I Dare You To Be Generous
October 30, 2022

I Dare You To Be Generous

“He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

  1. God creates the opportunity for you to be

    .

  2. God takes our

    steps of generosity and creates moments of impact.

  3. God uses the

    of generosity to our walk with Christ.

  4. There are Godly

    to being a generous person.

    • Generosity is the cure for

      .

    • “…You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭24‬b ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

    • “Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!” Proverbs‬ ‭21‬:‭26‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

    • Generosity

      God

    • “As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

    • Generosity attracts God’s

      .

    • “He who is generous will be blessed..” Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭9‬a‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

    • Generosity

      you to God.

    • “Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

    • Generosity allows you to make an

      impact.

    • “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” 1 Timothy‬ ‭6‬:‭17‬-‭19‬ ‭NIV

    • When you give,

      lives.

I dare you to take your next step in generosity.

  • First time/Occasional
  • Consistent
  • Intentional
  • Generous
  • Legacy