February 5, 2017
The Blessings of Cheerful Giving
I. (v.6-11a) GOD BLESSES THE GIVER
A. (v.6-7) Who God loves to bless
1. (v.6) Those who give generously
2. (v.7) Those who give cheerfully
B. (v.8-11a) How God loves to bless
*The key = grace
1. (v.8a) By His grace, He sufficiently meets our needs
2. (v.8b-10) By His grace, He abundantly increases our harvest
3. (v.11a) By His grace, He generously enriches our lives
II. (v.11b-14) GOD BLESSES THE GIFT
A. (v.11b,12b) It encourages Christians
B. (v.12a) It supplies needs C. (v.13-14) It glorifies God