We all know what an expiration date is on a food item, but when it comes to giving to God and His work, there is no expiration date. What does it really mean to “give everything to God”? Giving back to God ought to be a time of celebration and thankfulness, simply returning to Him what is His. If we find ourselves living paycheck to paycheck, we may need to realign ourselves with the principle in this text to find that place of fulfillment with God.
No Expiration Date
May 21, 2023 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • Luke 21:1–4
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God will use your mess
June 25, 2023 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • Luke 22:54–71
This account of the Apostle Peter’s denial of knowing and being associated with Jesus is important because we all have found ourselves in moments of failure. What are the warning signs in our life of moving far away from Jesus? What are the “markers” to know that we can come back? Does God really love me and forgive me?
What do I do now?
June 18, 2023 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • Luke 22:39–53
Why do I struggle with this? Does being a Christian mean we must suffer? Does loving God mean we won’t suffer? Is there a wrong response to suffering? There are struggles that will hold us back if we allow them, but knowing that Jesus struggled, gives us hope.