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Acts 5:1-11
Maud church of ChristBy Jim Bradshaw
Sunday Morning, January 27, 2013
Some gifts are better than others.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Requires Giving
What is Fellowship?
(koinonia) 1) fellowship, association, community, communion, joint participation, intercourse1a) the share which one has in anything, participation1b) intercourse, fellowship, intimacy1b1) the right hand as a sign and pledge of fellowship (in fulfilling the apostolic office)1c) a gift jointly contributed, a collection, a contribution, as exhibiting an embodiment and proof of fellowship
Requires Giving
Read Acts 4:32-35
The Early church had great fellowship: Read Acts 2:42-47
“All things in common” -- common (koina)
Romans 15:26; 2 Corinthians 8:4; 2 Corinthians 9:13
Requires Giving
In the Early church – No One lacked their needs.
Christians gave freely
When we give something it is no longer ours!!!
Great Givers are an Encouragement
Act 4:36-37 NKJV And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, (37) having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Encouragement – (paraklesis) lit. a calling near; means exhortation, admonition, encouragement, consolation, comfort, solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment
Great Givers are an Encouragement
Read Acts 9:26-27
Read Acts 11:22-26
Great Givers are an Encouragement
2 Cor. 8:5 Hebrews 10:24-25
How Not to Give, Acts 5:1-11
1. Ananias and Sapphira gave, isn’t that all that is important.
2. However, they held back, do you hold back from God?
3. They lied, wanted to enjoy the praise of men.
4. No matter what you cannot lie to God; HE knows!
What Have YOU Given to God?
Have YOU given your all? Mark 12:41-44
What Have YOU Given to God?
Have YOU given your all? Mark 12:41-44
We must do ALL in the name of the Lord; Col. 3:17,23
What Have YOU Given to God?
Have YOU given your all? Mark 12:41-44
We must do ALL in the name of the Lord; Col. 3:17,23
There is a GREAT REWARD for giving ALL; Mark 10:28-30
Jesus GAVE His All
Are YOU giving your ALL – Now don’t Lie!
