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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Guidelines For Giving

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,467 views

    Paul offers the Corinthian Church some principles to guide their giving based on the example of the Macedonians.

    Consecration Sunday, the day we come to consecrate ourselves and our lives to God. That one day of the year when we have to endure the preacher’s sermon on the joys and benefits of giving. We sit and squirm while the preacher drones on about being a cheerful giver, all the while knowing we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    When God builds a Church, it is marked by joyful giving

    INTRODUCTION  START WITH VIDEO SLIDE  SLIDE #1  Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Christmas Blessings

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right

    I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right: Americans lose more money than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    The dynamice example of the Macedonian Church propels us to consider several motivatinal keys to imulate the grace of giving by the brothers and sisters in the first Century

    THE GRACE OF GIVING INTRODUCTION: 1.II Cor. 8:7 “But just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech , in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us, -- see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2. Four kinds of givers: · There is the covetous man – he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Effective Giving

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,467 views

    The example of the Macedonian our Corinthian churches give us tremendous advice on the sensitive subject of tithing for NT believers today! Advice that is easy to understand requiring very little interpretation!

    So much is said about tithing and yet it is probably the most difficult subject for me to speak on. I think it would be actually easier if the church was wealthy. Why is this such a sensitive subject? Or maybe its me, but why is it so hard to preach on? What about to you? Think about it for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Grace On The Move

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    Looking to and remembering the finished work at the cross brings everything in prospective.

    Grace On the Move Text: 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 7 But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also. 8 I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Empowered For Kingdom Lifestyles Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,672 views

    You can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the Lord

    Empowered for Kingdom Lifestyles II Corinthians 8:1-12 I can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giving: Obligation Or Opportunity?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 16, 2010
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     | 9,226 views

    We grow into the grace of giving...by giving! Giving is a means of grace; in giving generously, we position ourselves to experience grace.

    GIVING: OBLIGATION OR OPPORTUNITY? Isaac Butterworth October 17, 2010 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 (NIV) 1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Scudder avatar

    How To Give To God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,549 views

    Using guilt to get people to give money to the Lord’s work is wrong, but it is a temptation because 37% of regular church attenders give nothing to the church, 33% of them engage in at least some form of gambling.

    Part I Purpose: To lay out God's parameters for giving. Aim: I want the listener to examine how they give to God and make any changes that are contrary to God's design for giving. INTRODUCTION: Joey Mimbs and Ralph Travis of Ellenton, Florida wrote this following song to be sung to the tune of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of Giving

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 2,662 views

    The Gift of Giving (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Readings: • 1 Corinthians chapter 9 verse 7-14. • 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verses 6-15. • We tend not to get too much teaching on money & giving? • Over the past 5 or 10 years; • I could count on one hand, the sermons on this subject. • Probably because the subject of money / giving we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Paradox Of Wealth Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    The paradox of wealth is that no matter what we own; the Lord is the source of it all! First fruits are the Lord’s

    The Paradox of Wealth, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Introduction In today’s Scripture reading, we pick up on a similar theme. This is only once complete chapter away from the passage we examined last week. Now we pick up on the Apostle Paul instructing the Corinthian Church with regard to generosity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    Excelling In The Grace Of Giving Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,047 views

    As Paul attempted to motivate the Corinthians to participate in the special collection for the poor in Judea, he taught them a number of principles for giving.

    Introduction: A. Good morning – Praise the Lord for another opportunity to worship the Lord and to love one another! 1. I hope that last week’s message about resurrection blessings was encouraging to you! 2. How wonderful to believe in Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, and as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Perry avatar

    Christian Giving - Christian Confusion

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,589 views

    When it comes to Christian Giving we are misinformed, confused, and have mixed emotions. This is a basic look at Christian Giving.

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Message: Christian Giving - Christian Confusion Anthony Perry Jr. Every Sunday I grab two little golden plates and I walk to the center aisle as I say, “It is time to receive our tithes and offerings.” What is a tithe? What is an offering? Are we required to give? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clair Sauer avatar

    What A Relief! Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    As Christians, our life mission is reflected in part through our generosity; this is why we are called to return to God a portion of God’s blessings to us.

    I am in the midst of reading a book written by a Chaplain of the Maine State Warden Service. In her book, Here If You Need Me, Kate Braestrup describes her encounters serving as the spiritual presence in the Warden Service, and raising four children as a single mother after the death of her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Giving That Transforms

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,939 views

    Giving that transforms is encouraged by the example of others, initiated by the example of Christ and our love for him, necessary because of human need, and promotes good will.

    INTRODUCTION One tells the story of a man reared in the hills of West Virginia. He had never seen a large city, modern inventions, or neon lights. He marries a girl just like himself, and they spend all their time in the back woods. In time they have a son and name him Junior. When Junior reaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist