19/08/2026
Sunday Sermon Recap
Preacher: Rynier Azusano
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ROLE OF CHURCH MEMBERS IN GIVING
Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6–8
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INTRODUCTION
A. Everyone has a Part
• Ang church ay katawan ni Kristo, at bawat isa ay may bahagi.
• A healthy church is not built by the work of one person.
• There is another important area in which every member can participate: giving.
B. Giving is one of the ways church members participate in the work of the church.
• Maaaring hindi lahat ay may opportunity na mag-preach, magturo, o umawit, ngunit lahat ay may opportunity na makibahagi sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay.
• The church participates in the work of God through giving.
• In 2 Corinthians 8–9, the church in Philippi, despite being among the poorer churches, was one of the most enthusiastic in supporting the work of missions.
• Their giving demonstrated their participation in God's work.
• Maliit man ang contribution, ginagamit pa rin ito ng Diyos sa Kanyang gawain.
• Paul connects giving with the grace of God. Grace giving is expressed through generous giving.
• Ang pagbibigay ay hindi lamang para sa mga may malaking kakayahan. Bahagi rin dito ang mga may kaunting kakayahan.
• Hindi tinitingnan ng Panginoon ang halaga lamang ng iyong ibinibigay, kundi pati ang hangarin ng iyong puso.
2 Corinthians 9:7
"God loves a cheerful giver."
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WHAT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY AS A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING?
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I. EVERY CHURCH MEMBER HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN GIVING
[Participant / Partaker]
• We are participants in the work of the church.
• Our first responsibility is to be involved.
• Every member has a responsibility to participate.
• Tayo ang magtutulungan sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay.
• Kung hindi ang members ang magbibigay, sino ang tutugon sa pangangailangan ng church?
• The church is not supported by only one person.
• Ang gawain ng church ay gawain ng buong katawan ng mga mananampalataya.
• Ikaw ba ay member ng church? Paano ka magiging involved?
• Preaching? Teaching? Singing?
• Kung hindi mo kayang gawing ang mga iyon, you can give.
• Every member is part of the body.
• Bilang bahagi ng katawan, mayroon kang function at mayroon kang responsibility.
• Every member should recognize his or her responsibility.
A. PARTICIPATION DOES NOT MEAN EQUAL AMOUNT
1 Corinthians 16:2
• The biblical principle is not equal giving but faithful giving.
• Kung paano ka pinagpala ng Diyos, doon mo sukatin kung paano ka magbigay.
• Alam ng Diyos kung ano ang ipinagkatiwala Niya sa iyo at kung ano ang kaya mong ibigay.
B. EVERY CONTRIBUTION MATTERS
Mark 12:41–44
• It is a matter of the heart.
• Never underestimate the value of faithful participation.
• Every member may not be able to contribute equally, but every member can contribute faithfully.
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II. EVERY MEMBER HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO SUPPORT THE MINISTRY
Supporter
1 Corinthians 16:2
• We are all supporters of the church.
• Giving is not an end in itself. There is a mission behind it.
• Hindi tayo nagbibigay para lang makapagbigay.
• The mission is the Great Commission—to go and preach the Gospel.
• The purpose of the ministry is to help people be restored to worship and glorify God.
• Giving is one of the ways the church carries out this mission.
• The church needs resources to operate and fulfill its ministry.
A. GIVING PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY
Resources are needed for:
1. The preaching and teaching of God's Word
2. Evangelism and outreach
3. Missions
4. Discipleship
5. Children's ministry
6. Ministry materials
7. Helping those in need
8. Maintaining facilities used for ministry
• If the members are faithfully giving, they are helping provide what is necessary for the church to carry out its ministry.
• Ang mga resources ay ipinagkatiwala sa atin ng Diyos upang magamit sa Kanyang gawain.
B. GIVING ALLOWS MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN MINISTRIES BEYOND THEIR PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT
• Not everyone can participate personally in every ministry, but we can participate through giving.
