Abounding in the Grace of Giving

Abounding in the Grace of Giving

Foundational Scriptures: 2Cor.8, 9

Learning Objective:

•       To understand that Grace will make you an excellent and big time giver. The grace of giving is originated with the Father and Jesus.

•       Grace is Gods Riches At Christ Expense

•       Jesus gave up his life so that you can have God's riches.

•       In Greek Word Charis –divine influence upon the heart that causes you to the extraordinary.

•       It is God’s ability for you in ability, Therefore, Grace does not excuses but empowers

•       Remember the Macedonian churches in giving they understood the Grace of God.

2Cor.9:6, 8

•       Giving is a heart issue- it is the response of a heart that experience grace...

•       A heart that understands what God can do because of His grace.

I.                    The manifold graces of our Lord Jesus

•       Saving grace-saved from our sins, saved from hell, delivered from the dominion of darkness and transferred into the kingdom of His son.(Col.1:13)

•       Healing grace-By His stripes we are healed (1Pe.2:24)

•       Grace to prosper- Jesus was rich but he became poor that we might be made rich. (2Cor. 8:9)

II.                  What the grace of giving can do?

•       A. It makes you give with joy

•       B. it makes you give willingly and  beyond your ability (next level)

•       C. it makes you a big time giver or give supernaturally.

•       D. it makes you always sufficient in all things.

•       E. it makes you a too much lifestyle. (Favor, blessing, etc.)

Note:

•       God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have abundance for every good work. (2Cor9:8)

III.                Making the grace of giving your lifestyle

•       A. Will cause God to supply you with seed and multiply the seed you have sown.

•       B. Cause many to thank and glorify God.

•       C. Proof of your obedience to the gospel of Christ.

•       D. Manifestation of the exceeding riches of His grace.

Message:

•       For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for our sakes, He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.

•       Rich does not mean God is going to make all of us millionaires.

•       It means God will give us a full of supply.

IV.                How to excel in this grace

•       A. Mix your giving with faith

•       B. Agree with it.

•       C. Get excited with it.

•       D. Say it

•       E. Sow your seed.

Conclusion:

•       Grace brings responsibility!  Because of God’s grace, we now have no excuse for not doing it.

•       God is able to make all grace, favor, and earthly blessings come to you in abundance.  So that you may always and under all circumstances be self-sufficient possessing enough to require no -aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable giving.

Rev. Leo P. Magayon

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The believers Judgment

The believers Judgment

2 cor. 5 10

Introduction

The Bible teaches that believers will someday have to give an account at the judgment seat of Christ. Concerning the judgment of believers, the following facts should be kept in mind.

1.   All Christian will be subject to judgment; there will be no exception. Ro.14: 12, Ecc. 12: 14

2. This judgment will occur when Christ return for his church. Jn. 14:3

3. The judge is Christ (Jn.5:22

Note

The Lord will evaluate each of us, believer and unbeliever alike and will judge all our deeds wither they are good or bad. We will not be justified on the judgment day if we have neglected or rejected God’s grace.

I.                    God’s basis for judging is According to our performance.

A.      Our secret acts. Mk. 4:22

B.      Our character.  Ro. 2:5,11

C.      Our words.  Mt.12:36,37

D.      Our good deeds.  Eph. 6:8

E.       Our attitudes.  Mt. 5:22

F.       Our  motives. 1Cor. 4:5

G.     Our  lack  of love.  Col.3: 18

H.      Our work and ministry.  Col. 3:13

II.                  Gods basis for Judging According to our Loyalty

A.  Ability and availability= accountability. Mt. 25: 21, 23

B. The believer’s good deeds and love are remembered by God and rewarded. The Lord will reward for whatever good he does. Heb.6:10, Eph.6:8

III.                Gods basis for Judging is Varied and Accordingly

A.  The specific results of the believer’s judgment will be varied. There will be gain or loss.

B. Devine approval, task and authority. Position, honor and reward

Conclusion

The believer’s judgment, however, will not involve a declaration of Gods condemnation so we must be clear minded and self-controlled, to live holy Godly lives and to show mercy and kindness to all.

Rev. Leo P. Magayon

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FAN THE FLAME OF FIRE

FAN THE FLAME OF FIRE

TEXT: 2 TIM 1:6 

Introduction: 

This gift is compared to a fire. The was probably special gift and power in the Holy Spirit to fulfill our ministry.

Note:  

That the gifts and power bestowed on as by the spirit do not automatically remain strong and vital. They must be fueled by Gods grace through our prayer, faith, obedience, and diligence.

