Arlington Woods Church
Pastor Mike Hogeboom
Three Truths About Generosity:
1. Generosity needs _____________ for ______________. (verses 1-5)
2 Corinthians 9:1-5 NIV
2. Generosity _____________ the generous. (verses 6-11)
2 Corinthians 9:6-11 NIV
3 Benefits of Being Generous:
a. The ____________ we give, the ____________ God provides.
b. Generosity begins in the __________ before it is ever __________ in the hand.
How is my heart when it comes to generosity? How is your heart?
1. Do I believe that everything I have right now comes from God?
2. Am I giving the same way God has given to me?
3. Am I a willing giver?
4. Do I well up with joy when I have the opportunity to give?
3 Benefits of Being Generous:
c. If we are willing to give, then God is willing to give us what we ________ and what we ____________.
2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
2 Corinthians 9:11 NIV
4 Ways Being Generous Benefits Us:
a. We grow in Christ likeness
b. We guard ourselves against accumulating stuff.
c. We generate more happiness.
d. We get a greater sense of purpose.
Three Truths About Generosity:
3. Generosity points ____________ to ____________. (verses 12-15)
2 Corinthians 9:12-15 NIV