January 18, 2026
Generous: Living Open-Handed | How Much Can You Take With You?
God gave Moses a huge project. Moses already had a huge assignment in guiding the Israelites through the wilderness, but now God wanted an ornate Tabernacle built. It would require great skill and a pile of gold, silver and precious gems. Providentially, these very recently freed slaves had been showered with gold, silver and precious gems as they left Egypt. The question was whether they would cling to their wealth or give it away to what God was doing.
Songs for this week: Spotify
Exodus 36:1-7
Questions:
- If someone gave you a million dollars, what would you do with it?
- The Israelites who gave to the “Tabernacle Project” did so thoughtfully, willingly and generously. Which of those three qualities is easiest for you? Which is hardest?
- The Bible claims that “the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it”. The Bible also teaches us that we are stewards, not owners. We take care of the Owner’s stuff. Is that the attitude you have with what you have in your care? Illustrate your answer.
- Why is it hard to part with money?
- Discuss how each of you might be able to rise into regularly giving back to God.
Share with a friend
Recent Sermons
Rev. 22:12-21 - Jesus the Groom, the Church as His Bride, and the Holy Spirit as the matchmaker who brings it all together. Explore how God’s longing heart and our deepest desires find fulfillment in Him.
1 Corinthians 13 - Paul reminds the church in Corinth that love—not spiritual gifting—is the true measure of maturity. Love is a way of life, and unlike gifts, it lasts forever.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 -Paul wrote to the church in Corinth about leadership, relationships, self-discipline, and spiritual life. In this message, we explore how the Holy Spirit helps us discern spiritual realities—with Jesus at the very centre of it all.
Galatians 5:16-26 - The Holy Spirit surprised both the convinced and the curious in the early Church—working through powerful deeds and transforming lives from within to become more like Jesus.
Acts 2:1-21 - The long-awaited gift of God’s Spirit given to ordinary women and men finally touched down! A few unlikely believers huddled together in an upstairs room were the first recipients. This story unlocks the plan that the Spirit of Jesus has for us all.
Luke 4:14-21-Jesus announced that the Spirit of the Lord was on him to proclaim the good news. The Holy Spirit empowered Jesus for his mission. And Jesus gives us the same Spirit for the same mission.
