Do Not Worry
Worry is meditating on fear and prayer is mediating on faith. Worry drains our strength, faith gives us strength. Worry often times never comes true, but faith in God never fails. Though worry is a normal temptation Jesus gave us a simple remedy to be free from it’s paralyzing grasp- “to seek God’s Kingdom and…
Read MoreLesson 11: Giving Offerings is Sharing with Others.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading Ephesians 4:28, “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” Main Points SHARING IS CARING: Jesus taught His disciples in the same…
Read MoreStoring Treasure
Who is the master of your life- God or money? When Jesus said you cannot serve two masters He chose to depict the greatest threat to His lordship in people’s lives as money. Why? Because money represents everything man achieves in his sinful temporal existence deriving from the pride of life, the lust of the eyes, and the evil desires…
Read MoreLesson 10: Offerings Require Obedience.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:13, “Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.” Main Points…
Read MorePraying & Fasting
Prayer is one of the most important aspects of the Christian’s life. It is more than just letting God know about our wants and desires, it is fellowshipping with the divine. Through prayer we are able to hear the voice of God speak to our hearts and guide us through life. Jesus gave His disciples…
Read MoreLesson 9: Offerings Supply the Ministry.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:12, “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” Main Points SERVICE YOU PERFORM: Giving offerings is a charitable service that God expects us…
Read MoreGiving to the Needy
In a time when Christian giving is at an all time low and debt and selfish spending is at a record high Jesus teaches us how to give. As disciples of Christ we should truly love to give because we understand that everything we have has been freely given to us, Matthew 10:8. Therefore, let…
Read MoreChrist’s Ambassadors
Like never before in human history this generation of disciples has been a chance to literally reach the world for Christ in one life time! Looking to the example of Jesus and the apostles we must be willing to go wherever God sends us and preach the gospel of Jesus. Through the use of technology,…
Read MoreLesson 8: Offerings Can be Used for Charity.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:9, “As it is written: ‘They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” Main Points FREELY SCATTERED: When we give our offerings we should do so freely and with a joyous heart because we know we are…
Read MoreLoving Your Enemy
Jesus was the greatest revolutionary of all time. Without lifting a sword He conquered the evil of the world. Having never wrote one word in a book, His teachings are the most read in all the world. And despite being in the very nature of God, He humbled Himself to live as the greatest servant of…
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