GIVE-AND-GO (35 OF 36)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12
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Give-and-Go (35 of 36)
Series: Saints Gone Wild
Keith Krell
1 Corinthians 16:1-12
This past month, basketball season began. One of the most familiar plays in basketball is called "give-and-go." The "give-and-go" is a basic offensive play in which a player simply "gives" the ball to a teammate and "goes" to the basket. The goal is to break free of one's defender, receive a return pass from a teammate, and score a basket. The great thing about the "give-and-go" is that anyone can run it, regardless of size, strength, or experience.
The "give-and-go" is not only a great basketball play, it is also an excellent play for the church to run. If we are to score for the kingdom of God, we must master a critical "give-and-go" play. Coach Paul is going to the chalkboard to design a "give-and-go" play for the Corinthians to utilize. I would like us to imagine that we are in a locker room while Coach Paul draws up this play. As we listen to his words, may we prepare to execute the "give-and-go" play that he has designed to score points for God's kingdom. In 1 Cor 16:1-12, Paul will challenge us to "give-and-go till glory."
1. Give to the Lord's Work (16:1-4). In these first four verses, Paul shares his practical philosophy of giving to the church. He writes, "Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me." In these four verses, Paul provides six guidelines as to how we should give. But before I share with you these biblical guidelines, you must accept the Bible's premise: you and I don't own anything! Our home, cars, possessions, and money all belong to the Lord. We are merely stewards of the resources that ...
Series: Saints Gone Wild
Keith Krell
1 Corinthians 16:1-12
This past month, basketball season began. One of the most familiar plays in basketball is called "give-and-go." The "give-and-go" is a basic offensive play in which a player simply "gives" the ball to a teammate and "goes" to the basket. The goal is to break free of one's defender, receive a return pass from a teammate, and score a basket. The great thing about the "give-and-go" is that anyone can run it, regardless of size, strength, or experience.
The "give-and-go" is not only a great basketball play, it is also an excellent play for the church to run. If we are to score for the kingdom of God, we must master a critical "give-and-go" play. Coach Paul is going to the chalkboard to design a "give-and-go" play for the Corinthians to utilize. I would like us to imagine that we are in a locker room while Coach Paul draws up this play. As we listen to his words, may we prepare to execute the "give-and-go" play that he has designed to score points for God's kingdom. In 1 Cor 16:1-12, Paul will challenge us to "give-and-go till glory."
1. Give to the Lord's Work (16:1-4). In these first four verses, Paul shares his practical philosophy of giving to the church. He writes, "Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me." In these four verses, Paul provides six guidelines as to how we should give. But before I share with you these biblical guidelines, you must accept the Bible's premise: you and I don't own anything! Our home, cars, possessions, and money all belong to the Lord. We are merely stewards of the resources that ...
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