Joyful Giving

An Open Heaven

January 23, 2022 • Gregg Parris • Exodus 4:4–29, Exodus 36:1–7

Exodus 35:4-5, 20-29; 36:1-7 I. Everything given was from a willing heart. II. People made a clear connection between the tabernacle and the God of the tabernacle. III. There is a clear connection between giving and worship. As long as your hand is open, God will bless. The moment your hand goes shut, God will close the miraculous flow to your life. A. The gift of giving B. Disciplined / structured giving (tithe) C. Open heaven giving Open Heaven Prayer: “There is nothing you can ask of me that I won’t give. There is nothing that belongs to me. Everything in my life is yours. Whatever, wherever, whenever, my answer is ‘YES.’”

Overcoming Fear

January 16, 2022 • Gregg Parris • 1 Timothy 6:17–19, Psalm 46:1–2, Psalm 118:6, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

I Timothy 6:17-19 I. Trust God God is our refuge and strength. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:1-2 With the Lord on my side, I do not fear. Psalm 118:6 Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 II. Offer Gratitude Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 III. Live a life of service and generosity to others Financial Planning Principles 1. Pay your tithe and offering first. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 2. Create a budget and track your expenses. Proverbs 27:23-24 3. Simplify your lifestyle (live below your means). Matthew 6:19-33 4. Establish an emergency fund. Proverbs 21:20 5. Pay off your credit cards, use cash/debit cards for purchases, and use credit wisely. Proverbs 22:7 6. Practice long-term savings and investing habits. I Timothy 6:9-12; Luke 14:28

January 9, 2022 • Gregg Parris • 2 Corinthians 8:1–7, 2 Corinthians 9:6–7

II Corinthians 8: 1-7; 9: 6-7 I. When Christians give, good gets done. "http://...to bring also to completion this act of grace..." 2 Corinthians 8:6 II. When Christians give, God gets glory. III. When Christians give, they get free.