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"How Much is Enough?”

11/24/2014

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Scripture Reading:  Malachi 3:2-10

Memory Verse: 
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test Me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of Heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be enough room to store it.”  Malachi 3:10
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How much of the money that God gives to me should I give back to Him?

Give Enough!


1.  The tithe is the starting place, any less is robbery!
     A.  Enough to Test God according to His promise! Verse 10 
     B.  Enough to pass through the fire! Verses 2-4
     C.  Enough to end the sin of theft and avoid the curse associated with robbery! 
     D.  Enough to accept the blessing of God! Verses 10-12
          1)  Provision from the storehouse of heaven for those who will give to the storehouse on earth!
          2)  Protection from disease and the devouring pests!
          3)  Perception: People will call you blessed
          4)  Permanent action! Be distinct in our lifestyle from the evildoers. Written in the scroll of remembrance! Verses 16,
               18
          5)  Possession of God! You are His, your act of giving simply reveals that you belong to God and are His treasure!
               Verse 17

2.  Generous Grace-filled Giving is the Goal! 
     A.  Enough to fulfill gracious commitment! Verse 5
     B.  Enough to provide for generous provision and abundant ministry! Verse 6, 8-10

     C.  Enough to be cheerful! Verse 7

     D.  Enough to be a source of blessing! Verses 11-14

  • Commit to test God and tithe!
  • Commit to express grace in your giving!
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“Curing the Disease of Affluenza"

11/17/2014

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Scripture Reading:  1 Timothy 6:5-11; 17-19

Memory Verse:  "In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Acts 20:35
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1.  The temptations of wealth! Verses 9, 17
  • Wealth is not sinful in itself!
          a.  It is a source of temptation
          b.  It must be used appropriately
          c.  Can be enjoyed! Verse 17
  • Lure into Danger!
          a.  Temptation and Snares!
          b.  Foolish and harmful Desires!
          c.  Plunge people into ruin and destruction!
  • A Lesser Love that leads to many other sins!
          a.  Wander from the faith!
          b.  Pierced with many griefs!
          c.  Ignoring the needs of those around us!
  • Arrogance: Self-sufficiency, lacks gratitude and acknowledgment of the source of our supply
          a.  God richly supplies everything!
  • Idolatry: Dependence or trust in their wealth!
          a.  It is uncertain!
2.  Solution to affluenza?
  • Pursue God and flee affluenza! Verse 11
  • Practice Contentment! Verses 7-8
          a.  You can’t take it with you! 
          b.  You should be content with food and clothing!
  • Put your hope in God! Verse 17
  • Do good with your wealth! Verse 18
          a.  Be rich in good deeds
          b.  Generous! Excel at giving
          c.  Willing to share! Focus on the relational aspect of helping! The needs of others to whom you relate drive your use of                money!
  • Focus on eternity! Verse 19
          a.  Lay up treasure there!
          b.  Establish a firm foundation there!
  • Take hold of real life! Verse 19

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Made for More

11/10/2014

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Memory Verse:  We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage of the world—right up to this moment. 1 Corinthians 4:12-13 (NIV)

Scripture Reading:  1 Corinthians 4:1-17; 1 Peter 1:3-25
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I am made for eternity, not just for today!

1.  A New and Eternal Way of Life has already Begun! Verses 1, 6-8, 20
  • Servants of Christ Entrusted with revealed mysteries!
  • Reign TOGETHER not OVER one another
  • Powerful doing, not Prideful talking
  • Newly born into a living hope! 1 Peter 1
  • Inheritance, in heaven, than can never perish, spoil, or fade!
2.  A New and Eternal Standard of Living will be the basis for Judgment! Verses 2-5
  • We must be faithful stewards!
  • The Standard is not: others, earthly ideals, you, or me! Conscience is not your guide!
  • The Judge is not: others, earthly courts, you, or me! The Lord Jesus is Judge!
  • He knows the hidden truth according to His sovereign knowledge of our hearts!
3.  A New and Eternal Example of Success can be modeled for others! Verses 9-15
  • Self-sacrifice is an exemplary way of life!
  • Serve like a Father!
  • Shield yourself with faith by God’s power until salvation is revealed! 1 Peter 1:5
  • Shout with joy! Rejoice Greatly!
  • Suffer for the praise, glory, and honor of Jesus!
  • Security is found in the promise of His enduring Word!
  • Set apart yourself as Holy to the Father!

Summary
1.  A New and Eternal Way of Life has already Begun! Verses 1, 6-8, 20
2.  A New and Eternal Standard of Living will be the basis for Judgment! Verses 2-5
3.  A New and Eternal Example of Success can be modeled for others! Verses 9-15
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Use What You Have

11/3/2014

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Scripture Reading:  Matthew 25:14-30
Memory Verse:  Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.  Matthew 6:19-21 
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1.  God gives you resources. Verses 14-15
  • Some have more than others, but everyone has something. Verse 15
  • Types of Resources:
          a.  Human resources:  Relationships, skills/talents
          b.  Financial resources:  Money, possessions, time
          c.  Spiritual resources:  Spiritual gifts: Romans 12:6; Romans 12:4, Ephesians 4:11
2.  God gives you resources to be used for His purposes. Verses 16-19
  • Choose faith or fear!  You will either use or hoard what God has given.
  • God allows you to grow whatever  you begin with!
3.  You will be judged according to your faithfulness not your wealth! Verses 20-30
  • Faithfulness begins with using not saving!
  • Faithfulness grows out of what you start with not what you end with!
  • Faithfulness results in opportunity for more faithfulness.
  • Faithfulness results in the joy of the Lord! Verse 21, 23
  • Unfaithfulness results in the loss of reward, loss of future opportunity, loss of joy! Verse30

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Give Your Heart to Jesus

11/2/2014

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Scripture Reading:  John 21:1-25
Memory Verse:  “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  Matthew 6:19-21
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My heart always goes where I put my treasure!

1.  Remember Jesus!
  • The absence of material blessing is sometimes a sign of distance and disobedience
  • Returning to pre-Christian habits of life is both a cause and a result of spiritual forgetfulness.
2.  Trust & Obey Jesus!
  • Physical Ministry is important and available!
  • Provision lies on the other side of obedience!
3.  Come Close to Jesus Lord!
  • Jesus offers more of Himself not more of His stuff!
  • Physical provision is simply the evidence of His providing love!
4.  Love Jesus by serving others whom He loves!
  • Three-fold question is cause for deep evaluation!
  • Three-fold invitation is cause for hopeful repentance and surrender to the purpose of God in our lives!
5.  Follow Jesus! 
  • Jesus’ work in Peter’s life began with this invitation!
  • With this invitation His work continues!
6.  Testify of Jesus!
  • Tell of the great things he has done!
  • Sing it, say it, share it in writing!
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