6 freewill giving is a matter for celebration and according to means (we endorse this view!) In Deuteronomy, the principle of joyful giving according to the measure of wealth with which the Lord has blessed them is clearly evident celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the LORD your God by giving a freewill offering in given commandment in giving thanks to God for the blessings they have received from heaven. Thanksgiving for believers is an expression of their dependence upon & gratitude to God. The word "thanksgiving" can be defined as the expression of gratitude, especially to almighty God. One of the great commandments is to give He gave them three things to focus on to live a fruitful and successful Christian life. 1 Thess 5:16-18. 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Prayer. This morning we are going to talk about the power of thanksgiving. The Power of Giving Generous Living 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 (NIV®) 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. The power of giving never leaves the possessor empty. He is the first beneficiary. The benefits are enormous and encompass the spirit, soul and the body of the individual, which results to prosperous life. For example, you have joy when you share whatever you have with another. The Power Of Giving Contributed by David Veta on Oct 6, 2011 (message contributor)David Veta on Oct 6, 2011 (message contributor) The Power Of Giving Posted per David Dewitt with Oct 6, 2011 (message contributor)David Dewitt with Oct 6, 2011 (message contributor) The truth is that giving is an important part of who we are if we if we are a Christ-follower, but the reason behind our giving is just as important as the fact of our giving. Why Giving Is So Important: Reason #1 - Giving makes me ___MORE LIKE GOD___. "God so loved the world that He gave his only Son " John 3:16 ESV Giving Tithing. Check this sermon to learn the right attitude of Giving, the Motive for Giving and the Discipline of Giving according to the Word of God. Experience The Power of Giving | PDF | Tithe | Sermon. Experience the Power of Giving - Free download as Word Doc (.doc / .docx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Lz granderson: church leaders asked me to teach a lesson on tithing. 8AWz4f.