Why God Blesses Us and How to Live Generously - Money and More

Описание: What’s one practical way you can add value to someone this week?

Pastor Jon Hamilton kicks off a new series at Central Assembly called Blessed to Be a Blessing. This first message sets the foundation for living a life of generosity, not out of guilt or pressure, but from understanding why God blesses us in the first place.

From the Garden of Eden to Jesus’ words about daily bread, Pastor Jon shows that God’s heart has always been to bless His people so they could bless the world around them. We were created to make things better, to bring increase, to encourage, to give, and to reflect God’s goodness in how we live, work, and serve others.

You’ll hear how blessing isn’t just about money, it’s about adding value. It’s when we speak life, serve well, and use what’s in our hands to make a difference. Pastor Jon also breaks down how fear and self-focus can keep us from being generous, and how trusting God as our Provider sets us free to live with open hands.

This message will challenge you to think differently about your work, your giving, and your purpose — and to see generosity as part of your everyday calling.

Sermon Chapters:
00:00 Series opener and heart behind the topic
00:26 Money talk without labels prosperity or poverty
02:00 The Bible talks about money a lot
03:33 Why are we here the big why
03:45 Genesis creation and original blessing (Genesis 1 26 to 28)
05:00 God blessed them before they did anything (Genesis 1 28)
06:29 Work the garden and keep it (Genesis 2 15)
07:41 Blessed to be a blessing (Genesis 12 1 to 3)
08:03 What is a blessing adding value
10:02 Blessing your workplace and your world (Colossians 3 23)
10:20 Luther and vocation everyday calling
12:34 Make great shoes for God and people (Matthew 5 16)
14:12 You were made to make earth better (Ephesians 2 10)
15:01 The fall and turn inward (Genesis 3 6 to 7)
17:22 Abraham covenant blessed to bless (Genesis 12 1 to 3 Galatians 3 9)
19:12 Israel called to be a light (Deuteronomy 28 9 to 10 Isaiah 49 6)
20:25 Jesus brings a new covenant and kingdom (Luke 4 43 Matthew 26 28)
21:27 Scripture calls to live for others (Second Corinthians 5 14 to 15 Philippians 2 3 to 4 Galatians 5 13 to 14 Romans 15 1 to 3 Mark 10 45 First John 3 16 to 18)
24:32 Warning against greed the rich fool (Luke 12 15 to 21)
26:02 Fear and why people hold back (Luke 12 22 to 23)
27:06 Daily bread trust the King (Matthew 6 11)
28:49 God owns it all mindset shift (Psalm 24 1)
30:02 Seek first the kingdom (Matthew 6 33)
33:20 Restored purpose in Christ (Ephesians 1 3 Second Corinthians 5 17 to 20)
34:49 Where we are heading next week
35:59 On earth as it is in heaven made practical (Matthew 6 10)
36:44 Response and prayer invitation (Romans 10 9)
37:49 Sent to add value this week (Matthew 28 18 to 20)

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