Sermon, February 10, 2008 2 Corinthians 9.8 Nor Did the Jar of Oil Become Empty
2 Corinthians 9.8 Nor Did the Jar of Oil Become Empty
Review
1. God wants you to financially support the ministry of your local church
a. Giving a percentage to support the regular annual budget
b. Giving to support other ministries outside of the church
2. God wants you to provide for yourself and your family [1 Tim 5.8]
3. God wants you to give sacrificially to special projects as the need arises
The context
1. A proverb [6]
2. A precept [7]
3. A promise [9-11]
a. Psalm 112
b. Paul’s application
4. Results of our giving
a. A need in someone’s life will be met [12]
b. People will see the power of the gospel in your life [13]
c. People will pray for you [14]
d. God will be praised [15]
You and I can give generously, joyfully, and without fear,
because our God is able to make all grace abound.
A. THE AWESOME ABILITY OF GOD
B. THE ALL EMBRACING ALL SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S GRACE
1. No matter what the situation might be
2. Whenever you need something
C. THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD FOR US TO DO GOD’S WORK
1. Every good deed
2. So that you will have all that you need
3. 1 Kings 17.8-16
John Olson
