BECOMING: Generosity

Week 4

Hello church (and anyone else reading)!

This week we continued our 10-week study of spiritual practices that we are calling BECOMING. (If you were absent, click here to watch the sermon back--you won’t want to miss it!) 

Who we are becoming should be intentional, not accidental. In this series, we are exploring nine ancient practices that position us to be formed by Christ and so become like Him. This week, Pastor Mario shared with us about the importance of generosity, and how generosity is a reflection of the Lord’s character. 

The Scripture from this sermon was 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

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. 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.

Resource 1: What is God’s vision of generosity? Check out this short video from the Bible Project to see what God thinks of being generous and why it is so important to cultivate this habit.

Resource 2: Want to go a little deeper? This podcast mini-series from John Mark Comer explores some different aspects of generosity, and offers testimonials and experiences from people who have been both givers and receivers to explore the blessing that generosity has brought into their lives. 

Resource 3: Maybe you’d like a reading recommendation? The book Giving is the Good Life by Randy Alcorn offers wisdom about generosity from a Biblical perspective. 

Know that you are deeply loved and called to share that love with others. We hope to see you next week as we continue to learn and grow alongside you! 

Grace and Peace, 

Community Cup staff