• When others carry out ministry, we also participate in that ministry through our giving.
• Giving connects our resources to the ministry of the local church.
C. GIVING HELPS THE CHURCH CARRY OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TOGETHER
Philippians 1:5
• The word "fellowship" carries the idea of partnership.
• We are partners in carrying out the ministry of God.
• When we give, we do not only help the church; we also participate in carrying out the ministry of the Lord.
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III. EVERY CHURCH MEMBER HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE AS AN EXPRESSION OF WORSHIP
Worshipper / Offerer
2 Corinthians 9:7
A. Giving expresses gratitude to God
• Our responsibility in giving is not merely organizational; it is also spiritual.
• We give to the Lord because we love Him.
• Tinuturuan tayo ni Lord na magbigay hindi lamang para matutong magbigay, kundi para matutong magmahal.
• We are selfish by nature, but God teaches us generosity and love.
• Because of His love, Jesus died on the cross for us.
• Giving expresses our gratitude to God.
• Naranasan natin ang pagmamahal ng Panginoon. Bilang tugon at pasasalamat, tayo ay nagbibigay.
• Lahat ng bagay ay galing sa Diyos. Wala tayong masasabi na tunay na sa atin.
• Kung mayroon man tayong tunay na pag-aari, ito ay ang ating kasalanan—ngunit kinuha ito ni Lord at inilagay sa krus, at pinalitan ito ng Kanyang righteousness.
• Kaya ang ating pagbibigay ay nagiging katanggap-tanggap dahil sa righteousness na ipinagkaloob sa atin.
• "Every perfect gift is from above."
• Therefore, giving is one way of expressing our gratitude to God.
B. GIVING EXPRESSES COMMITMENT TO GOD'S WORD
• When we give, we say to the Lord:
"Recognize ko na anumang meron ako ay galing sa Iyo, at nais kong gamitin ito para sa Iyong kapurihan."
• Dahil ang puso natin ay puno ng pasasalamat sa Diyos, ibinibigay natin ang ating commitment sa Kanya nang buong puso.
• Our giving demonstrates that we are personally invested in supporting the church.
• Natayo ang church dahil ang mga nauna sa atin ay nagbigay.
• Kung walang nagbibigay at kung hindi tayo committed sa pagbibigay, paano magpapatuloy ang gawain ng church?
• Everything we give is ultimately for the Lord and for the advancement of His work.
C. GIVING EXPRESSES TRUST IN GOD
Matthew 6:21
"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
• Principle: Christian giving is not merely an obligation to the church; it is an act of worship toward God.
• Kung tama ang doctrine, dapat tama rin ang buhay.
• Ipinapakita ng ating pagbibigay kung bakit tayo nagbibigay at kung gaano kahalaga sa atin ang gawain ng Diyos.
• Where our treasure is, there our heart will also be.
• Christian giving is not only our responsibility to the church; it is also an expression of our trust in God.
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REFLECTION
1. Tapat ba ako sa pagbibigay?
2. Nauunawaan ko ba na ang binibigay ko ay bahagi ng gawain ng church?
3. Does my giving demonstrate gratitude, commitment, and trust to God?
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APPLICATION
1. Take personal responsibility for your part.
2. Give with the ministry of the church in mind.
3. Encourage a culture of faithful stewardship in the church.
• We are not spectators in the work of God. We are participants.
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CONCLUSION
The church is a body, and every member has a role.
The role of church members in giving can be summarized in three responsibilities:
1. PARTICIPATE
2. SUPPORT
3. WORSHIP
John 3:16
• Bago tayo tinuruan ng Panginoon na magbigay sa Kanya, Siya muna ang nagbigay sa atin.
• God gave His only Son for us.
• Lahat ng ating nae-enjoy sa church ay bunga rin ng matapat na pagbibigay ng mga members.
• We are not spectators we are participants
we can participate through giving