2 Corinthians 9:6-11
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only son.
We’re Never More Like God Than When We Give
2 Corinthians 9:11 your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
Generosity takes intentionality…
Isaiah 32:8 But a generous man devises generous things, And by generosity he shall stand.
A generous man has a generous plan
Matthew 10:7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
Luke 7:36 - 47
37 …she brought a beautiful alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume.
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S
GENEROSITY IS GENEROSITY
Generosity Freedom or liberality in giving
Generosity - an overflow of gratitude and trust in the goodness of God that produces an aggressiveness to give freely and faithfully.
Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
Proverbs 11:25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
#1 Be Generous With Your Time
Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
#2 Be Generous With Encouragement
Acts 4:36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”),
Proverbs 18:21“The tongue has the power of life and death.”
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Before you speak THINK
T - Is it True
H - Is it Helpful
I - Is it Inspiring
N - is it Necessary
K - Is it Kind
#3 Be Generous With Honor
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
#4 Be Generous With Your Finances
Luke 12:32 Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
John 10:10 My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
Malachi 3:10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.
Malachi 3:8-9 "Begin by being honest. Do honest people rob God? But you rob me day after day. "You ask, "How have we robbed you?' "The tithe and the offering–that's how! And now you're under a curse–the whole lot of you–because you're robbing me.
