THE SPIRIT OF GIVING                                                              EAST BAY FELLOWSHIP

(Series, #3)                                                                                                        December 16, 2007

GIVE WHAT YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN

TEXT: Matt. 10:7-8

INTRODUCTION

· “The kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:21)

· “The kingdom of God is near.” (Matt. 10:7)

1) YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN A VOICE

· Three ways we know preaching is for all of us:

a. The words “as you go” - __________________________________________________

b. The word “preach” means “to herald” - _____________________________________

c. This word was given to men who were not primary speakers - __________________

           _______________________________________________________________________

2) YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN A MESSAGE

· The message is simple yet profound: “God is right here, right now!”

3) YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN A RESOURCE

· “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”

                                            Winston Churchill

CONCLUSION

· “…but what I have I give you.” (Acts 3:6; NIV)