The Fear Behind Money

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The Fear Behind Money

March 17, 2024 • Charley Carpenter • Luke 12:29–30, Luke 12:30–32, Luke 12:33–34, Luke 12:22–34

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Some of the most wonderful people who have ever lived on the face of the earth, people with the greatest character, did not have a lot of common sense about money. Some of the nastiest, most ridiculously messed up people on the inside were incredibly good about managing money. Jonathan Edwards

Money comes to us and says, “Without the messiness of the relationship, I can do that for you.”

First thing we have to know:

We are NOT God.

Second thing we have to know:

We are children of God.

What can I do today to start reminding myself I’m a child of God, saved by grace?

How will I commit to investing in the Kingdom of God and things that last?

The Heart Behind Money

March 10, 2024 • Charley Carpenter • Luke 12:1, Luke 12:13–21, Luke 12:51, John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 1:18

Faith Hope Love Arbiter-Divider. The one way you know that Jesus Christ is precious to you is that nothing else is. Everything else is expendable. Nothing has a hold on you. Charles Spurgeon What material thing is most precious to you? What’s in your box? What would it look like for you to fully trust God with His definition of reality in your finances?

The Foundation of Generosity - Contentment

March 3, 2024 • Jeremy Tate • 1 Timothy 6:3–10, Philippians 4:12–13

What is likely the biggest reason to stop you from giving and growing contentment? 1. I can't afford it. 2. I don't trust who I'm giving to. 3. I don't see a reason to give.