THE WAY OF FAITH

FAITH

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EXCEL ALSO IN THIS GRACE OF GIVING

2 Corinthians 8:7

Grace is unmerited favour

Grace is supernatural enabling

Grace comes from God to us in order to flow from us

Grace matures as we extend ourselves in that grace.

THE GRACE OF GIVING

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The Way of FaithFaith Beyond Means

Harvest Giving

Faith expressing itself in love

A Love That Gives

2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Eager to participate

Joy overflows in generosity

Liberal and extravagant

Spirit led

THE WAY OF FAITH

2 Corinthians 8:10-14 Committed to regular giving

Giving within your means

Heart filled with thankfulness

Spirit led not law based

THE WAY OF FAITH

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The Way of Faith

Motivation: Honour

• God must be the “first” we honour

• This is our act of worship

• We are stewards of money, not owners

• Generosity breeds generosity

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Faith Beyond Means

1 Kings 17:8-16 God loves to invite us into the place of faith

Never make decisions on your natural perceptions

When God leads, God provides

we deny ourselves

we depend on God’s promise

We see a great miracle that we are part of

FAITH BEYOND MEANS

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Faith Beyond Means

Motivation: Meeting Needs

• God leads us to give beyond our personal ability (resources)

• We agree to partner in faith

• This stretches us to lean on Him

• The power of obedience brings the miracle

MATURITYGIVINGOF THE GRACE OF Harvest Giving

John 6:1-13 You can see significant need

You respond with a desire to participate

A Love That Gives

FAITH BEYOND MEANS

FAITH BEYOND MEANS

the problem!

God isn’t inviting

YOUto fix

the problem

PARTICIPATEHe’s inviting you to

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HE FIXES

John 6:1-13 You can see significant need

You respond with a desire to participate

A Love That Gives

FAITH BEYOND MEANS

You sow a seed in faith that God will bring a harvest

2 Cor 9:6,10 & 1 Cor 3:7

God brings the miracle through your act of faith

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Motivation: A Significant Need

• Your heart is compelled to participate well beyond the level of your ability

• You respond with an extravagant commitment

• You sow a seed in faith that God will bring a harvest

• NO SEED = NO HARVEST

Harvest Giving

God will ignite your heart by showing you a need

You make a “Faith Pledge” as a stretch target

You have faith in God to come through

He delights Himself in partnering with you

His aim is to mature your grace of giving

FAITH

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