Greatest Month of Generosity | Pastor Jayson Workman | 02-07-2021

The Greatest Month of Generosity

Matthew 25:14-30

Pastor Jayson Workman

2/5/2021

 

Introduction

Why would we talk about generosity?

•  only 10-25% of Christ followers tithe
•  most church members give 2-3%
• families that make $75K only gave 1%

Jesus commands us to give, not to get the money out of our pockets, but the idols out of our hearts.

     Generosity is a mark of a spiritually mature follower.

1.  Servants recognize divine distribution. (vv. 14-15)

I Corinthians 4:7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?

2.  Servants rely on  faith (vv. 16-20)

Proverbs 11:24-25 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

Generosity is not something God wants from us, it's something he wants for us.

Quote: "A checkbook is a theological document; it will tell you who and what you worship." --Billy Graham

3.  Servants are rewarded for faithfulness (vv. 19-27)

Quote: "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."              --Sir Winston Churchill

1 Corinthians 4:2 it is required of stewards that they be found faithful

Conclusion

Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.

Quote: "What I spent I had, what I saved I lost, and what I gave I have."