Sermons on Generosity (Page 2)
God’s Royal Commission
God’s Royal Commission – 1 Timothy chapter 3, verses 1 to 7 3 Here is a trustworthy saying: whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so…
Rich…Poor…Rich
Rich…Poor…Rich – 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verse 9 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. We love Rags-to-Riches stories. Here is the ultimate one. I…
Faith and Works
Faith and Works – James chapter 2, verses 14 to 26 Faith and Works 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works…? James 2:21 English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. “What! Abraham was justified by works?” How can James say that? Isn’t it opposite to what Paul says? James was concerned that some Jewish Christians were not living according to…
Doing Everything Through Him
Doing Everything Through Him – Philippians chapter 4, verses 10 to 23 There are 3 strands woven together in this last part of Paul’s letter. Thanks for a generous gift The Blessing of giving Contentment 16 for … you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 19 … my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what…
Jesus is King: The Good and Gracious King
The Good and Gracious King. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 8, verses 1 to 17. “Jesus is the good and gracious King, not a harsh and distant King” Matthew’s aim is to show Jesus as the promised Messiah-King, down amongst us. His teaching is the opposite of the religious rulers, who said “do more!” He came with grace and forgiveness. Matthew shows us the power, the authority, of the King. No one else like him. The purpose of His healings. Not just…
The Good Life 5 – Treasure Hunters
The Good Life 5 – Treasure Hunters Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 6, verses 19 to 24 Where is your treasure? Matt 6:19-21 Treasure is not just external. Our hearts live with the treasure, either on earth or in heaven. How do you see things? Matt 6:22-23 Who owns you Matt 6:24? Two masters. To whom do you belong? Materialism is the greatest enslaver in our culture. Jesus is the heavenly treasure our hearts were made for, and only there can they…
The Unfinished Task 15 – The Mother Church
The Unfinished Task 15 – The Mother Church Spiritual Genealogies. Antioch is the mother church of Gentile Christians, that is, of most of us. God’s mission advances as:- … believers share the good news. Acts 11:19-21 A geographic expansion and cultural expansion. … believers are encouraged and taught Acts 11:22-26 Jerusalem sends Barnabas, the “son of encouragement”. The gospel is to go out, but also to go deep. … believers express unity through generosity Acts 11:27-30 A famine on the…
Devoted to Doing Good
Devoted to Doing Good Titus chapter 3, verses 1 to 8 You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone. Titus chapter 3, verse 8 We should never think of good works as just a “social gospel”. A Reminder, verses 1 and 2 God, through Paul’s letter to Titus, reminds…
Generosity
Generosity And he, who has, gives to him who has not, without boasting. And when they see a stranger, they take him in to their homes and rejoice over him as a very brother; for they do not call them brethren after the flesh, but brethren after the spirit and in God. And whenever one of their poor passes from the world, each one of them according to his ability gives heed to him and carefully sees to his burial.…
The Philanthropic God
Titus 3 When you give of yourself, you truly give. In Jesus, God really does give us Himself.
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