“…You should remember the words of the LORD Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (NLT)

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“…You should remember the words of the LORD Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (NLT)

The Challenge of Generosity CHOICE: GENEROSITY OR GREED

The Challenge of Generosity “And I have been a constant example of how you can help those by working hard. You should remember the words of the LORD Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (NLT)

The Challenge of Generosity Four Areas that Define Generous Living Four Areas that Define Generous Living

The Challenge of Generosity Four Areas that Define Generous Living Four Areas that Define Generous Living Generous Living means being Generous with my timeGenerous Living means being Generous with my time

The Challenge of Generosity The Good Samaritan : Luke 10:30-37

The Challenge of Generosity “ So my dear brothers and sisters, stand strong. Do not let anything move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your work in the Lord is never wasted.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NCV)

The Challenge of Generosity Four Areas that Define Generous Living Four Areas that Define Generous Living Generous Living means being Generous with my timeGenerous Living means being Generous with my time Generous Living means being Generous with my talentsGenerous Living means being Generous with my talents

The Challenge of Generosity “GOD has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, GOD made us to do good works, which GOD planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.’” Ephesians 2:10 (NCV)

The Challenge of Generosity “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT)

The Challenge of Generosity Four Areas that Define Generous Living Four Areas that Define Generous Living Generous Living means being Generous with my timeGenerous Living means being Generous with my time Generous Living means being Generous with my talentGenerous Living means being Generous with my talent Generous Living means being Generous with my treasureGenerous Living means being Generous with my treasure

The Challenge of Generosity (Jesus) “You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.” Matthew 23:23 (NLT)

The Challenge of Generosity “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 (NKJV)

The Challenge of Generosity Three Key Words – Being Generous with our Testimony Three Key Words – Being Generous with our Testimony ConsistentConsistent ProportionalProportional SacrificialSacrificial

The Challenge of Generosity Four Areas that Define Generous Living Four Areas that Define Generous Living Generous Living means being Generous with my timeGenerous Living means being Generous with my time Generous Living means being Generous with my talentGenerous Living means being Generous with my talent Generous Living means being Generous with my treasureGenerous Living means being Generous with my treasure Generous Living means being Generous with my testimonyGenerous Living means being Generous with my testimony

The Challenge of Generosity “…For I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and witness. You are to tell the world what you have seen…” “…For I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and witness. You are to tell the world what you have seen…” Acts 26:16 (NLT) Acts 26:16 (NLT)

The Challenge of Generosity Testimony Worksheet (Acts 26) Testimony Worksheet (Acts 26) My Life Before Becoming a ChristianMy Life Before Becoming a Christian How I became a ChristianHow I became a Christian My Life After Becoming a ChristianMy Life After Becoming a Christian

The Challenge of Generosity “And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ. “ Philemon 1:6 (NLT) Philemon 1:6 (NLT)