Dr.Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
August 30, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor
Dr.Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
August 30, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor
“Generosity”
“Generosity”
Philippians 4:13–23 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. 14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Philippians 4:13–23 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. 14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
I. Our _______________________
I. Our _______________________
Philippians 4:13–23
Philippians 4:13–23
2 Corinthians 9:6–7 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6–7 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:11 You will be enriched in every way for all your generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:11 You will be enriched in every way for all your generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
II. God’s Generosity ____________________ Proverbs 11:24–25 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
II. God’s Generosity ____________________ Proverbs 11:24–25 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
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Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and He will reward him for what he has done.
Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and He will reward him for what he has done.
Proverbs 22:9 (NIV) A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 (NIV) A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Luke 6:38 (NIV) Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38 (NIV) Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Acts 20:35 (NIV) In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Acts 20:35 (NIV) In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
1. Where it Comes ______________________
1. Where it Comes ______________________
Luke 11:13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!
Luke 11:13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!
2. What It _______________________
2. What It _______________________
Daniel 3:17–18 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king. 18 But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.
Daniel 3:17–18 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king. 18 But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.
3. How it is ___________________________
3. How it is ___________________________
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