Westover Hills - Northwest
Gratitude, Part 6
Pastor Jim Rion
Locations & Times
Westover Hills - Northwest
9340 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251, USA
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.”
— John Wesley
God rewards generosity.
2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Generosity is not determined by the gift but by the sacrifice.
Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Generosity flows from the heart.
2 Corinthians 9:7
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.
Blessing is God flowing into our lives – generosity is God flowing out of our lives.
2 Corinthians 9:8, 11
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.
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.
Generosity is action in the present with faith in the future.
2 Corinthians 9:13
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.
Questions for Life Groups:
1. What does “generosity” mean to you? Give examples of generosity in word and deed.
2. What are opposite characteristics of generosity?
3. Think of an example when hurt or anger caused a person to close their heart off. How did this affect the person's generosity?
4. In 2 Corinthians 9:11, the Bible states we are blessed by God in order to be generous in our giving. In what ways does this verse speak to you?
5. What are ways Christ-followers can be generous beyond giving money? Share a personal example of generosity which did not involve giving money, but still the act of generosity honored God.
6. What represents a growth step for you in demonstrating generosity?
7. In the message Pastor Jim said, “Generosity is not determined by the size of the gift a person gives but by the sacrifice a person makes.” How does this statement speak to your heart?
In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.”
— John Wesley
God rewards generosity.
2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Generosity is not determined by the gift but by the sacrifice.
Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Generosity flows from the heart.
2 Corinthians 9:7
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.
Blessing is God flowing into our lives – generosity is God flowing out of our lives.
2 Corinthians 9:8, 11
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.
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.
Generosity is action in the present with faith in the future.
2 Corinthians 9:13
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.
Questions for Life Groups:
1. What does “generosity” mean to you? Give examples of generosity in word and deed.
2. What are opposite characteristics of generosity?
3. Think of an example when hurt or anger caused a person to close their heart off. How did this affect the person's generosity?
4. In 2 Corinthians 9:11, the Bible states we are blessed by God in order to be generous in our giving. In what ways does this verse speak to you?
5. What are ways Christ-followers can be generous beyond giving money? Share a personal example of generosity which did not involve giving money, but still the act of generosity honored God.
6. What represents a growth step for you in demonstrating generosity?
7. In the message Pastor Jim said, “Generosity is not determined by the size of the gift a person gives but by the sacrifice a person makes.” How does this statement speak to your heart?