Sermons on 2 Corinthians 8:1-7:

Faithfulness Illustrated. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2019

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 2, 2014

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It cost Him the cross to be born at Christmas. He was born to die, and die He did that we might be saved. We are saved freely, for it is a gift that Jesus bought for us, but the fact is it cost Jesus everything. Grace is free to receive, but it was costly to give.

December in Peru is just as hot as July. The jungle is steaming and the insects are ferocious. Yet in that jungle setting more than 300 people from the Wycliff Bible Translators celebrate Christmas. The twinkling Christmas tree lights are not on a pine or fur tree, but on a banana or palm tree. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

6th Sunday After Pentecost. June 30th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2021

Year B, Proper 8.

2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 130:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43. (A). HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27. The first verse of the second book of Samuel follows on from the report of the death of King Saul and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 130:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed With Abundance

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2021

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

A Culture Of Giving

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 20, 2021

A sermon about the importance of giving, specifically the characteristics of a giving church as modeled by the Macedonian churches.

OUTLINE ANCIENT CONTEXT – CORINTHIANS • PAUL IS ADDRESSING A LOT OF CHURCH ISSUES • PAUL ALSO ADDRESSING FAMINE • HE TAKES UP AN OFFERING AMONG CHURCHES TO HELP THE JERUSALEM CHURCH • MACEDONIAN CHURCHES ARE VERY GENEROUS • PAUL USES THE MACEDONIAN CHURCH AN EXAMPLE OF GENEROUS GIVING MODERN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Philippians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 10, 2021

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

Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. We don’t go to church... we are the church... what we do is gather...and grow...and go. Not just to gather together... but to grow together. Grow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Upside Down Logic Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 28, 2023

Message 10 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth. This devotional is an abbreviated sermon preached on a Sunday in which the Lord's Supper was celebrated.

On what was probably a beautiful spring day in the first-century Roman providence of Judea, a large crowd had gathered on the Korazim Plateau, overlooking the southern slopes of Lake Tiberias. It was rumored that the increasingly popular teacher, Yeshua (yay-SHOO-a), would be addressing the crowd ...read more

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motives For Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 13, 2023

It is important for us not just to give to the Lord, but to give with the right motives. Jesus rebukes those who gave with the wrong motives, so we need to carefully consider our motives and how our motives align with God’s purposes and glorify God.

What motivates people to give? You could read about results of research on this topic about what part of giving is motivated by self interest and what part is motivated by serving others. Our interest here is not the human psychology side of giving motivation, but the biblical motivation. What do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-9, 2 Corinthians 9:10-12, Luke 6:32-36, Matthew 6:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happen To Honesty?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2023

When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy that had the reputation of being honest.

Illus: This story occurred in Florida. A young lady was soaking up the sun's rays on a Florida beach when a little six year old boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, and a quarter in his hand came up to her and asked her a number of questions: He said… • "Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Overflow

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 19, 2023

Too often, preachers are guilty of preaching that the overflow is always financial. Here we take a look at how there can be other overflow as well

We don’t know a lot about them as a church. We don’t know how they worshipped; we don’t know what songs they sang, which translation of the bible they preferred, and we don’t know what the preacher was like. What we do know is how they gave. This is week one of our Stewardship Emphasis Month at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Climb Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Ladders are useful tools in our daily life. However, if you haven’t learned the “Ladder Lessons”, then you won’t take advantage of their ability to take us to new heights.

I. Introduction I know ladders are not uncommon or awe inspiring. They are simply an everyday tool that we use to reach heights that we would otherwise be unable to reach. So, there is nothing really mind blowing about that. However, because they are so common and because most of you have used a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:8, 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Given, Grace Received.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 27, 2022

Crane Eater Community Church is a people of Love, Prayer, and Grace. I want to give you 7 steps in giving:

Grace Given, Grace Received. 2 Corinthians 8:1-9AMP Several years ago I read about a girl named Mary who had been born with a cleft palette. When she started school, her classmates teased and taunted her because of her imperfect appearance. Mary soon became convinced that no one could love her. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal