October 4, 2026
Ultimate Generosity
Sermon: Ultimate Generosity
Text: Luke 22:14-20
Series: Practice Generosity
Speaker: Dr. Terry Kirby
Text: Luke 22:14-20
Series: Practice Generosity
Speaker: Dr. Terry Kirby
CONTENTS
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Sermon Talking Points
Main Takeaway
Sermon Summary
Blog Post
Living It Out
Small Group Discussion
Family Conversation
Prayer
Sermon Talking Points
Main Takeaway
Sermon Summary
Blog Post
Living It Out
Small Group Discussion
Family Conversation
Prayer
Sermon Talking Points
1. Generosity begins with God.
Everything we have ultimately comes from somewhere.
Our time.
Our abilities.
Our resources.
Our relationships.
Our opportunities.
We may work hard for what we have, but ultimately, God is the source.
Our generosity is a response to what God has already given us.
2. Jesus' generosity flows from who He is.
Jesus wasn't generous simply because He decided to give something away.
He is generous because generosity is part of His nature.
He is God.
He is Creator.
He is Sustainer.
And He willingly gave Himself for us.
3. Jesus willingly gave Himself.
Jesus knew what was coming.
He knew about His future suffering.
He knew about the cross.
He knew He would be betrayed, beaten, and crucified.
Yet He told His disciples:
“I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”
Jesus wasn't surprised by the cross.
He willingly went toward it.
4. Jesus' body was given for us.
The bread represented Christ's body.
Jesus said:
“This is my body, which is given for you.”
The cross wasn't an accident.
It was God's plan for dealing with our sin.
Jesus gave Himself for us.
5. Jesus' blood provides forgiveness.
The cup represented the new covenant in Jesus' blood.
His sacrifice accomplished what no human sacrifice could accomplish.
No pastor.
No preacher.
No religious leader.
No other person.
Only Jesus could provide the ultimate gift of forgiveness.
6. Remember His generosity.
Jesus told His followers:
“Do this in remembrance of me.”
We are naturally forgetful.
We can become accustomed to blessings.
We can even become accustomed to grace.
Jesus tells us to remember.
Remember the cross.
Remember His sacrifice.
Remember His generosity.
And let that remembrance change how we live.
Everything we have ultimately comes from somewhere.
Our time.
Our abilities.
Our resources.
Our relationships.
Our opportunities.
We may work hard for what we have, but ultimately, God is the source.
Our generosity is a response to what God has already given us.
2. Jesus' generosity flows from who He is.
Jesus wasn't generous simply because He decided to give something away.
He is generous because generosity is part of His nature.
He is God.
He is Creator.
He is Sustainer.
And He willingly gave Himself for us.
3. Jesus willingly gave Himself.
Jesus knew what was coming.
He knew about His future suffering.
He knew about the cross.
He knew He would be betrayed, beaten, and crucified.
Yet He told His disciples:
“I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”
Jesus wasn't surprised by the cross.
He willingly went toward it.
4. Jesus' body was given for us.
The bread represented Christ's body.
Jesus said:
“This is my body, which is given for you.”
The cross wasn't an accident.
It was God's plan for dealing with our sin.
Jesus gave Himself for us.
5. Jesus' blood provides forgiveness.
The cup represented the new covenant in Jesus' blood.
His sacrifice accomplished what no human sacrifice could accomplish.
No pastor.
No preacher.
No religious leader.
No other person.
Only Jesus could provide the ultimate gift of forgiveness.
6. Remember His generosity.
Jesus told His followers:
“Do this in remembrance of me.”
We are naturally forgetful.
We can become accustomed to blessings.
We can even become accustomed to grace.
Jesus tells us to remember.
Remember the cross.
Remember His sacrifice.
Remember His generosity.
And let that remembrance change how we live.
Main Takeaway
BIG IDEA: Remember His Gift. Live Generously.
Key Verse
Luke 22:19 — “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Key Verse
Luke 22:19 — “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Sermon Summary
Rewatch the sermon here beginning at 00:35:28
The October sermon series, Practice Generosity, begins by looking at the ultimate example of generosity: Jesus Himself.
Human generosity generally means giving to meet a need, showing kindness, helping someone, or encouraging another person. But everything we have ultimately comes from God.
Jesus' generosity is different.
Jesus is God, Creator, and Sustainer. His generosity flows from His very nature and character.
In Luke 22, Jesus gathers His disciples for Passover shortly before His crucifixion. He knows exactly what is coming. Yet He willingly remains with His disciples and shares this final meal with them.
