A Soul of Blessing
Sermon Guide
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 11:25
A soul that blesseth, shall be made fat; and he that filleth, shall be filled also - Proverbs 11:25 WYC
Summary
Pastor Doug explores the theme of being a blessing based on Proverbs 11:25, sharing the story of Julius Rosenwald and his impactful generosity. He challenges the fear of loss in giving, emphasizing that it is a gain and aligns us with God's abundant character. Nelms offers three truths to guide listeners towards becoming a soul of blessing: recognizing God's ownership, connecting treasure with heart's desires, and understanding that giving leads to prosperity. The sermon inspires individuals to prioritize eternal investments and embrace a life of generosity for a positive impact.
Application Questions 💬
How does the story of Julius Rosenwald and Dr. Booker T. Washington inspire you to be a blessing in your community?
Rosenwald and Washington built schools and provided education resources for the African-American community in a time when education was scarce for them.
What is one way you can use your resources or abilities to be a blessing to others in your community?
Why do you think giving sometimes feels like a loss, and how can we shift our mindset to see it as a gain?
Pastor Nelms explains that giving can feel like losing something valuable, but with a perspective of God's provision, we can see giving as gain.
What experience, if any, have you had where giving felt like a loss, and how can you change your perspective on it?
According to Psalms 24:1-2, God owns everything. How does this truth affect your view on giving?
Pastor Nelms emphasizes that everything in the world belongs to God because He created and sustains it.
How can you practice seeing your possessions, resources, and abilities as gifts from God to be used for His purposes?
What does Matthew 6:21 tell us about the connection between our treasure and our heart's desires?
"Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be." Our spending, saving, and giving reflect our priorities and heart's condition.
Based on this scripture, take a look at your current financial habits. Are you investing in eternal treasures, and if not, how can you begin to do so?
How can we apply Proverbs 11:24-25 in our daily lives to become a soul of blessing?
These verses explain that giving freely and generously leads to prosperity and abundance, and giving is not a loss but a gain.
Think of one practical step you can take this week to be more generous and give to others in a way that reflects God's character.
Prayer 🙏
• Ask God to help us cultivate a heart of generosity that reflects His ownership over everything.
• Seek a deeper understanding of how our investments in this life can have eternal impacts.
• Pray for the courage to trust in God’s abundance and to see giving as an opportunity to gain in His kingdom.
