1. 2 Corinthians 9:6-15: “ 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work … Giving To The Lord

2. 9 As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever." 10 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. 11 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God … Giving To The Lord

3. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Giving To The Lord

5. Sea of Galilee River Jordan Dead Sea

6. Giving To The Lord Sea Of Galilee Dead Sea

7. Cheerful Generosity (2Corinthians 9:6-7) Cheerful giving means we are gladly willing to give because, after serious consideration, we understand how much help it would mean for those receiving our gifts. Giving To The Lord

8. Cheerful Generosity (2Corinthians 9:6-7) Acts 2:44-47: “… were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people …” Giving To The Lord

9. Gracious Bountiful Giver (2Corinthians 9:8- 11) Giving To The Lord

10. Gracious Bountiful Giver (2Corinthians 9:8- 11) Giving To The Lord Mount Hermon

11. An Act Of Christian Service (2Corinthians 9:12-15) Christian service involves humility, sacrifice and working for the benefit of others (John 13:1- 17) Giving To The Lord

12. Summary Giving to the Lord entails: Doing with an attitude of cheerful generosity Knowing that God is our gracious bountiful Giver Understanding that it is an act of Christian service. Giving To The Lord