1. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action 2 Corinthians 8, 9

2. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  Be motivated by others who have gone “above and beyond” 2 Cor 8:1-6

3. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  Abound in this gracious work also 2 Cor 8:7

4. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  How genuine is your love?: Put it up next to Jesus’ love! 2 Cor 8:8-9

5. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  Let your ready desire be matched by your completion. 2 Cor 8:10-11

6. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  Let your walk live up to your talk. 2 Cor 9:1-5

7. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  Look how you will benefit! 2 Cor 9:6, 8-11a

8. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  Get your heart right! 2 Cor 9:7

9. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  God will be glorified and thanked. 2 Cor 9:11b-13

10. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  You’ll create a bond with those you serve. 2 Cor 9:14

11. Motivations to Service: How to get from intentions to action  If God’s gift doesn’t motivate you, then what will? 2 Cor 9:15

12. Motivations for Service o Be stirred to action by others’ work o See room for improvement o Measure your sincerity by Jesus’ love o Serious intentions demand completion o Stop talking about it; start doing it o Be glad to help out o Help others for your own good o Bring praise and thanks to God o Build a bond with your brother o Remember God’s indescribable gift