Money: Give it generously

April 21, 2013 By

Intro: These are the three main passages on the theology of giving 5 life changing principles about generosity 1. Generous giving leads to abundance (Proverbs 11:24-25) Scatters - gives, shares, etc.; like a roundabout; results in more given to him Withholds - doesn't share it, just counts and measures it; like a dead end; results in poverty Reminder: Proverbs are not promises, just observations; the way things normally happen Abundance - prosperity is a biblical word, but … [Read More...]

Money: Utilize it effectively

April 14, 2013 By

Text: Luke 16:1-13 Intro: Gospel's record Jesus teaching 32 main things on money alone Until God can get hold of a man finances it's hard to get hold of his life One of the most difficult parables; often neglected, application avoided Consult what do saved scholars through the centuries say If its new it's not true, if it's true it's not new Tension: how can Jesus commend a dishonest manger? He's not commended for his dishonesty, he's commended for what he did after he got … [Read More...]

Money: Earn it honestly

April 7, 2013 By

Intro: Decision to start on Easter was bold, wasn't a surprise though; it's the reason for Christ's victory - bondages released Listen carefully to what Pastor James is saying; sound bite society but a nuanced subject. We don't have to agree upon all this. Money is not a major. This series is for the church, right now; not the people who don't attend here. Pray for Pastor James, that he would see scripture clearly, communicate clearly, and have courage to press forward in this. 2 … [Read More...]

Money: View it vertically

March 31, 2013 By

Intro: Acts 13:38-39 Top 3 enslavements: money, sex, power Average North American has $7,000 to $8,000 in consumer debt People are in bondage to things they think will make them satisfied, that only Christ will satisfy. God doesn't have a part of my money, it's all God's. Every decision we make is a vertical decision. 1. Money is a test: it's what you do with it - Judas (Matt 26:14-16) Money must not be my greatest treasure How many of my whole life decision are from how I … [Read More...]