Central United Methodist Church (Arlington, Virginia) Sermon Podcast
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Central United Methodist Church (Arlington, Virginia) Sermon Podcast
Seeds That Bless the World
Seeds That Bless the World: A Story Worth Sharing
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
This week at Central, we continued our A Story Worth Sharing series by exploring Paul’s reminder that generosity is like sowing seeds—when we give freely and cheerfully, God multiplies our offering to bless others and nurture new growth.
Guest preacher Rev. Christina Hart-Perkins shared how the seeds we plant through acts of kindness, generosity, and faithfulness don’t just change individual lives—they ripple outward, bearing fruit in ways we may never see. Just as Ms. Corbin’s small gesture of generosity inspired deeper gratitude and giving, our own gifts can become part of God’s greater harvest of grace.
In a world that often measures worth by what we keep, this passage invites us to see abundance in what we share. God supplies both the seed and the harvest, calling us to trust that our giving—whether time, resources, or love—can truly bless the world.
🌀 Reflection Questions:
- Where have you seen the “seeds” of generosity take root and grow in your own life or community?
- How does the idea of cheerful giving challenge or inspire your approach to generosity?
- What “seed” might God be inviting you to plant this week, trusting that it will bless others?
✨ Listen now and discover how every act of giving, no matter how small, can become part of God’s abundant harvest—transforming lives, communities, and hearts for good.