Sermon 10-27-02 1 timothy6:17-19 Lock the doors
Run for it…annual sermon on givingLock the doors…..Visitors, the good news is Approach to Christian giving
We will hold up Christian priorities without apology
We will ask people to give prayerfully
We will live within our means
Not gonna beg…church is not gonna be about needing money
You are giving faithfully, every need finds a way of being met.
Jesus talked about money all the timeMatthew, Mark, Luke 1/6 scripture re finances16 of 29 parables Jesus told re moneyrender to Ceasar, render to God
Why? It is a sign of our idolatry
Anything that you wont allow god to speak to is probably an idol
The question is not how much of my money I will give to GodThe question is how much of Gods money should I spend on my self
Paul is direct with with Timothy about his followers…Giving commanded
Giving is a joyful thing…..happiest people I know are generous
How much should I give?1. widows mite…all she had- mark 122. Acts….disciples held all things in common
Acts 4:31After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
The Believers Share Their Possessions
32All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.
3. tithing….2 guys lost on the islandMal 3:7-12……Methodist preachers job to teach tithing if you cant give 10, find a percent, increase next year
The step chart
How should I give…..1. regularly…whether present or notneeds of ministry are regularly…Gods support of you is regular
Eft
2. give to God first [first fruits…ex 22]
The cranberry scare
Write that check first
3. give cheerfully….communist gift
The church doesn’t need your money…….we will live on half…..
You need to give…..the joy of giving away
When my life is out of perspective, I cannot give. I am missing the joyful part.
I love cars. I love mustangs. You know how many I want to own?
All of them.
If I do that, I cant give…….I am missing a great joy in life.
Dave Ramsey and FPU
I am glad to get a commitment card. We can do something to make a difference in gods kingdom, lets go wheres my card. Lets fill it out. It am ready
The scripture today speaks of the life that truly is life
· Those who live life in perspective have learned something about joy
· I invite you to listen to and respond to the information shared today
· Not just so you can do the right thing
· But so you can find a life that is heartfully engaged with our Lord
· At the beginning of the message I said “run for it”
· Now I want to suggest to you that there is a life worth running to
· A life where every facet of our lives are submitted to the Lord.
· Run for it…the life that is lifeRun to Jesus, be complete, be whole find the life that truly is life
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