Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 8-9 | Preacher: David Maher | Introduction:
1) The Special Collection for Jerusalem (9:1-2)
2) Four Reasons to be Generous (Ch8)
a) The Macedonian Example (v1-6).
b) The Example of Christ (v7-9).
c) Paul’s Personal Advice (v10-15).
d) Help to Administer the Gift (v16-24) .
3) Four Lessons in Generosity (Ch9)
a) Keep your promises (v3-5).
b) Give generously and cheerfully (v6-9).
c) Expect a harvest of righteousness (v10-11).
d) Turn blessings into praise and thanks to God (v12-15).
Conclusion:
– Give regularly (1 Cor 16:1-4).
– Give wisely (2 Cor 8:5).
– Know who you’re giving to, and why.
– Give willingly (2 Cor 8:12).
– Give joyfully (2 Cor 9:7).
– Give strategically. (2 Cor 9:12-13)
– Tithing, mission support, Christians in need, freewill gifts, social responsibilities,
other causes.