Sermons about 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:7

Stewardship: A Matter Of Choice Part 2

Contributed by Ron Crow on Jan 27, 2003

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A method by which we must give.

Stewardship: A Matter of Choice 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 I. Introduction Review last week briefly. “Do we use the gifts that God has given for their intended purpose, or do we distort the intention of the gift?” Illustration: During the monthly meeting of the church’s stewardship committee, one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

First They Gave Themselves

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Feb 16, 2003

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What God wants most is "you"!

TITLE: They Gave Themselves TEXT: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 TOPICS: Total Consecration, Love Gives INTRODUCTION Illus: Thrifty Car Rental sponsors an annual Honeymoon Disasters Contest (www.honeymoondisasters.com), and they have received stories on everything from mudslides to Montezuma’s revenge. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desire And Duty Mark The Spiritual Giver

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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(with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1.

(with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1. Desire -- Example of Macedonians (:1-5) a. Context of giving 1) much affliction 2) deep poverty b. Nature of giving 1) according to their ability and beyond 2) gave of their own accord 3) begging to participate 4) gave themselves first to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Appropriate God's Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 19 ratings

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2 Cor. 8:9 - You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for our sake became poor that we through His poverty might become rich.

2 Cor. 8:9 - You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for our sake became poor that we through His poverty might become rich. 1. Grace is an expression of God's favor given to us freely at Christ's expense. Nothing we do can make God love us more. There is nothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Indescribable Gift

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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OUTLINE 1.

OUTLINE 1. We have so much to be thankful for. We live in freedom, in relative richness. We are not in a time of war. We have work, good health, family. We have been chosen by God to be His people. We have His word that lets us know Him. We know that He is watching over us. We know He is faithful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Giving Becomes Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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One way we give thanks to God is through our offerings, but our giving is not necessarily giving thanks. Paul when and how our giving becomes thanksgiving.

Introduction 1. Thanksgiving Day is a day when we celebrate God’s goodness. We thank Him for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. 2. Today we have a thanksgiving day offering. If we give it the right way, we give thanks to God in ever increasing proportions. Teaching 1. Paul has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Guarantees A Return On Spiritual Investments

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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(with Dick Holden) 1.

(with Dick Holden) 1. Spiritual Investing Requires Careful Planning (:6-7) a. Relationship of sowing to giving (implies a careful effort) 1) Sowing -- not scattering but careful planting 2) Giving -- not throwing money away but careful planning 3) Laws of nature apply to laws of giving b. Direct ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Handful Of Peanuts

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

based on 396 ratings

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Our stewardship should include tithing to support our local church.

A Handful of Peanuts (The Law of the Harvest) 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction (As people enter the worship center, let them take a handful of peanuts from large containers.) Amedeo Obici was born in 1876 in a small village near Venice, Italy. His widowed mother read him letters from his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Gives

Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 31, 2002

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We were created to reach out to others. We are commanded in Scripture to give generously of our time, talents and finances in ministry. But what is or should be our modivation for giving and serving?

In his book Run with the Horses, Eugene Peterson tells how he saw some birds teaching their young to fly.Three young swallows were perched on a dead branch that stretched out over a lake. “One adult swallow got alongside the chicks and started shoving them out toward the end of the branch – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing Is God's Idea

Contributed by Scott Hollebrands on Feb 7, 2002

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This is a straight forward sermon on the issue of tithing according to God’s word.

Today we are going to talk about stewardship in regards to using our resources for the Lord. Usually we make this part of a series on stewardship, but last week I talked briefly about using our spiritual gifts for the Lord and I know that you are up on what was said last week. So instead of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11, 2 Corinthians 9:6-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Paradox Of Grace

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Feb 21, 2002

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An examination of the Church at Macedonia.

Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org 2 Corinthians 8:1-2: ”Moreover, brethren, we make know to you the grace of God bestowed upon the churches of Macedonia: that in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Generous Giving

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 6, 2003

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Have you ever witnessed a Christian becoming jealous because another Christian received a financial blessing and they didn’t? Everyone has a responsibility to be generous in their giving without expecting anything back and this sermon speaks about what th

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, Georgia May 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, My God above, thank You once again for a day in Your kingdom and the memories of days gone by . Lord I know my life is in Your hands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On With God: The Next Step With Money Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 13, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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our attitude to money can be a real block to God’s blessing in our lives. We need to recognise 1) "The Power of money"... work towards 2) "The Pacifying of money" and see 3) "The Potential of money" for blessing in our lives and the Kingdom of God

Moving on with God: the next step with money 2 Cor 9:6-15 WBC 15/6/3pm One of the golden-sticker-laden sweepstake entry forms and magazine sales pitches that show up just about weekly in most Americans’ mailboxes has just been sent to God! American Family Publishers sent its computer generated ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, 1 Corinthians 6:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Second Things Second

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 14, 2003

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Many people get the first thing first...accepting Christ. Many miss putting the second thing second, giving themselves to the local church.

July 13, 2003 First they gave themselves to the Lord; and then by God’s will, they gave themselves to us as well. 2 Corinthians 8:5 (GN) On the day of dedication of "Solomon’s Temple," the king erected a brazen platform in the outer court. All the people gathered, as the king ascended the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5

Denomination: United Methodist

It Is A Gift To Give

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jul 18, 2003

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What it means to excel in the grace of giving.

Imagine that a large church burned to the ground somewhere in north Wisconsin, and that all the congregations of our district were asked to help rebuild it by collecting an offering. Every congregation was asked, all but one. This tiny little congregation could hardly afford to keep going. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

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