Jeremiah 1:11-13 (NIV) Jeremiah 1:11-13 (NIV) 11 The word of the Lord came to 11 The word of the Lord came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” “ “ I see the branch of an almond I see the branch of an almond tree,” I replied. tree,” I replied. 12 The Lord said to me, “You have 12 The Lord said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is to see that my word is fulfilled.” fulfilled.” 13 The word of the Lord came to 13 The word of the Lord came to me again: “What do you see?” me again: “What do you see?” “ “ I see a boiling pot, tilting I see a boiling pot, tilting away from the north,” I answered. away from the north,” I answered. Devotion to God’s Devotion to God’s Word Word

Jeremiah 1:11-13 (NIV) 11 The word of the Lord came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” “I see the branch of an almond tree,” I replied. 12 The Lord said

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Page 1: Jeremiah 1:11-13 (NIV) 11 The word of the Lord came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” “I see the branch of an almond tree,” I replied. 12 The Lord said

Jeremiah 1:11-13 (NIV)Jeremiah 1:11-13 (NIV)11 The word of the Lord came to me: 11 The word of the Lord came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” “What do you see, Jeremiah?” ““I see the branch of an almond tree,” I I see the branch of an almond tree,” I replied. replied. 12 The Lord said to me, “You have seen 12 The Lord said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.” my word is fulfilled.” 13 The word of the Lord came to me 13 The word of the Lord came to me again: “What do you see?” again: “What do you see?” ““I see a boiling pot, tilting away from the I see a boiling pot, tilting away from the north,” I answered.north,” I answered.

Devotion to God’s WordDevotion to God’s Word

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““God Loves a Cheerful Giver”God Loves a Cheerful Giver”Liberation concept #4:Liberation concept #4:

Children of God deeply desireChildren of God deeply desireTo please the FatherTo please the Father

Series: The Treasure I SeekSeries: The Treasure I SeekUnderstanding God’s idea of cheerful giving Understanding God’s idea of cheerful giving

through four liberating conceptsthrough four liberating concepts

Sunday, November 27, 2005Sunday, November 27, 2005

Larry CantrellLarry Cantrell

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““God Loves a Cheerful Giver”God Loves a Cheerful Giver”

Goal: Biblical Generosity1. Preach biblical generosity2. Teach biblical generosity3. Apply teachings to achieve

biblical generosity4. Celebrate God’s

achievements

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““God Loves a Cheerful God Loves a Cheerful Giver”Giver”

1. Cheerful giving is a matter of the heart (Luke 19:11)

2. Cheerful giving reflects the nature of the heavenly Father (Luke 19:13)

3. The Father celebrates the accomplishment of His will (Luke 19:15-19)

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Lord’s Invitation

Luke 15:21-24 (NIV)Luke 15:21-24 (NIV)21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 “But the father said to his servants, 22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.celebrate.