Nothing Too Valuable || Leave Empty || Encouraging Sermon

About this sermon

What does it truly cost us to worship God? In this powerful message drawn from 2 Samuel 24, we are confronted with a moment that cuts straight to the heart of our relationship with God. King David, offered everything he needs for free, refuses the gift with a declaration that challenges every one of us: he will not offer to God something that costs him nothing. That single statement becomes the lens through which we examine our own walk of faith. We live in a culture that celebrates getting the most for the least, and if we are honest, that mentality has crept into how we approach God. We want blessings without obedience, favor without faithfulness, and resurrection without a cross. But David's refusal reminds us that the cost of a sacrifice is not a burden — it is a declaration of worth. The price we are willing to pay reveals how much we truly value the one receiving the offering. When we consider everything God has already poured into our lives — protection, provision, mercy, second chances, healing, and grace — the question stops being 'why should I give?' and becomes 'how could I possibly give nothing?' This message calls us to move from a hireling mentality, where we serve only as long as there is benefit, to a servant's heart, where we give even when it costs us everything. 0:00 A Culture of Something for Nothing 15:50 After Everything He Has Done, How Could We Give Him Nothing? 28:55 Sacrifice Must Have a Price and a Purpose 45:48 Sacrifice Produces a Presence: Put It All on the Altar Subscribe here http://www.youtube.com/OfficialSmokieNorful http://www.SmokieNorful.com

Topics

• Hope
• Encouragement