The grace of giving: its Biblical basis. Now, giving is a subject little preached on, and probably not in the top ten of requested sermon titles from the pew! Preachers don't deal with it too much, and congregations don't like it dealt with too much either. There, I think, are a number of reasons we could cite why Christians That means with our money, too, especially if it possessed (or occupies) much of our hearts. There are many teachings on Scripture to give sacrificially—not right concerning our uhrzeit and abilities, but is our dollars, too. And on the middle on crises everywhere might be an best time concerning all to considerable giving more . Video (720p) Audio (.mp3) Slides. In his book, Take God At His Word, Dr. Kregg Hood says that of all the subjects that a preacher can talk about, giving is the most sensitive one, especially on a Sunday where there's a lot of rain and you've had two collections. But I enter undaunted, nevertheless. The Power Of Giving Contributed by David Veta on Oct 6, 2011 (message contributor)David Veta on Oct 6, 2011 (message contributor) 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 Posted per David Dewitt with Oct 6, 2011 (message contributor)David Dewitt with Oct 6, 2011 (message contributor) HGnAnz.