November 24, 2024
Series: Openhanded

Sermon: Remember

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

'Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. '

-2 Corinthians 9:6-11

INTRODUCTION: Before you can open your hand you must open your heart.

'One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. '

-Proverbs 11:24-25

We are Members of the Body of Christ...

Members Must Remember:

1. The Sowing and Reaping Principle

'Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

-2 Cor. 9:6

2. Cheerful Giving Moves the Heart of God

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

-2 Cor. 9:7

3. Cheerful Giving Moves the Hand of God

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

- 2 Cor. 9:8

CONCLUSION: Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! -2 Cor. 9:15