Giving Grace, 2 of 4 from June 1st, 2025

"Giving is designed to improve the overall health of the entire body."

2 Corinthians 8:10-15 by Ryan Gagnon (@RyGagnon)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores the biblical concept of giving as a means to improve the overall health of the church body. It emphasizes that giving is not just about money, but also about time, talents, and resources. Pastor Ryan highlights how giving grows our discipline, teaches personal stewardship, and reflects God's economy of abundance. The sermon encourages Jesus-followers to move beyond intentions to actions, trust God's provision, and participate in His work of blessing others.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 What have you intended to do but you’ve allowed life to get in the way? How has God been speaking to you about this?

• 💬 How is your personal stewardship of God’s blessing in your life going? What if anything needs to change?

• 💬 How have you cared for the body in the past week? If you have a need are you communicating that need?

• 💬 How healthy is the body of Neighborhood Church?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

• 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 8:10-15

• 📖 The widow's gift (Mark 12:41-44)

• 📖 God providing bread from the sky (Exodus 16:1-18)

• 📎 God speaks light into existence (Genesis 1:3)

• 📎 God sets boundaries for the ocean (Job 38:11 ) or (Psalm 104:9)

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