Sermon Tone Analysis

Introduction

One of the most famous parables of Jesus is known as The Good Samaritan.

Let me give you a condensed version of this passage (found in Lk 10):

One day, an expert in the Jewish law asked Jesus, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?

What does the law say about that?”

“Yes, but who is my neighbor?”

PARABLE: Jesus told him about a Jewish man travelling in the countryside.

Along the way, some bad guys attacked him - stripped and beat him til he was nearly dead.

A priest walked by, and seeing the man passed out on the side of the road, made a beeline for the other side of the road.

Later, a Levite came walking by.

He also crossed the road.

Soon after, a Samaritan came by.

When he saw the injured man he went to him and administered first aid.

Then the Samaritan placed the man on his own animal, took him to an inn, and cared for him.

When it was time to leave he gave the innkeeper 2 denari (approx. 1 day’s wages) and instructed him to care for the wounded man.

“When I come back I will reimburse you for whatever extra money you spend.”

The word of Jesus that stands out to me is the word “Go”.

Today’s message is entitled “Give, Go, Gain”.

This parable clearly shows the Samaritan Giving and Going.

He gave of his time, engergy, and money.

The word Go applies to him b/c he physically took the injured man to a place of healing.

None of us can consistently give and go…making personal sacrifices, unless we daily pursue a deeper, more powerful relationship with Jesus.

In that relationship is where we gain the most wonderful blessings ever.

REMEMBER THIS: People that love Jesus deeply understand that giving and going for Him brings great gain.

Big Idea: People that love Jesus deeply understand that giving and going, for Him, brings great gain.

Transitional: Giving and Going in order to lift up Jesus’ name and share His message is not easy.

However, the blessings we gain from following Jesus far outweigh the sacrifices we might make

Giving that honors Christ reflects our deep love for Jesus

Giving of this kind honors God with our time, talent, and treasure

Treasure

Put your money where your mouth is

What you spend the most money on (outside of normal living expenses) reveals what you treasure most.

Think about that!

Tithe

Tithe

Treasure

Tithe

Offering

2 Cor 9:27

Alms

Time

Time

Time

Talent

Don’t bury them or put them in a drawer somewhere

Parable of the talents (Mt.

25)

One invested all 5 bags of gold and doubled his masters money

One was able to double the 2 bags of gold for his master

One was afraid of the Master so he buried his gold.

Application

How willing are you to sacrifice your time, treasure, and talent?

The measuring rod for how you answer that question is your relationship with the Lord

How deep is your love for Jesus?

Does that love move you to give…for His honor and in service to His call upon you?

Transitional: We cannot approach the importance of giving without running in the importance of going

Going that honors Christ reflects our deep love for Jesus

Do you want to honor Christ in your life?

Do you want to honor Christ in your life?

If so, what kind of “going” are we talking about?

Cross

Cross

Cross

Billy Graham Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-NdZEDAZpQ — stop at 2:06

Church

In first Corinthians 12 Paul compares the church to a body — baptized into one Spirit — the body is not made up of one part but many

In first Corinthians 12 Paul compares the church to a body — baptized into one Spirit — the body is not made up of one part but many

As a member of His family, you are called to:

Promote truth and unity -

You are called to promote truth and unity - Ephesians 4:25 says, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body."You

are called to service - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 outlines the importance of using your God-given spiritual gift.

Your gift is unique and equally important.

It is essential to the body that you use your special gift in service to God.You are called to share Jesus - Romans 1:16 says, "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…" As part of the body of Christ, you are to share your life-changing story with others!You are called to worship - "It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night" (Psalm 92:1-2).You are called to love each another - "1 John 4:11 says, "Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."

Service - (spiritual gifts)

Share Jesus - (not ashamed)

Love each another -

Community

Worship

Just read Psalms and Acts to see this

Read Acts

Classroom

You are called to love each another - ."

…go and make disciples…teaching them...

Classroom

We are both disciples and disciple-makers

Closet

Community / World

go out into your local community and then further out

CHALLENGE

Application

Cross, Church, Classroom, Closet

reinforce these points with questions

CHALLENGE

Let’s recap: We know from Scripture that your deep love for Christ — your solid relationship with Him, compels you to give in many different ways to honor Him.

For the same reason, you are compelled to go - Cross, Church, Classroom, Closet,and Community

CHALLENGE

For the same reason you are compelled to give

You cannot outgive God — it’s not possible

You cannot outgo God — it’s not possible — Jesus took the ultimate journey

People that love Jesus deeply understand that giving and going for Him brings great gain