Resurrecting Generosity Pt 1
What can four words teach us about generosity? God’s words, “Be fruitful and multiply,” are not only his blessing but are also instructions for how to live in this blessing. Being fruitful is all about flourishing in God’s favor, but multiplying is about giving so that others can flourish — …
Resurrecting Generosity Pt 2
In God’s words, “Be fruitful and multiply” we find instruction for living in His blessing. But many of us settle for fruitfulness and never experience God’s best for our lives. Rather than learning to generously multiply what God has provided, we try to hold on to what we have. But …
Resurrecting Generosity Pt 3
The more we know who God truly is, the more generous we become. This intimate knowledge of God is what propels us to cross the line, from just being fruitful to becoming generous multipliers as well. Today we’re looking at three truths about God that unlock a spirit of fearless …
Resurrecting Generosity Pt 4
If generosity is going to live, other things have to die. Fear is the first that has to go. As long as fear is driving our decisions, we’ll never become generous people with our time, talent or treasure. But, as we trust in God and walk in His ways, we can …
Resurrecting Generosity Pt 5
If generosity is going to live, other things have to die — including greed. Greed twists together the ungodly traits of selfishness and a continual lust for more. It’s a malignant form of desire that will kill off generosity if we don’t push it from our lives. CLICK HERE to …
Resurrecting Generosity Pt 6
From the very beginning of time, God has given humanity the authority to manage the resource He’s provided. Simply put, we’re called to be good stewards of all He’s given. But mismanagement of resource robs our fruitfulness and destroys all hope we have of generosity — so it has to …
Resurrecting Generosity Pt 7
There are things that have to die so generosity can thrive — and obligation is something that must go. How does obligation show up? Most often through the belief that God’s people “have to” tithe. But as long as our giving is viewed as a requirement, it will never lead …
Resurrecting Generosity Pt 8
In the final message of this series, we roll up our sleeves and get practical about how to be generous. Can we just give however and wherever we want, or is there wisdom we can add to our giving? CLICK HERE to download the handout that goes along with this …