Sermons about 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Building A Life Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

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Growing in the area of sacrifice

Building a Life of Sacrifice 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 "Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also." 2 Cor. 8:7 (KJV) A church member of Rick Warren's tell the following story. Bob ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperous Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014

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That’s the world view of the good life… but it is as empty and unsatisfying as that huge chocolate bunny you get your kids at Easter. I mean it looks fabulous… but it’s hollow and it tastes like flavored wax.

The Unsatisfying Easter Bunny For most of people the word “prosperity” connects with the idea of being successful financially and living the “good” life. But in God’s economy prosperity is so much more than a thick roll of money in your pocket, two SUV’s in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patterns And Motivations For Giving

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Do What We Can't

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 22, 2015

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving: Obligation Or Opportunity?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 16, 2010

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Give To God

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 24, 2010

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan For Debt Free Living

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 26, 2010

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Blessings

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

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I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right

I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right: Americans lose more money than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2014

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build Your Relationship To God!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

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Get this relationship right and earthly ones will also change as you practice the same principles.

II Corinthians 11:21-33 Proposition – You must build your relationship with Jesus! I. By being totally committed! A. Forget feelings! II Timothy. 2:1-7 Newlyweds-everything fresh, different, after awhile routine Examples: soldier, athlete, farmer B. Recognize your position! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-33, Ephesians 1:15-23, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Acts 20:18-38, Ephesians 4:11-16, Psalm 133:1, Job 13:15, 2 Timothy 2:1-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed With Abundance

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2021

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What's our motivation to give generously to the church? Paul outlines four reasons to give in 2 Cor. 8.

Blessed With Abundance lanny smith 2021 Summer Series / Stewardship; Giving; Generosity / 2 Corinthians 8:3–15 • [VIDEO] • Current giving statistics. • Context: Paul is talking to the Corinthian church about the practical matter of sending financial support to the Jerusalem church. • He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Issue Is Control!

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Aug 5, 2021

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Everyone wants to be in control. And we need to be in control to fulfill our duties and responsibilities. Yet our attempts to be in control only complicate things. This can be very frustrating. What is the solution?

Dr. Lewis Gregory I. What is the significance of control? A. Control offers both privileges and responsibilities. 1. Example: A driver’s license 2. “Now I have freedom and power!” 3. The license is a symbol of authority. 4. It gives a person total control over the automobile. B. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Psalm 26:2, 2 Corinthians 8:5, Romans 6:13, Matthew 9:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 10, 2021

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Paul's emphasis on Joy/Rejoicing

December 11, 2021 Philippi was a Greek city founded in 350 BC. In 86 BC, it became a Roman colony. Although a relatively small city, Philippi had 2 significant advantages: it was a major seaport and it was located on a major trade route. In about 52 AD Paul came to Philippi and a church was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-2, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

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