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What is God looking for from you when it comes to being generous? Join Chip as he explores the answer to that question in this message from his series "The Genius of Generosity."
Breakthrough Concept #4: God does not measure generosity by the size of our gift, but by the size of our sacrifice.
The Christmas Story: A graduate course in generosity
Three observations:
Generosity is to love as thunder is to lightning: Luke 6:38
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You know that great feeling you get when you give a gift to someone? In this message, you’ll learn from Chip how to keep that feeling going 365 days a year!
Fact #1 – God blesses generous people! -Acts 20:35; Lk. 6:38; Pr. 22:9, 19:17, Dt. 24:19; Pr. 3:9-10, 11:24-25
Fact #2 – God provides clear criteria for becoming a generous person!
Fact #3 – is Breakthrough Concept #3: God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving. (Randy Alcorn - The Treasure Principle)
Fact #4 – The key to becoming habitually generous and experience habitual happiness is FAITH!
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Is it possible to measure generosity? Chip continues his series “The Genius of Generosity” and reveals how you can actually measure your generosity.
Fact #1 – God blesses generous people! -Acts 20:35; Lk. 6:38; Pr. 22:9, 19:17, Dt. 24:19; Pr. 3:9-10, 11:24-25
Fact #2 – God provides clear criteria for becoming a generous person!
Fact #3 – is Breakthrough Concept #3: God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving. (Randy Alcorn - The Treasure Principle)
Fact #4 – The key to becoming habitually generous and experience habitual happiness is FAITH!
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Want more joy and a closer walk with God? Chip shares the game plan for personal satisfaction and intimacy with Him.
Breakthrough Concept #2: God owns everything. I am His money manager.
The “Oikonomia” Principle: All that we are, and all that we have belongs to God and has been temporarily entrusted to us to manage according to His wishes. -1 Cor. 4:1-2
The Setting: Correction of the Pharisees and instruction of His disciples concerning wealth.
The Story: Luke 16:1-11
The Teaching: Faithfulness with material wealth is a prerequisite to being entrusted with spiritual wealth and rewards.
The Test: Two basic financial practices that demonstrate God is our #1 priority.
1. Generous stewards give the FIRST and BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-10
2. Generous stewards give REGULARLY and SYSTEMATICALLY. -1 Cor. 16:2
Three questions wise stewards regularly ask
1. Am I using the money entrusted to me in accordance with the Owner’s wishes?
2. Am I carefully keeping account of where all the Owner’s funds are going?
3. Am I becoming “best friends” with the “Owner” by the privilege and opportunity of managing His resources?
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Wondering why faith feels like a duty? Chip explains the secret to finding lasting joy and a deeper relationship with God.
Breakthrough Concept #2: God owns everything. I am His money manager.
The “Oikonomia” Principle: All that we are, and all that we have belongs to God and has been temporarily entrusted to us to manage according to His wishes. -1 Cor. 4:1-2
The Setting: Correction of the Pharisees and instruction of His disciples concerning wealth.
The Story: Luke 16:1-11
The Teaching: Faithfulness with material wealth is a prerequisite to being entrusted with spiritual wealth and rewards.
The Test: Two basic financial practices that demonstrate God is our #1 priority.
1. Generous stewards give the FIRST and BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-10
2. Generous stewards give REGULARLY and SYSTEMATICALLY. -1 Cor. 16:2
Three questions wise stewards regularly ask
1. Am I using the money entrusted to me in accordance with the Owner’s wishes?
2. Am I carefully keeping account of where all the Owner’s funds are going?
3. Am I becoming “best friends” with the “Owner” by the privilege and opportunity of managing His resources?
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Become the smartest money manager on the planet. Join Chip for his series, “The Genius of Generosity.”
Four reasons it’s genius to be generous:
1. Generosity CHANGES our lives. -Acts 20:35; Pr. 11:25
2. Generosity CONNECTS us with others.
3. Generosity helps us INVEST in what matters. -Mt. 6:19-24
4. Generosity FREES our hearts.
Question: If generosity is so smart, why isn’t everyone doing it?
