Famous Methodist preacher Clovis Chappell said, “I love to preach on giving. I love to watch the generous smile and love to watch the stingy squirm.” We preach sermons by what we say, by how we live, and by how we give. Our coined life is a sermon of sorts. Our testimony of giving goes […]
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Because You Give
In the Christmas carol, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, there’s a line that says, “God and sinners reconciled.” In a materialistic society the question becomes, “Can gold and sinners be reconciled?” Money is a tricky subject. Someone quipped, “It’s funny how a dollar looks so big when you take it to church, and so small […]
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Study Questions
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Carnegies are some of the most well-known American philanthropic families from the last century. They gave away millions of dollars to better the lives of many. Can you name some more modern benevolent individuals? 2. Why do you think […]
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Generosity and the Blessings of God
In Philippians 4:18, Paul wrote, “I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent.” In return for their generosity, Paul promised these generous Christians that God would meet all their needs “according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (v. 19). We often view this Scripture in […]
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How to Find Contentment—No Matter What
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength (Philippians […]
