We all want to be generous, but most of us find this hard to accomplish. Demands on our time and money make scarcireal problem. Instead of enjoying the freedom to bless others with the best of our lives, we feel trapped. We are held down and held back by forces that seem beyond our control.
But there is good news! Jesus offers us a way to defy gravity and break free from the culture of more. Defying Gravity is a three-week worship series focused on exploring what the Bible says about how to experience a generous life.
- October 30 – Breaking Free
- November 6 – Tethered to God
- November 13 – When We Get It Right
What is this sermon about?
This sermon is about the secrets to generosity and what happens when we give.
Why is this sermon important?
It is important because our lives our shaped by what we give and we can actively participate in what God is doing in the world.
What is the context of this sermon?
This series and sermon is adapted from Defying Gravity resources from Tom Berlin published through Abingdon Press.
What are the next action steps?
Use the annual financial planning tool.
Complete your annual giving commitment card.
Set a goal for your generosity and be a part of the launch pad that is our church.
What is the good news? What is the bottom line?
The good news is that when we are generous, we are not doing things for God so much as we become part of what God is doing in the world.