November 1, 2026

CHOOSE FREEDOM: GIVING IS GOOD

Acts 20:35, “You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” (NLT)

Three practical steps for growing in generosity:

1. T_______________ GOD WITH THE _________________

Leviticus 27:30, “One tenth of the produce of the land, whether grain from the fields or fruit from the

trees, belongs to the LORD and must be set apart to him as holy.” (NLT)

Here's the simple way to think about it. If I make $100, the first $10 isn't really mine. It's God’s.

And I return that $10 to Him as an act of worship.

Malachi 3:10, “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If

you do,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour

out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!” (NLT)

Matthew 23:23b, “You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.” (NLT)

Jesus was telling them: “Don't let your giving become a substitute for having a heart that loves God

and people.” Give AND Love!

2. PLAN YOUR _________________________

Isaiah 32:8, “But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their

generosity.” (NLT)

Generous people PLAN to be generous. Most of us plan our spending. But what if we didn't just

plan how we're going to acquire? What if we planned how we're going to give some of our Skittles?

3. S______________________ BEING GENEROUS _______________

Don't wait until you have more… If you don't learn generosity when you have a few Skittles, you

won’t be generous when you have more.

Philemon 1:6, “And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your

faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.” (NLT)

When we give together, we can do more together. If you've never practiced generosity, start. If you've

never tithed, pray about trusting God with the tithe.

If you're in a season where 10% feels impossible, don't run away from God. Talk to Him about it. Seek

wisdom. Get help. Make a plan.