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Firstfruits
Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. My Best Gift - Part One Of Four In Series "Firstfruits"
Contributed on Nov 23, 2007
Firstfruits is intended to be about giving, real giving, not God taking it from you, but learning why God wants you to give, how He designed us to be givers….And perhaps the most important teaching about giving is the one we miss the most. Is that God wa
Imagine the following two scenarios (act out) Scenario 1 - I know Christmas is about 2 months away, but I just couldn’t wait…you know I love you, you are so good to me, you treat me so much better than I deserve, and there is no gift that can repay you for all you have done for me, I wanted to ...read more
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2. Making A Commitment - Part Two Of Four In Series "Firstfruits"
Contributed on Nov 23, 2007
The scriptures teach us that another critical part of our giving to God involves making a commitment
A young man went into a jewelry store. He poured out all the money he had and said “I’m looking to buy something special for my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day.” So they searched the store and then he saw a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and said “That’s the one!” The clerk asked if he ...read more
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3. Extreme Giving - Part Three Of Four In Series "Firstfruits"
Contributed on Nov 23, 2007
Today, I want us to read 3 stories about 3 women who are remembered for their extreme giving. And as we read them, I have the same question with these stories as I do for the extreme stunt people of our day…what does this have to do with me? Could their
See if you recognize these men...Evil Kenevil – motorcycle stuntman 4 of to 20 most watched sports events ever. Broken over 35 bones…Houdini still known as best escape artist ever – would dislocate his shoulder to escape straightjackets and in Chinese Water torture act, hold breath for more than 3 ...read more