Sermons on 2 Corinthians 9:1-15:

Who Is God And What Can God Do

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

I preached this message as the church was dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Power had been restored to all of our buildings except the sanctuary. There was a lot of work to be accomplished and we were meeting in our Fellowship Hall. Yet in all this God was sufficient

WHO GOD IS AND WHAT GOD CAN DO! 1 CORINTHIANS 1:9 (NIV) 9 GOD, WHO HAS CALLED YOU INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, IS FAITHFUL. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8 (NIV) 8 AND GOD IS ABLE TO MAKE ALL GRACE ABOUND TO YOU, SO THAT IN ALL THINGS AT ALL TIMES, HAVING ALL THAT YOU NEED, YOU WILL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Joy Of Living Generously Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 16, 2023

Message 11 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This morning, I want to engage in a little time travel. I want you to think about your fondest memories of attending church. Maybe it was a mission trip. Maybe it was a church experience participating in an exciting expansion project. Maybe it was a church cantata. Maybe it was a church context ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13, Luke 11:42, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Honors Those Who Honor Him

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 18, 2023

When we honor God with our words and with everything that He has bestowed upon us, He will astound us in ways that are beyond our comprehension. God certainly honors those who honor Him.

We will continue our meditation based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) When we read this verse in the Message translation it reads this way; 2 Corinthians 9:8, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 Samuel 1:2, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, 1 Samuel 1:20, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, 1 Samuel 2:21, John 3:16, 2 Kings 4:8-10, 2 Kings 4:13-14, Mark 9:41, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Changed Mindset

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 25, 2023

What kind of a mindset do we have towards God, about serving others or about money? This sermon will help us evaluate ourselves so we can think and act differently.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (KJV) The word we are meditating is to have the attitude of ‘all sufficiency.’ Every human being has a different state of mind. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, John 12:1-2, Matthew 20:27-28, 3 John 1:12, John 12:3, John 12:4-5, John 12:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Are You A Hilarious Giver?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 1, 2023

Based on 2 Cor. 9:6-7 - Challenges hearers to be "hilarious" givers & honor God w/ their tithes & offerings.

“ARE YOU A HILARIOUS GIVER?” 2 Cor. 9:6-7 FBCF – 4/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Several years ago, I had a man tell me that, as pastor of the church, I ought to check people’s giving records so I would know who to listen to. I don’t listen to people based on how much money they give to the church. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 18 - Faithful With Our Finances Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 15, 2023

God expects us to be faithful in everything that He has entrusted to us, especially with our finances. Let’s learn how to give cheerfully, and in a way that is pleasing to God.

In Judges 6:12-13, we read, the Lord’s angel appeared to him there and said, “The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!" Gideon said to him, "If I may ask, sir, why has all this happened to us if the LORD is with us? What happened to all the wonderful things that our fathers told us the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-13, Judges 6:6, Judges 6:1, Judges 6:2, Judges 6:10-11, Luke 16:10-11, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Deuteronomy 16:17, Romans 13:7, James 5:4, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon On Autumn

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 20, 2023

Autumn is defined as the season after summer and before winter, in the northern hemisphere from September to November, and in the southern hemisphere from March to May.

Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, an American poet, author and editor once remarked: "Spring is beautiful, and summer is perfect for vacations, but autumn brings a longing to get away from the unreal things of life, out into the forest at night with a campfire and the rustling leaves." James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Psalm 23:4, 2 Corinthians 9:10, Psalm 104:19

Being A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023

God loveth a cheerful giver!

God loveth a cheerful giver. Does that mean God does not love those that do not give cheerfully? No, I don't think so. But I do feel God has a special love for those who do give cheerfully. 1. Same word is found in Hebrews 12:6 2. we get excited about other things: a. ball games b. doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Giving Attitude Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 8, 2023

The reason that your giving is about more than dollars and cents is because the bigger issue is your heart in giving. To have the right attitude in giving we must first put God as our number one priority in our lives.

When we study giving in scripture, we quickly see that giving is more than dollars and cents. It is about a proper attitude and right relationship with God. Your attitude in giving can make a difference in how your giving impacts kingdom work and glorifies God. A giving attitude means putting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Able

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 12, 2023

As we have entered a New Year God reminds us through His Word that He is able, He will deliver us and He will lift us up, no matter what the year may hold or what challenges may come our way.

The promise to us from the Lord for the year 2023 is taken from 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) Let us meditate on God’s word to understand that God is able to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Jude 1:24, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Malachi 3:6, Daniel 3:17, Daniel 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Beyond Human Understanding

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 26, 2023

God is able to do more than we can ask or even imagine. This message will enlighten us on what’s our part in God’s amazing plan.

Today’s meditation is based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, which reads, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” (ESV) We will dwell on the words, ‘God is able’ and study the scriptures to see how we can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:20, Genesis 15:1-2, Genesis 15:5, Isaiah 54:13, Romans 4:18-19, Genesis 28:20, Genesis 32:16, Luke 5:1-5, Luke 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When Will God Fight For Us?

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 2, 2023

God will certainly fight our battles, but what is it that we need to do to experience God’s powerful intervention in our lives. This sermon will help us understand our part better.

We will continue our meditation of the word based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (KJV) As we continue to ponder on the theme ‘God is able’ we understand that God is able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:20, Exodus 14:10, Exodus 14:25, Exodus 12:6-7, Exodus 12:15, Exodus 14:1-2, Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Is Able To Fulfill His Promises – Are We Willing?

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 9, 2023

Is it possible that we could in some ways hinder God from fulfilling the promises that He made to us? This message will teach us what we should let go off to be partakers of God’s divine promises.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) As we continue our meditations on the theme ‘God is able’ here are some lessons we learnt. 1. God is able to keep us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Romans 4:21, Genesis 37:5-8, Genesis 37:23-24, Hebrews 12:15, Genesis 39:12-13, Proverbs 13:20, Genesis 40:6-8, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Provision Granted.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2023

Does the word of God promise to supply all your needs? Did Jesus say He would never leave you? Did He say He would keep you from falling and present you faultless before the Father's throne?

Provision Granted. James 1:2-7 When James wrote his epistle some 30 years later after Jesus’ death. James humility is evident by the way he saw himself: "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ" (James 1:1). James identified himself as the servant of Jesus rather than as a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-7, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal