving for the Lord’s work a struggle? Take to heart what Paul says as he points us to God’s grace in Christ and changes the way we think about giving. Parts: A. Give yourself to your gracious Lord. B. Trust his grace with an undivided heart

    Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13, 14 Theme: Our Giving Overflows from God’s Grace A. Give yourself to your gracious Lord B. Trust his grace with an undivided heart Season: Pentecost 6b Date: July 12, 2009 Web page: ...read more

  • The Gift Of Giving

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 2,630 views

    The Gift of Giving (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Readings: • 1 Corinthians chapter 9 verse 7-14. • 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verses 6-15. • We tend not to get too much teaching on money & giving? • Over the past 5 or 10 years; • I could count on one hand, the sermons on this subject. • Probably because the subject of money / giving we find ...read more