Part 5: Investing
Message
Biblical perspective on investing:
Dangers of chasing worldly wealth without eternal perspective:
How to invest:
- God expects us to invest and take measured risk. Mt. 25:14-30, Lk. 19:12-26
- Meet future family needs. 1 Tim. 5:8, Prov. 13:22
- Further the Gospel and fund special needs. 2 Cor. 6-15, Eph. 2:10
Dangers of chasing worldly wealth without eternal perspective:
- The wealth will never truly satisfy if it is the end in itself. Ecc. 5:10
- It can choke out our heart and passion for the LORD and His Word, making our lives unfruitful. Mk. 4:18-19
- It can make us arrogant, placing our trust in money with a false sense of security. 1 Tim. 6:17
How to invest:
- Avoid rash or high-pressure decisions. Prov. 28:20, 13:11, 12:11
- Get Advice. Prov. 13:13-15, 15:22
- Make sure you understand what you are investing in. Prov. 24:3-4, 13:15
- Diversify your investments. Ecc. 11:2
- Diligently plan your investments. Prov. 21:5
- Stick with your strategy over the long-haul. Prov. 13:11
- Pay careful attention to your investments. Prov. 27:23-24
Announcements
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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.
MISSION TRIP MEETING: Come out Saturday Feb 24th at 6:00pm at the VanBuskirk home for an update on Cuba and Louisiana. Pizza and drinks will be served. (1764 West Virginia Dr. Kissimmee)
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, come out right here from 4-6 for a great time with our Youth Connect. 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: $10,452
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!
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.
MISSION TRIP MEETING: Come out Saturday Feb 24th at 6:00pm at the VanBuskirk home for an update on Cuba and Louisiana. Pizza and drinks will be served. (1764 West Virginia Dr. Kissimmee)
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, come out right here from 4-6 for a great time with our Youth Connect. 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: $10,452
Note: The budget includes both counseling centers, which are part of our church.