Made To Be Generous

In this message we will see that you and I are “Made to be Generous.” Our time in the Word will be spent in 2 Corinthians 8-9 where Paul gives the most detailed teaching on the Christian’s responsibility to be generous in their giving.

Sermon Notes

Made for This: The 5G Christian
Made to be Generous
Pastor Todd Dugard // 2 Corinthians 8-9
October 22-23, 2016

I am a generous Christian when I give...

• Proportionately: I’m giving based on my income (8:1-3a, 11-15)

• Sacrificially: I’m giving at a cost (8:3b)

• Willingly: I’m giving because I want to (8:3c-4; 9:1-7a)

• Sincerely: I’m giving as a true believer (8:5-7)

• Lovingly: I’m giving with affection for God and others (8:8-10, 16-24)

• Cheerfully: I’m giving with joy (9:7b-9)

• Gratefully: I’m giving with a thankful heart (9:10-15)