He takes the bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and gives it to them.
“This is my body, which is given for you.”
Then He takes the cup:
“This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant in my blood.”
Jesus wasn't giving something He could easily replace.
He was giving Himself.
His broken body and shed blood would provide what no other person could provide: forgiveness of sin and reconciliation with God.
The Lord's Supper reminds believers to remember this generosity and never take it for granted.
The October sermon series, Practice Generosity, begins by looking at the ultimate example of generosity: Jesus Himself.
Human generosity generally means giving to meet a need, showing kindness, helping someone, or encouraging another person. But everything we have ultimately comes from God.
Jesus' generosity is different.
Jesus is God, Creator, and Sustainer. His generosity flows from His very nature and character.
In Luke 22, Jesus gathers His disciples for Passover shortly before His crucifixion. He knows exactly what is coming. Yet He willingly remains with His disciples and shares this final meal with them.
He takes the bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and gives it to them.
“This is my body, which is given for you.”
Then He takes the cup:
“This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant in my blood.”
Jesus wasn't giving something He could easily replace.
He was giving Himself.
His broken body and shed blood would provide what no other person could provide: forgiveness of sin and reconciliation with God.
The Lord's Supper reminds believers to remember this generosity and never take it for granted.
Memory Verse:
Luke 22:19 — “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Blog Post:
Ultimate Generosity: Remember His Gift. Live Generously.
What is the most generous thing anyone has ever done for you?
Maybe someone helped you when you were in trouble. Maybe someone gave you something you desperately needed. Maybe someone sacrificed their time, money, comfort, or opportunity for you.
Generosity is powerful because it costs us something.
But there is no greater example of generosity than Jesus.
In Luke 22:14–20, Jesus gathers His disciples for the Passover meal. The setting is familiar, but the circumstances are anything but ordinary.
Jesus knows what is coming.
He knows He is about to suffer.
He knows He is about to die.
And yet He chooses to be with His disciples.
He chooses to give.
JESUS GIVES HIMSELF
Jesus takes bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and gives it to His disciples.
Then He says:
“This is my body, which is given for you.”
Think about those words.
Given for you.
Jesus wasn't simply giving something He owned.
He was giving Himself.
He would soon go to the cross, where His body would be broken and His blood shed.
This is ultimate generosity.
JESUS KNEW WHAT WAS COMING
Sometimes we give generously because we don't know what the future holds.
Jesus knew exactly what was ahead.
He knew the suffering that was coming.
He knew the pain of the crucifixion.
He knew the betrayal.
He knew the rejection.
He knew the cross.
And He still said:
“I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”
Jesus didn't run from His mission.
He willingly stepped into it.
He willingly gave Himself for us.
HIS BLOOD BRINGS FORGIVENESS
Jesus then took the cup and said:
“This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant in my blood.”
The Passover meal pointed back to God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt.
But Jesus was pointing forward to something greater.
His blood would establish the new covenant.
His sacrifice would provide forgiveness of sin.
Our greatest problem isn't financial.
It isn't relational.
It isn't physical.
Our greatest problem is sin.
And Jesus gave what was necessary to solve it.
No other person could do this.
No religious leader could do it.
No amount of money could do it.
No amount of good works could do it.
Jesus gave Himself.
DON'T TAKE GRACE FOR GRANTED
Jesus told His followers:
“Do this in remembrance of me.”
Why?
Because we forget.
We can become so accustomed to God's blessings that we stop being amazed by them.
We can hear the story of the cross so many times that we stop considering what it cost Jesus.
We can take grace for granted.
Jesus tells us to remember.
Remember His body.
Remember His blood.
Remember His sacrifice.
Remember His generosity.
And when we remember what Jesus has given us, it should change the way we give to others.
GENEROSITY CHANGES US
Jesus' generosity isn't simply something we admire.
It's something we respond to.
Because we have received grace, we can give grace.
Because Jesus has shown us kindness, we can show kindness.
Because Jesus gave Himself for us, we can learn to give ourselves for others.
Generosity isn't limited to money.
We can give our time.
We can give encouragement.
We can give forgiveness.
We can give attention.
We can serve.
We can help someone who is hurting.
We can share the Gospel.
We can give because we have already received the greatest gift.
REMEMBER HIS GIFT. LIVE GENEROUSLY.
This week, don't simply ask:
“What can I give?”
Start with a different question:
“What has Jesus already given me?”
