TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 8:1–5
SERMON FOCUS: Financial Readiness, Generosity, Surrender, Obedience

Sermon Highlights:
• Readiness Begins with Surrender – “They gave themselves first to the Lord.” Financial obedience reflects spiritual submission.
• Readiness is Not Based on Abundance – The Macedonian church gave out of extreme poverty. Readiness is about willingness, not wealth.
• Readiness Flows from Joy, Not Pressure – “Overflowing joy welled up in rich generosity.” Giving is a response to grace, not a burden.

Central Truth: God is not after your money—He’s after your heart. A ready heart gives willingly because it trusts God completely.

Application: Evaluate your heart, not just your habits. Shift from obligation to opportunity.