WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR A FUND-RAISING PROJECT
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) The topic of fund-raising is not one to be avoided or one that should embarrass us, but all fund-raising efforts should be planned and conducted responsibly.
1. Information
a) 2 Corinthians 8:4
i) 4 imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. (2 Corinthians 8:4 NKJV)
2. Definite purpose
a) 2 Corinthians 8:4
i) 4 imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. (2 Corinthians 8:4 NKJV)
3. Readiness and willingness
a) 2 Corinthians 9:7
i) 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJV)
4. Dedication
a) 2 Corinthians 8:5
i) 5 And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God. (2 Corinthians 8:5 NKJV)
5. Leadership
a) 2 Corinthians 8:7
i) 7 But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also. (2 Corinthians 8:7 NKJV)
6. Enthusiasm
a) 2 Corinthians 8:7-8, 11
i) 7 But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also. 8 I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. (2 Corinthians 8:7-8 NKJV)
ii) 11 but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have. (2 Corinthians 8:11 NKJV)
7. Persistence
a) 2 Corinthians 8:2
i) 2 that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. (2 Corinthians 8:2 NKJV)
8. Honesty and integrity
a) 2 Corinthians 8:21
i) 21 providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. (2 Corinthians 8:21 NKJV)
9. Accountability
a) 2 Corinthians 9:3
i) 3 Yet I have sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this respect, that, as I said, you may be ready. (2 Corinthians 9:3 NKJV)
10. Someone to keep it moving
a) 2 Corinthians 8:18-22
i) 18 And we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches, 19 and not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind, 20 avoiding this: that anyone should blame us in this lavish gift which is administered by us— 21 providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22 And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, because of the great confidence which we have in you. (2 Corinthians 8:18-22 NKJV)
The End ...
a) The topic of fund-raising is not one to be avoided or one that should embarrass us, but all fund-raising efforts should be planned and conducted responsibly.
1. Information
a) 2 Corinthians 8:4
i) 4 imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. (2 Corinthians 8:4 NKJV)
2. Definite purpose
a) 2 Corinthians 8:4
i) 4 imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. (2 Corinthians 8:4 NKJV)
3. Readiness and willingness
a) 2 Corinthians 9:7
i) 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJV)
4. Dedication
a) 2 Corinthians 8:5
i) 5 And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God. (2 Corinthians 8:5 NKJV)
5. Leadership
a) 2 Corinthians 8:7
i) 7 But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also. (2 Corinthians 8:7 NKJV)
6. Enthusiasm
a) 2 Corinthians 8:7-8, 11
i) 7 But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also. 8 I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. (2 Corinthians 8:7-8 NKJV)
ii) 11 but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have. (2 Corinthians 8:11 NKJV)
7. Persistence
a) 2 Corinthians 8:2
i) 2 that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. (2 Corinthians 8:2 NKJV)
8. Honesty and integrity
a) 2 Corinthians 8:21
i) 21 providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. (2 Corinthians 8:21 NKJV)
9. Accountability
a) 2 Corinthians 9:3
i) 3 Yet I have sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this respect, that, as I said, you may be ready. (2 Corinthians 9:3 NKJV)
10. Someone to keep it moving
a) 2 Corinthians 8:18-22
i) 18 And we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches, 19 and not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind, 20 avoiding this: that anyone should blame us in this lavish gift which is administered by us— 21 providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22 And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, because of the great confidence which we have in you. (2 Corinthians 8:18-22 NKJV)
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