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Benton Methodist Church is a Christ-centered church with a pastor who is passionate about preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. This podcast includes sermons and devotionals from our Pastor, Brad Franklin and other messages from guest speakers. Visit www.bentonmc.org for more information.

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Thankful Hearts, Generous Hands with Rev. Brad Franklin

October 26, 2025 • Rev. Brad Franklin, Pastor

Philippians 4:15-19

I. Generosity Makes an Impact

II. Generosity Adds to Your Account

Matthew 6: 19-21

19 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.

21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

III. Generosity Pleases God

Closing
Benefits of Generosity:

God is pleased by your obedient generosity (Malachi 3:10)

God is honored by your faithfulness
(Proverbs 3:9)

Generosity guards from selfishness
(Acts 20:35)

God loves a cheerful giver ( 2 Corinthians 9: 6-12)

Generosity supports the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 19-20)

Generosity helps to meet the needs of God's people (1 Corinthians 16: 1,2)

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