Title: 2 Corinthians 8
1 22 Corinthians 8 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 generosity.
2 Corinthians 8 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 generosity.
2 Corinthians 8 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 generosity.
2 Corinthians 8 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 generosity.
2 Corinthians 8 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 generosity.
2 Corinthians 8 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 generosity.
2 Corinthians 8 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 generosity.
2 Corinthians 8 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 generosity.
2 Corinthians 8 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 generosity.
3Grace given by God
More Joy, more giving
Joy overflowing us
A cycle of addiction
Giving Grace welling up in rich generosity
4 Gods Grace Lightning
Our GivingThunder
5As thunder follows lightning,
giving follows grace.
The more Gods grace grips you, the more you
give. The more you give, the more Gods grace
grips you.
6- We love because He first loved
us. - 1 John 419
- We give because he first gave
to us.
7Heavens Loss Ron DiCianni
The Sprit of Christmas is the Sprit of Giving
8.remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself
said It is more blessed to give than to
receive. Acts 2035
Keep remembering that our Master said, Youre
far happier giving than getting. Acts 2035,
The Message
9- Study of lottery winners and
- others experiencing dramatic events
- Six months after winning the lottery,
winners were no happier than people six months
after they were paralyzed in a car crash. - Out of the most severe trial, their
overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled
up in rich generosity.
10- The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether he
eats little or much, but the abundance of a rich
man permits him no sleep. - The more you have, the more you have to worry
about. - Want to worry less? Give more.
11Giver Joyful
Miser Miserable
12- 3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as
they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded
with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service to the saints.
13- 6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made
a beginning, to bring also to completion this act
of grace on your part. 7 But just as you excel in
everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in
complete earnestness and in your love for ussee
that you also excel in this grace of giving.
6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made
a beginning, to bring also to completion this act
of grace on your part. 7 But just as you excel in
everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in
complete earnestness and in your love for ussee
that you also excel in this grace of giving.
6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made
a beginning, to bring also to completion this act
of grace on your part. 7 But just as you excel in
everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in
complete earnestness and in your love for ussee
that you also excel in this grace of giving.
6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made
a beginning, to bring also to completion this act
of grace on your part. 7 But just as you excel in
everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in
complete earnestness and in your love for ussee
that you also excel in this grace of giving.
6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made
a beginning, to bring also to completion this act
of grace on your part. 7 But just as you excel in
everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in
complete earnestness and in your love for ussee
that you also excel in this grace of giving.
6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made
a beginning, to bring also to completion this act
of grace on your part. 7 But just as you excel in
everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in
complete earnestness and in your love for ussee
that you also excel in this grace of giving.
147 But just as you excel in everything work,
sports, hobbies, parenting see that you also
excel in this grace of giving.
You can excel in givingdo it bigger and better
than in the past. You can give
15- What have you been doing to excel in your giving?
What steps have you been taking to raise the bar? - Have you been providing a model of generous
giving by what you do with your time and money?
How are you helping your kingdom teammates excel
at giving? Do you have giving accountability?
16Rom. 12 gifts of prophecy, serving, teaching,
encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy.
Gift of teaching get better as you use it
people know what it looks like.
Gift of giving get better as you use it people
dont know what it looks like.
We know the prayer warriors. Where are the giving
warriors?
17- 8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test
the sincerity of your love by comparing it with
the earnestness of others.
8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test
the sincerity of your love by comparing it with
the earnestness of others.
