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THE WAY OF FAITH
FAITH
MOUNTAINSTO MOVE
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
MATURITYGIVINGOF THE GRACE OF
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
MATURITYGIVINGOF THE GRACE OF
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
MATURITYGIVINGOF THE GRACE OF
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
MATURITYGIVINGOF THE GRACE OF
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
while
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
MATURITYGIVINGOF THE GRACE OF
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
MOUNTAINSTO MOVE