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  • Jim Cunningham avatar

    How To Get Rich

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,640 views

    A look at the blessings of generosity and receiving God’s grace.

    2 Corinthians 8:1-9 – How to Get Rich This sermon may seem a bit out of sequence – a few weeks ago we looked at chapter 9, which was centered on giving money. And back then I told you that I realized that the #1 reason why folks say they don’t come to church is because the pastor talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church For The Churched

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,895 views

    Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

    Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Great Giving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2014
     | 11,419 views

    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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    Empowered To Engage Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 15, 2008
     | 2,695 views

    We should rightly assess ourselves and we should responsibly access our gifts.

    There’s nothing like the local church when she is working right. When the church becomes the church that God intended her to be, the church is a force to reckon with. Lives are changed. Marriages restored. Families united. Communities transformed. No wonder the church was labeled as “These who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Gathering To Grow Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 6,099 views

    We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

    Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Opportunity You Don't Want To Miss

    Contributed by Charles White on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 16,431 views

    Stewardship/Giving message

    THE OPPORTUNITY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THE CIRCUMTANCES OF GIVING 2 Cor. 8:1-9 - Nov. 2, 1997 - Sunday AM INTR: This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Dilliard’s is consolidating all of it’s 1997 fall clothing under one roof at their Eastlake Mall ...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
    based on 8 ratings
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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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Fine Art Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,169 views

    The message looks at the Christians need for Generosity.

    The test for many Christians becomes evident in the reaction they display when the topic turns from being Christ-like with our morals to being Christ-like with our money. Living in a society that is saturated with a materialistic mentality definitely does not help matters. Our culture portrays ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    An Exhortation To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    In 2 Corinthians 8:6-15 we notice an exhortation to grace-oriented giving by the Apostle Paul.

    Scripture Today I would like to continue my four-week series titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. These two chapters give us some of the clearest and most explicit teaching on giving throughout all of Scripture. Last week we looked at “An Example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When The Spirit Reigns Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 14,268 views

    What happens in the church when the Holy Spirit is in control.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 5 “WHEN THE SPIRIT REIGNED” Acts 2:40-47 There seems to be some confusion today as to why the church exists. Win Arn , a church consultant, once surveyed members in about a 1,000 churches asking this question, “Why does the church exist?” Ø 89% said, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Categories Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 88 views

    Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the Church. These gifts vary in form and function, but they all originate from the same Spirit.

    CATEGORIES OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Empowered For Kingdom Lifestyles Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,158 views

    You can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the Lord

    Empowered for Kingdom Lifestyles II Corinthians 8:1-12 I can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    Why is it that Christians often need to be motivated to give when God has given us so much? God had provided for the Corinthians in such a wonderful way and yet they were hesitant to share what they had with others.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week and tithing $4.00. In a few years his income increased and he was tithing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Why Is Fellowship Essential Series

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,223 views

    This sermon attempts to answer the question of why fellowship is essential for every Christian.

    Title: “Why is Fellowship Essential for the Christian?” Scripture: Philemon vv.4-7 Type: Series Where: GNBC 7-14-02/revised 9/14/08 Intro: In 1773, the young pastor of a poor church in Wainsgate, England, was called to a large and influential church in London. John Fawcett was a powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Would Someone Plead For A Chance To Give? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2019
     | 3,363 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