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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Grace Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2011
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    We show "The Grace of Giving" when: 1) Giving Is Proportionate (2 Cor. 8:3a), 2) Giving Is Sacrificial (2 Cor. 8:3b), 3) Giving Is Voluntary (2 Cor. 8:3c), 4) Giving Is a Privilege, Not an Obligation (2 Cor. 8:4), 5) Giving Is an Act of Worship (2 Cor. 8:

    U.S. Republican lawmakers are “playing with fire” by contemplating even a brief debt default as a means to force deeper government spending cuts, an adviser to China’s central bank said this week. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Giving That Counts Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 27, 2018
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    From Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, we can discover and learn three qualities of a successful giver. Successful givers are generous. Successful givers have a positive attitude about giving. And successful givers are secure.

    It had been a hard winter in the Rockies. The snow piled deeper and deeper. The temperature dropped below zero and stayed there. The rivers froze. People were suffering. After a long, hard day, a rescue team in a helicopter saw a cabin nearly submerged in the snow as they were returning to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Generous Church In A Stingy World Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019
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    A Generous Church in a Stingy World – Week 4:- 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verses 1-9 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) • They gave generously (vs 1-2): • They gave sacrificially (vs 3a): • They gave voluntarily (vs 3b-4): • They gave whole-heartedly (vs 5): Example #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) • The Macedonians made a promise to give (vs 6) • The Macedonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Giving The Macedonian Way” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 29, 2019
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    The example of the Macedonian church can inform and inspire us to give in the way God would have use give.

    We’re focusing on our need to recognize God as owner and how we’re to manage what He’s entrusted to us. In so doing, He’ll direct us to give a portion of what He has entrusted to us in such as way as to bring Him glory, provide for His household (His church) and expand His kingdom. Today, I want us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Would Someone Plead For A Chance To Give? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2019
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    The Macedonians plead with Paul for a chance to share financially. What creates that kind of a heart?

    - Skit: Guy shows up who has traveled back in time. Offers second guy a chance to buy Apple stock the day before the company starts. Play up the time period and maybe some jokes off the company name. A MYSTERY: Why would someone plead for a chance to give? - 2 Corinthians 8:4. - Think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfulness Illustrated. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2019
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    Paul commends the liberal contributions of the Macedonian churches for the relief of the brethren in Judea.

    October 5, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.A: Faithfulness Illustrated. (8:1–5) 2nd Corinthians 8:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 2 that in a great trial of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can God Do ‘exceeding Abundantly’ Great Answers Through Me?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2019
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    The Macedonians were used mightily by God through their offering. But what did they do before the offering that enabled such generosity?

    A PRAYER QUESTION: How can God do “exceeding abundantly” great answers through me? - [Put this passage in the outline] Ephesians 3:20 – that phrasing is from the KJV – “Now unto [H]im that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 29, 2014
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    Now this brings out a basic principle in giving and here it is. People will give to the things that they love.

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “5 Characteristics of a Generous Church” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 13 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 10, 2012
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    It's easy to say, "I love," but Paul challenges the Corinthian Christians to live out their love by giving freely and generously to those in need.

    2 Corinthians 8:1-15 “Genuine Love” INTRODUCTION Most of the world knows that Facebook recently went public and that it’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg shortly after the Facebook event was married to Priscilla Chan. At $19 billion, many media personalities speculated about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Full Measure Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 25, 2014
     | 6,750 views

    A sermon that describes the meaning and measure of sacrifice.

    The Measure of Sacrifice 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 2 Corinthians 8:7 "Therefore, as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also." Introduction: Today I want to share some thoughts with you about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 2, 2014
     | 6,503 views

    Paul's enthusiasm for giving is only matched by the Macedonians...who had the right spirit toward giving.

    The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1–14 Introduction While on his third missionary journey, the apostle Paul planned to receive a collection for the poor of Jerusalem—the offering to be received from churches he had planted (Romans 15:25–32; 1 Corinthians 16:1–4). It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014
     | 6,251 views

    Now I want to admit something to you. As a young boy I will admit to you that the first time I tithed I wasn’t sure if I like it or not. Partly I suppose because no one asked me if I wanted to or not. He just chose to give my money away for me. Sort of like the government does.

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “5 Characteristics of a Generous Church” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 13 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2014
     | 5,742 views

    Exploring the grace of giving through a study of stewardship.

    “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Secret Of Great Giving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2014
     | 11,450 views

    In commending the Macedonian Christians, Paul revealed the secret of great giving.

    “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Give All You Can Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 31, 2019
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     | 5,875 views

    Excel in Giving is the main theme of this passage in 2 Corinthians 8:1-15. Paul urges his readers to excel in faith, utterance, knowledge and also in giving to God and others. Its very motivational and inspiring to practice it in our life journey.

    Excel in Giving, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Introduction Paul wrote four letters to the churches at Corinth: (1) A letter referred in 1st Corinthians 5:9, (2) the First letter to Corinthians, (3) “severe” letter referred in 2 Corinthians 2:3-4, (4) Second letter. One of the purposes was “To teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist