Kingdom Interest | Week 1 | Sacrificing for the Kingdom’s Interest
2 Corinthians 8:1-7 | Pastor Kyle Hall
Joyful Stewardship Leads to Sacrificial Generosity
1. A Generous Heart Stewards God’s Money | v. 1
Everything You Have is From God and For God
Your Money is a Gift of Grace: From God & For God
2. A Generous Heart Gives Even When Life Takes Away | v. 2
Suffering Will Test Your Joy & Generosity
Which Voice is Louder in Your Life Right Now?
The Hardship Which You Endure
The Hope of Christ Which You Enjoy
Christ-Like Generosity is More Concerned About a Generous Attitude Than a Generous Amount
The Macedonian Principle
Giving Joyfully and Sacrificially Out of Lack
3. A Generous Heart Gives and Gains Abundantly | v. 3-4
A Generous Heart Gives Abundantly
How Do You Identify Your “Means”?
- Learn What Money is Coming In and Going Out
- Create a Budget
- Create a Giving Plan
What Are Potential Roadblocks That Keep Us From Giving Beyond Our Means?
- Debt Shame
- Scarcity Mindset
- Fear / Self-Preservation
- Selfishness
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” – Proverbs 11:24-25
A Generous Heart Gains Abundantly
4. A Generous Heart Gives Themself to God First | v. 5
A Heart Given to God is a Heart That Gives to God
5. A Generous Heart Gives Abundantly From Abundant Joy | v. 6-7
Pray for the Lord to Open Up Opportunities for You to Be Sacrificially Generous!
Discussion Questions
What does it mean for you to be a steward of God’s money?
Have there been hardships or roadblocks that have made generous giving a challenge? Will you commit to praying for the Lord to provide opportunities to give even when life takes away?
How has your view of money (“slave/steward” and “my money/God’s money”) impacted your view of God?
Are there any “wants” or “poor stewardship expenses” that can be sacrificed in order to give beyond your means?
Do you have a good understanding of your finances right now? What’s your next step for financial stewardship or excelling in generosity?