Message Notes

3,2,1...Ignite

Igniting Ministry Through Generosity

  • T-MINUS 3: Why Should We Give?

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 NIV

6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

1 John 4:10 NIV

10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

We are generous not because of what we will get, but because of what we have been given.

We can give without loving, but we can't love without giving.

Igniting Ministry Through Generosity

  • T-MINUS 3: Why Should We Give?
  • T-MINUS 2: Why Should I Give Here?

2 Corinthians 9:8-12 NIV

8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;their righteousness endures forever.” 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.

We can do much more together than we can do apart.

Igniting Ministry Through Generosity

  • T-MINUS 3: Why Should We Give?
  • T-MINUS 2: Why Should I Give Here?
  • T-MINUS 1: Why Should I Give Now?

There will never be a "perfect time" to be generous with your finances.

2 Corinthians 9:13-15 NIV

13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

When we give, the mission of leading people to know, love, and follow Jesus is ignited.

Igniting Ministry Through Generosity

  • T-MINUS 3: Why Should We Give?
  • T-MINUS 2: Why Should I Give Here?
  • T-MINUS 1: Why Should I Give Now?
  • IGNITION: The Power of Generosity