2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Text verse 7
Intro
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”.
— Winston Churchill
Stand out in… faith
Stand out in….speech
Stand out in… knowledge
Stand out in…earnestness
Stand out in…love
Stand out on giving
Reasons to give –MONEY-to the work of the Lord:
1. Partnership
Because it’s a Partnership with believers to advance the Kingdom of God ie you have a “share” in the Church –become a shareholder.
2. Turnover
If your investment is high, your turnover will be high too ie your harvest/end-result will be impacted by how much you put in
3. Generosity Pays
God loves generous givers
HE is the most GENEROUS GIVER.
Conclusion
“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”
― Amy Carmichael
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
By Faith the what ifs of your life can become a reality
Hebrews 11: 1 -2
Intro
What if -Noah NEVER built the Ark?
What if -Abraham decided to stay in his hometown when God told him to pack up and go?;or
Doubted that God would bless them with a child of their own? Or
He was unwilling to sacrifice Isaac?
Through who would God have blessed the human race?
What if- Joseph was not a man of integrity and forgiveness?
What if-Moses’ mom did not hide Moses from the king?
What if-Moses decided to stay in the luxurious life of royalty he grew up in and he adopted the attitude that everyone should fight for themselves?
What if your desire/dream to do….or to be…..or to have….CAN become a reality?
Faith defined
It is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see (Bible)
It is calling that which is in another dimension to the reality of the senses.
A) Practical steps to follow to make a dream a reality
Thoughts
Must have a vision of it-i.e see it in the minds-eye
Keep it alive in your thoughts
Often meditate on the Promises God has given you
Prepare your mind to take hold of the dream
Words
Speak the Word over your dream or situation
The Word should never depart from your mouth
Proverbs 10: 31a; 21 or 32
Actions
Be bold
Follow the action that will lead to the end product
Remain self-controlled
B) Why should you have faith in God?
Proverbs 10:24(B) & Psalm 145
He is faithful
He is able to fulfil the desires of those who fear Him
He hears us when we call on Him
He is near you
He watches over you
1 John 5:14-15
Conclusion
What if Jesus was not born?
What if he never died?
The human race would have been eternally separated from God
What if Jesus did not rise up from the grave?
We would have been hopeless ,powerless and total failures during trials and difficulties
We would Not have any reason to have faith in Him.
We would not have had any one to understand our suffering and pain
Without Jesus our dreams and hopes would have been impossible to achieve.
Your dream/desire to do ……
Your dream/desire to be……
Your dream /desire to have……
Can become a reality by faith
Intro
What if -Noah NEVER built the Ark?
What if -Abraham decided to stay in his hometown when God told him to pack up and go?;or
Doubted that God would bless them with a child of their own? Or
He was unwilling to sacrifice Isaac?
Through who would God have blessed the human race?
What if- Joseph was not a man of integrity and forgiveness?
What if-Moses’ mom did not hide Moses from the king?
What if-Moses decided to stay in the luxurious life of royalty he grew up in and he adopted the attitude that everyone should fight for themselves?
What if your desire/dream to do….or to be…..or to have….CAN become a reality?
Faith defined
It is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see (Bible)
It is calling that which is in another dimension to the reality of the senses.
A) Practical steps to follow to make a dream a reality
Thoughts
Must have a vision of it-i.e see it in the minds-eye
Keep it alive in your thoughts
Often meditate on the Promises God has given you
Prepare your mind to take hold of the dream
Words
Speak the Word over your dream or situation
The Word should never depart from your mouth
Proverbs 10: 31a; 21 or 32
Actions
Be bold
Follow the action that will lead to the end product
Remain self-controlled
B) Why should you have faith in God?
Proverbs 10:24(B) & Psalm 145
He is faithful
He is able to fulfil the desires of those who fear Him
He hears us when we call on Him
He is near you
He watches over you
1 John 5:14-15
Conclusion
What if Jesus was not born?
What if he never died?
The human race would have been eternally separated from God
What if Jesus did not rise up from the grave?
We would have been hopeless ,powerless and total failures during trials and difficulties
We would Not have any reason to have faith in Him.
We would not have had any one to understand our suffering and pain
Without Jesus our dreams and hopes would have been impossible to achieve.
Your dream/desire to do ……
Your dream/desire to be……
Your dream /desire to have……
Can become a reality by faith
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