What is the most important part of a gift given? Is it the actual item, or is it something deeper? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at the expereince of Jesus with his disples in the temple and a lesson he shares with them about the most important aspect of honoring God through generosity.

Text: Mark 12:41-44

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Generosity is marked by sacrifice, not selfish gain.

Key Question: What marks true generosity?

1. It's seen by God. (vv. 41–42)

2. It's measured by sacrifice. (v. 43)

3. It's motivated by faith. (v. 44)

Who is the most generous person you know? Why are they so generous? We ahve all been touched by the generosity of others and at times that generosity stands out as exceptional and changes our lives forever. When we think of the effects of generosity, we see how we can be a blessing to the world by modeling the most generous giver of all.

Text: John 3:16
BI: Because God is Generous, we should be generous.
Question: How is God generous?

1. God gave because of His love for us
2. God gave His very best for us
3. God gave so that we could live

Have you ever felt unwanted or alone? Have you expereinced the sting of rejection? Mnay of us have known this hurt and the bible shares what is on the other side of that sting. It is the loving choice of adoption. In this message Pastor fIkre Prince shares that God so lovingly sent his son to bring us in to his protection and provision by means of adoption, and since we have been shown this great love we should extend it to others.

Text: Ephesians 1:3-6

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: In Christ, we are adopted sons and daughters of God.

Key Question: What does adoption show the world about who God is? Adoption displays...

1. God’s fatherly love. (vv. 3, 4a, 5)

2. God’s restorative power. (v. 4)

3. God’s glorious grace. (v. 6)