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Into 2021 By Faith

January 3 - January 24

The Joy of Giving

January 24, 2021 • Gregg Parris

Matthew 6:19-21 I. Sorting our fears. II. When time expires. Jesus said, “The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life” John 12:25 What is given away cannot be taken away. Whatever you sacrifice to gain for God’s Kingdom you can never lose. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20 III. For the joy of it! For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21

Fearless Giving

January 17, 2021 • Gregg Parris

2 Corinthians 9:6-11 I. The law of the harvest “…whoever sows generously will also reap generously…” II. Alignment with God’s agenda "…He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever…” III. Strengthen your faith through giving “…You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion…” And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:10-11

The Practice of Faith

January 10, 2021 • Gregg Parris

Hebrews 11:1-6 In order for faith to work it must be practiced. Faith without works is useless. James 2:14 Faith is entrusting your life to God... not that He can do it but entrusting Him to do it. 1. Don't let circumstances deter you. 2. Don't let doubt deter you. 3. Don't let people deter you. 4. Don't let fear deter you.

A Confident Faith

January 3, 2021 • Gregg Parris

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 I. The principle of faith "Now faith is being sure (assurance) of what we hope for and certain of (conviction) what we do not see." Principle: The tangible means of reaching into the unseen and bringing it into the seen. II. The power of faith * The power of Faith is not your ability to have faith but in the power of God to move mountains! * When we don't have enough faith, it is always because we don't have a big enough God! The Power of faith is the greatness of God! III. The priority of faith * God is saying, "If I can't trust you to steward the time, talents and treasure I place in your hands, then don't expect me to bless you with the things that are really http://valuable...true riches." * Priority: If you give to God what is rightfully His and use the rest properly, then He is free to trust you with more.