Forgiveness.
Grace.
Hope.
Eternal life.
His presence.
His love.
His sacrifice.
His very life.
That's ultimate generosity.
So remember His gift.
And then let His generosity shape the way you live.
Remember His Gift. Live Generously.
Maybe someone helped you when you were in trouble. Maybe someone gave you something you desperately needed. Maybe someone sacrificed their time, money, comfort, or opportunity for you.
Generosity is powerful because it costs us something.
But there is no greater example of generosity than Jesus.
In Luke 22:14–20, Jesus gathers His disciples for the Passover meal. The setting is familiar, but the circumstances are anything but ordinary.
Jesus knows what is coming.
He knows He is about to suffer.
He knows He is about to die.
And yet He chooses to be with His disciples.
He chooses to give.
JESUS GIVES HIMSELF
Jesus takes bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and gives it to His disciples.
Then He says:
“This is my body, which is given for you.”
Think about those words.
Given for you.
Jesus wasn't simply giving something He owned.
He was giving Himself.
He would soon go to the cross, where His body would be broken and His blood shed.
This is ultimate generosity.
JESUS KNEW WHAT WAS COMING
Sometimes we give generously because we don't know what the future holds.
Jesus knew exactly what was ahead.
He knew the suffering that was coming.
He knew the pain of the crucifixion.
He knew the betrayal.
He knew the rejection.
He knew the cross.
And He still said:
“I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”
Jesus didn't run from His mission.
He willingly stepped into it.
He willingly gave Himself for us.
HIS BLOOD BRINGS FORGIVENESS
Jesus then took the cup and said:
“This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant in my blood.”
The Passover meal pointed back to God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt.
But Jesus was pointing forward to something greater.
His blood would establish the new covenant.
His sacrifice would provide forgiveness of sin.
Our greatest problem isn't financial.
It isn't relational.
It isn't physical.
Our greatest problem is sin.
And Jesus gave what was necessary to solve it.
No other person could do this.
No religious leader could do it.
No amount of money could do it.
No amount of good works could do it.
Jesus gave Himself.
DON'T TAKE GRACE FOR GRANTED
Jesus told His followers:
“Do this in remembrance of me.”
Why?
Because we forget.
We can become so accustomed to God's blessings that we stop being amazed by them.
We can hear the story of the cross so many times that we stop considering what it cost Jesus.
We can take grace for granted.
Jesus tells us to remember.
Remember His body.
Remember His blood.
Remember His sacrifice.
Remember His generosity.
And when we remember what Jesus has given us, it should change the way we give to others.
GENEROSITY CHANGES US
Jesus' generosity isn't simply something we admire.
It's something we respond to.
Because we have received grace, we can give grace.
Because Jesus has shown us kindness, we can show kindness.
Because Jesus gave Himself for us, we can learn to give ourselves for others.
Generosity isn't limited to money.
We can give our time.
We can give encouragement.
We can give forgiveness.
We can give attention.
We can serve.
We can help someone who is hurting.
We can share the Gospel.
We can give because we have already received the greatest gift.
REMEMBER HIS GIFT. LIVE GENEROUSLY.
This week, don't simply ask:
“What can I give?”
Start with a different question:
“What has Jesus already given me?”
Forgiveness.
Grace.
Hope.
Eternal life.
His presence.
His love.
His sacrifice.
His very life.
That's ultimate generosity.
So remember His gift.
And then let His generosity shape the way you live.
Remember His Gift. Live Generously.
LIVING IT OUT
Remember His Gift. Live Generously.
This week's challenge is to let remembering Jesus' generosity become the motivation for our own generosity.
Monday — Remember
Read Luke 22:14–20.
Spend a few minutes thanking Jesus specifically for what He has given you.
Tuesday — Give Encouragement
Encourage someone who may be discouraged.
Send a text. Make a phone call. Write a note.
Wednesday — Give Your Time
Look for someone who needs help and give them your time without expecting anything in return.
Thursday — Give Grace
Think of someone who has hurt or frustrated you.
Ask God to help you respond with grace.
Friday — Give Thanks
Make a list of five things God has given you that you might normally take for granted.
Saturday — Give an Invitation
Invite someone to worship with you Sunday.
The Question
How can remembering Jesus' generosity change the way I treat others this week?
Monday — Remember
Read Luke 22:14–20.
Spend a few minutes thanking Jesus specifically for what He has given you.
Tuesday — Give Encouragement
Encourage someone who may be discouraged.
