Upside Down Way of God – Riches Through Giving

Riches Through Giving

What is the richest thing a person can give? Is it money, possessions, opportunities, or something more? In this Father’s Day message, Pastor David explores a surprising truth found throughout Scripture: while the world says riches come from accumulation, God says riches come from generosity. Drawing from Proverbs 11, Luke 6, Acts 20, and the powerful example of John 3:16, we’ll discover that generosity is about far more than finances. It’s about living with open hands and open hearts.

Through a personal story involving a green pillow, a son, a daughter, and a lesson in character, we’ll explore how some of the most valuable things we can ever give away are attention, patience, wisdom, identity, direction, honor, and love. Along the way, we’ll uncover a Kingdom principle that appears again and again throughout Scripture: what leaves your hand is not always lost. Often, it is planted.

If Proverbs teaches that giving creates flourishing, Luke teaches that giving multiplies, and Acts teaches that giving blesses the giver, then John 3:16 reveals the foundation beneath them all: giving is the very nature of God. Because the richest gift ever given was not something God owned. It was Himself.

Proverbs 11, Luke 6, Acts 20, John 3:16

Discussion topics

HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word?

Pastor David shared that:

Proverbs teaches that giving creates flourishing. (Prov 11:24-25)

Luke teaches that giving multiplies. (Luke 6:38)

Acts teaches that giving blesses the giver. (Acts 20:35)

John teaches giving is the nature of God. (John 3:16)