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Moneywise: 5 Sermons On Christian Attitudes To Money
Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 10, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. Baking Bigger Cakes - Wealth Creation The Wesley Way
Contributed on May 10, 2011
Some Christians say "it is a sin to be poor". Some say "it is a sin to be rich" What should our attitude to earning money be?
“The only time you ever preach about money is when you are talking about tithing” - When somebody said that to me several months ago it hit home. Of course as a Christian Priest, I preach about Christian giving. You wouldn’t expect otherwise. And people clearly listen to those ...read more
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2. Frenchie Upsets His Dad - Or - Would You Rather Be Very Poor Or Very Rich?
Contributed on Oct 12, 2024
Jesus's challenge to the rich young man - Does it leave us discombobulated and feeling uncomfortable? Which of the many interpretations is correct? [This sermon was preached 13 October 2024 when I was the guest preacher at St Nicholas Church Perivale in West London]
A very wealthy man came to his vicar and said, “Father, I’m having a problem with this tithing thing. You see I made £500,000 dollars last year. If I gave 10% then I’d have to give….” No - before I finish that anecdote - lets do a poll- would you rather be very rich or very poor - hands up ...read more