Central Assembly
Gratitude and Generosity - Dr. Jim Bradford, November 23, 2025
Gratitude and Generosity - Dr. Jim Bradford, November 23, 2025
Locations & Times
Central Assembly
1301 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65802, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
THREE IMPORTANT REMINDERS ABOUT GENEROSITY . . .
1. Generosity should never be forced or manipulated.
1. Generosity should never be forced or manipulated.
“Be generous when you worship the Lord, and do not stint the first fruits of your hands. With every gift show a cheerful face, and dedicate your tithe with gladness. Give to the Most High as he has given to you, and as generously as you can.” - Sirach
The Tithe Fund
The Footprint Fund
The Fullspeed Fund
The Footprint Fund
The Fullspeed Fund
THREE IMPORTANT REMINDERS ABOUT GENEROSITY . . .
1. Generosity should never be forced or manipulated.
2. Generosity is not a 'give to get' scheme.
1. Generosity should never be forced or manipulated.
2. Generosity is not a 'give to get' scheme.
2 Corinthians 9:8 (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.
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.
2 Corinthians 9;10-11a (NIV)
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 . . .
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 . . .
THREE IMPORTANT REMINDERS ABOUT GENEROSITY . . .
1. Generosity should never be forced or manipulated.
2. Generosity is not a 'give to get' scheme.
3. Generosity ultimately ends in gratitude to God.
1. Generosity should never be forced or manipulated.
2. Generosity is not a 'give to get' scheme.
3. Generosity ultimately ends in gratitude to God.
2 Corinthians 9:11-12 (NIV)
11…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.
11…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.
2 Corinthians 9:13 (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.
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.
2 Corinthians 9:14 (NIV)
14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.