Category: He Always Give Enough

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21   

19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Scripture Memory:  Hebrews 1:1-2 

“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.”

Journey:  Eternity is the concept of never ending time. Time. Never-ending. Never. That’s a long time! The Bible teaches that eternity stretches before us. One day we will leave this earth and live in a state that is eternal. You really have to sit down and think about that one – even if eternity is often mentioned, it is so foreign a reality, it takes very serious thought to sink in.

Now, here’s a question: If when you pass into eternity you are not going to be able to take ANY THING with you, how does that affect the way you view and use material resources in this life? It should make a difference right? Plain and simple, what we’ll be discussing today is that the way we think about and handle “stuff” reveals how clearly we understand the realities of this life and the concept of life in eternity. 

Looking forward to the future,         

Will (for the pastors)

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11
6 Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
7  It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
8  yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

Scripture Memory: Ephesians 2:8-10
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Journey: We had originally planned to spend four weeks in our sermon series on “God’s Wisdom for Your Money” but are going to extend that by one week. On our last Sunday (12/04) the subject will be “Living for the Long Haul in a Short Trip World.” Our subject today is “Get All You Can – Work Hard.”

Having a strong work ethic (working hard) may be a forgone conclusion for most of us but there is more to a biblical theology of work than just working hard. You have to also ask questions like, “How hard is too hard? How much rest do I need? Does my work define who I am? Does my job rule my life?” Sometimes our assumptions about, and practices of, work shape our lives more than we realize. Therefore, let’s grab our bibles, open them up and see what God’s word has to say about this critical aspect of our lives.

Your most important work is likely when you are on your knees,

Will (for the pastors)

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Today, we will focus on the subject of giving.  Jesus Christ himself said “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”  However, many of us find it challenging to give to the church and to the less fortunate, especially during these trying economic times.  Pastor Mike will tell us more about what the Bible has to say about the practice of giving and how and why it can, and should be done.

 If you have missed any of the sermons, we would encourage you to go online and listen prayerfully. As you do that, ask God to give you insight into your financial “state” and to help you make the changes that are necessary to move you towards health and freedom. While you are at it – how about praying for our church, at large, concerning these subjects?

Praying for our Father to work an “economic revolution” in our midst,  

Happy Thanksgiving!

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10    

Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.

Scripture Memory:  Romans 3:23; 6:23

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

“The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”   

Journey: For today’s “Journey” let’s just recap our sermon series on money to this point in bullet form. Here’s where we’ve been: To live with financial wisdom you must. . .  

1. Realize that God is the source, and the owner, of everything you possess
2. Realize that money is not a measure of true success
3. Realize that money is not a source of true happiness
4. Realize that always wanting more money is an expression of greed 
5. Realize that you will enjoy life much more if you give than if you don’t

Over the next four weeks we’re driving at getting very practical as we continue this study on money. Here’s today’s subject: “To live with financial wisdom you must save all you can.” As is common, I’d like to leave you with a question. “Do you believe it is possible to both save all you can and to give all you can throughout your life?” Think it through . . .  

May God bless you and prosper you in every way,     

Will (for the pastors)