"giving" Tagged Sermons
A Culture of Encouragement | Acts 4:32-37
Every church has a culture, no matter how big or how small. Our culture is who we are and how we do things. Some might call it our “ethos”—the character of our church community. Some churches have a culture of excellence. They have great preachers and their worship teams are cutting edge. Some churches have a culture of evangelism. They’re constantly getting out into their towns and communities and sharing the love of Jesus with others. Some churches have a…
The Certain Gospel: Do Not Be Afraid | Luke 12:32-34
32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. The unit of thought starts at verse 22 and maybe as far back as the…
Instructions for the Rich | 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Instructions for the Rich | 1 Timothy 6:17-19 One of the great things about getting the opportunity to preach occasionally is that you all get to know a little more about me. So, I want to establish one thing right up front before I get too far into this sermon that you should know about me. I’m rich. Seriously; I am extremely wealthy. I know you may not be able to tell by looking at me or my clothes or…
Tithes & Offerings | 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Money is a serious topic. ABBA is serious about Money, Money, Money. After all, money can buy a white toga covered in rhinestones, or if you have money, you’ve got lots of shiny coins, or even better, if you meet a rich man, you can ride in his red convertible and throw back your head and just laugh and laugh. With money, life is better, or as the singer puts it, “Always sunny in the rich man’s world.” At some…