This is a Test: Week Three
God never rebuked anyone in the Scriptures for having wealth. But he did have a problem when our stuff had us. We believe God provides and blesses each of us, and we are blessed to be a blessing. But knowing God's heart for us and how we use the resources he's given us...and actually following His ways are often two different things. Let's learn and trust that God's ways are better than ours and see how we can grow in the gift of giving.
A Test of Gratitude
Gratitude and generosity go hand in hand—gratitude wells up in generosity, inviting the blessing of God, leading to gratitude. We invite you to give yourself fully to God and experience that commitment well up to shape your heart through generosity.
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This is a Test: Week Two
God never rebuked anyone in the Scriptures for having wealth. But he did have a problem when our stuff had us. We believe God provides and blesses each of us, and we are blessed to be a blessing. But knowing God's heart for us and how we use the resources he's given us...and actually following His ways are often two different things. Let's learn and trust that God's ways are better than ours and see how we can grow in the gift of giving.
A Test of Affection - Money and possessions reveal our heart’s affection. How we handle money tells the story of what is most important to us. As we open this series, we want to start by going straight to the heart—what is the deepest desire of our heart?
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This is a Test: Week One
God never rebuked anyone in the Scriptures for having wealth. But he did have a problem when our stuff had us. We believe God provides and blesses each of us, and we are blessed to be a blessing. But knowing God's heart for us and how we use the resources he's given us...and actually following His ways are often two different things. Let's learn and trust that God's ways are better than ours and see how we can grow in the gift of giving.
A Test of Obedience
When we are obedient to God’s call to generosity, it’s not so much that we are giving TO the church, but THROUGH the church. This kind of giving allows it to be in the name of Jesus, displays God’s power, and points people to the hope we have in Him.
Lean In: Week Five
Romans 12 raises the bar for followers of Jesus. After 11 chapters of God's heart for his Creation and the invitation to experience a life-changing relationship through Jesus... "In view of God's Mercy...", we get real about following the way of Jesus. Quickly we discover, we were made for more than we often settle for. Romans 12:9-10
Romans 12:14-21 Christians are called to live a radically different life—blessing those who persecute them, living in harmony, avoiding arrogance, and refusing to repay evil with evil. Instead, we are called to do everything possible to live in peace and conquer evil by doing good. How do we embrace the counter-cultural way of Jesus and overcome the darkness around us? With His light.
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Lean In: Week Four
Romans 12 raises the bar for followers of Jesus. After 11 chapters of God's heart for his Creation and the invitation to experience a life-changing relationship through Jesus... "In view of God's Mercy...", we get real about following the way of Jesus. Quickly we discover, we were made for more than we often settle for. Romans 12:9-10
Romans 12:11-13 If we really love, we will move from selfish to selfless lives in which we really help others, especially those in need. In Romans 12:11-13, Paul instructs us to “never be lazy” but instead to “work hard and serve ... enthusiastically,” to “practice hospitality” and that “when God’s people are in need, be ready to help them.” What might that look like for us today? How would it change the reputation Christians have if we practiced it? How might loving our neighbors in this way change their lives?
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Lean In: Week Three
Romans 12 raises the bar for followers of Jesus. After 11 chapters of God's heart for his Creation and the invitation to experience a life-changing relationship through Jesus... "In view of God's Mercy...", we get real about following the way of Jesus. Quickly we discover, we were made for more than we often settle for.
Romans 12:9-10 How will the full force of the church be unleashed? Love. In a world full of dissension, conflict, and anger, the church will stand out and be an attractive city on a hill if it lives out the love of God. That’s why Paul writes, “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them” (Romans 12:9). How can we really love, and what impact could it make if we did?
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