8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test
the sincerity of your love by comparing it with
the earnestness of others. To stir one
another to love and good deeds, we need to hear
each others giving stories (only for Christs
glory and that we might see footsteps to follow)
18- Great grace was upon them all. 34There was not
a needy person among them, for as many as were
owners of lands or houses sold them and brought
the proceeds of what was sold 35and laid it at
the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to
each as any had need. - Acts 4
Great grace was upon them all. 34There was not
a needy person among them, for as many as were
owners of lands or houses sold them and brought
the proceeds of what was sold 35and laid it at
the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to
each as any had need. Acts 4
Great grace was upon them all. 34There was not
a needy person among them, for as many as were
owners of lands or houses sold them and brought
the proceeds of what was sold 35and laid it at
the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to
each as any had need. Acts 4
Great grace was upon them all. 34There was not
a needy person among them, for as many as were
owners of lands or houses sold them and brought
the proceeds of what was sold 35and laid it at
the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to
each as any had need. Acts 4
Great grace was upon them all. 34There was
not a needy person among them, for as many as
were owners of lands or houses sold them and
brought the proceeds of what was sold 35and laid
it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed
to each as any had need. Acts 4
Great grace was upon them all. 34There was not
a needy person among them, for as many as were
owners of lands or houses sold them and brought
the proceeds of what was sold 35and laid it at
the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to
each as any had need. Acts 4
Great grace was upon them all. 34There was not
a needy person among them, for as many as were
owners of lands or houses sold them and brought
the proceeds of what was sold 35and laid it at
the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to
each as any had need. Acts 4
19- 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your
sakes he became poor, so that you through his
poverty might become rich.
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21- 96 of American Christians give away less than
10 of their income. Average 2.6 - Todays average American church member gives
30 less, proportionately, than the average
church member gave in 1933, during the Great
Depression.
22- The younger a church-goer, the less he gives
(proportionately). - 80 of the money given to the American church is
given by those age 55 and older. - Within 50 years, 100 trillion will pass from
older to younger.
23- Our lack of Giving means lack of
- Church, Mission, Relief funding
- Kingdom-mindedness
- Christlikeness
- Gods blessing
- Our Masters Joy
- Gods grace
24- 13 Our desire is not that others might be
relieved while you are hard pressed, but that
there might be equality. 14 At the present time
your plenty will supply what they need, so that
in turn their plenty will supply what you need.
Then there will be equality,
13 Our desire is not that others might be
relieved while you are hard pressed, but that
there might be equality. 14 At the present time
your plenty will supply what they need, so that
in turn their plenty will supply what you need.
Then there will be equality,
13 Our desire is not that others might be
relieved while you are hard pressed, but that
there might be equality. 14 At the present time
your plenty will supply what they need, so that
in turn their plenty will supply what you need.
Then there will be equality,
13 Our desire is not that others might be
relieved while you are hard pressed, but that
there might be equality. 14 At the present time
your plenty will supply what they need, so that
in turn their plenty will supply what you need.
Then there will be equality,
13 Our desire is not that others might be
relieved while you are hard pressed, but that
there might be equality. 14 At the present time
your plenty will supply what they need, so that
in turn their plenty will supply what you need.
Then there will be equality,
25He who gathered much did not have too much and he
who gathered little did not have too little.
2 Corinthians 815
Two problems people having too much OR too
little.
Giving solves both problems!
26 20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way
we administer this liberal gift. 21 For we are
taking pains to do what is right, not only in the
eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.
27- 2 Corinthians 9
- 2 For I know your eagerness to help, and I
have been boasting about it to the Macedonians,
telling them that since last year you in Achaia
were ready to give and your enthusiasm has
stirred most of them to action.
2 Corinthians 9 2 For I know your
eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about
it to the Macedonians, telling them that since
last year you in Achaia were ready to give and
your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to
action.
2 Corinthians 9 2 For I know your
eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about
it to the Macedonians, telling them that since
last year you in Achaia were ready to give and
your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to
action. Churches need to hear giving stories
from inside and outside.
28- Beware of practicing your righteousness before
other people in order to be seen by them
Matthew 61 - Let your light shine before men, that they may
see your good deeds and praise your Father not
you in heaven. Matthew
514-18 - Theres a time for giving stories not to be
told, and a time to be told (but only with care
and humility).
29- 6 Remember this Whoever sows sparingly will
also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously
will also reap generously.
6 Remember this Whoever sows sparingly will
also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously
will also reap generously.
6 Remember this Whoever sows sparingly will
also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously
will also reap generously.
6 Remember this Whoever sows sparingly will
also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously
will also reap generously.
6 Remember this Whoever sows sparingly will
also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously
will also reap generously.
