"Giving" Tagged Sermons
The Wisdom of Generosity
God has so designed this world and the fabric of social interaction, where blessing is given to those who are givers. How can a stingy heart become generous?
Do Not Be Like the Hypocrites
We have to be _______________________ when we do good. True prayer must be directed to _______________________, as if He is the only one who ____________. Jesus expects us to perform religious ______________, but only for the ______________________.
Genuine Christmas Generosity, Part 2
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 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. 9 As it is written, “He has distributed…
Genuine Christmas Generosity
2 Corinthians 8:1-15 8:1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 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. 3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of…
Why, and How Much, Should We Give?
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that…