Elements City Church
Generosity Reflex
As we move toward Christmas - we are once again captured by the beautiful reality of the generosity of God's gift to us!
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Elements City Church
1825 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA
Sunday 5:00 PM
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Whether you're on-site or online, we are praying that tonight will be an encouragement to your soul. May God whisper to you and help you in taking your next steps in a journey with Him. If you're new, we'd love to have you fill out our connection card.
https://connect-card.com/yr4Y0g8VLBSqzKXeubjbWe live in the shadow God’s generosity. We are the beneficiaries of the greatest gift ever given in our Savior. God is so generous to us! What if generosity became more of a natural reflex for the followers of Jesus - it would not only change your heart, it would greatly impact the world!
We all benefit from God's benevolence and His generous gift of Jesus that we celebrate this season!
== It’s a gift we needed; but we could never have earned.
Generosity is the overflow of God love and His goodness — and it is to become the REFLEX of his followers!
== It’s a gift we needed; but we could never have earned.
Generosity is the overflow of God love and His goodness — and it is to become the REFLEX of his followers!
Here’s why I believe that giving to the local church matters.
Jesus said, “for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
(Matthew 6:21)
That means when we give regularly from our first and our best to the Lord, to His Church - we’re giving as an act of worship - we’re not just giving a donation. We’re giving as an act of worship brought to the place of worship —AND it’s also a way to transform our earthly currency into eternal impact!
Your giving here to your local church is saying I’m all in, joining the mission!
In fact, everything that is given here is stewarded in a way to bless the church and our reach — to bless people, our city and expand God’s impact.
As a church - we do the same that we’re asking from you - we give our first and best — to outward ministry partners serving our city and beyond.
Jesus said, “for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
(Matthew 6:21)
That means when we give regularly from our first and our best to the Lord, to His Church - we’re giving as an act of worship - we’re not just giving a donation. We’re giving as an act of worship brought to the place of worship —AND it’s also a way to transform our earthly currency into eternal impact!
Your giving here to your local church is saying I’m all in, joining the mission!
In fact, everything that is given here is stewarded in a way to bless the church and our reach — to bless people, our city and expand God’s impact.
As a church - we do the same that we’re asking from you - we give our first and best — to outward ministry partners serving our city and beyond.
It was the 1st century church that embraced this novel idea that devotion to God is often best demonstrated and authenticated through our love for others…that, living with extravagant generosity toward others is an appropriate response to the extravagant generosity of God toward all of us.
AND IT IS STILL HAPPENING…2022
-Christian philanthropy accounted for 70% of all American philanthropy in 2022 at $300 billion+
-Christians also out-gave the U.S. Government in addressing global poverty. (-Barna Research)
Whatever folks might say or think, the church remains a seismic value-add to the world.
AND IT IS STILL HAPPENING…2022
-Christian philanthropy accounted for 70% of all American philanthropy in 2022 at $300 billion+
-Christians also out-gave the U.S. Government in addressing global poverty. (-Barna Research)
Whatever folks might say or think, the church remains a seismic value-add to the world.
Generosity TRANSFORMS me and GROWS me.
LIVING GENEROUSLY IS GOD’S WAY
TRANSFORMATION HAPPENS THROUGH IMITATION
The act of loving others, giving to others - actually changes us...we're becoming more & more like Him as we emulate Him.
LIVING GENEROUSLY IS GOD’S WAY
TRANSFORMATION HAPPENS THROUGH IMITATION
The act of loving others, giving to others - actually changes us...we're becoming more & more like Him as we emulate Him.
Apostle Paul gives us 3 quick commands in this passage in 1 Timothy 6
Do good.
= think: everyday, in every choice we make, about if it is a good thing to do. And that includes our money choices.
Be rich in good deeds.
=Each and every one of us can do good deeds for others. Being generous with our time and energy is just as important as being generous with our money and resources.
Be generous and willing to share.
=That word “willing” is important here. It’s not enough to give begrudgingly, or out of a sense of obligation. God wants us to have a willing heart when it comes to generosity. “cheerful giver” one Scripture writer records
Do good.
= think: everyday, in every choice we make, about if it is a good thing to do. And that includes our money choices.
Be rich in good deeds.
=Each and every one of us can do good deeds for others. Being generous with our time and energy is just as important as being generous with our money and resources.
Be generous and willing to share.
=That word “willing” is important here. It’s not enough to give begrudgingly, or out of a sense of obligation. God wants us to have a willing heart when it comes to generosity. “cheerful giver” one Scripture writer records
Generosity BLESSES ME AND REFRESHES ME
The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. ---Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)
The generosity of God is meant to generate generosity in us.
Our hearts grow in generosity, not when we think about it, but when we practice it! Start practicing, keep practicing and it will become a REFLEX.
The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. ---Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)
The generosity of God is meant to generate generosity in us.
Our hearts grow in generosity, not when we think about it, but when we practice it! Start practicing, keep practicing and it will become a REFLEX.
Today - we get to practice what we preach...
Today, we once again, pass along the Bryan Lee Memorial Blessing ($2500). This year it goes to Redeemed Life Bible Church and Pastor Lamar Lovett as a new church plant that will officially launch January, 2023! Thanks to your generosity we get to be generous and help move the Kingdom and work of God forward in our city! Thank you.
Today, we once again, pass along the Bryan Lee Memorial Blessing ($2500). This year it goes to Redeemed Life Bible Church and Pastor Lamar Lovett as a new church plant that will officially launch January, 2023! Thanks to your generosity we get to be generous and help move the Kingdom and work of God forward in our city! Thank you.
Thanks for partnering with us...
Thank you for enabling us to be the Church in our city! Your gifts help fuel the mission of Elements City Church, as well as our capacity to share His love with as many as we can. You help us bring the HOPE and LIGHT of Jesus to our city! You can give online at the link below or through the Elements app.
http://elementscitychurch.org/giveWhether you joined us on-site or online, thanks for being with us tonight!
Join us next Sunday as we continue to lean into Christmas and feel free to wear your favorite Christmas sweater (or ugly Christmas sweater) - stick around after service for our Cookies and Cocoa in the Courtyard! Invite a friend.
Reminder - find out info for Christmas Eve service 4pm or 6pm in our app
Join us next Sunday as we continue to lean into Christmas and feel free to wear your favorite Christmas sweater (or ugly Christmas sweater) - stick around after service for our Cookies and Cocoa in the Courtyard! Invite a friend.
Reminder - find out info for Christmas Eve service 4pm or 6pm in our app