Give to Gain (The Kingdom Principle) | Rev. (Mrs) Olayemi Adesanya

Topic: Give to Gain (The Kingdom Principle)

Key Texts:

• Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it shall be given unto you…”
• Acts 20:35 – “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
• John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave…”
• Matthew 6:20 – “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…”

1. The Principle of Giving

Giving is not optional in God’s kingdom—it is a law.

• Whatever you give returns back to you.
• You don’t control the return—you only control what you give.
• Therefore: Give good things.

Your life is not meant for withholding, but for releasing.

2. God’s Pattern: Giving Produces Increase

God Himself modeled giving:

• He gave His best (Jesus) → received many sons (us).
• One seed can produce a harvest beyond imagination.

Truth:

You can never outgive God.

3. Giving Impacts Generations

• Exodus principle: blessings reach 3rd and 4th generation
• A good man leaves inheritance for children’s children

Insight:

Your giving is not just for you—it is for your lineage.

4. Types of Giving

A. Sacrificial Giving (Faith-Based)

Example: Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17)

• Gave her last meal
• Acted in faith, not logic

Lesson:

What looks like loss can be the gateway to survival and abundance.

B. Giving Out of What You Have

Example: Boy with five loaves & two fish (John 6)

• Gave willingly
• God multiplied it

Lesson:

When you release what you have, God multiplies it beyond you.

C. Generational/Legacy Giving

Example: Abraham’s tithe

• Blessed generations after him

Lesson:

Some blessings you enjoy today are from someone else’s giving.

D. Giving Through Forgiveness

Example: Joseph (Genesis 50)

• Forgave those who hurt him deeply

Lesson:

Forgiveness is one of the highest forms of giving.

E. Intentional (Seed) Giving

• Like a farmer planting for harvest
• Give with expectation, not doubt

Lesson:

Every seed carries a future harvest.

5. Kingdom vs World System

• World says: Keep and save
• God says: Release and receive

Truth:

God’s economy contradicts human logic—but it never fails.

6. Powerful Biblical Examples of Giving

• Widow’s mite → gave all she had
• Hannah → gave Samuel back to God
• Mary (anointing Jesus) → gave costly perfume
• Peter → gave his boat → received abundance
• Early Church → shared everything → grew stronger
• Dorcas → gave consistently → remembered and restored
• Ruth → gave loyalty → gained destiny

7. Giving Is Not Only Money

You can give:

• Time
• Service
• Love
• Worship
• Encouragement
• Faithfulness
• Strength

True giving is a lifestyle, not an event.

8. The Heart of Giving

• Give in love
• Give willingly
• Give sacrificially
• Give without judging where it goes

Key Question:

Who are you really giving to—man or God?

9. Eternal Perspective

• Earthly things don’t go to heaven
• Your giving builds your heavenly treasure

Your giving today is your investment in eternity.

10. The Power of Generosity

• Giving strengthens faith
• Encourages others
• Touches lives
• Builds the kingdom

Someone will thank you in heaven because you gave.

11. Special Charge (Especially to Women)

• Giving expresses compassion and leadership
• Your support, sacrifice, and faithfulness matter
• You are builders of homes, faith, and generations

12. Call to Reflection

Ask yourself:

• What am I withholding?
• What can I release to God?
• What sacrifice can I make?

13. Prayer Points

• Lord, give me the grace to give.
• I will not withhold what You ask of me.
• Let my giving bless future generations.
• I receive abundance and overflow.
• My life will be a channel of blessing.

Closing Thought

“Give to gain. When you release what is in your hand, God releases what is in His.”