Doing it all for God

Stewardship, part 3
doing it all for God

how the Macedonians gave…
• out of most severe trial…overflowing joy
• extreme poverty…rich generosity
• as much as they were able…and beyond
• initiative…pleaded for the privilege of sharing
• gave themselves first to the Lord

how vs. how much
• an act of grace
• an expression of love
• eager willingness…voluntarily
• according to your means…proportional
• set aside and ready…planned/prepared
• generously

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9

stewardship is matter of trust
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously...God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” – 2 Corinthians 9:6,8

the heart to give generously
“This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:12-15