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SPEAKER
Steve Hill
SCRIPTURE
2 Corinthians 8-9
SERMON OUTLINE
Why Be Generous?
1. Impacts People
2. Creates Community
3. Defeats Materialism
4. Produces Joy
5. Strengthens Faith
How to Practice Generosity
• Thoughtfully
• Enthusiastically
• Voluntarily
• Cheerfully
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Does talking about money and generosity make you uncomfortable or is it just another topic of conversation?
- To what degree, if any, is it difficult to be wealthy and be a Christian in our culture?
- Pastor Steve suggested that being generous actually helps one grow spiritually. Do you believe this is true? Why or why not? Give examples.
- Ultimately, we all face the question: Do I believe God will take care of me if I am generous with my money, time, and resources toward the church? Discuss.
- Jesus said wherever your treasure is, the desires of your heart will follow (Mt. 6:21). What is the status of your heart today? Where are your treasures?
NEXT STEPS
- I will intentionally consider God’s generosity toward me this week and how that affects my life.
- I will pray about what healthy generosity should look like in my life.