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What is God looking for from you when it comes to being generous? Join Chip as he explores the answer to that question in this message from his series "The Genius of Generosity."Breakthrough Concept #4: God does not measure generosity by the size of our gift, but by the size of our sacrifice.The Christmas Story: A graduate course in generosityThe Magi -Mt. 2:11 - Your MoneyThe Shepherds -Lk. 2:15-17 - Your TimeJoseph -Mt. 1:18-24 - Your ReputationMary -Lk. 1:26-38 - Your FutureJesus -Mk 10:45 - Your LifeThe Father -Jn 3:16 - Your Most Precious PossessionThree observations:Generosity is not so much a virtuous act, as it is a virtuous RESPONSE.God does not measure generosity by the size of our gift, but by the size of our SACRIFICE.Increasing levels of generosity bring increasing levels of REWARD / BLESSING.Generosity is to love as thunder is to lightning: Luke 6:38Broadcast ResourceSeries ResourcesMessage NotesYear End MatchDouble Your Gift TodayMinistry ReportConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

You know that great feeling you get when you give a gift to someone? In this message, you’ll learn from Chip how to keep that feeling going 365 days a year!Fact #1 – God blesses generous people! -Acts 20:35; Lk. 6:38; Pr. 22:9, 19:17, Dt. 24:19; Pr. 3:9-10, 11:24-25Fact #2 – God provides clear criteria for becoming a generous person!Genuine generosity gives the FIRST and the BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-10Genuine generosity is regular and SYSTEMATIC. -1 Cor. 16:2Genuine generosity is PROPORTIONAL to our income. -1 Cor. 16:2Genuine generosity is SACRIFICIAL. -2 Cor 8:1-4Genuine generosity is THOUGHTFUL, voluntary, and WORSHIPFUL. -2 Cor. 9:5-7Fact #3 – is Breakthrough Concept #3: God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving. (Randy Alcorn - The Treasure Principle)Fact #4 – The key to becoming habitually generous and experience habitual happiness is FAITH!Faith says – Refuse to chase the wind. -Ec. 2:11Faith says – Enjoy God’s provision. -1 Tim. 6:19Faith says – God rewards those who step out and TRUST Him. -Heb. 11:6Broadcast ResourceSeries ResourcesMessage NotesYear End MatchDouble Your Gift TodayMinistry ReportConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Is it possible to measure generosity? Chip continues his series “The Genius of Generosity” and reveals how you can actually measure your generosity.Fact #1 – God blesses generous people! -Acts 20:35; Lk. 6:38; Pr. 22:9, 19:17, Dt. 24:19; Pr. 3:9-10, 11:24-25Fact #2 – God provides clear criteria for becoming a generous person!Genuine generosity gives the FIRST and the BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-10Genuine generosity is regular and SYSTEMATIC. -1 Cor. 16:2Genuine generosity is PROPORTIONAL to our income. -1 Cor. 16:2Genuine generosity is SACRIFICIAL. -2 Cor 8:1-4Genuine generosity is THOUGHTFUL, voluntary, and WORSHIPFUL. -2 Cor. 9:5-7Fact #3 – is Breakthrough Concept #3: God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving. (Randy Alcorn - The Treasure Principle)Fact #4 – The key to becoming habitually generous and experience habitual happiness is FAITH!Faith says – Refuse to chase the wind. -Ec. 2:11Faith says – Enjoy God’s provision. -1 Tim. 6:19Faith says – God rewards those who step out and TRUST Him. -Heb. 11:6Broadcast ResourceSeries ResourcesMessage NotesYear End MatchDouble Your Gift TodayMinistry ReportConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Want more joy and a closer walk with God? Chip shares the game plan for personal satisfaction and intimacy with Him.Breakthrough Concept #2: God owns everything. I am His money manager.The “Oikonomia” Principle: All that we are, and all that we have belongs to God and has been temporarily entrusted to us to manage according to His wishes. -1 Cor. 4:1-2The Setting: Correction of the Pharisees and instruction of His disciples concerning wealth.The Story: Luke 16:1-11Mismanagement occurs and dismissal soon follows.Two options are considered and a third is taken.A commendation by the owner, a good lesson from a bad example, “he was shrewd.”The Teaching: Faithfulness with material wealth is a prerequisite to being entrusted with spiritual wealth and rewards.The Test: Two basic financial practices that demonstrate God is our #1 priority.1. Generous stewards give the FIRST and BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-102. Generous stewards give REGULARLY and SYSTEMATICALLY. -1 Cor. 16:2Three questions wise stewards regularly ask1. Am I using the money entrusted to me in accordance with the Owner’s wishes?2. Am I carefully keeping account of where all the Owner’s funds are going?3. Am I becoming “best friends” with the “Owner” by the privilege and opportunity of managing His resources?Broadcast ResourceSeries ResourcesMessage NotesYear End MatchDouble Your Gift TodayMinistry ReportConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Wondering why faith feels like a duty? Chip explains the secret to finding lasting joy and a deeper relationship with God.Breakthrough Concept #2: God owns everything. I am His money manager.The “Oikonomia” Principle: All that we are, and all that we have belongs to God and has been temporarily entrusted to us to manage according to His wishes. -1 Cor. 4:1-2The Setting: Correction of the Pharisees and instruction of His disciples concerning wealth.The Story: Luke 16:1-11Mismanagement occurs and dismissal soon follows.Two options are considered and a third is taken.A commendation by the owner, a good lesson from a bad example, “he was shrewd.”The Teaching: Faithfulness with material wealth is a prerequisite to being entrusted with spiritual wealth and rewards.The Test: Two basic financial practices that demonstrate God is our #1 priority.1. Generous stewards give the FIRST and BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-102. Generous stewards give REGULARLY and SYSTEMATICALLY. -1 Cor. 16:2Three questions wise stewards regularly ask1. Am I using the money entrusted to me in accordance with the Owner’s wishes?2. Am I carefully keeping account of where all the Owner’s funds are going?3. Am I becoming “best friends” with the “Owner” by the privilege and opportunity of managing His resources?Broadcast ResourceSeries ResourcesMessage NotesYear End MatchDouble Your Gift TodayMinistry ReportConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003