Sacrificial Giving

Stewardship - more than money

1. God is our treasure
2. Be smart, wise and prudent
3. Be rich in good work - generous
4. Generous and cheerful giving
5. Sacrificial Giving

Luke 21: 1-4

• giving that hurts
• it pains the giver

1. 3 wise men (Matthew 2:1-12)

Ø  The first step to sacrificial giving does not hurt because they are wealthy

2. Shepherds

Ø  Giving time, energy to seek and worship the Lord

3. Story of Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25)

Ø  Giving reputation, name and fame to obey God

4. Story of God (John 3:16)

Ø  Giving most precious possession, His son

5. Story of Jesus (Mark 10:45)

Ø  Giving our life  (1 John 3:16)

SACRIFICIAL STAIRWAY

God does not measure our giving by the size of our gift but by the size of sacrifice