A message from the series “Money Managers.” In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells the parable of the sheep and the goats to illustrate that having a heart for the poor reflects a heart transformed by God. The Father has a heart for the poor; therefore, He blesses people so that they can help others.
Read More ›A message from the series “Money Managers.” Our relationship to our money and possessions is an indicator of our spiritual health. The goal is to be spiritually healthy. Are we setting our minds on earthly or spiritual treasures? Delight in spiritual treasures because 1. It is lasting 2. It is life giving 3. It is freeing. Watch/listen to learn ways to break free from money’s hold.
Read More ›A message from the series “Money Managers.” In Matthew 25:14-30, we learn three key principles from a parable Jesus shared with His disciples.
1. God owns everything
2. We manage the resources God entrusts to us according to His expectations.
3. We are responsible for how we manage God’s resources.
A message from the series “Good Things Little Packages.” We learn in Jonah chapters 3-4 that no one is beyond the reach of God’s saving grace. In chapter 4:10-11, God calls attention to Jonah’s attitudes of apathy and judgement toward the Ninevites. Like Jonah, we should examine our hearts for the presence of apathy and judgement toward those who need our compassion.
Read More ›A message from the series “Good Things Little Packages.” Like Jonah, we also should pray desperate prayers for these reasons:
1. God responds to desperate prayers.
2. Desperate prayer closes the distance with God.
3. Desperate prayer transfers control to God.
4. Desperate prayer reorients our worship.
5. Desperate prayer leads to obedience.
6. Desperate prayer brings deliverance.