30- Jesus said, Give, and it will be given to
you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken
together and running over, will be poured into
your lap, for with the measure you use, it will
be measured to you.
Luke 638 - The question isnt whether God often prospers
givers, but why.
31- The most generous Christians of my
acquaintance have been always the most happy, and
almost invariably the most prosperous Men trust
good stewards with larger and larger sums, and so
it frequently is with the Lord He gives by
cartloads to those who give by bushels. Where
wealth is not bestowed the Lord makes the little
much by giving contentment. - Charles Spurgeon
32God shovels it in, and I shovel it backbut God
has a bigger shovel.
R. G. Letourneau
33- 7 Each man should give what he has decided in
his heart to give, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
7 Each man should give what he has decided in
his heart to give, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
7 Each man should give what he has decided in
his heart to give, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
7 Each man should give what he has decided in
his heart to give, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
34- God loves a cheerful giver.
- God loves a cheerful giver.
- The only way to learn to become a cheerful
giver is to become a giver. - When youre addicted to grace, nobody could pay
you enough to stop giving. (Giving is a great
cure for depression.)
35- 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to
you, so that in all things at all times, having
all that you need, you will abound in every good
work. 9 As it is written He has scattered
abroad his gifts to the poor his righteousness
endures forever.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound to
you, so that in all things at all times, having
all that you need, you will abound in every good
work. 9 As it is written He has scattered
abroad his gifts to the poor his righteousness
endures forever.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound to
you, so that in all things at all times, having
all that you need, you will abound in every good
work. 9 As it is written He has scattered
abroad his gifts to the poor his righteousness
endures forever.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound to
you, so that in all things at all times, having
all that you need, you will abound in every good
work. 9 As it is written He has scattered
abroad his gifts to the poor his righteousness
endures forever.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound to
you, so that in all things at all times, having
all that you need, you will abound in every good
work. 9 As it is written He has scattered
abroad his gifts to the poor his righteousness
endures forever.
36- True Grace giving is overflowing,
seed-scattering, sacrificial and joyful giving
that flows from the grace-transformed heart. - False Grace giving is trying to escape Gods
requirements of Old Testament believers by
lowering the bar of giving, making grace more
impotent than law. (2.6 is not grace giving.)
37- 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and
bread for food will also supply and increase your
store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of
your righteousness.
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and
bread for food will also supply and increase your
store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of
your righteousness.
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and
bread for food will also supply and increase your
store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of
your righteousness.
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and
bread for food will also supply and increase your
store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of
your righteousness.
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and
bread for food will also supply and increase your
store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of
your righteousness. God gives us bread to
meet our needs, and seed to plant (not eat) where
it will bear eternal fruit.
38- Give generously to the poor and do so
without a grudging heart then because of this
the Lord your God will bless you in all your work
and in everything you put your hand to.I command
you to be openhanded toward your brothers and
toward the poor and needy in your land. - Deuteronomy 1510-11
39- He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and
he will reward him for what he has done. Prov.
1917 - A generous man will himself be blessed, for he
shares his food with the poor. Proverbs
229 - He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but
he who closes his eyes to them receives many
curses. Proverbs 2827
40- God said of King Josiah
- He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and
so all went well. Is that not what it means to
know me? - Jeremiah 2216
41- 11 You will be made rich in every way so that
you can be generous on every occasion, and
through us your generosity will result in
thanksgiving to God.
11 You will be made rich in every way so that
you can be generous on every occasion, and
through us your generosity will result in
thanksgiving to God.
11 You will be made rich in every way so that
you can be generous on every occasion, and
through us your generosity will result in
thanksgiving to God.
11 You will be made rich in every way so that
you can be generous on every occasion, and
through us your generosity will result in
thanksgiving to God.
11 You will be made rich in every way so that
you can be generous on every occasion, and
through us your generosity will result in
thanksgiving to God.
11 You will be made rich in every way so that
you can be generous on every occasion, and
through us your generosity will result in
thanksgiving to God. Ever wondered why
God made you rich?
