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Missions Giving
/Text: II Corinthians 8:1-15/
Place Preached - (Mississauga International Baptist Church)
Date Preached - (09~/13~/98)
Introduction:
Illus: We talked some previously about missions being similar to a bucket brigade, where the missionary is the one at the end who throws the water on the fire.
Every Christian stands at some point in that bucket brigade.
The water in that bucket could be likened to the Word of God, and the bucket to finances.
The gospel is free, but it takes the time, effort, prayers and finances of God's people to send it around the world.
In this passage Paul seeks to encourage the Corinthian believers in their giving.
They had previously demonstrated that they were willing now Paul exhorts them to put their faith into action.
To put their money where their mouth is so to speak.
In the first five verses Paul gives the Corinthians an example of some believers who were already actively giving.
Those in the churches of Macedonia, these would probably include Berea, Thessalonica, and even Philippi.
Their giving is an incredible testimony of their faith in God, and God's ability to make "little" "much".
The Macedonian giving is certainly an example of missions giving as they gave to meet the needs of Paul and his missionary team.
As we think of missions giving this morning, there are several aspects of their giving that I want us to take note of.
*I.
They gave out of their Poverty.
vs.2*
A. They were in a great trial of affliction.
There was evidently much persecution of these early believers.
Phil.
1:28-30;
I Thess.
1:6
~* Yet were *joyful!*
B. They lived in deep poverty.
The word here speaks of abject poverty.
Something
which we know little of.
~* Yet gave *liberally!*
If they gave out of their poverty, we who have our needs met and more, must ask ourselves; "What can we give up for missions?
How about the newspaper, snacks, cablevision, hobby or recreation, morning coffee?
C.
They were following Paul's example.
II Cor.
6:4-10;
II Cor.
4:7-10;
There is* not a person* who cannot give to missions!!!
*II.
They gave according to their power.
vs.3*
It is the clear teaching of scripture that we are to give according to our ability.
This is known as proportianate giving, again enabling every believer to be involved.
Acts 11:29; "Then the disciples, every man *according to his ability*, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea."
What is your ability to give?
You must pray about this, and come to an understanding with the Lord's help of just what you can do for missions.
Then you must purpose to *do it!!*
II Cor.
9:7; "Every man according *as he purposeth in his heart,* so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
You cannot give more than you have.
But you can give beyond your power!
*III.
They gave beyond their power.
vs.3*
Prov.
11:24-25;
Mark 12:41-44;
"God is not interested in how much you give, He is interested in how much you have left over."
The Widow's Mite.
Mark 12:41-44
*"How one Church Gave"*
The People's Church, Toronto, has now contributed over eight million dollars to foreign missions.
There is no appeal for benevolences or home missions.
The following are some of the amounts received.
Year Church Missions
1933 *$18,185 $23,586*
1935 26,338 28,102
1937 19,941 30,615
1938 21,230 40,029
1940 22,871 46,435
1941 21,135 54,417
1943 23,953 78,413
1944 31,806 117,723
1946 25,379 122,440
1947 28,786 138,394
1948 38,356 177,473
1949 *37,215 180,878*
1951 38,832 216,443
1952 52,811 228,960
1953 40,813 245,260
1956 44,250 289,502
1958 45,549 298,316
1961 49,273 303,345
1963 63,067 329,240
1969 106,000 400,000
1971 131,000 473,000
1972 *190,000 597,000*
Illustration: The Widow of Zarephath.
*IV.
They were persistent in their giving.
vs.4*
A. They were determined to give and nothing would persuade them otherwise.
B. Why?
So they could have a part in the "fellowship of the ministering to the saints"
"Missions giving is the greatest investment you can make this side of eternity."
By doing so you are investing in souls!
*V.
Their Priorities were correct.
vs.5*
A. They gave of what they had.
B. They gave themselves first.
"You can give your wallet without giving your heart, but you cannot give your heart without giving your wallet"
Give not from the top of your purse but from the bottom of your heart.
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