The Connection Church

pGIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING/pp2 CORINTHIANS 9:12-15/ppbr/ppObedience is a difficult word to accept and apply, especially when it comes to something of value to us such as finances. As in other areas of our Christian walk, obedience always results in a blessing. Sowing into God’s Kingdom blesses both the receiver and the giver. Lord, may our obedience bring glory to Your name./ppbr/ppbr/ppSOAP IT/ppbr/ppScripture:/ppWrite down the verse in your own words./ppbr/ppObserve:/ppWhat does this say about God? What does this verse say about how I should live?/ppbr/ppApply:/ppWhat does God want me to do about this today? Be practical and specific./ppbr/ppPray:/ppWrite down a specific prayer for you and others. /p

pMANY HAPPY RETURNS/pp2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-8/ppbr/ppLoosen your grip. Remember, God doesnt need your stuff. He doesnt even really want it. What He really wants is for you and me to experience the joy of giving. Give cheerfully. Give because you know with complete confidence that, theres more where that came from. When you give, you can know that, God is able to make all grace abound toward you (vs. 9). Take a moment to think about the God you call “Father” and then go and give./ppbr/ppbr/ppSOAP IT/ppbr/ppScripture:/ppWrite down the verse in your own words./ppbr/ppObserve:/ppWhat does this say about God? What does this verse say about how I should live?/ppbr/ppApply:/ppWhat does God want me to do about this today? Be practical and specific./ppbr/ppPray:/ppWrite down a specific prayer for you and others./p

pEXERCISE YOUR GRACE MUSCLES/pp2 CORINTHIANS 8:7/ppbr/ppJesus generously gave His life on the cross for us so that we may have eternal life with Him. He also calls us, His children to do the same. He wants us to create a spiritual legacy of generosity. What is He asking you to give during A Place to Call Home? Will you obey His calling? God says that if you trust Him he will bless your obedience to Him and it will show in every area of your life. /ppbr/ppbr/ppSOAP IT/ppbr/ppScripture:/ppWrite down the verse in your own words./ppbr/ppObserve:/ppWhat does this say about God? What does this verse say about how I should live?/ppbr/ppApply:/ppWhat does God want me to do about this today? Be practical and specific./ppbr/ppPray:/ppWrite down a specific prayer for you and others./p

pWHEN GIVING GETS TOUGH/pp2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-5/ppbr/ppGiving our time and our money while situations are good seems to be easier than doing the same when situations get stressful. Continued obedience during negative circumstances gives God the opportunity to really bless you for your trust. Are you joyfully investing your time and money for Gods purpose? How can you be consistent when giving gets tough?/ppbr/ppbr/ppSOAP IT/ppbr/ppScripture:/ppWrite down the verse in your own words./ppbr/ppObserve:/ppWhat does this say about God? What does this verse say about how I should live?/ppbr/ppApply:/ppWhat does God want me to do about this today? Be practical and specific./ppbr/ppPray:/ppWrite down a specific prayer for you and others./p

pA PRAYER THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING/pp1 CHRONICLES 29:10-20/ppbr/ppBecoming a generous giver happens when we realize that everything we have comes from His hand and belongs to Him. Are you trusting God as your source? Do you look for opportunities to be a blessing? God, change my heart that I would not give to get, but that I would live to give./ppbr/ppbr/ppSOAP IT/ppbr/ppScripture:/ppWrite down the verse in your own words./ppbr/ppObserve:/ppWhat does this say about God? What does this verse say about how I should live?/ppbr/ppApply:/ppWhat does God want me to do about this today? Be practical and specific./ppbr/ppPray:/ppWrite down a specific prayer for you and others./p

pWANTING THE BEST FOR YOUR FRIENDS/ppMARK 2:1-12/ppbr/ppHow far would you go for a friend? Whats the most a friend has done for you? Its incredible what power one simple gesture can have. Take the time to nurture your friendships. Do not limit what you would do for a friend in need. Show concern, express your love, and be there when they need you. Remember, LOVE is spelled T-I-M-E./ppbr/ppbr/ppSOAP IT/ppbr/ppScripture:/ppWrite down the verse in your own words./ppbr/ppObserve:/ppWhat does this say about God? What does this verse say about how I should live?/ppbr/ppApply:/ppWhat does God want me to do about this today? Be practical and specific./ppbr/ppPray:/ppWrite down a specific prayer for you and others./p