Seek Christ AskKeep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Matthew 7:7a NLTSeekKeep on seeking, and you will find. Matthew 7:7b NLTKnockKeep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7c NLTJesus is seeking youFor the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10 NEXT SUNDAY: Community, Let It Change You, Pt. 4 Come back next Sunday for the final week in our s...  Read More

The Resurrection, what difference does it make? But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:151. What is the Bible and is it really reliable? 2 Tim. 3:16 A. Manuscripts and early sources B. Eyewitness accountsGospel Accounts of the Resurrec...  Read More

The Resurrection, what difference does it make? He is not here, HE IS RISEN!The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:5-6The Resurrection allows us to move beyond the FAILURES of the PAST.  God made him who had no sin to be sin for us,...  Read More

Application: What will you do? James 1:22, John 13:17 Ditch Debt: eliminate consumer debt. Monitor Spending: track with a budget where the money goes. Generosity: give generously to the Lord’s work. Invest it: intentionally invest in assets for your future. Save It: save at least 3-6 months of expenses. Good work: embrace and maximize your employment.  Pay it Forward: teach your children about han...  Read More

We need a transformation of thinking leading to a transformation of ownership: We must truly recognize and believe that God owns everything, and we are currently His managers (stewards). Deut 10:14, 1 Cor 10:26By proving faithful as managers now, recognize that you will soon have true riches—possessions of your own. Luke 16:10-12Our challenge now is to believe this and live faithful day to day. 1 ...  Read More

The importance of training our children: Our training should be a continual part of our daily life. Deuteronomy 6:6-7If we are careful to lay down a track for our children to run on, then it is much more likely they will run on that track when they are grown. Prov. 22:6The two rails of the tracks are discipline and instruction, employed in love: Eph. 6:4 The natural path without training: Judges 2...  Read More

2 Corinthians 9:1-15Our lives are a testament to the overflow of generosity that flows from hearts transformed by the grace of God.Generous Living is Joyous Living. (Vv. 1-5)Generous Living is Worship. (Vv. 6-11)Generous Living is an Overflow of God’s Gift of Grace. (Vv. 12-15) NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, join us for the Money-Life Pt 8: Pay It Forward.. We must be intentional to train our children ...  Read More

Colossians 3:17,22-24Work:Dualistic ThinkingGod created work and gave it to us as a gift. Genesis 1-2            Genesis 2:15, “15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”Work is cursed in response to our rebellion. Genesis 3Genesis 3:17, Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life...  Read More

Biblical perspective on investing:God expects us to invest and take measured risk. Mt. 25:14-30, Lk. 19:12-26Meet future family needs. 1 Tim. 5:8, Prov. 13:22Further 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. 5:10It can choke out our heart and passion fo...  Read More

Biblical Perspective on Saving:The Ant is our model in nature. Prov 30:24-25Joseph is our model in the Bible. Gen. 41:33-36Saving is wise. Prov. 21:20Why to save: Take care of your family. 1 Tim. 5:8, Prov. 13:2Have money to share and give. 1 Cor. 16:2Protect you from the “debt cycle.” Prov. 27:12 Warning about saving:Check your motives: Stewardship. Luke 12:42-46,         Lk 16:10-12Watch against...  Read More

Biblical Perspective on Debt:Debt makes us slaves. Prov. 22:7Debt is described as an Old Testament Curse, bringing you lower; the tail not the head. Deuteronomy 28:43-45Debts must be paid back. Psalm 37:21, Prov 3:27-28Causes of Debt:Greed. Ecc. 5:10Discontentment. 1 Tim. 6:6-10Ingratitude. 2 Tim. 3:2,Path to Freedom from Debt: Take Action in faith. Prov. 6:1-5, 2 Kings 4:1-7Find out where your mo...  Read More

James 14:13-17Planning for the Glory of the Lord - We Recognize our Human Limitations. VV. 13-14What human limitation to our planning does James refer to in verses 13-14?Are we trusting in our human limitations?Planning for the Glory of the Lord - We Plan in the Presence of God. Vv. 15-16What does James’ encouragement to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will…” mean for our planningKnow God’s wil...  Read More