Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Bro. Rick Moore – Pastor – Fountain City Baptist Church
Text: II Corinthians 8:1-7
“Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.”
Series: ‘Values That Last’
Message: ‘Growing in Giving’
I. Why Give?
– Giving makes us more like God
– Draws us closer to God
– It’s an antidote to materialism
– Strengthens our faith
– It’s an investment for eternity
– Brings Personal Blessings
II. How to Give?
– Give Willingly
– Give Thankfully
– Give Cheerfully
– Give Expectantly
