M2013 s7 what have you given to the lord now don't lie

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Acts 5:1-11

Maud church of ChristBy Jim Bradshaw

Sunday Morning, January 27, 2013

Some gifts are better than others.

2 Corinthians 13:5

Requires Giving

What is Fellowship?

(koinonia) 1) fellowship, association, community, communion, joint participation, intercourse1a) the share which one has in anything, participation1b) intercourse, fellowship, intimacy1b1) the right hand as a sign and pledge of fellowship (in fulfilling the apostolic office)1c) a gift jointly contributed, a collection, a contribution, as exhibiting an embodiment and proof of fellowship

Requires Giving

Read Acts 4:32-35

The Early church had great fellowship: Read Acts 2:42-47

“All things in common” -- common (koina)

Romans 15:26; 2 Corinthians 8:4; 2 Corinthians 9:13

Requires Giving

In the Early church – No One lacked their needs.

Christians gave freely

When we give something it is no longer ours!!!

Great Givers are an Encouragement

Act 4:36-37 NKJV And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, (37) having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.

Encouragement – (paraklesis) lit. a calling near; means exhortation, admonition, encouragement, consolation, comfort, solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment

Read Acts 9:26-27

Read Acts 11:22-26

2 Cor. 8:5 Hebrews 10:24-25

How Not to Give, Acts 5:1-11

1. Ananias and Sapphira gave, isn’t that all that is important.

2. However, they held back, do you hold back from God?

3. They lied, wanted to enjoy the praise of men.

4. No matter what you cannot lie to God; HE knows!

What Have YOU Given to God?

Have YOU given your all? Mark 12:41-44

We must do ALL in the name of the Lord; Col. 3:17,23

There is a GREAT REWARD for giving ALL; Mark 10:28-30

Jesus GAVE His All

Are YOU giving your ALL – Now don’t Lie!

M2013 s7 what have you given to the lord now don't lie

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