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Bill continues his sermon series on 2 Corinthians 8-9, focusing on the blessings of giving as outlined in the latter part of chapter 9. He explains that giving is not just a duty but a grace that, when practiced, produces profound spiritual blessings in the life of the believer and the wider church community.
[00:09:21]Reaping Generously: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. This principle encourages aspiring to greater generosity through prayer.[00:14:27]Becoming Cheerful: Each person should give as they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly, for God loves a cheerful giver. The act of giving itself can make us aware of God’s love and produce cheerfulness.[00:18:39]Experiencing Grace to Give More: God is able to make all grace abound to you, providing sufficiency so you can continue to abound in every good work, particularly in helping those in need.[00:20:31]Establishing Righteousness: Giving, especially to the poor, helps establish an awareness of God’s righteousness in our lives, countering accusations and helping us see ourselves as God does.[00:23:26]Increasing Righteousness and Thanksgiving: Giving increases the “harvest of your righteousness” in the world and results in overflowing thanksgivings to God from those who receive.[00:26:48]Promoting Unity in Christ: Corporate giving demonstrates the work of the same Spirit in different groups of believers, promoting unity and glorifying God as recipients see the givers’ submission to the gospel.
Scripture References
- 2 Corinthians 8-9
- 2 Corinthians 9:6
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
- 2 Corinthians 9:8
- 2 Corinthians 9:9
- 2 Corinthians 9:10
- 2 Corinthians 9:12
- 2 Corinthians 9:13
- 1 John 4:19
- James 3:18
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