Simple Practical Giving, 2 Cor 9:5-15
15-11-01 Bountiful Giving II Cor. 9 5-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage we find several similar words that Paul uses to describe how giving should be bountiful. Bounty – 2 Cor 9:5 – “makeup beforehand your bounty… as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness” – bounty has two meanings here; the […]
The Furtherance of the Gospel Gal. 4:1-11
The Furtherance of the Gospel Phil. 1:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul’s life was the preaching of the gospel. He said, “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” [1 Cor 9:16] So, everything he […]
Great Riches Prov. 13: 7
Great Riches Prov. 13: 7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is a seeming paradox in Prov 13:7 which says, there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. That statement doesn’t make logical sense. Like so many things with God this statement is absolutely contrary to the world’s philosophy of how to get great riches. […]
Get Involved
NO AUDIO AVAILABLE There are many things the Lord is doing in and through BBBC – get involved – you don’t want to miss out on what the Lord is doing here – you’re going to get to heaven and be very disappointed that you had the opportunity to do these things and didn’t get […]
The Love Test Matt. 22: 36-37
The Love Test Matt. 22: 36-37 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you go to the doctor for your annual physical, he or she sends you to the lab for a blood test to see how you are doing physically. When you take a class in school, the teacher gives you a comprehension test to see how […]
Don’t Neglect Your Spiritual Gift (Part Ten) The Gift of Giving
The Gift of Giving Romans 12:8 The next Spiritual gift Paul mentions in our text is giving. The Lord said “it is more blessed to give than receive”, [Acts.20:35]. You will never understand this until you become a giver. Paul also said that a man shouldn’t eat unless he works, [2Thes.3:10], but he should […]
Seek Another’s Wealth 1 Cor.10:24
Seek Another’s Wealth 1 Cor. 10:24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Often we evaluate the things we do by asking, “What’s in it for me?” This text tells us not to seek our own “but every man another’s wealth.” In other words, we should ask, “What’s in it for them?” We should seek another’s wealth. Consider […]
Components of Giving Prov. 11: 24
Components of Giving Prov. 11: 24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Those who give and never have to be reminded to give or never have to be pressured to give possess some basic components of giving. These are: A Liberal Soul – Prov 11:24-25 – like the Macedonians who, Paul said, “first gave their own selves to […]
Churches Giving to Special Needs II Cor. 8:9-15
Churches Giving to Special Needs II Cor. 8:9-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We have the opportunity now to give to several special needs that our missionaries have. In order to do this we need to see what it takes on the part of churches giving to special needs. It takes: Grace – 2 Cor 8:9 – […]
Practical Rules of Giving
Practical Rules of Giving [Ecclesiastes 11:1-6] Solomon gives up some practical rules of giving in this passage. 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Your Giving should be Intentional “Cast” means to send or drive by force, to throw, to fling, to hurl. “upon the waters” refers […]