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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
In everything we do, worship, service, outreach, we always give our best because the Father gave us His best, Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit.
Monday of 29th Week in Course We celebrate here the one who died for our sins and was raised by the Father for our justification. The celebration of the Eucharistic sacrifice turns us into the opposite of the miser remembered in the Gospel, whom Joachim Jeremias believes was a real person whose ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-8, Romans 6:3-7, Luke 12:16-21
Denomination: Catholic
Paul tells us to expect trouble in this world, not riches and success.
5.22.22 Acts 14:8–22 (EHV) 8 In Lystra there was a man who was sitting down because he had no strength in his feet. He had never walked because he was lame from birth. 9 When he was listening to Paul as he was speaking, Paul looked at him closely and saw that he had faith to be healed. 10 ...read more
Scripture: Acts 14:8-22
Denomination: Lutheran
In the pursuit of happiness and security, many of us find ourselves torn between two masters
In the pursuit of happiness and security, many of us find ourselves torn between two masters: God and money. Jesus warned us, "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:24
How do we obey the command not to store up treasure on earth when we need to earn a living, provide for our families, save for future bills and for our children, etc? This message gives specific instruction on what it means to use money without treasuring it.
Matthew 6:19-24 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21
The stingy person's money often flows away, like water from a clenched fist, only to be absorbed by others who know how to sow generosity and reap abundance.
In Luke 12:15, Jesus warns us, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions." Yet, how often do we find ourselves holding tightly to our resources, unwilling to share or give? Let me tell you, stinginess is a sin that can ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
The Christian faith often clashes with worldly values, causing conflict and tension. However, we must allow the Holy Spirit to guide us and fill our minds with the truth found in the Bible.
Have you ever played Jenga? You know, that game where you stack wooden blocks and try to pull them out without making the tower fall? It's fun, right? But it's also a bit nerve-wracking. You never know when the whole thing is going to come crashing down. That's kind of like what it's like to live ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Matthew 7:24-27
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Materialism, Moral Ethics, Faith Vs Wealth
Jesus Christ is our greatest treasure and the source of our wisdom. He is the one we should prioritize in our lives.
First up, Paul wants us to be encouraged and united in love. In a world that can be pretty tough sometimes, Jesus offers us a big dose of encouragement. Plus, He wants us to be tight with each other, creating a community that's all about love. This kind of community helps us grow in wisdom. In a ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:2-7
Topics: Divine Treasure, Spiritual Wealth, Jesus' Teachings, Faith Journey
God invites us to earn money through purposeful work and service to Him, rather than chasing after it. This way, we can prioritize the things and people that truly matter in our lives.
Let's talk about something we all love - money! But before we dive in, 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? Who still wants it? (Pause for response) What if I step on it, make it dirty and messy? Who still wants ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Topics: Faithful Stewardship, Divine Prosperity, Biblical Finances, Spiritual Wealth
Let's look at some biblical examples
The Bible teaches that the blessing of the Lord can bring prosperity and wealth to believers. In Proverbs 10:22, it says, "The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it." This verse highlights the idea that true wealth comes from God's blessing, and it's not ...read more
Scripture: Job 42:12
In this Scripture we see one of the strongest statements there is for the authenticity, the wealth and the power of the Bible
Intro: During the Great Depression, there was a man named Yates who lived in Texas and owned a sheep ranch. But his financial situation was so strained he knew it was only a matter of time before he lost everything. -Every day Yates and his family did all they could to keep food on the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Denomination: Baptist
James confronts those who pursue wealth to assess the cost to their spiritual health.
JAMES 5:1-6 RICH CHRISTIANS IN A GILDED AGE “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like ...read more
Scripture: James 5:1-6
It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.
We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
What do you do with wealth? Where does greed fit the issue?
August 4, 2013 The Profit in Greed A young man asked an old rich guy how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted-wool vest and said, “Well, son, it was 1932--the depth of the Great Depression, and I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:13-21
Denomination: *other
Establishing priorities. Finding a balance between a strong work ethic and accumulating wealth
Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 12, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “Success is in the Eye of the Beholder” Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 Growing up I use to tell my dad I didn’t care what I did when I ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20
In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success,
In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of accumulating more stuff. However, the Bible teaches us that true treasure lies not in our possessions, but in our relationships with God and with ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Matthew 6:19-21
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