Who Am I | Shawn Johnson | Sermon Notes — Hello Pastor

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Who Am I

Red Rocks Church • Nov 26, 2024 • 56 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message, Pastor Shawn Johnson explores the heart of biblical generosity by examining King David's prayer in 1 Chronicles 29. By asking 'Who am I?', David recognized that all wealth, capability, and life opportunities are unearned blessings from God, making generosity an act of worship rather than a burden. Believers are encouraged to pray courageously, offer true sacrifices that cost something, and partner with God to build His eternal kingdom rather than their own.

Themes

GenerosityStewardshipKingdom BuildingGratitudeSacrificeEvangelism

Pastor's Points

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God, based on everything You've done for me

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What could I give this year

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To build Your kingdom and not just mine

Key Points

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God based on everything you've done for me: Reflecting on God's incredible grace and blessings is the foundation of biblical generosity.
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What could I give this year: God invites us to seek Him directly regarding how we can sacrificially give beyond the bare minimum.
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To build your kingdom and not just mine: True kingdom giving shifts our perspective from building our own security to building God's eternal work.
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A generous church is a dangerous church in the hands of God, capable of changing cities, nations, and the world.
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Scripture consistently pairs a commitment to reaching lost people with extreme, sacrificial generosity.
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Asking 'Who am I?' helps us realize that all our talent, health, hard work, and resources are unearned gifts from God.
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King David set an example of extravagance by giving his personal treasures over and above normal resources to build God's house.
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Sermon Moments

“A generous church is a dangerous church that can change a city, a nation, and the world.”

“The same God who calls us to reach lost people calls us to extreme generosity — the two always go hand in hand throughout Scripture.”

“Who am I that You would give me resources to steward and allow me to give back to build Your kingdom?”

“King David refused to offer burnt sacrifices to the Lord that cost him nothing.”

“When you ask God what to give, you will often get two numbers in your head — one easy and one sacrificial. Choose the second one.”

“Giving to feed and help people in the name of Jesus touches lives not just for temporary relief, but for all eternity.”

This Week

Pray the Kingdom Builder prayer with an open heart: "God, based on everything You've done for me, what could I give this year to build Your kingdom and not just mine?"

Reflect on the question "Who am I?" this week and write down unearned blessings and opportunities God has placed in your life.

Ask God for financial courage, and if presented with an easy giving amount versus a sacrificial one, step out in faith to choose the sacrificial path.

Pair your practical acts of generosity and service with the name and love of Jesus so others can experience both relief and salvation.

Examine your spending and financial priorities to ensure your resources are aligned with God's kingdom rather than personal comfort alone.

Get involved in supporting local or global outreach efforts that care for the hurting, addicted, incarcerated, or forgotten.

Approach end-of-year giving with joy and gratitude instead of fear, trusting in God's proven faithfulness and provision.

Remember This

When we realize that everything we own comes from God's generous hand, giving sacrificially to build His kingdom transforms from a scary obligation into a joyful privilege.

A Challenge for You

I pray you would help us to have that heart posture this week of 'Who am I?' I pray You would give us an excitement about being able to bring something back to You to say, 'Let's go change the world together.'

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