The Reason People Don't Give

📖 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:8-24 In this message, we address one of the most sensitive—and revealing—areas of the Christian life: giving. Drawing from 2 Corinthians chapter 8, Pastor explains that giving is not ultimately about money, but about the condition of the heart and our trust in God. Using the example of the Macedonian church, Paul challenges believers to examine why they give—or why they don’t. This message exposes common obstacles such as misplaced trust, lack of spiritual maturity, skepticism, and unfinished obedience, while pointing us back to Christ, who gave everything for us. Key Points: Spiritual Condition — Our relationship with God determines how we handle His resources Sincere with Intentions — Good intentions mean nothing without follow‑through Skeptical in Distribution — Distrust and excuses keep us from participating in God’s work Scarcity of Ambitions — Stewardship reflects what Christ is truly worth to us Suspicions of Collections This message challenges believers to stop trusting money, start trusting God, and joyfully participate in the work of the Gospel through faithful giving. We’d love to see you at First Baptist Church! Join us for worship, teaching, and community as we grow together in Christ. For service times, events, and more information, visit https://agfirstbaptist.org Building our Faith! Building our Family! Building our Future!