I KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT GOD’S GRACE

2 Corinthians 8:7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. 8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 10 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. 11 Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. 12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

(1.) PURPOSE OF HIS GRACE(2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.)

            A-SAVE SINNERS

            B-SECURE SALVATION

            C-SATISFY SIN’S DEBT

(2.) POWER OF HIS GRACE (Ephesians 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.)

            A-PURIFYING POWER

            B-PRESENT POWER

            C-PREPAID POWER

(3.) PERSON OF HIS GRACE (2 Corinthians 8:7-9).

            A-SAVIOUR SUPPLIES GRACE

            B-SAINTS ARE SEASONED WITH GRACE

            C-SERVANTS SHARE GOD’S GRACE

I.                   G-----------GOODNESS OF GOD’S GRACE

A-Cheers me when I am Sad

B-Comforts me when I am in Sorrow

C-Carries my load when I am Shaky

II.                R-----------REALITY OF GOD’S GRACE

A-Gives Victory over Circumstances

B-Grants Triumph in times of Defeat

C-Grace Helps us Through our Trials

III.             A----------ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE

A-No Need to Doubt

B-No Need to be Discouraged

C-No Need to be Defeated

IV.              C----------COMPASSION OF GOD’S GRACE

A-Loved me when I was Unloveable

B-Looked for me when I was in Sin

C-Labored that I might have Salvation

V.                 E----------EXTENT OF GOD’S GRACE

A-Reaches the Highest of the High

B-Reaches the Lowest of the Low

C-Everlasting to Everlasting

Conclusion----Grace Saved me, Grace Secured Me, Grace Satisfies Me, Grace is Sufficient for whatever Trial I am facing in life. Have you Experienced the Grace of God? If not, Why not trust Him today, and Experience this Grace First Hand???