Sermon Notes November 24, 2024

“Making Generosity Possible”                                       

  1. Gratitude is the power behind _________________ that’s truly from the heart..
  2. How would YOU respond to this question :                                            “Generosity is always _____________________________.”
  3. Every single person here, right now, has been on the                    _________________________ of the ridiculous gifts from God.

Luke 17:11-19 (Msg), “It happened that as He made His way toward Jerusalem, He crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As He entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met Him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’14-16 Taking a good look at them, He said, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ They went, and while still on their way, became clean. One of them, when he realized that he was healed, turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God. He kneeled at Jesus’ feet, so grateful. He couldn’t thank Him enough—and he was a Samaritan.17-19 Jesus said, ‘Were not ten healed? Where are the nine? Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider?’ Then He said to him, ‘Get up. On your way. Your faith has healed and saved you.’”

  1. Having faith ______ God is not the same as being grateful                      ———————  God.

Deuteronomy 8:17-18 (NIV), “You may say to yourself, ‘My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.’ 18 But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your ancestors, as it is today.