The Giving of the Church (2 Corinthians 9)
2 Corinthians 8:1-2, 5
Isaiah 1:13-17
THEME: “A faithful Christian will be a giving Christian.”
I. The Manner of Our Giving
A. Cheerfully (Deuteronomy 26:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Psalm 24:1; James 1:17)
B. Consistently (Malachi 3:7-10; Proverbs 3:9-10)
II. The Target of Our Giving
A. Sustain Local Endeavors (Acts 2:44-45)
B. Supply Global Missions (Galatians 6:10; 1 John 3:17-19)
C. Support Global Missions (Philippians 4:10-19; Proverbs 21:26)
III. The Reward for Our Giving
A. Poverty Abated
B. Praise Given
C. Provision Granted (Luke 6:38; Malachi 3:10; Philippians 4:19; Psalm 37:25-26; 1 John 3:17-19)