42He will also supply and increase your store of
seed and will enlarge the harvest of your
righteousness. You will be made rich in every
way SO THAT______________________
__________________.
2 Corinthians 910?11
you can be generous on every
occasion
43Were Gods delivery boys and delivery girls
44God prospers me not to raise my standard of
living, but to raise my standard of giving. When
God provides beyond what we need, why should the
default be keeping? Why shouldnt it be
giving? Why not set a finish line, beyond which
you give it all back to God?
45- 12 This service that you perform is not only
supplying the needs of Gods people but is also
overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
13 Because of the service by which you have
proved yourselves, men will praise God for the
obedience that accompanies your confession of the
gospel of Christ,
12 This service that you perform is not only
supplying the needs of Gods people but is also
overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
13 Because of the service by which you have
proved yourselves, men will praise God for the
obedience that accompanies your confession of the
gospel of Christ,
12 This service that you perform is not only
supplying the needs of Gods people but is also
overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
13 Because of the service by which you have
proved yourselves, men will praise God for the
obedience that accompanies your confession of the
gospel of Christ,
12 This service that you perform is not only
supplying the needs of Gods people but is also
overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
13 Because of the service by which you have
proved yourselves, men will praise God for the
obedience that accompanies your confession of the
gospel of Christ,
12 This service that you perform is not only
supplying the needs of Gods people but is also
overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
13 Because of the service by which you have
proved yourselves, men will praise God for the
obedience that accompanies your confession of the
gospel of Christ,
12 This service that you perform is not only
supplying the needs of Gods people but is also
overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
13 Because of the service by which you have
proved yourselves, men will praise God for the
obedience that accompanies your confession of the
gospel of Christ,
46- and for your generosity in sharing with them
and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers
for you their hearts will go out to you, because
of the surpassing grace God has given you.
and for your generosity in sharing with them
and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers
for you their hearts will go out to you, because
of the surpassing grace God has given you.
and for your generosity in sharing with them
and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers
for you their hearts will go out to you, because
of the surpassing grace God has given you.
and for your generosity in sharing with them
and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers
for you their hearts will go out to you, because
of the surpassing grace God has given you.
and for your generosity in sharing with them
and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers
for you their hearts will go out to you, because
of the surpassing grace God has given you.
and for your generosity in sharing with them
and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers
for you their hearts will go out to you, because
of the surpassing grace God has given you.
Thank you for giving to the Lord.
47- If youve been trying to find happiness in
accumulating and keeping - Hows that been working for you?
- You have been robbing Me in tithes and
offerings you are under a curseTest me in this
and see Malachi 3
48- When God puts money into our hands, He isnt
only blessing us. - Hes testing us.
- Hes watching what we do with it. And will
evaluate and reward us accordingly, for eternity.
49- The keeping we do to make us happy makes us
miserable. - The giving we forgo for fear it would make us
unhappy is exactly what would make us happy. - Why not give God the chance to prove that grace
and joy are inseparable from giving? And to say
to you, Well done.
50- Affirm Gods role as Owner, your role as Gods
money manager. - Recognize stewards invest the Owner's assets
according to the Owners stated desires. No
entitlement mentality. - Put your (Gods) assets on the table. Say, Lord
it all belongs to you. What do you want me to do
with it?
51- If its more than youre now giving, consider
starting at 11. - When God gives you excess assume he wants you to
give it, not keep it. - Give away specific incomes
- All second income
- All income from a project (e.g. garage sale) or
product or royalties - Inheritance you receive or leave
52- 15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
53- The church should be
- A grace-saturated culture of joyful contagious
giving that begs for the privilege of giving.
Where we never talk each other out of giving
because thats unwise. Where we follow the
example of the poor widow, not the rich fool.
Where we model for our children and grandchildren
the grace and joy of Jesus.
54- Ask yourself
- If I were the person God wants me to be, what
would I do with Gods money? - Do it nowthen watch God make you into the
person He wants you to be.
55- Strategic question
- Five minutes after we die, what will we wish we
would have given? - Strategic plan
- Spend the rest of our lives closing the gap
between what well wish we would have given and
what we are giving.
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