2. The primary reason we have been so blessed is to share these blessings
The primary reason we have been so blessed is to share these blessings. Discover the ultimate joy that comes from caring and sharing!

3. Upside-down Kingdom generosity: Help others in their challenges.
“Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.”
Philippians 4:14

4. T3 Generosity
Time
Talent
Treasure

5. Upside-down
Kingdom generosity:
Become a giver ASAP.

6. when I set out from Macedonia,
“Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel,
when I set out from Macedonia,
not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.”
Philippians 4:15-16

7. Parables
16 of 38 relate to
money & possessions

8. In the Gospels
1 in 10 verses (288)
deal with money

9. 2,000+ on money/possessions
The Bible
500 verses on prayer
500 verses on faith
2,000+ on money/possessions

10. “Start children off in the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

11. Upside-down Kingdom generosity: 3) When we give, we receive.
“Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that
more be credited to
your account.”
Philippians 4:17

12. “It is more blessed to give
than to receive.”
Acts 20:35

13. The Compassion Experience

14. Upside-down
Kingdom generosity:
Generosity flows
from worship.

15. “I have received full payment and have more than enough.
I am amply supplied, now that
I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.” Philippians 4:18

16. “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:2

17. Upside-down Kingdom generosity: 5) All needs will be met.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

18. T3 - Investing or Wasting?
Time
Talents
Treasure

19. “’For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’”
Matthew 6:21

20. Strongest spiritual indicators:
Schedule/calendar
Using spiritual gifts?
Financial choices

21. The ultimate goal in generosity is that all the attention goes to God – to Him be the glory!
“To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Philippians 4:20