The Resolved Pulpit

In the concluding message of Biblical Giving, Pastor Cole completes Paul's teaching from 2 Corinthians 9 by showing that the ultimate purpose of Christian generosity is the glory of God.

As believers faithfully steward the resources God has entrusted to them, the needs of the saints are supplied, thanksgiving overflows, the church is strengthened, and God receives the worship He deserves. Paul concludes this remarkable section by directing every believer's attention to the greatest gift ever given—Jesus Christ Himself.

This final sermon reminds us that biblical giving is never merely about finances. It is the joyful response of hearts transformed by the Gospel, producing worship, gratitude, and praise to the God who has graciously given us His indescribable gift.

In Part 9 of Biblical Giving, Pastor Cole examines one of the most hope-filled promises in Scripture: "And God is able..." (2 Corinthians 9:8).

Rather than encouraging believers to trust in financial security, Paul directs their confidence toward the all-sufficient God who faithfully provides everything His people need to accomplish every good work. Christian generosity is not rooted in self-confidence or material abundance but in the sovereign Lord who rules over every circumstance.

This message calls believers to replace fear with faith, recognizing that God's ability—not human resources—is the foundation of joyful, sacrificial stewardship.

In Part 8 of Biblical Giving, Pastor Cole examines one of the most familiar passages on Christian generosity: 2 Corinthians 9:6–7.

Paul's words about sowing and reaping have often been misused to promote a prosperity-centered message. In this sermon, Pastor Cole carefully explains the true meaning of the passage, showing that biblical generosity is not motivated by the promise of earthly riches but by hearts transformed through the grace of God.

God calls His people to give willingly, joyfully, and without compulsion. Cheerful giving is the natural response of believers who understand the riches of the Gospel and delight in honoring Christ through faithful stewardship.

In Part 7 of Biblical Giving, Pastor Cole begins 2 Corinthians chapter 9 by examining Paul's teaching on the ministry of giving and the importance of readiness within the local church.

Paul reminds the Corinthians that their generosity is more than an individual act of obedience—it is a ministry through which God provides for His people and accomplishes His purposes. As believers prepare to participate in the collection for the saints, they are encouraged to give willingly, joyfully, and with hearts that have already been surrendered to the Lord.

This message challenges Christians to view stewardship not merely as financial responsibility, but as a ministry of grace that strengthens the church and glorifies God.

In Part 6 of Biblical Giving, Pastor Cole examines 2 Corinthians 8:16–24 and explores the importance of integrity in Christian stewardship.

As Paul prepares to deliver the offering for the believers in Jerusalem, he carefully appoints trustworthy men to oversee the collection. Their example demonstrates that biblical generosity must be accompanied by biblical accountability. God not only cares that His people give faithfully—He also cares that His resources are administered with wisdom, honesty, and transparency.

This message reminds believers that faithful stewardship strengthens the credibility of the Gospel and that ministries should strive to conduct themselves honorably before both God and people.

In Part 5 of Biblical Giving, Pastor Cole examines 2 Corinthians 8:13–15 and explains Paul's teaching on fairness, provision, and generosity within the local church.

Contrary to modern misconceptions, biblical giving is not about forced equality or compulsory redistribution. Instead, God calls His people to willingly meet the genuine needs of fellow believers, recognizing that every resource ultimately belongs to Him and has been entrusted to His people for faithful stewardship.

Looking back to God's provision for Israel in the wilderness, this message demonstrates that the Lord has always faithfully supplied His people according to His wisdom and invites believers to trust Him while generously caring for one another in the body of Christ.

In Part 4 of Biblical Giving, Pastor Cole continues Paul's teaching in 2 Corinthians 8 by emphasizing the importance of faithful obedience.

The Corinthian believers had already expressed a desire to participate in the collection for the saints, but Paul encourages them to complete what they had begun. This message reminds Christians that biblical stewardship is more than good intentions—it is the joyful completion of what God has called His people to do.

Rather than measuring generosity by the amount given, Scripture points to a willing heart that follows through in faithful obedience. As believers grow in their love for Christ, their generosity becomes another evidence of God's sanctifying work in their lives.

In Part 3 of Biblical Giving, Pastor Cole examines one of the greatest motivations for Christian generosity found anywhere in Scripture: the example of Jesus Christ Himself.

Drawing from 2 Corinthians 8:9, this message explains that Christ's willingness to become poor was not a reference to financial poverty but to His voluntary humiliation in taking the form of a servant and giving His life for sinners. Through His sacrificial obedience, believers have received the immeasurable riches of God's grace.

Rather than presenting giving as an obligation or a means of gaining earthly wealth, this sermon demonstrates that biblical generosity flows naturally from hearts transformed by the Gospel. Those who understand the grace of Christ are moved to imitate His servant-hearted love in every area of life.

In Part 2 of Biblical Giving, Pastor Cole examines Paul's example of the churches of Macedonia in 2 Corinthians 8 and demonstrates that true generosity is the product of God's grace rather than material abundance.

Although these believers endured severe affliction and extreme poverty, they overflowed with joyful generosity because they had first given themselves to the Lord. Their example reminds us that biblical giving is never motivated by guilt, pressure, or the promise of financial gain. Instead, it flows from a heart that has been transformed by the Gospel.

As this series continues, listeners are challenged to evaluate whether their stewardship reflects a life fully surrendered to Christ and shaped by His grace.

When many people hear the subject of giving, they immediately think about money. But in this opening message, Pastor Cole shows that biblical giving begins much deeper than our finances—it begins with our hearts.

Introducing Paul's teaching in 2 Corinthians 8–9, this sermon establishes the foundation for the entire series by explaining that everything believers possess has been entrusted to them by God. Rather than viewing giving as an obligation or a financial transaction, Scripture presents it as an act of worship flowing from a life transformed by God's grace.

As the series begins, listeners are challenged to examine whether they truly see themselves as owners of their possessions or faithful stewards of everything God has provided.