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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Secret Of Great Giving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2014
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    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

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    5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 29, 2014
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     | 10,176 views

    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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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patterns And Motivations For Giving

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014
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     | 4,823 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Jackson avatar

    Graced Into Giving Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 28, 2019
     | 7,324 views

    Guilt is a terrible motivator, because it works from the outside in. But grace works from the inside out. If you want to increase giving in your church, don't preach about tithing. Preach the gospel.

    We are in the second week of a series we’re calling “Overflow: Living the Generous life.” As I told you last week, I want to be transparent with why we are doing this series at this time. This afternoon, we are going to present the largest budget in Glynwood’s history to the Church Leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Progress Of Grace

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 18, 2019
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     | 3,893 views

    The connection between grace and generosity is clearly defined in the text.

    1. God is the source of grace. 2. Grace is the source of gratitude. 3. Gratitude is the source of generosity. 4. Generosity is the source of glory. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

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    How Can I Have A Generous Heart When Money Is Tight? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 6, 2019
     | 4,137 views

    Paul commends the Macedonians for being generous even in their poverty. What can we learn from them about giving well?

    CAN YOU BE BOTH? It’s telling that the Macedonians were poor and generous. - 2 Corinthians 8:1-2. - Verse 2 gives us a striking statement. Paul shares with us that the Macedonians were extremely poor and richly generous. Those aren’t two phrases that we normally put together. - If you’re here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Would Someone Plead For A Chance To Give? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2019
     | 3,646 views

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

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2019
     | 4,915 views

    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

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    Give All You Can Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 31, 2019
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     | 6,151 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

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    Giving That Counts Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 27, 2018
     | 5,166 views

    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 Promise Made Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 13, 2018
     | 6,128 views

    A faith promise prioritizes our faith, it is a sign of our trust and faith in God, and it decreases our faith in money and increases our faith in God. When we make our commitments, God doesn’t want us to do so out of guilt, compulsion, or fear from our love for Him, for His people, for His church.

    Anyone here remember … or have … a “Magic 8 Ball” when they were growing up? It looked like a giant, black number 8 pool ball only it was filled liquid and had a little window where the “8” would be. You could ask it the deep questions of life and it would give you the answer. Does Cindy like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Forgive, Love And Pray For Our Foes Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2019
     | 2,647 views

    There is no other religion that is so bold as to require forgiveness of enemies, and even doing good for enemies.

    Tuesday of 11th Week in Course 2019 Ss Mark and Marcellian Those who would reduce the status of Jesus Christ to that of a “nice guy who did good things and said nice things” should read this part of St. Matthew’s Gospel several times. Those who would relegate the Church to the scrap heap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic