2) We give generously AND we give eagerly.
What if we give generously, but it feels like the money is being pried out of our hands because we give begrudgingly? What if we give but there is no joy and we feel coerced by God or God’s people to give.…
2 Cor 8-9- Teaching #6: The Grace of Giving (pt2 of 3)
The motivation for our giving.
Before we talk about our giving, we need to discuss the motivation behind our giving. Why should we give? We give because of what God gave to us in Christ.
2 Cor 8
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich, for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich.…
2 Cor 8-9- Teaching #6: The Grace of Giving (pt1 of 3)
Intro: Money is a sinister master.
The front page of CNN last night was about Powerball, the $600 million lottery. The title of the article was “$2 and a Dream.” What does that front page article tell you about Americans? I find it troubling and it’s related to the topic this afternoon.…
2 Cor 5-6 – Teaching #5: The New Creation and the Ministry of Reconciliation (pt2 of 3)
Second, the new creation changes changes the believer’s purpose in life.
Why don’t we go straight to heaven the moment we are saved? We are a new creation. We have our ticket to heaven. Why doesn’t God just save us and zap us a split second after our baptism and whisk us away so that we can be with him for all eternity?…
2 Cor 5-6 – Teaching #5: The New Creation and the Ministry of Reconciliation (pt1 of 3)
Happy Mother’s Day! Today I want to talk about the new creation and the ministry of reconciliation. Main thesis: The new creation changes a few things in the life of a believer: 1) it changes the way they view others, 2) it changes their purpose, and 3) it changes the character of their ministry.…
Francis Chan speaks at Saddleback
http://saddleback.com/mc/m/b0263/…
2 Corinthians 4-5 – Teaching #4: Eternity (pt3 of 3)
To recap, first, having an eternal perspective keeps the believer humble. Second, having an eternal perspective motivates us to live wisely in light of divine judgment.
3) Lastly, having an eternal perspective allows us to understand the goal of suffering.
There are different reasons why we suffer.…
2 Corinthians 4-5 – Teaching #4: Eternity (pt2 of 3)
2) Second, having an eternal perspective motivates us to live wisely.
Before we get into this point, I want to clarify a common misunderstanding about heaven.
2 Cor 5
6 So, we are always confident and know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord.…
2 Corinthians 4-5 – Teaching #4: Eternity (pt1 of 3)
Today, I want to talk about eternity. Having an eternal perspective.
Having an eternal perspective does a few things for the believer: 1) keeps the believer humble, 2) motivates the believer to live wisely, and 3) allows the believer to understand the goal of suffering.…
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