2 Corinthians
This three week sermon series explored Paul's rich teaching on generous giving in 2 Corinthians 8 and 9. For Paul, giving is the overflow of grace and the gift from the gentile churches to Jerusalem a sacrament of unity. The goal of our stewardship: ‘thanks be to God for his indescribable gift’
Preaching
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Sermon Notes
Click here to download notes on the bible passages for the 2 Corinthians preaching series and stewardship reflections to help with sermon preparation.
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Sermon One: The Overflow of Grace
Click here to download a customisable sample sermon on giving as the overflow of grace and the need to complete the task from what we have in 2 Corinthians 8:1-15.
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Sermon Two: Administering Grace
Click here to download a customisable sample sermon on Paul’s concern for the ‘administration of grace’ and the importance of planned giving in 2 Corinthians 8:15-9:6.
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Sermon Three: Cheerful Giving
Click here to download a customisable sample sermon looking at Paul’s imagery of the sower, the seed and the harvest of raise and thanksgiving 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Liturgy
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Liturgy: The Overflow of Grace
Click here to download liturgical resources reflecting Paul’s rich teaching on generosity in 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
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Liturgy: Administering Grace
Click here to download liturgical resources reflecting Paul’s ‘administration of grace’ in 2 Corinthians 8:15-9:6.
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Liturgy: Cheerful giving
Click here to download liturgical resources themed to Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
All Age Resources
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The Overflow of Grace
Click here to download resources for 2 Corinthians themed activities for children and all age groups.
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Fair Shares
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Administration of Grace
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Bible Studies
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Bible Study: The Overflow of Grace
This bible study is in preparation.
Click here to see a reflection on the 2 Corinthians and some discussion questions written by Rt. Revd John Packer.
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Bible Study: What Comes First
This bible study is in preparation.
Click here to see a reflection on the 2 Corinthians and some discussion questions written by Rt. Revd John Packer.
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Bible Study: Presence and Gifts
This bible study is in preparation.
Click here to see a reflection on the 2 Corinthians and some discussion questions written by Rt. Revd John Packer.
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