why should we give?

WHY should we give?

WHY should we give?

TO WHAT should we give?

WHY should we give?

TO WHAT should we give?

HOW should we give?

Why should we give?

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

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

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

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

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

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

2. Because God wants us to be giving people

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

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

2. Because God wants us to be giving peopleLuke 6:27-36

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

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

2. Because God wants us to be giving peopleLuke 6:27-36 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

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

2. Because God wants us to be giving peopleLuke 6:27-36 1 Timothy 6:17-19

3. Because we want to be more like Jesus

Why should we give?1. Because God has given so much to us

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

2. Because God wants us to be giving peopleLuke 6:27-36 1 Timothy 6:17-19

3. Because we want to be more like JesusPhilippians 2:1-7

To what should we give?

To what should we give?1. To the work of the church

To what should we give?1. To the work of the church

2 Corinthians 9:7a “Let each one give as he has purposed in his heart.”

To what should we give?1. To the work of the church

2 Corinthians 9:7a “Let each one give as he has purposed in his heart.”

2. To other needs and good works

To what should we give?1. To the work of the church

2 Corinthians 9:7a “Let each one give as he has purposed in his heart.”

2. To other needs and good works2 Timothy 1:16-18

How should we give?

How should we give?1. We should give generously.

How should we give?1. We should give generously.

2 Corinthians 9:6 “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.”

How should we give?1. We should give generously.

2 Corinthians 9:6 “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.”

How should we give?1. We should give generously.

2 Corinthians 9:6 “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.”2 Corinthians 9:8-11

How should we give?1. We should give generously.

2 Corinthians 9:6 “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.”2 Corinthians 9:8-11

2. We should give joyfully.

How should we give?1. We should give generously.

2 Corinthians 9:6 “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.”2 Corinthians 9:8-11

2. We should give joyfully.2 Corinthians 9:7b “God loves a cheerful giver.”

How should we give?1. We should give generously.

2 Corinthians 9:6 “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.”2 Corinthians 9:8-11

2. We should give joyfully.2 Corinthians 9:7b “God loves a cheerful giver.”Acts 20:35 “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

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

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

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