What Does The New Testament Say About Giving?

What does the New Testament say about Giving? 2 Corinthians 9:7 It is true that tithing is not found in the Pauline epistles but as we see in the verse for our lesson there is a command to give. In this lesson we will look at this verse and the...

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Daniel Purposed in His Heart, Dan 1:8

Daniel Purposed in His Heart Dan.1:8  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Daniel 1:8 says, “Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might...

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Meted By Your Measure, Lk 6:38

Meted by your Measure This morning, we are studying Lk 6:38.  It’s a verse about giving.  The preachers of the prosperity gospel have made a mockery of this verse.  We won’t do this today. This is a sermon for people who have already trusted Jesus Christ as their Saviour.  Therefore,...

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Carnal Motives for Giving, 2 Cor 9:7

Carnal Motives for Giving 2 Cor. 9:7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are certainly some very spiritual motives for giving, as we saw in the prior broadcast.  These include love, willingness, affection, obedience, joy, liberality, and security.  But oftentimes, we find that giving is carnally motivated.  We want to examine the...

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Spiritual Motives for Giving, Eph 5:25

Spiritual Motives for Giving Eph 5:25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are many motives for giving and not all of them are good and pure.  Giving in order to be recognized is selfishly motivated in part, but the recipient doesn’t mind; universities promise recognition as an encouragement to give.  Giving to...

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Your Life is About Others, Phil 2:3-4

Your Life is about Others Phil 2:3-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO First and foremost your life must be about pleasing God.  However, if we are not careful, our thoughts and concerns can become so much about us and our personal relationship to the Lord that we lose sight of others. ...

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Bible Paradoxes, Mk 8:35

Bible Paradoxes Mk 8: 35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Recently, in a men’s meeting, a friend of mine preached on the paradoxes in the Bible. It was such an interesting message that I will repeat most of what he said in this message.  These things will help you if you...

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Go and Do Thou Likewise, Lk 10:29-37

Go and Do Thou Likewise Luke 10:29-37 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan to a lawyer in answer to his question clarifying the second commandment, “Who is my neighbour?” He asked the question to justify himself.  Jesus told him the story and then told him...

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Do You Believe Heaven Is Real? Col 3:1-2

Do You Believe Heaven Is Real? Col 3:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Do You Believe Heaven Is Real Can you say with absolute assurance, “When I die, I’m going to heaven?” You can if you have trusted the finished work of Jesus Christ on Calvary.  You will undoubtedly answer, “Yes” if...

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The Righteous Shall Flourish, Ps 92:12-14

In Ps 92:12-14, three times we find the word flourish or flourishing in relation to the righteous and those planted in the house of the Lord.  The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree. Flourish is to grow luxuriantly; to thrive; to achieve success; to prosper; to be in a...

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