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This sermon is coming from the text of 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 NASB

We have known men say, “Well, I suppose I must give something, but these claims come terribly often. My purse is always being drawn upon, but I suppose I cannot get out of it without a subscription.” He gives as if he were parting with his blood. His fingers tremble and linger long over the shilling,…

I remember one who spoke on the missionary question one day saying, “The great question is not, ‘Will not the heathen be saved if we do not send them the gospel?’ but ‘are we saved ourselves if we do not send them the gospel?’ ” And so it is with regard to Christian gifts. It is not so much a question…

When our Lord met the disciples at Emmaus and talked with them, they did not know Him while He talked with them. But when do you think they knew that they knew Him? It was not until they performed an act of obedience by offering hospitality to a stranger. Then He was known to them in the breaking of…

Alexander the Great, when he was master of the whole world, was the greatest slave in it, for he was discontented even with his victories. The pride of conquest held him in captivity by its iron chain. He who aims at the highest greatness in this world may only be more greatly selfish than the rest of…

The man that has seen affliction, when he is blessed of God, has the disposition to cheer those that are afflicted. I have heard speak of a lady who was out in the snow one night, and was so very cold that she cried out, “Oh, those poor people that have such a little money! How little fuel they have,…

According to Baptist Press, “On average, Americans gave 2.1 percent of their income to the church in 2017, a smaller share even than the 3.2 percent given during the Great Depression.” https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/ten-percent-drives-increase-in-giving-at-california-church/ Matthew…

When asked about his pledge to give away almost everything he owns, the 7th most wealthy person in the world said, “Over many decades I have accumulated an almost incomprehensible sum simply by doing what I love to do. I’ve made no sacrifice nor has my family. Compound interest, a long runway, wonderful…

A classic 1956 Chevrolet sedan that was originally used as a military staff car at an Army Depot was sold twice to help the Honor Flight organization which provides free transportation for veterans to visit military memorials in Washington DC. The government auctioned the Chevrolet 150 in 1964 and it…

95-year-old legendary actor Dick Van Dyke went to the Malibu Community Labor Exchange in April of 2021, not to seek a job, but to help those who were struggling to find work. The Daily Mail has pictures of him handing job seekers “stacks of bills.” https://www.kron4.com/entertainment-news/actor-dick-van-dyke-seen-handing-out-cash-to-job-seekers-outside-ca-nonprofit/…

NBA superstar Michael Jordan donated $10 Million in 2021 to open health clinics in Wilmington, North Carolina—his hometown. His generosity will help many who cannot afford the help they need. https://happiful.com/50-good-news-stories-from-2021-so-far/ Proverbs 19:17 (CSB) Kindness to the poor is a loan…

Twenty children in the Louisville, Kentucky area received a surprise donation that was a dream come true. A partnership including the Boy and Girls Clubs of Kentucky, a home store, the Hope to Dream Program, and a local ministry known as Sleep in Heavenly Peace, provided the children with brand new beds,…

Poland’s Maria Andrejczyk won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. But that was not her greatest accomplishment. She sacrificed her prize to help a stranger. When she heard about her countryman’s plight, she put her medal up for auction to help pay for the baby Miłoszek Małys needed heart surgery. She…

Two widows shared an unusual bond with Tanya, their server at an Ohio restaurant. The bond developed when Tanya told the two women that she had recently lost her husband. “The women said, 'You know, it's Restaurant Week and we're going to take care of you.'” They left a $2021.00 tip when they paid their…

Marcus Rashford is a star on the soccer field for Manchester United, but is a star off the field for all of Brittan. Due to his influence and personal donations, he raised $28 million to combat poverty. As a child, he was food insecure, so he is motivated to see that disadvantaged children have something…

Hundreds of shoppers at an Austin, Texas grocery store were preparing for deal with a fierce winter storm, when the power went out. One shopper documented the event on social media. The person reported they were standing in line when the power went off. An employee asked people to be patient while they…

In response to Taylor Swift’s contribution of over $30,000.00 to 18-year-old Vitoria Mario’s GoFundMe page, the grateful recipient said, "My goal is to create a charity that helps people like me.” https://people.com/music/taylor-swift-donates-tuition-18-year-old-university-dream/ 2 Corinthians 9:6 (CSB)…

Allen Marshall saved $900 dollars for his mother’s 97th birthday party and to buy a special tool. When the coronavirus pandemic meant that his mother could not have a party, the Michigan man decided that the tool could wait, because he wanted to do something to bless health care workers in his area.…

During the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic one of the hardest hit businesses were restaurants. Just hours before the Ohio governor ordered all bars and restaurants to shut down, a customer at the Coaches Bar and Grill in Columbus tipped $2500 on a $30 Check. “Please split this tab equally,” he wrote. Owner…

Adam Bratton of the Nonprofit Partnership commented on the needs of the non-profit sector as they help the needy in during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, “At the same time that their revenue goes down significantly, the needs for their services increase dramatically . . . not only do people have no…

When Texas School Principal Sarah Schecter heard that Nate Jones, father to three of her students need a kidney, she got personally involved—she donated one of hers. When asked why she would do this, she responded by saying it was because of her faith. She said, “God expects you to share what you have,…

Kris Light, manager of the Wal-Mart in Bristol, Tennessee said an anonymous donor came into the store in December 2020 and paid almost $65,000 to pay off all the store’s layaways. The store then contacted every customer telling them their balance had been paid and they could pick up their items. Several…

In 2018, actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry gave a gift to his hometown by paying off over $430,000 worth of layaway items at two stores in the Atlanta metro area. Perry shared a message on social media announcing that he had paid off the layaways. He said he knew it is a hard time and a lot of people were…

A third grade calls in a Tennessee school surprised one of their classmates with new toys after the boy lost everything in a house fire. When they hard and Daniel Hunt losing all of his toys, his classmates started a secret toy drive to replace Hunt’s possessions. His friends and teachers gave him a…