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Why Should A Christian Give? Series
Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: This is the first in a series of four messages that emphasize giving and christian stewardship.
Why Should I Give?
Malachi 3:6-12
I. A Christian Should Give Out of Obedience
A. Because God is Unchanging
1. He is unchanging in His expectation
2. He is unchanging in His mercy
B. Because Our Obedience Improves Our Fellowship
1. Fellowship with God
2. Fellowship with God’s people
C. Because Biblical Giving is God’s Plan
1. God’s plan is the only plan
2. God’s plan has no gray area
II. A Christian Should Give Out of Love
A. A Love for God
B. A Love for God’s Ministries
1. The local church
2. Mission giving
3. Special offerings
III. A Christian Should Give With Vision
A. A Vision to Be a Blessing
B. A Vision to Receive a Blessing
1. Malachi 3:10b
2. Proverbs 3:9-10
C. A Vision to See God’s Kingdom Grow
IV. A Christian Should Give Because of Our Example
A. God’s Example in Giving His Son to Be Born
B. God’s Example in Giving His Son to Die
C. God’s Example in Giving Us an Opportunity to Be S
