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Nov 01, 2009

What About Giving?

Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:Exploring Ecclesiology: God's Blueprint for the Church

Summary:

“What about Giving?” 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Part 8 1. God’s perspective on giving. The scripture reminds us that: God is the supplier of all that we have. We are stewards of all that He gives. 2. The guiding principles about giving. Through the Macedonian’s example we learn that: Giving is about our mission not our money. Giving is about our commitment not our circumstances. Giving is about our eternity not our expenses. Giving is about our dedication not just our desire. Giving is about our faith not our finances. 3. The godly practices in regards to our giving. Paul tells the Corinthians that giving should be: Planned Personal In proportion to our income.

Detail:

“What about Giving?” 

2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Part 8

 

1.  God’s perspective on giving.

The scripture reminds us that:

  • God is the supplier of all that we have.
  • We are stewards of all that He gives.

2.   The guiding principles about giving.

Through the Macedonian’s example we learn that:

  • Giving is about our mission not our money.
  • Giving is about our commitment not our circumstances.
  • Giving is about our eternity not our expenses.
  • Giving is about our dedication not just our desire.
  • Giving is about our faith not our finances.

3.  The godly practices in regards to our giving.

Paul tells the Corinthians that giving should be:

  • Planned
  • Personal
  • In proportion to our income.