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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
A lenten series looking at God's grace. Part 3 focuses on God's generosity
Undeserved goodness Matthew 20:1-16 March 24, 2019 In his book, “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” Philip Yancey told this story . . . He had a conversation with a friend, Daniel. Daniel told Yancey he had decided to end his marriage of 15 years because he was now in love with a younger woman. ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 32:40-41, Romans 5:8, Matthew 20:1-16
Denomination: Baptist
An exposition of Rom 12:13 dealing with generosity and hospitality as a demonstration of genuine love.
“Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. Paul shifts from anchors for navigating troubled times to admonitions for ministering to troubled saints. Verse 13 ends this lengthy series of “ing” phrases with a final ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:13
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.
Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This is the perfect planet for life by God’s design.
Intro: 1.John Klu-ge, once listed as the wealthiest man in America, who built an investment in a radio station into a broadcasting empire that was the forerunner to Fox Television, has died. He was 95. In 1989, 1990 and 1991 Klu-ge was labeled the wealthiest man in America, with a net worth of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:2
God has made us to be generous, and through our generosity we are changed and the world is transformed.
As I begin this morning, I want to invite each of us into a few moments of reflection. I would like each of you to recall, as best as possible, the moment in your life when you were happiest. But even more than happiness, try to call to mind that time in your life when you knew the most ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Denomination: United Methodist
That’s the world view of the good life… but it is as empty and unsatisfying as that huge chocolate bunny you get your kids at Easter. I mean it looks fabulous… but it’s hollow and it tastes like flavored wax.
The Unsatisfying Easter Bunny For most of people the word “prosperity” connects with the idea of being successful financially and living the “good” life. But in God’s economy prosperity is so much more than a thick roll of money in your pocket, two SUV’s in the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-2
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Living generously creates a ripple effect that can impact others and future generations. Our generosity is a response to Jesus' self-sacrificing love and can inspire others to be generous.
You know when you toss a pebble into a pond, and it creates ripples that spread out? That's what we're talking about. Our actions, like that pebble, can create ripples that impact others. We've all been influenced by someone, and that person was influenced by someone before them. It's like a chain ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, 2 Corinthians 8:7
Topics: Philanthropy, Altruism, Charitable Giving, Generosity Psychology
This is a small group topic about being generous and looks at some of the reasons people aren't generous.
ICE BREAKER Question: What kind of tip do you usually leave when you eat at a restaurant? KEY VERSE: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” [2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV ] LESSON: In Matthew 10:8, Jesus said, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6
Denomination: Pentecostal
God ensures that generosity will be a mark of authentic biblical community by rewarding those who give.
May 19, 2002 Big Idea: God ensures that generosity will be a mark of authentic biblical community by rewarding those who give. INTRODUCTION It’s been a very interesting week, hasn’t it? Since we were here last Sunday, the Cubs haven’t won a single game. (And they’ve had 6 tries!!) Star Wars, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14
Explores how to embody the heavenly heritage of gratitude, generosity, and togetherness exemplified by the early church.
Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together, whether in the hallowed halls of our beloved church or in the sacred space of our homes, let us remember that we are united in Christ. We are one body, one spirit, and one hope. We are the living testament of God's love, a love that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:44-47
Topics: Gratitude, Grace
Explore the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, emphasizing God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're diving into a parable straight from the book of Matthew that speaks volumes about God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith. It's the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-16. Before we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Topics: Believe
This message looks at how understanding what God has done for us, compels us to become generous as God's people. We cannot serve God and Money.
Living A Generous Life 10/26/13 Proverbs 3:1-10 Luke 19:1-10 Today we are in week six of our 40 Days of Community in which we have discovered we are Better Together as we work to build New Life At Calvary. Today we are going to talk about generosity. How many of you think our ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Message 11 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.
This morning, I want to engage in a little time travel. I want you to think about your fondest memories of attending church. Maybe it was a mission trip. Maybe it was a church experience participating in an exciting expansion project. Maybe it was a church cantata. Maybe it was a church context ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13, Luke 11:42, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 3:9-10
It can be a wild ride. It can be unruly and unreliable. However, as we learn to tame and train our money the ride to financial freedom is worth it!
Buck Wild Pt. 2 - Training I. Introduction As a kid I was crazy about horses. It is no wonder since the tv was filled with incredible shots of horse flesh like Silver (Lone Ranger) and Scout (Tonto), Champion (Gene Autry's horse who ended up with his own series called the Adventures of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 2 Corinthians 9:10-11, Numbers 11:4-9
The Widow’s Mite is regarded as a small contribution that is willingly given and is all one can afford.
Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, a female British-American novelist and play-write once remarked: “If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12, Mark 12:40, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 11:24-25
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