Breakthrough Concept #1: Generosity is the gateway to intimacy with God.
Three questions brilliant people ask
1. Am I using the money entrusted to me in accordance with the OWNER’S wishes?
2. Am I carefully keeping account of where all the OWNER’S funds are going?
3. Am I becoming “best friends” with the “OWNER” by the privilege and opportunity of managing His resources?
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Want financial freedom and the joy of giving back? Join Chip’s new series, "The Genius of Generosity," starting now!
Four reasons it’s genius to be generous:
1. Generosity CHANGES our lives. -Acts 20:35; Pr. 11:25
2. Generosity CONNECTS us with others.
3. Generosity helps us INVEST in what matters. -Mt. 6:19-24
4. Generosity FREES our hearts.
Question: If generosity is so smart, why isn’t everyone doing it?
Breakthrough Concept #1: Generosity is the gateway to intimacy with God.
Three questions brilliant people ask
1. Am I using the money entrusted to me in accordance with the OWNER’S wishes?
2. Am I carefully keeping account of where all the OWNER’S funds are going?
3. Am I becoming “best friends” with the “OWNER” by the privilege and opportunity of managing His resources?
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Transferable Concept #5: Teach them to live GRACE FILLED lives
A theology of grace
1. It's the unmerited and unconditional FAVOR of God toward us - 1 Jn 4:19
2. It's free to us, but COSTLY to God -1 Cr 6:19-20
3. The CROSS is God’s greatest act of grace -Ro 5:8
4. SALVATION is a free gift from God -Ro 6:23
5. It must be received by FAITH -Ep 2:8-9
6. It produces GRATITUDE toward God and love toward others -Ti 2:11-12
7. Old Testament roots: Gn 3:21, 6:8
8. Biblical profiles: David, Peter
9. New Testament command: Jn 3:16-18, Ep 2:8-9, 1 Pt 1:13
Teach them that failure is never final
1. Encourage them to MEDITATE on the lives of David and Peter, a murderer, adulterer, and betrayer among God's most beloved and mightily used servants
2. Help them remove the power of the SECRECY and condemnation by practicing repentance and confession with some mature believers you can trust
3. Teach them to REFUSE a "performance-orientation" with God; the relationship is always grace-orientation.
Life message: You were created to RECEIVE grace and to give grace!
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Transferable Concept #5: Teach them to live GRACE FILLED lives
A theology of grace
1. It's the unmerited and unconditional FAVOR of God toward us - 1 Jn 4:19
2. It's free to us, but COSTLY to God -1 Cr 6:19-20
3. The CROSS is God’s greatest act of grace -Ro 5:8
4. SALVATION is a free gift from God -Ro 6:23
5. It must be received by FAITH -Ep 2:8-9
6. It produces GRATITUDE toward God and love toward others -Ti 2:11-12
7. Old Testament roots: Gn 3:21, 6:8
8. Biblical profiles: David, Peter
9. New Testament command: Jn 3:16-18, Ep 2:8-9, 1 Pt 1:13
Teach them that failure is never final
1. Encourage them to MEDITATE on the lives of David and Peter, a murderer, adulterer, and betrayer among God's most beloved and mightily used servants
2. Help them remove the power of the SECRECY and condemnation by practicing repentance and confession with some mature believers you can trust
3. Teach them to REFUSE a "performance-orientation" with God; the relationship is always grace-orientation.
Life message: You were created to RECEIVE grace and to give grace!
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What's the process for good, wise decisions? Chip lays out 4 ways to help children evaluate circumstances and make choices they'll be glad they made.
Transferable Concept #4: Teach them to make WISE choices.
A theology of holiness
Help them learn to make wise choices:
1. Encourage them to saturate their minds with the TRUTH. The Bible, great books, videos
-Rom 8:5-8, Jn 8:32
2. Encourage them to HANG OUT with wise, godly people. -Pr 13:20
3. Model for them how to ASK GOD for discernment and wisdom. -Ph 1:9-11, Jas 1:5
4. Teach them to monitor their EXPOSURE to the media.-Rom 12:2
Life message: Holy living allows you to experience God’s BEST for your life.
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