irrational generosity we are stsa – part 7 june 24, 2012
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Irrational Generosity We are STSA – Part 7 June 24, 2012. S T S A. S T S A. Limitless Acceptance. S T S A. Authentic Community. Limitless Acceptance. S T S A. Transformational Communal Worship. Authentic Community. Limitless Acceptance. Passionate Pursuit. S T S A. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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IRRATIONAL GENEROSITY
We are STSA – Part 7June 24, 2012
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S T S A
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Limitless Acceptance
S T S A
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Authentic Community
Limitless Acceptance
S T S A
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Transformational Communal Worship
Authentic Community
Limitless Acceptance
S T S A
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Passionate Pursuit
Transformational Communal Worship
Authentic Community
Limitless Acceptance
S T S A
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Christ-Like Integrity
Passionate Pursuit
Transformational Communal Worship
Authentic Community
Limitless Acceptance
S T S A
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Christ-Like Integrity Faith-filled Vision
Passionate Pursuit
Transformational Communal Worship
Authentic Community
Limitless Acceptance
S T S A
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Christ-Like Integrity Faith-filled Vision
Passionate Pursuit Irrational Generosity
Transformational Communal Worship
Stewardship of Talents/Gifts
Authentic Community
Call to Evangelism
Limitless Acceptance
Love for Community
S T S A
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We genuinely believe it is more blessed to give than to receive and we seek opportunities to express our love to God by sacrificing our time and our money.
IRRATIONAL GENEROSITY
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“And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.” Hebrews 9:22
“And none shall appear before Me empty-handed.” Exodus 34:20
Sacrifice: Redemption & Worship
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“Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
Acts 4:32-35
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.”
Acts 4:32-35
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And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.”
Acts 4:32-35
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“pray for these holy and precious gifts, our sacrifices and those who have
brought them”
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1. Giving is antidote to materialism
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“Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share”
1 Timothy 6:17-18
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2. Giving strengthens my faith
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“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the LORD of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.”
Malachi 3:10
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3. Giving is investment for eternity
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We exist to transform lives in the DC metro area through an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ founded upon the life and teachings of the Orthodox faith.
Our Mission Statement
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“Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.”
1 Timothy 6:18-19
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4. Giving blesses me in return
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“The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.”
Proverbs 11:25
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“He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
2 Corinthians 9:6
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Giving is all about ATTITUDEnot about AMOUNT
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I should give WILLINGLY [tithe]and GENEROUSLY [charity]
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“Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse, for you have robbed Me, even this whole nation.”
Malachi 3:8-9
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“We offer unto You Your oblations from what is Yours”