Send a text. Make a phone call. Write a note.
Wednesday — Give Your Time
Look for someone who needs help and give them your time without expecting anything in return.
Thursday — Give Grace
Think of someone who has hurt or frustrated you.
Ask God to help you respond with grace.
Friday — Give Thanks
Make a list of five things God has given you that you might normally take for granted.
Saturday — Give an Invitation
Invite someone to worship with you Sunday.
The Question
How can remembering Jesus' generosity change the way I treat others this week?
Small Group Discussion
JESUS SENDS
Opening Question
Who has shown unexpected generosity toward you, and what did it mean to you?
Read
Luke 22:14–20
Discuss
1. Jesus knew He was about to suffer and die. What stands out to you about His willingness to share this final meal with His disciples?
2. What does Jesus' statement, “This is my body, which is given for you,” tell us about His generosity?
3. Why is Jesus' sacrifice different from any other gift we could receive?
4. What does the Lord's Supper help us remember?
5. Why is it easy for Christians to take God's grace for granted?
6. How should receiving Jesus' generosity affect our willingness to be generous?
7. What are some ways we can practice generosity that have nothing to do with money?
8. Who could you encourage, help, serve, or bless this week?
Application
Complete this sentence:
“Because Jesus has given __________ to me, I can give __________ to someone else.”
Pray for the opportunities God gives you this week.
Who has shown unexpected generosity toward you, and what did it mean to you?
Read
Luke 22:14–20
Discuss
1. Jesus knew He was about to suffer and die. What stands out to you about His willingness to share this final meal with His disciples?
2. What does Jesus' statement, “This is my body, which is given for you,” tell us about His generosity?
3. Why is Jesus' sacrifice different from any other gift we could receive?
4. What does the Lord's Supper help us remember?
5. Why is it easy for Christians to take God's grace for granted?
6. How should receiving Jesus' generosity affect our willingness to be generous?
7. What are some ways we can practice generosity that have nothing to do with money?
8. Who could you encourage, help, serve, or bless this week?
Application
Complete this sentence:
“Because Jesus has given __________ to me, I can give __________ to someone else.”
Pray for the opportunities God gives you this week.
Family Conversation
Ultimate Generosity
Parents, use these questions around the dinner table this week.
Read Luke 22:14–20 together.
Talk About It
Family Challenge
As a family, choose one person to bless this week.
It could be a neighbor, friend, teacher, coworker, church member, or someone who simply needs encouragement.
Don't tell them in advance.
Just find a way to show them generosity.
Family Reminder
Jesus gave Himself for us.
We can give ourselves for others.
Read Luke 22:14–20 together.
Talk About It
- What does it mean to be generous?
- What are some ways people can be generous besides giving money?
- What did Jesus give His disciples at the Last Supper?
- What did the bread represent?
- What did the cup represent?
- Why is Jesus' gift greater than anything else we could receive?
- Why do you think Jesus told His followers to remember?
- What is one generous thing your family could do this week?
Family Challenge
As a family, choose one person to bless this week.
It could be a neighbor, friend, teacher, coworker, church member, or someone who simply needs encouragement.
Don't tell them in advance.
Just find a way to show them generosity.
Family Reminder
Jesus gave Himself for us.
We can give ourselves for others.
Prayer
Father, thank You for the ultimate gift You have given us through Jesus.
Thank You for His willingness to leave heaven, come into our world, suffer, and die for our sins.
Thank You for His broken body.
Thank You for His shed blood.
Thank You for forgiveness.
Thank You for grace.
Help us never take Your generosity for granted.
When we receive Your grace, teach us to extend grace to others.
When we receive Your kindness, teach us to be kind.
When we receive Your forgiveness, teach us to forgive.
When we receive Your generosity, teach us to be generous.
Help us remember the sacrifice of Jesus—not just when we celebrate the Lord's Supper, but every day.
May remembering what Jesus has done change the way we live.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Thank You for His willingness to leave heaven, come into our world, suffer, and die for our sins.
Thank You for His broken body.
Thank You for His shed blood.
Thank You for forgiveness.
Thank You for grace.
Help us never take Your generosity for granted.
When we receive Your grace, teach us to extend grace to others.
When we receive Your kindness, teach us to be kind.
When we receive Your forgiveness, teach us to forgive.
When we receive Your generosity, teach us to be generous.
Help us remember the sacrifice of Jesus—not just when we celebrate the Lord's Supper, but every day.
May remembering what Jesus has done change the way we live.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
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