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. You could say, I did […]
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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 […]
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. Today, I want […]
2 Cor 5-6 – Teaching #5: The New Creation and the Ministry of Reconciliation (pt3 of 3)
The new creation changes the way believer’s view others, it changes their purpose, and lastly… The new creation changes the character of a believer’s ministry. Getting at the character of Paul’s ministry, the flavor of his ministry and Paul’s ethos as a minister is important for all Christians since every single believer is called to […]
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 […]
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. Before […]