Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Biblical Principles Of Giving" sermon at New Life Christian Church on September 15, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
2. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
1Timothy 6:17-19
"Instruct those who are rich in this present
world not to be conceited or to fix their
hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on
God who richly supplies us with all things
to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be
rich in good works, to be generous and
ready to share, storing up for themselves
the treasure of a good foundation for the
future, so that they may take hold of that
which is life indeed."
3. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
Hindrances To Biblical Giving
First, a vague understanding of what is
meant by "grace giving“
Second, the lifestyle in which we live, or
by living like or keeping up with the
Joneses.
4. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
I. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
INDICATES THE INTEREST OF ONE’S
HEART
Matthew 6:19-21
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon
earth, where moth and rust destroy, and
where thieves break in and steal; but lay up
for yourselves treasures in heaven, where
neither moth nor rust destroy, and where
thieves do not break in or steal…
5. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
I. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
INDICATES THE INTEREST OF ONE’S
HEART
Matthew 6:19-21
…FOR WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE WILL
YOUR HEART BE ALSO."
6. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
I. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
INDICATES THE INTEREST OF ONE’S
HEART
1 Timothy 6:17
"Instruct those who are rich in this
present world NOT TO BE CONCEITED
OR TO FIX THEIR HOPE ON THE
UNCERTAINTY OF RICHES, BUT ON
GOD, who richly supplies us with all
7. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
II. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
GUARANTEES GOD'S SUPPLY FOR
OUR NEEDS
Philippians 4:19
"Nevertheless, you have done well to
share with me in my affliction. And
you yourselves also know,
Philippians, that at the first
preaching of the gospel, after I
8. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
II. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
GUARANTEES GOD'S SUPPLY FOR
OUR NEEDS
Philippians 4:19
… no church shared with me in the
matter of giving and receiving but
you alone; FOR EVEN IN
THESSALONICA YOU SENT A GIFT
MORE THAN ONCE FOR MY NEEDS…
9. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
II. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
GUARANTEES GOD'S SUPPLY FOR
OUR NEEDS
Philippians 4:19
…Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek
for the profit which increases to
your account. But I have received
everything in full, and have an
abundance;…
10. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
II. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
GUARANTEES GOD'S SUPPLY FOR
OUR NEEDS
Philippians 4:19
… I am amply supplied, having received
from Epaphroditus what you have
sent, a fragrant aroma, an
acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to
God…
11. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
II. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
GUARANTEES GOD'S SUPPLY FOR
OUR NEEDS
Philippians 4:19
… AND MY GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL
YOUR NEEDS according to His
riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
12. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
II. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
GUARANTEES GOD'S SUPPLY FOR
OUR NEEDS
Matthew 6:33
"But seek first His kingdom, and His
righteousness; and all these things
shall be added to you."
13. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
III. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
INSURES GENEROUS RETURNS ON
EARTH
Luke 6:38
"Give, and it will be given to you; good
measure, pressed down, shaken
together, running over, they will pour
into your lap. For whatever measure
you deal out to others, it will be dealt
14. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
III. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
INSURES GENEROUS RETURNS ON
EARTH
2 Corinthians 9:6
"Now this I say, he who sows sparingly
shall also reap sparingly; and he
who sows bountifully shall also reap
bountifully."
15. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
IV. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING REAPS
ETERNAL BENEFITS
1 Timothy 6:18, 19
"Instruct them to do good, to be rich in
good works, to be generous and
ready to share, storing up for
themselves the treasure of a good
foundation for the future, so that
they may take hold of that which is
16. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
V. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING WILL
INSURE GREATER SPIRITUAL
USEFULNESS
Luke 16:11, 12
"If therefore you have not been faithful in
the use of unrighteous Mammon, who
will trust the true riches to you? And if
you have not been faithful in the use of
that which is another's, who will give
you that which is your own?"
17. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
VI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS THE
DIRECT RESULT OF BEING SPIRIT-
FILLED
Acts 4:31-35
"And when they had prayed, the place
where they had fathered together
was shaken, and they were all filled
with the Holy Spirit, and began to
speak the word of God with
18. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
VI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS THE
DIRECT RESULT OF BEING SPIRIT-
FILLED
Acts 4:31-35
…And the congregation of those who
believed were of one heart and soul;
and not one of them claimed that
anything belonging to him was his
own; but all things were common
19. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
VI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS THE
DIRECT RESULT OF BEING SPIRIT-
FILLED
Acts 4:31-35
…And with great power the apostles
were giving witness to the
resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and
abundant grace was upon them all…
20. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
VI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS THE
DIRECT RESULT OF BEING SPIRIT-
FILLED
Acts 4:31-35
… For there was not a needy person among
them, for all who were owners of lands
or houses would sell them and bring the
proceeds of the sales, and lay them at
the apostles' feet; and they would be
21. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
VII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS FOR
ALL BELIEVERS
1 Corinthians 16:2
"On the first day of every week let EACH
ONE OF YOU put aside and save, as
he may prosper, that no collections
be made when I come.’…
22. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
VII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS FOR
ALL BELIEVERS
2 Corinthians 8:2, 3, 12
"... that in a great ordeal of affliction
their abundance of joy and their
deep poverty overflowed in the
wealth of their liberality.
23. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
VII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS FOR
ALL BELIEVERS
2 Corinthians 8:2, 3, 12
… For I testify that according to their
ability, and beyond their ability they
gave of their own accord.... For if
the readiness is present, it is
acceptable according to what a man
has, not according to what he does
24. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
VIII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
PRIVILEGE
2 Corinthians 8:4
"... begging us with much entreaty for
the favour of participation in the
support of the saints..."
25. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
VIII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
PRIVILEGE
Acts 20:35
"In everything I showed you that by
working hard in this manner you
must help the weak and remember
the words of the Lord Jesus, that He
Himself said, 'It is more blessed to
give than to receive.' "
26. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
IX. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
GAUGE OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND
OTHERS
2 Corinthians 8:8, 9
"I am not speaking this as a command,
BUT AS PROVING THROUGH THE
EARNESTNESS OF OTHERS THE
SINCERITY OF YOUR LOVE ALSO…
27. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
IX. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
GAUGE OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND
OTHERS
2 Corinthians 8:8, 9
…For you know the grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that though He was
rich, yet for your sake He became
poor, that you through His poverty
might become rich."
28. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
IX. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
GAUGE OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND
OTHERS
2 Corinthians 9:7
"Let each one do just as he has purposed
in his heart; not grudgingly or under
compulsion; for God loves a cheerful
giver."
29. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
IX. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
GAUGE OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND
OTHERS
1 John 3: 11-18
"For this is the message which you have
heard from the beginning, that we
should love one another; not as Cain
who was of the evil one, and slew
his brother…
30. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
IX. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
GAUGE OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND
OTHERS
1 John 3: 11-18
… And for what reason did he slay him?
Because his deeds were evil, and his
brother's were righteous. Do not
marvel, brethren, if the world hates
you...
31. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
IX. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
GAUGE OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND
OTHERS
1 John 3: 11-18
…We know that we have passed out of death
into life, because we love the brethren. He
who does not love abides in death. Every
one who hates his brother is a murderer;
and you know that no murderer has
eternal life abiding in him…
32. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
IX. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
GAUGE OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND
OTHERS
1 John 3: 11-18
…We know love by this, that He laid down His
life for us; and we ought to lay down our
lives for the brethren. But whoever has
the world's goods, and beholds his
brother in need and closes his heart
against him, how does the love of God
33. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
IX. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS A
GAUGE OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND
OTHERS
1 John 3: 11-18
… Little children, let us not love with
word or with tongue, but in deed
and truth."
34. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
X. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
ALLOWS GOD'S GREAT ABILITY TO
BE RELEASED
2 Corinthians 9:7, 8
"Let each one do just as he has purposed
in his heart; not grudgingly or under
compulsion; for God loves a cheerful
giver. AND GOD IS ABLE TO MAKE
ALL GRACE ABOUND TO YOU,…
35. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
X. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
ALLOWS GOD'S GREAT ABILITY TO
BE RELEASED
2 Corinthians 9:7, 8
… that always having all sufficiency in
everything, you may have an
abundance for every good deed."
36. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
1 Timothy 6:18
"Instruct them to do good, to be rich
in good works, to be generous
and ready to share."
37. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
Galatians 6:6
"And let the one who is taught the word
share all good things with him who
teaches."
38. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
1 Timothy 5:17, 18
"Let the elders who rule well be
considered worthy of double
honour, especially those who work
hard at preaching and teaching…
39. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
1 Timothy 5:17, 18
…For the Scripture says, 'You shall note
muzzle the ox while he is threshing,'
and 'The labourer is worthy of his
wages'."
40. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
Philippians 4:16
"... for even in Thessalonica you sent a
gift more than once for my needs."
41. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
2 Corinthians 9:12
"For the ministry of this service is not
only fully supplying the needs of the
saints, but is also overflowing
through many thanksgivings to
God."
42. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
Hebrews 13:16
"And do not neglect doing good and
sharing; for with such sacrifices God
is pleased."
43. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
1 John 3:11-18
"For this is the message which you have
heard from the beginning, that we
should love one another; not as Cain
who was of the evil one, and slew
his brother. And for what reason did
he slay him?...
44. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
1 John 3:11-18
… Because his deed were evil, and his
brother's were righteous. Do not
marvel, brethren, if the world hates
you. We know that we have passed
out of death into life, because we
love the brethren. He who does not
45. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
1 John 3:11-18
…Everyone who hates his brother is a
murderer and you know that no
murderer has eternal life abiding in
him. We know love by this, that He
laid down His life for us; and we
ought to lay down our lives for the
46. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
1 John 3:11-18
…But whoever has the world's goods,
and beholds his brother in need and
closes his heart against him, how
does the love of God abide in him?
Little children, let us not love with
word or with tongue, but in deed
47. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XI. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
GOD'S WAY OF MEETING NEEDS
Ephesians 4:28
"Let him who steals steal no longer; but
rather let him labour, performing
with his own hands what is good, in
order that he may have something
to share with him who has need."
48. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
GLORIFIES AND PLEASES GOD
2 Corinthians 9:13
"Because of the proof given by this
ministry they will glorify God for
your obedience to your confession of
the gospel of Christ, and for the
liberality of your contribution to
them and to all."
49. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
GLORIFIES AND PLEASES GOD
Hebrews 13:16
"And do not neglect doing good and
sharing; for with such sacrifices God
is pleased."
50. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
GLORIFIES AND PLEASES GOD
Philippians 4:18
"But I have received everything in full,
and have an abundance; I am amply
supplied, having received from
Epaphroditus what you have sent, a
fragrant aroma, an acceptable
sacrifice, WELL PLEASING TO GOD."
51. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
ESTABLISHES RIGHT PRIORITIES
1 Timothy 6:8
"And if we have food and covering, with
these we shall be content."
52. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
ESTABLISHES RIGHT PRIORITIES
2 Timothy 3:4
"... treacherous, reckless, conceited,
lovers of pleasure rather than lovers
of God."
53. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
ESTABLISHES RIGHT PRIORITIES
James 5:1-6
"Come now, you rich, weep and howl for
your miseries which are coming upon
you. Your riches have rotted and your
garments have become moth-eaten.
Your gold and your silver have rusted;
and their rust will be a witness against
you and will consume your flesh like
54. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
ESTABLISHES RIGHT PRIORITIES
James 5:1-6
…. It is in the Last Days that you have
stored up your treasure! Behold, the
pay of the labourers who mowed your
fields, and which has been withheld by
you, cries out against you; and the
outcry of those who did the harvesting
has reached the ears of the Lord of
55. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
ESTABLISHES RIGHT PRIORITIES
James 5:1-6
…. You have lived luxuriously on the
earth and led a life of wanton
pleasure; you have fattened your
hearts in a day of slaughter. You
have condemned and put to death
the righteous man; he does not
56. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
ESTABLISHES RIGHT PRIORITIES
1 Timothy 3:3
"... not addicted to wine or pugnacious,
but gentle uncontentious, free from
the love of money."
57. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIII. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING
ESTABLISHES RIGHT PRIORITIES
Titus 1:7
"For the overseer must be above
reproach as God's steward, not self-
willed, not quick-tempered, not
addicted to wine, not pugnacious,
not fond of sordid gain..."
58. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
The late E. Stanley Jones said –
"It's true you can't serve God and
mammon, but you can serve God with
mammon."
59. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIV. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
2 Corinthians 8:2, 3
"... that in a great ordeal of affliction
their abundance of joy and their
deep poverty overflowed in the
wealth of their liberality. For I testify
that according to their ability and
BEYOND THEIR ABILITY they gave of
60. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIV. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Philippians 4:18
"But I have received everything in full,
and have an abundance, I am amply
supplied, having received from
Epaphroditus what you have sent, a
fragrant aroma, AN ACCEPTABLE
SACRIFICE, well pleasing to God."
61. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
XIV. GENEROUS BIBLICAL GIVING IS
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Hebrews 13:16
"And do not neglect doing good and
sharing; for WITH SUCH SACRIFICES
GOD IS PLEASED."
62. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
WHAT TO DO?
1. FAITH IS ESSENTIAL
2. SACRIFICE IS IMPORTANT
63. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
Generous biblical giving will
mean giving up something that
we cannot keep anyway to gain
that which cannot be lost.
64. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
WHAT TO DO?
1. FAITH IS ESSENTIAL
2. SACRIFICE IS IMPORTANT
3. NEEDS ARE INCREASING
65. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
If all believers would practice
generous biblical giving,
these need would be met.
66. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
WHAT TO DO?
1. FAITH IS ESSENTIAL
2. SACRIFICE IS IMPORTANT
3. NEEDS ARE INCREASING
4. A DECISION IS IMPERATIVE
67. THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GIVING
Luke 6:38
"Give and it shall be given you; good
measure, pressed down, shaken
together, running over, they will pour
into your lap. For whatever measure
you deal out to others it will be dealt to
you in return"