Sermons about 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

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

The Secret Of Successful Christian Living

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003

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The secret of living a successful Christian life, or to say, a life that is pleasing to God is found in the declaration: “they first gave themselves to the Lord”.

THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. For I bear witness that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Share Christ

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

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Part of our witness to whom Jesus is in our lives comes from the way in which we share that which our Lord has given to us.

First Kings offers us great insight into the way in which treaties worked in the Ancient Near East. Solomon and Hiram praise each other. They express their desire for one another’s goods and the initiate a way of producing and delivering the goods to their trade partner. At times verses like these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Giver Of All Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 1, 2003

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You can’t outgive God. He’s way ahead of everyone but he’s wanting us to share in his likeness and experience the fullness of grace. Part of that comes through being a giver like him.

Chapters 8-9 center on the subject of the grace of giving. A story was circulated some time ago about Arnold Palmer’s visit with a certain king. This king was impressed with Arnold Palmers golf record and as they talked the king wanted to give Mr. Palmer a gift. He tried to refuse at first, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Humiliation Of Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Jul 24, 2002

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Jesus was humiliated for our cause

25Jan02 The Humiliation of Jesus (he is the central theme of our witness) *There must be no confusion when explaining Jesus to people *The cultist will try and trap you. *There is a doctrine called Christology- Which is the study of Christ and His works. * We must learn how to expound our faith: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Life Thank You Banquet

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

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This message was given at a banquet to thank the people who had participated in the campaign drive.

Leadership Banquet 1/10/2004 TOBY In every church, God places a secret to its success. Much of the secret to the success of Glenville New Life Community PCUSA and New Life Fellowship is found gathered in this room. Our secret is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Economics Of War

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 10, 2005

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We are at war against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. To win a war it is necessary for all to sacrifice and focus effort and resources on winning the war.

Text 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Abounding Inthis Grace Also Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Oct 27, 2005

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Giving what God desires.

FBC "Abounding in this Grace also !!" II Cor. 8: 2-7,11 10/30/05 Intro. I. Formula for successful giving. II Cor. 8:1-2 A. Giving is extending God’s grace. V 1 (2 Corinthians 8:1) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; Wed. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Attitude And Your Assets Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Oct 27, 2005

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We look at how our giving habits ought to reveal How the Gospel has gripped our hearts and our wallets.

• This May I will mark the beginning of my fifth year of ministry at NBBC • That means I have preached four years worth of sermons. And as I have looked at what to preach about in the next few months, trying to discern the needs of the congregation and what counter cultural perspective might be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Giving

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 3, 2005

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Paul offers the Corinthian Church some principles to guide their giving based on the example of the Macedonians.

Consecration Sunday, the day we come to consecrate ourselves and our lives to God. That one day of the year when we have to endure the preacher’s sermon on the joys and benefits of giving. We sit and squirm while the preacher drones on about being a cheerful giver, all the while knowing we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

De Pobres A Ricos

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 4, 2005

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La pobreza de Jesús nos hizo ricos

DE POBRES A RICOS 2 Cor. 8:9 INTRODUCCIÓN En nuestro mundo, son muchas las historias de personas que siendo de escasos recursos, sobre la base del esfuerzo, del trabajo han llegado muy lejos en el terreno económico. También sabemos de personas pobres que se después de comprar un billete de la ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came Down

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Nov 16, 2005

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Is it any wonder that the world finds it hard to follow Jesus? Often The only Jesus they are ever presented is hard, harsh and unloving. We are Jesus to the world; our actions speak louder than fifty street preachers. Jesus came down!

JESUS CAME DOWN IAN JOHNSON www.papelim.org.nz “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NIV) What does that mean, “he became poor”? It means that he gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Much Does God Want? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 27, 2005

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God wants us to share our resources generously with those who need them and for us to give in a manner that demonstrates faith.

INTRO: “The church is always talking about money.” “the minister just wants my money.” “they don’t care about me – just that I give my offering.” Such things are often said about churches – and sometimes, unfortunately, it is true. I heard of a church recently that has a little mini-sermon EVERY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overflow In Rich Generosity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 20, 2007

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The way the churches in Macedonia responded to helping the Christians in Jerusalem is a guide for the living and giving of all Christians. Paul’s instruction to the Christians in Corinth can be our guide to “Overflowing in Rich Generosity.”

How to Overflow in Rich Generosity -Discover the Grace of Giving- II Corinthians 8:1-7 I want you to turn to the person sitting next to you and say one word, “Stewardship.” Ask each other what the first word is that comes to your mind. A steward is a “guardian,” “manager,” “provider,” II ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

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