SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION - "CORE VALUE: GIVE" - II SAMUEL 24:24; MALACHI 3;10; II CORINTHIANS 9:6-8

Pastor William Mathis
Jul 20
3 min read

Series: In Your Assignment

Sermon Title: Core Value: Give

Texts: 2 Samuel 24:24, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 (KJV)Theme: Hidden Manna

🧭 Main Message:

Giving is not just charity—it’s character.It reveals our priorities, deepens our faith, and positions us to receive and share God's provision. Giving is a core value that keeps the heart open to worship, trust, and expectation.

💡 What’s a Core Value?

A core value is something so essential that it guides every choice. Giving is a heart posture—a way of saying “God matters” and “Others matter.” It shapes how we live and love.

🔥 1. YOUR GIVING IS AN ACT OF WORSHIP (2 Samuel 24:24)

“I will not offer... that which doth cost me nothing.”

🧭 What It Means:

When David refused to give God something that cost him nothing, he showed that true worship requires sacrifice. Real giving is meaningful—it should move your heart.

💡 For Christians:

Giving honors God when it’s intentional and personal.
Don't treat giving as an afterthought—it’s an offering of love and reverence.

💬 For Everyone:

Giving—of time, resources, or care—shows what really matters to you.
You can worship without music; giving is a form of active reverence.

🛠 Practical Application:

Don’t ask: “How little can I give?” Ask: “What does generosity look like for me right now?”
Make giving a regular part of your spiritual rhythm—weekly, monthly, or whenever you're blessed.

🌱 2. YOUR GIVING IS AN ACT OF FAITH (Malachi 3:10)

“Prove me now... if I will not open the windows of heaven...”

🧭 What It Means:

God invites His people to trust Him by giving. When you give—even when it's not easy—you show faith that God will take care of your needs.

💡 For Christians:

Tithing isn’t just obedience—it’s an expression of faith that God is your source.
God doesn’t need your money—He desires your trust.

💬 For Everyone:

Giving is risky. But it's also a faith exercise that stretches your trust muscles.
You don't have to have a lot to give. God sees the heart behind it.

🛠 Practical Application:

Give from where you are. Set aside a “faith offering” even if it’s small—it’s the heart, not the amount.
Journal or pray each time you give: “God, I trust You to provide.”

🌈 3. YOUR GIVING IS AN ACT OF EXPECTATION (2 Corinthians 9:6–8)

“He which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully…”

🧭 What It Means:

Giving sets things in motion. It’s like planting seeds—you give, expecting that God will multiply your resources, your impact, and your joy.

💡 For Christians:

Giving is an invitation to partner with God’s abundance.
Expect God to respond—not just materially, but through grace, opportunity, and overflow.

💬 For Everyone:

When you give freely, you break the fear of scarcity.
What you sow—kindness, money, time—can come back in ways you didn’t expect.

🛠 Practical Application:

Write out one area where you’re praying for a return (peace, finances, purpose), then sow into it through giving.
Practice “cheerful giving”: smile when you give, speak gratitude over it, and expect God to move.

🌾 Bonus Insight:

Like seeds in the soil, what you give today grows tomorrow. Giving is Hidden Manna—it often starts in private but produces public fruit.

✨ Final Encouragement:

Giving isn’t about losing—it’s about living.It’s about trusting God, honoring His presence, and expecting His provision. Make giving a core value—not just a habit, but a holy offering.