Generosity:  Engaged in the Cause

Intro:  What causes are worthy of engaging?

I.     Engaged in the Cause of the New Testament Church

A.   Where is the need?

B.   Who can organize engagement in the cause?

C.   Be an Inspiring Example

D.   The Importance of Follow-through

E.    Integrity and Authenticity are Key

II.    Engaged in God’s Cause

A.   It’s not just about food and drink

B.   “‘My food,’ said Jesus, ‘is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.’” – John 4:27

C.   “Others have done the hard work” (John 4:38)

D.   Harvesting “the crop for eternal life” (John 4:37)

In what causes are you engaged?

How does your generosity to people in need relate to the “work” of the Father for a “crop for eternal life”?