By: Pastor Ooi Chin Aik
Matthew 24:14
Preach the gospel to all the nations.
+ God's salvation plans - spread good news to every ethnics / tribes / creatures
+ treat evangelism with great urgency so that God's purpose can be established and accomplished to the ends of the world.
Texts:
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-8, 13-15;
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (cross reference with) 1 Corinthians 16:1;
- Acts 11:27-30
Six P's
1) Be PRIORITY in Giving
- Have you given yourself first to the Lord?
- 2 Corinthians 8:5
- We are not entitled people but we are the entrusted people
2) Purpose
- 2 Corinthians 8:4 / Acts 11:27-30 / 1 Corinthians 16:1
- Urgency to the ministering of the saints, using their gifts given by the Lord
- Greater fellowship in giving especially in supporting God's workers / evangelists
- Give in order to share among churches (e.g.: money / teachers / teaching materials
- Why do we share or give? To have equality
3) PRINCIPLES in Giving
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-2, 4, 9:7
- Give generously, willingly, cheerfully
- Giving is a privilege
4) People
- God uses people
- Tithing of people
- God's vessels and instruments as His tools of evangelism
- Invest in people
- Empower people to evangelise
5) Power
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
- Exercise our heart to believe
- Power belongs to God
6) Prayer
- Don't ask God for tasks but ask God for strength
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