     

   I.            Example in the Bible: The power the part from them and not remain automatically.

A.      Samson-(1 Sam. 16:19) his strength left him but he did not know that the Lord left him. Samson is an example of doe’s believers who think that   God will remain even as they continue in sinful an immoral conduct.

                   This passage strongly warns us that is possible for the Lord to depend from a persistently sinful persons without him or realizing it.     

B. Saul- (2 Sam16:14) the spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul. Because Saul had rebelled against Gods will, he was given over to demonic influence.

C. Solomon- (1 kings 11:9) the Lord became angry with Solomon because his heart had turned away from the Lord. The God of Israel who had appeared to him twice.

NOTE: TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE

                

 Obeying Gods from the heart is better than any outward form of Worship service or personal sacrifice. Saul sin was placing his own conception of what was right above.

        Worship, Prayer, Praise, Spiritual Gifts and service to God are worthless in his sight if not accompanied by explicit obedience to him and righteous standard.

II. HOW TO FAN THE FLAME TO REMAIN, TO MAINTAIN, AND KINDLED 

•          Prayer

•          Faith

•          Obedience

•          Diligence

Conclusion:

Zech 4:6- not by might not by power not by the spirit.

               

Though this was spoken to zeru Babel it applies to all believers.

Military might, political power or human strength cannot accomplish Gods work. We can only do his work if we are enabled by the Holy Spirit. Judge 6:34, Isa 31:3. Jesus enter this ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit. Lk 4:2-18 in the church was in powered by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost acts 1:8.

            

 Only if the spirits continue to govern and power our lives will we accomplish for us                 

The Seven Fruits of Justification

Text: Romans 5:1-11

Introduction:

    Justification, Assurance, Security, Peace and Prosperity are the fruits of true freedom

1. “Peace” (v.1)

    Peace with God through Christ

2.  “Access” (v.2)

   

An opened doorway leading to a full measure of the grace of God

3. “Rejoicing” (v.3-4, 11)

  

A. Rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.

 B. Rejoicing in tribulation-knowing the full meaning of tribulation.

 C. Rejoicing in God, to whom

We are reconciled.

4. “Hope” (v.5)

   A hope that will never disappoint one nor leave any cause for shame.

5. “Love of God” (v.5)

A. An experienced love-one not only offered, but given and received.

B. A love shed abroad in men’s hearts.

6. “Holy Spirit” (v.5)

   

A. Operates in men’s hearts.

  B. Sheds abroad the love of God.

  C. God’s supreme gift to man.

7. Living Christ (v.6-10)

A. If Christ so loved us while we were sinners that He died for us, will He now forget us and when we have trusted Him?

B. If we trusted in His shed blood to save us from our sins, can we not trust Him triumphant life and intercession to help us live for Him?

   We have freedom now, because Christ made us free. So stand strong. Do not change and go back into the slavery of the law.

Rev. Leo P. Magayon

 

Prosperity with a Purpose

Luke 12:13-21 

Learning Objective

To understand the real Purpose of prosperity and how to live a life that is worth living.

Introduction

 

A life worth living is a life in which we prosper for a divine Purpose

We don’t love money; we use money to love people.

I. the Abundance of Material things does not determine the quality of life

God is not against you having an abundance of material things. He is against things having you, not you having things.

Luke 12:22-30

Luke 12:15

II. What kind of ground do you have?

Luke 12:16

You ground likened to your Career, Relationship, Ministry or Business. When your ground is yielding plentifully it’s a sign that God is blessing it.

Luke 12:17-19

Six times the personal pronoun “I” was used in these verses. This shows that this man was pre-occupied with self.

Six is the number of man. So this man was only chasing earthly things- to be rich for himself not with God.

III. Prosperity with a Purpose

Luke 12:20-21

God wants to be rich toward him. This is called prosperity with a purpose. You use your wealth to bless the work of God, the people of God and men of God.

Luke 12:15

Matthew 6:24

Grace always works in the heart

Luke 19:1-10

Zacchaeus was corrupt Tax Collector, a sinner. He is a lover of money. The Lord did not rebuke him instead he showed him grace.

John 1:14

Jesus was full of grace

Grace visited Zacchaeus without Preaching, Praying, or altar calls his heart and wallet opened up. It was grace the leads people to repentance

Grace does not result in superficial behavior modification, but inward transformation. When you experience his goodness and his grace you cannot help but to be generous.

The goal is to live and enjoy your life blessing others or as the scriptures says “blessed to be a blessing”

That is Prosperity with a Purpose; a life “Worth Living”

Rev. Leo P. Magayon