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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
God slams Israel for their actions, primarily trashing their treatment of the poor. What do we learn about how to respond in our own lives?
A PERPETUAL TRUTH: The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. - Amos 5: 7, 10, 11, 12. - It’s a cliché for a reason. It’s the way of the world. - The poor typically get trampled. - Let’s look briefly at the specific accusations levied by God against Israel. a. v. 7 – “You who turn ...read more
Scripture: Amos 5:4-17
Denomination: Baptist
Gangs can make you quite the offer: power, wealth, and community. But join, and you'll end up dead. The passage turns into a broader appeal to avoid ill-gotten gains.
Introduction Although my wife Heidi and I have been married for less than 5 years, we’ve moved a lot in that time period. We’ve lived in three states, 3 apartments, and two houses, and we feel a bit like gypsies without a real home. Heidi and I met up in Manitoba at Providence Bible College. ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 1:9-19
God wants us to take care of our money and be generous with it. Generosity is the opposite of greed and worshiping money. It doesn't matter how much money we have, we can all be generous.
Let's do a little experiment. I have here a $20 bill. Who wants it? (Pause for response) Okay, now what if I crumple it up? Still want it? (Pause for response) What if I step on it, make it dirty? Still want it? (Pause for response) Of course, you do! Because no matter what I do to it, it's still ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Topics: Charitable Acts, Selfishness, Altruism, Wealth Accumulation
Courageous faith always finds its strength in knowing the presence of Christ, hearing his Word, and following his example
Keys of Courageous Faith: Count The Cost Mark 10:17-31 Introduction Courageous faith always finds its strength in knowing the presence of Christ, hearing his Word, and following his example. This month we have followed the growing courage in the faith of the disciples as we make our way ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-31
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org The reality of Hell is something that most people, especially carnal people, do not want to contend with. It is interesting that many people believe in the existence of heaven, but dismiss the existence of hell. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Denomination: Brethren
Wealth is only a problem if hording becomes a way of life
The Truth about Rich People James 5:1-6 Watching all the financial news this week, I heard names of wealthy people mentioned that I did not recognize. One of the people mentioned had thrown his support behind one of the hurting financial companies. The said that he was putting up “9 billion ...read more
Scripture: James 5:1-6
Denomination: Congregational
A LIFE SIMPLIFIED GETS A HANDLE ON FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL WEALTH.
Life Simplified Money Matters Simplified October 23, 2011 INTRODUCTION Good News and Bad News: Recently American households have pared their debt (from $12.5 trillion to $11.6 trillion), Most of that came from home foreclosures and defaults on credit cards. 89 percent ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:19
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Issues of division in the deep south over distribution of wealth.
The Fire of Faith Within Me Won't Let You Deny Me by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (9/7/2013) “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being ...read more
Denomination: Friends
Did Jesus promise His ministers great wealth?
1Co 4 9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-14
Not to share one's wealth with the poor is stealing from them.
Thursday in the First Week in Course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The two NT readings we have heard today are linked by a single notion expressed in the words “moved with pity.” Jesus looked on this poor leper and, in the Greek, became splagchnistheis. This is something we have all ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:40-45
Denomination: Catholic
Warnings to those who use wealth in an oppressive manner.
Rich Oppressors James 5:1-6 Today we are going to look cautions to rich oppressors. Now you may be saying, "but I’m not rich." That’s not a reason to tune out today, because all of us can fall into the category of an oppressor. The chapter begins with a warning to the rich oppressor. The ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
What should be the Christian attitude toward wealth and possessions?
The Love of Money / I Tim. 6: 6-19 / LK 16:19-31 Intro: John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Despite what it looks like, heaven will be a place of unbelievable beauty and delight, something wonderful to look forward to. Today I want us to look towards our heavenly home
Heaven: What to Expect Hebrews 11:13-16 Have you ever imagined what heaven will be like? When people come to me and ask that question, I always responded by telling them to think of the most beautiful place they have ever seen. When they ask me what I think it will be like, I usually say that I ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16
Denomination: Methodist
What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heaven is Awesome! Hell is Awful! Part 1 of 7
INTRODUCTION Organ music background… Pall bearers bring out casket and position. Show their respects. Walk off platform. PAUSE. Dennis Enters!!! 1. Did you really think I was in this casket? I’ll often do some things to make the point – nope, not this time! Even I have my ...read more
will you be numbered with the saints, or numbered with those who quit, give up, turn back on the Lord
ntro: have you ever felt like quitting something? I guess everyone from time to time feels like quitting their job, quitting a sport, ill) Tallassee football- quitting a relationship, quitting the church. But today’s message is: “You can’t quit on Jesus, because Jesus never quit on you” I would ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39
Denomination: Assembly Of God
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