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2 Corinthians

Because Jesus Loves to Give

When We Give Like Jesus:


We give SELFLESSLY. (2 Cor 8:9)


We FINISH what we start. (2 Cor 8:10-12)


EVERYONE is taken care of. (2 Cor 8:13-15)

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I Love to Give - Because Jesus Loves to Give
Jeff Miller
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Parents / Children Discussion Questions:

Discuss this passage / sermon with your children this week! Ask: "Why does the church take an offering? What happens with that money?" Explain how the money we give: supports this ministry, helps Harvest Bible Fellowship (which trains pastors and plants more churches), and helps other various needs (Moldova church offering, Action Packs, etc).

Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Corinthians 8:8-15

  1. Explain 2 Corinthians 8:9. What does this mean? Why did Paul say this in the middle of a passage on giving? What does this say about how we should give?
     
  2. Why did Paul quote Exodus 16:18 in 2 Corinthians 8:15? What was his point?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another!

Because I Am a Steward

A Steward Says...



"I got something to GIVE...!" (2 Cor 8:1-3)


"I got something to GIVE, and I WANT to Give it...!" (2 Cor 8:4)


"I got something to GIVE, and I WANT to Give it, because Giving is WORSHIP...!" (2 Cor 8:5-7)

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I Love to Give - Because I Am a Steward
Jeff Miller
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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

  1. Jesus said, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matt 6:21)
    Explain What that means in your own words.
     
  2. How is the act of giving really an act of worship? (2 Cor 8:5-7) 

Breakout Questions:

Do you struggle with joyful giving? Why or why not?

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Unashamed Persuasion

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What kind of church is this?

Pillar #1 - Proclaiming the authority of God's Word without apology
Pillar #2 - Lifting high the name of Jesus through worship
Pillar #3 - Believing firmly in the power of prayer
Pillar #4 - Sharing the good news of Jesus with boldness

  1. God speaks the good news of the gospel through PEOPLE . (2 Corinthians 2:14-17)

    1. We are VICTORIOUS witnesses. (2 Cor 2:14-16)

    2. We are DEPENDENT witnesses. (2 Cor 2:16)

    3. We are SINCERE witnesses. (2 Cor 2:17)

    4. We are COMMISSIONED witnesses. (2 Cor 2:17)

    5. We are EMPOWERED witnesses. (2 Cor 2:17)

  2. God's people are called to speak the good news of the gospel BOLDLY !

    3. The vision for outreach at Harvest Bible Chapel:

    1. INVITES

    2. SMALL GROUP

    3. HBF

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Harvest DNA: Part 5 - Unashamed Persuasion
Jeff Miller
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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

  1. What, in your opinion, is the hardest thing about witnessing? How can you be a better witness?

Breakout Questions:

  1. Name someone you need to witness to / invite to church ­ hold each other accountable for follow up!
     
  2. Pray for one another.

The Evidence of New Life Test - Part 2

Circle whether you Agree, are Undecided, or Disagree according to each of the statements on assurance below:

  1. I am growing in PRAYER.

    2. Agree Undecided Disagree

    Genesis 4:26 - At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord.


  2. My non-Christian friend notice something DIFFERENT about me.

    3. Agree Undecided Disagree

    1 Peter 4:3-5 - The time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.


  3. I love SHARING Christ with others.

    4. Agree Undecided Disagree

    2 Cor 5:20 - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.


  4. I love other CHRISTIANS.

    5. Agree Undecided Disagree

    1 John 3:14 - We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death.


  5. I love giving MONEY to the work of the Lord.

    6. Agree Undecided Disagree

    Matthew 6:21 - For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Corinthians 13:5

Breakout Questions:

  1. Discuss these “signs of new life” and rate yourselves, 1-­10 (1 = very little appetite for this, 10 = huge appetite for this) on how much of an appetite you see in yourself for these. Be honest. Talk to each other about how you can mature in these areas.
     
  2. Pray for one another.

The Evidence of New Life Test - Part 1

Circle whether you Agree, are Undecided, or Disagree according to each of the statements on assurance below:

  1. I love and long for God's WORD.

    2. Agree Undecided Disagree

    1 Peter 2:2 - Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to salvation...


  2. I have a new AWARENESS of good and evil.

    3. Agree Undecided Disagree

    Hebrews 5:13-14 - for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.


  3. I live in REPENTANCE.

    4. Agree Undecided Disagree

    Matthew 3:8 - Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.


  4. I have a desire to be like JESUS.

    5. Agree Undecided Disagree

    Romans 8:29 - For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.


  5. I am growing spiritually MATURE.

    6. Agree Undecided Disagree

    Philippians 1:6 - And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Cor 13:5

Breakout Questions:

  1. Discuss these “signs of new life” and rate yourselves, 1-­10 (1 = very little appetite for this, 10 = huge appetite for this) on how much of an appetite you see in yourself for these. Be honest. Talk to each other about how you can mature in these areas.
     
  2. Pray for one another.