Part 3: Ditching Debt
Message
Biblical Perspective on Debt:
Causes of Debt:
Path to Freedom from Debt:
Confirm and Celebrate that Your Greatest Debt is paid. Colossians 2:13-14; John 10:10; 1 Cor. 7:23
- Debt makes us slaves. Prov. 22:7
- Debt is described as an Old Testament Curse, bringing you lower; the tail not the head. Deuteronomy 28:43-45
- Debts must be paid back. Psalm 37:21, Prov 3:27-28
Causes of Debt:
- Greed. Ecc. 5:10
- Discontentment. 1 Tim. 6:6-10
- Ingratitude. 2 Tim. 3:2,
Path to Freedom from Debt:
- Take Action in faith. Prov. 6:1-5, 2 Kings 4:1-7
- Find out where your money is going.
- List all of your debts, and begin “Debt Snowball.”
- Use tools: Christian Credit Counselors
- Learn to live in thankfulness for what you have. 1 Thes. 5:18
- Learn to be content with what you have and watch comparison. Phil. 4:10-14
- Set prudent growth plans. Prov. 16:9
Confirm and Celebrate that Your Greatest Debt is paid. Colossians 2:13-14; John 10:10; 1 Cor. 7:23
Announcements
NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, join us for the introduction Money-Life Pt 4: Save It. Saving can be such a challenge; come and be encouraged on how you can make this happen. Join us next Sunday for part 4!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
MONEY LIFE CREWS: All of our small groups WILL CONTINUE meeting this week. Please show up this week! If you are not in one, it’s not too late. Please contact Thomas or look on our Connection App, under Foundation Crews, and every group leader with time and week day is listed.
BABY DEDICATION: Sunday, Mar. 10. If you would like to dedicate your baby to Jesus or have questions, please scan the QR code and let us know, or talk with Thomas.
BAPTISM CELEBRATION: If you are following Jesus and haven’t been baptized, Sunday, April 14th is your opportunity to obey Christ and take the next step. Please mark a Connection Card or talk with us.
BLUEPRINTS FOR BELONGING: This is the first introduction to The Connection and a step in our membership process. Mark your Connection card and plan to join us for our next class, SUNDAY MARCH 17TH. We will have lunch, get to know each other, and learn more about The Connection.
YOUTH CONNECT: Tonight, right here from 4-6, join us for of our Youth Finance Study. This is an excellent opportunity to give our youth a huge advantage by understanding finances. Please bring your books. Hope to see you tonight!
KID’S CONNECT NEEDS YOUR HELP: This growing ministry needs your help to pour into our next generation of World-Changers! Contact Shelby: 407-338-6105
THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net.
Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.
Weekly Budget: $15,897
Last Week’s Income: $13,342
Note: The budget includes both counseling centers, which are part of our church.
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
MONEY LIFE CREWS: All of our small groups WILL CONTINUE meeting this week. Please show up this week! If you are not in one, it’s not too late. Please contact Thomas or look on our Connection App, under Foundation Crews, and every group leader with time and week day is listed.
BABY DEDICATION: Sunday, Mar. 10. If you would like to dedicate your baby to Jesus or have questions, please scan the QR code and let us know, or talk with Thomas.
BAPTISM CELEBRATION: If you are following Jesus and haven’t been baptized, Sunday, April 14th is your opportunity to obey Christ and take the next step. Please mark a Connection Card or talk with us.
BLUEPRINTS FOR BELONGING: This is the first introduction to The Connection and a step in our membership process. Mark your Connection card and plan to join us for our next class, SUNDAY MARCH 17TH. We will have lunch, get to know each other, and learn more about The Connection.
YOUTH CONNECT: Tonight, right here from 4-6, join us for of our Youth Finance Study. This is an excellent opportunity to give our youth a huge advantage by understanding finances. Please bring your books. Hope to see you tonight!
KID’S CONNECT NEEDS YOUR HELP: This growing ministry needs your help to pour into our next generation of World-Changers! Contact Shelby: 407-338-6105
THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net.
Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.
Weekly Budget: $15,897
Last Week’s Income: $13,342
Note: The budget includes both counseling centers, which are part of our church.