Sermon Outline
- Cameron Townsend’s Marriage Example
- The Grace of Giving
- Grace and Generosity are inextricably tied together (2Cor 8:1-4, 9)
- Giving isn’t related to material means but to theological heart (2Cor 8:3-5, 9)
- Giving isn’t just a matter of handing over stuff/$.
- It’s about the gospel (2Cor 8:9, Phil 2:6-8)
- What matters in the grace of giving is the heart of the giver (Rom 5:3-5).
- Paul draws attention to the giving patterns of some to encourage others (2Cor 8:1-4, 6-8, 10-11, Mt 6:2-3)
- Action matters not just intent (2Cor 8:10-11)
- Equity (2Cor 8:13-15, 9:6, Lk 16:9)
- What might this look like today?
- Start by actually studying the Biblical teaching on money
- Set a percentage monthly income and give it intentionally. Up it ½% a year…
- Get out of debt.
- Learn about needs of brothers and sisters globally. And then give to support them.
- Stop buying stuff!
- God loves a cheerful giver (2Cor 9:7)
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