2 Corinthians 8:1-15

May 17, 2020

Title: God's Grace Through Generosity

Introduction

• What does our present economic uncertainty expose about out view of money and God?
• Good intentions are not the same as good actions
• "God's Grace is a theme that runs through today's passage.

1 - Example of Macedonians

• Severe Afflication exposes abundant joy in their hearts
• Extreme poverty exposes a wealth of generosity in their hearts
• They gave themselves first to God and then God's will for them regarding others.

2 - Example of Jesus

• He was rich, yet for your sake he became poor... (Philippians 2:4-8)
• Grace empowered generosity (what we have already received) is tremendously different than be motivated by guilt or greed.

3 - Your Act of Grace

• Act on your good intention (8:11)
• You desire to be generous, you intend to be generous - now be generous.

Acts of Grace Initiative

• CrossPointe wants to come along its people to encourage and equip them for generosity.
• Visit our dedicated page for more information: Acts of Grace