Values: Steward Generously

Acts 2:32-37

Value 5: Steward Generously

32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34 There was not a needy person among them,  for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold 35 and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. 36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, 37 sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.  Acts 2:32-37 (ESV)

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Acts 2 and 4 generosity….

1. Recognizes that generosity is a .

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2. Reminds us that all we have to God .

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3. Reveals that Jesus changes the which changes the .

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The Giving Ladder          

On Ramp: Potential Giver

Step 1: Emerging Giver

Step 2: Regular Giver

Step 3: Tither

Step 4: Extravagant Giver

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