Connect Church
Grace Giving
Sunday Morning Worship
Locations & Times
Connect Church
401 SW Plaza, Arlington, TX 76016, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
June 12, 2022
Living Generously Part 2
Grace Giving
2 Corinthians 9:6-12
Sermon Idea:
Giving is a way of life for the believers who understands the grace of God
What is a “Blessing
A God given capacity to experience, enjoy and extend the goodness and favor of God in your life. -Dr. Tony Evans
The attitude of a Grace Giver: A grace giver understands God is my source and without Him giving to me first I would have nothing.
Psalm 24:1
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him
1. Principle of Increase – v.6
We reap in proportion to what we sow
– God is a generous giver
– The world will never understand
– Proverbs 11:24
2. Principle of Intent – v.7
– Our motives matters in giving
– We give because of the goodness of God
– Proverbs 22:9 New King James Version
– Don’t confuse manipulation with generosity
3. Grace Giving is an act of Faith & Worship – v.8-12
– We give and believe that God will meet our needs as we help to meet the needs of others.
– God Multiplies
Act of Worship
12 For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God. NASB
The word “service” in v.12 means
Transliteration: leitourgia
Phonetic Spelling: (li-toorg-ee'-ah)
Definition: a service, a ministry
Usage: a charitable gift, public service in the widest sense; service as of priest or Levite ritual.
GENEROSITY PRAYER
“God, you have blessed me in all ways, at all times,
with more than I need. Lead me to live generously, and share
joyfully with others.”
Living Generously Part 2
Grace Giving
2 Corinthians 9:6-12
Sermon Idea:
Giving is a way of life for the believers who understands the grace of God
What is a “Blessing
A God given capacity to experience, enjoy and extend the goodness and favor of God in your life. -Dr. Tony Evans
The attitude of a Grace Giver: A grace giver understands God is my source and without Him giving to me first I would have nothing.
Psalm 24:1
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him
1. Principle of Increase – v.6
We reap in proportion to what we sow
– God is a generous giver
– The world will never understand
– Proverbs 11:24
2. Principle of Intent – v.7
– Our motives matters in giving
– We give because of the goodness of God
– Proverbs 22:9 New King James Version
– Don’t confuse manipulation with generosity
3. Grace Giving is an act of Faith & Worship – v.8-12
– We give and believe that God will meet our needs as we help to meet the needs of others.
– God Multiplies
Act of Worship
12 For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God. NASB
The word “service” in v.12 means
Transliteration: leitourgia
Phonetic Spelling: (li-toorg-ee'-ah)
Definition: a service, a ministry
Usage: a charitable gift, public service in the widest sense; service as of priest or Levite ritual.
GENEROSITY PRAYER
“God, you have blessed me in all ways, at all times,
with more than I need. Lead me to live generously, and share
joyfully with others.”