Giving
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Pastor Dave leads a reflective worship service at Alive in Christ Lutheran Church, focusing on the theme of giving through the lens of Jesus' encounter with a poor widow in Luke 21:1-4. The sermon uses a hands-on demonstration with marbles to illustrate how people give—some generously, some in abundance, but only the widow gave everything she had. Pastor Dave unpacks the deeper spiritual truth: Jesus isn't just teaching about financial giving, but about sacrificial, heart-centered generosity. He contrasts the rich who give out of surplus and may seek recognition with the widow who gives all she has, symbolizing ultimate trust in God. The message emphasizes that true giving mirrors Christ’s own sacrifice—giving everything, even His life, for humanity. The service culminates in a prayer of thanksgiving and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, where believers receive Christ’s body and blood as the ultimate act of divine generosity. The call to action is clear: examine your own heart—ask not just how much you give, but whether you are giving sacrificially and for the right reasons.
True giving is measured not by amount, but by sacrifice—giving all you have, even when it hurts.
Jesus values the heart behind the gift more than the size of the offering.
Avoid giving to be seen or honored; give out of love and trust in God.
Christ’s sacrifice on the cross is the ultimate example of sacrificial giving.
Generosity is a reflection of God’s character—He gives abundantly and freely.
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Opening Worship and Invitation to Joy
The service begins with a joyful hymn and a call to praise God for His goodness, setting a tone of celebration and gratitude.
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication
A prayer asking God to provide for all needs, to turn hearts toward Jesus, and to make believers more like Him through the Holy Spirit.
Nicene Creed and Statement of Faith
The congregation recites the Nicene Creed together, affirming core Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
Introduction to the Theme: Giving
Pastor Dave introduces the day’s focus—giving—as part of the Red Letter Challenge, and sets up the story of the widow in Luke 21.
Live Demonstration: The Marbles and the Pots
“She, out of her poverty, put in all that she had to live on.”
“She has put in more than all of them. For they all contributed out of their abundance. But she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had to live on.”
“I came not to be served but to serve and to give my life as a ransom for many.”
“God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
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Jesus
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Pastor Dave
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Luke 21:1-4
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The Poor Widow
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Father
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Temple Offering Boxes
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Holy Spirit
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Lord's Supper
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Nicene Creed
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Manna and Quail
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