Sermons on 2 Corinthians 8:6-15:

Giving Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Mar 9, 2023

2 Corinthians 8:14 "But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:"

At the time I read this scripture I wasn't much of a giver but The Holy Spirit through this scripture showed me being part of the Body of Christ, I had to give what the Lord has blessed me with to "equalise" where another believer lacked. Paul said we bring equality to the Body of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:14, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Psalm 24:1, Matthew 10:8  (view more)  (view less)

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

How To Share Or Divide Limited Resources Among An Unlimited Number Of People

Contributed by George Warner on Mar 23, 2023

Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence

SOME GUIDING PRINCIPLES. 1 Bear in mind that it is not possible for you to please everyone. If you try to please everybody you will end up pleasing nobody, so it is important that you boldly prioritize people. Imagine that you are a mother of two twin boys who are 2 years old. Both are about to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Matthew 25:8-9, 2 Corinthians 8:12

A Generous Church In A Stingy World Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019

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

"Giving The Macedonian Way” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 29, 2019

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

In Giving, Where Is The ‘enough’ Line? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 21, 2019

Paul doesn't just say, "Tithe and you're good." Rather, he encourages the Corinthians to "excel in the grace of giving." What does that mean exactly? And what does grace have to do with giving?

IN GIVING, WHERE IS THE "ENOUGH" LINE? Many Christians would say, “Tithe and you’re good.” - There is a natural tendency in almost all of us to want to know where the line is. It might be so we don’t cross it. It might be so we can cross it. But we want to know where the line is. - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Vision For The Church Helping Each Other Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2019

Paul gives instruction on how the church should help each other.

TWO WAYS: The American way is everyone is on their own; Paul’s vision is that we are there for each other. - 2 Corinthians 8:10-15. - Galatians 6:2. - The American way emphasizes the rugged individual. You pull yourself up by your bootstraps and you mark a path of success for yourself. You are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

"5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

So why as your pastor should I think that I should stand up here and tell you that you need to give if I already know that people don’t like it?

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 clothing to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"give Till It Feels Good" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

Paul names 7 of these spiritual gifts and I like to refer to them as motivational gifts. They are what motivates you; what drives you and makes you who you are and if you use these gifts throughout your lifetime you will be very effective in God’s work.

UNWRAPPING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS” “Give Till it feels Good” Romans 12:3-8 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 So in our series titled “Unwrapping your Spiritual Gifts” we are talking about 7 spiritual gifts that Paul mentions in Romans 12. Listen now. Now in that list we have already covered the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-9, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For All Occasions Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 9, 2020

In difficult times followers of Christ are assured of Strength and Resources as needed. Believers can live in peace and contentment when they know the two assurances in Philippians 4:13 and 19. Those verses provide foundation for biblical OPTIMISIM.

Our text today provides a sure foundation for optimism. Christians should be the most optimistic people on the face of the earth. I’m not talking about a Polly Anna avoidance of the challenges. I’m talking about a deep confidence that nothing can happen that is beyond God’s all-sufficiency. I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Proverbs 10:28-29, Ephesians 2:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Genesis 22:14, Joshua 14:6-15, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Numbers 14:1-10, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Graced Into Giving Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 28, 2019

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Exhorted Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 14, 2019

Paul gives a lesson on faithfulness to the Corinthians

October 18, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians III. Appeal of Paul’s Ministry. (8:1–9:15.) Lesson III.B:Faithfulness Exhorted. (8:6-15) Part-1: The example of the Macedonian Churches. (Verses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Progress Of Grace

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 18, 2019

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 14) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 9, 2019

Today we start chapter six. Throughout chapter five we saw the phrase, "you have heard it was said". Jesus no longer starts out that way. Jesus isn't challenging contradictory teachings but contradictory practices. Today's lesson is on why we do good deeds.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 14) Matthew 6:1-4 Today we start chapter six. We'll notice that Jesus doesn't introduce his topics as he has up to this point. Throughout chapter five we saw the now familiar phrase, "you have heard it was said". But Jesus doesn't start out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 8:12, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 11:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostle's Creed: Born, Suffered, Died, Rose For Us Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

Jesus entered the flow of history, to bring a pure stream of life into the flow.

APOSTLES’ CREED: Born, Suffered, Died, Arose for Us I want you to imagine with me a dream. In your dream, you are floating down a river, on an inflatable tube. The river is the flow of life, and you are in it. If the river is like the world we live in, what is the river like? As you float down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 2:10, Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed