Charlotte's Hope Church
2 Corinthians 9
PRAYER FOCUS:
A spirit of peace to displace a spirit of fear. Lasting change in our nation and around the world to end racism, injustice and inequality.
Unity in the Body of Christ. Healing in the Body of Christ.
Revival in our Land and around the World!
Then end of Covid’s effects around the world.
2 Corinthians 9:10-11 NLT
- He promises to rescue you from bondage
- He promises to deliver you from whatever holds you back
- He promises to help you discover his original intention for your life
- He promises to make you part of a family that is making a difference in the world.
NONE OF THE PROMISES OF GOD CAN BE FULFILLED OUTSIDE OF A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS
John 12:24 NIV
Matthew 6:21 NIV
Any fear associated with giving to God’s kingdom is as irrational as a farmer who, out of fear of losing his seed, refuses to plant his fields.
Irrational fear causes us to forget who owns the seed in the first place and who we are in God’s Kingdom.
Consider these statistics – in the Bible…
The word “believe” is used 272 times
The word “pray” is used 371 times
The word “love” is used 714 times
The word “give” is used 2161 times.
HOW DO WE OVERCOME FEAR AND BECOME CHEERFUL GIVERS?
1. Recognize that FEAR and FAITH often go hand in hand.
Matthew 6:33 NLT
Two Types of Givers:
1. Those who give what’s LEFT OVER
a. Spend - Me
b. Pay off debt - Me
c. Pay taxes – We
d. Save – Me
e. Generously give – God’s Kingdom(left over)
2. Those who give FIRST and live on what’s left over.
How do we move from FEARFUL to CHEERFUL?
2. Recognize that the LAW OF THE HARVEST applies to you.
2 Corinthians 9:6 NLT
2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT
How do we move from FEARFUL to CHEERFUL?
3. Financial generosity aligns your life with GOD’S AGENDA.
2 Corinthians 9:8-9 NLT
REAL FEAR comes from holding back and eliminating God from your finances.
Biblical Giving involves:
1. Priority giving
2. Percentage Giving
3. Progressive Giving
4. Prompted Giving.
2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT