1. David Thompson Sunday 19 th May 2013 Stewardship Sunday – Week 2 When Grace and Giving Collide 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

3. David Thompson Sunday 19 th May 2013 Stewardship Sunday – Week 2 When Grace and Giving Collide 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

4. ‘One Off’ Givers Proportional Givers Regular Givers Generous Givers (Tithers) START £ Non Givers

5. “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Cor 9:7

6. We give to demonstrate the grace of God Firstfruit giving Abundant giving

7. “Of course, we are all under grace now, so it doesn’t really matter whether I give or not.” “I give when the Holy Spirit leads me to give.” “Jesus has fulfilled the law, so in effect, he has given for me.” “God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” 2 Cor 9:8

8. ‘One Off’ Givers Proportional Givers Regular Givers Generous Givers (Tithers) START £ Non Givers

9. We give to maximise the blessing of God “whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Cor 9:6 “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.” 2 Cor 9:10

10. We give to maximise the blessing of God Generous giving… …makes you a bigger channel of financial resources …makes things right …advances the Kingdom of God

11. What step is God calling me (and my family) to take regarding money and finance?