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DOOR to ABUNDANCE

UNLOCKING the. DOOR to ABUNDANCE. Philippians 4:19. And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:14-15. 14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.

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DOOR to ABUNDANCE

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  1. UNLOCKING the DOOR to ABUNDANCE

  2. Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

  3. Philippians 4:14-15 14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;

  4. Philippians 4:16-17 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid againandagain when I was in need. 17 Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.

  5. Philippians 4:18 I have received fullpayment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

  6. Philippians 4:19-20 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  7. Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."

  8. PREREQ FOR ABUNDANCE GENEROSITY!

  9. 1. Do you support missionaries and/or other ministries. • Regularly (2 pts.) • Occasionally (1 pt.) • Seldom/Never (0 pt.) The Generosity Test

  10. 2. When eating out with someone, do you offer to pay for their lunch? • Regularly (2 pts.) • Occasionally (1 pt.) • Seldom/Never (0 pt.) The Generosity Test

  11. 3. Society considers a 12-15% tip to be the norm. Do you tip that much or more? • Regularly (2 pts.) • Occasionally (1 pt.) • Seldom/Never (0 pt.) The Generosity Test

  12. 4. Do you prefer the other driver when changing lanes, parking or at a stop? • Regularly (2 pts.) • Occasionally (1 pt.) • Seldom/Never (0 pt.) The Generosity Test

  13. 5. Do you lend money to those in need and sometimes even reduce or cancel the debt? • Regularly (2 pts.) • Occasionally (1 pt.) • Seldom/Never (0 pt.) The Generosity Test

  14. 6. When you hear about a need do you pause to consider how to personally meet it? • Regularly (2 pts.) • Occasionally (1 pt.) • Seldom/Never (0 pt.) The Generosity Test

  15. 7. Are you responsive to the Lord to give over & above your regular preplanned giving? • Regularly (2 pts.) • Occasionally (1 pt.) • Seldom/Never (0 pt.) The Generosity Test

  16. How did you do in the Generosity Test? • 0-2 pts. • 3-5 pts. • 6-8 pts. • 9-11 pts. • 12-14 pts

  17. What’s holding you back from being more generous? • Lack of Resources • Too Busy & Preoccupied • Fear of Not Having Enough • Tightwad • Other

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