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Sacrificial Giving
Sermon Notes-"Do Hard Things: Sacrificial Giving"
May 17, 2015
Sermon Series: Do Hard Things I Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16
KLC 2015 Theme: Seeking His Kingdom
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. "
Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
Lesson Text
1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own acc.ord, 4 begging Lis earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints- 5 and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6 Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace. 7 But as you excel in everything-in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, arid in our love for you-see that you excel in this act of grace also.
2 Corinthians 8:1-7 (ESV)
Why financial giving sacrificially for kingdom causes is not as hard as it seems:
1. Giving is NATURAL for born again believers.
Joy is INDEPENDENT of circumstances.
Giving is the response of a JOYFUL HEART.
11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Romans 5:11 (ESV)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, selfcontrol; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV)
2. Giving presents an OPPORTUNITY that's too good to pass up.
17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17 (ESV)
10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:10-11 (ESV)
3. Giving is an expression of WORSHIP.
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1 (ESV)
Why is this passage here?
It's a reminder that as we pursue SPIRITUAL GROWTH and blessings, we cannot lose sight of the importance of giving.
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By Sermon Notes-"Do Hard Things: Sacrificial Giving"
May 17, 2015
Sermon Series: Do Hard Things I Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16
KLC 2015 Theme: Seeking His Kingdom
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. "
Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
Lesson Text
1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own acc.ord, 4 begging Lis earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints- 5 and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6 Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace. 7 But as you excel in everything-in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, arid in our love for you-see that you excel in this act of grace also.
2 Corinthians 8:1-7 (ESV)
Why financial giving sacrificially for kingdom causes is not as hard as it seems:
1. Giving is NATURAL for born again believers.
Joy is INDEPENDENT of circumstances.
Giving is the response of a JOYFUL HEART.
11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Romans 5:11 (ESV)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, selfcontrol; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV)
2. Giving presents an OPPORTUNITY that's too good to pass up.
17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17 (ESV)
10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:10-11 (ESV)
3. Giving is an expression of WORSHIP.
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1 (ESV)
Why is this passage here?
It's a reminder that as we pursue SPIRITUAL GROWTH and blessings, we cannot lose sight of the importance of giving.