PRINCIPLED GIVING BOOK OF 1 CORINTHIANS LESSon #30Sermon Notes |
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Date of Sermon: March 9, 2014
Main Idea: Giving should be governed by biblical principles Key Verse: "On the first day of the week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come." 1 Corinthians 16:2 Bible Reading: 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me. Outline: I. Principles for Laymen (1-2a) A. Universal principles (1) B. Weekly offering (2a) C. Everyone expected to give (2a) D. No mention of tithing (2a) E. Proportionate giving (2a) II. Principles for Leaders (2b-4) A. No pressure, no appeals (2b) B. Leaders avoid direct involvement (3) C. Leaders submit to church direction (4) |