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KNOW GROW GOGod and His Love To Become Like Christ Make Ephesians 5:3 Romans 12:2

MeditateWhat have you invested your life in; a temporary account or an eternal account?

How have you given your whole life to this account?

What are some earthly things that catch your eye? What are some eternal things that catch your eye?

Are you allowing enough light to come in? What should you do to clean the windows?

What are some steps I can take to begin serving God with my money?

Lord, you are a God who loves and provides. You have given me tools for survival and you aide me in the work. Help me to see where I can make you and your kingdom my treasure so that your glory may be know in all the earth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Study(Weekly Readings that are related to the sermon theme)

Monday Luke 16:1-15

Tuesday Galatians 1:1-10

Wednesday 1 Kings 18:21

Thursday 2 Kings 17:41

Friday Joshua 24:15-20

Saturday Zephaniah 1:5

The word of God is living and active sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints

and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.Hebrews 4:12

God Makes Cents

1. We are given two investment opportunities: the earthly account (temporary) or the heavenly account (eternal).

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth…But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... Matthew 6:19-20

2. We give our blood, sweat, and tears to the treasure that is most valuable to us.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21

3. When we see something we decide if it is treasure or not.

The eye is the lamp of the body. Matthew 6:22

4. You cannot serve God and moneyEither you will hate the one and love the other or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. Matthew 6:24

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be

also.~Matthew 6:21

January 6, 2014


MeditateWhen was the last time you were completely content with what you had and the money you make?

What is your reason for wanting more?

Do I feel that what God finds valuable is more important than what people find valuable? Why or why not?

Do you believe that God will meet all your needs?

How would your life change if you believed that God had your best interest at heart?

Lord you are the one who provides and gives us everything we need. May I never forget your love and always be grateful for what you have given me. I will cling to you and seek you so that I will know the riches of your glory in Christ Jesus, Amen.


Monday Matthew 6:25-34

Tuesday Hebrews 13:5-6

Wednesday Proverbs 3:5

Thursday Philippians 4:2-9

Friday 2 Kings 4:1-7

Saturday Genesis 13:14-17



When Is Enough Enough?

1. When we learn what is enough, we will learn what it is to be content.

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:12

2. Jesus is enough.I can do all things through him who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:13

3. When we seek God’s riches we will find other our riches to be less valuable.

Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. Philippians 4:17

4. God will meet the needs that will benefit you the greatest.

And my God will meet your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

God will meet all your needs according to the

riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

~Philippians 4:19

January 12, 2014


MeditateHow do you plan where God’s money is going to go every month?

How could seeing our money as belonging to God change our perspective on it?

Is debt our way of getting around depending on God?

What message are we sending to God when we go into debt rather than live on what he has provided?

What effect will today’s decision to go into debt have on tomorrow’s freedom to follow God wherever e wants us to go?

Lord I confess that I do not always rely on you and wait for your timing in my life. From this moment I will trust you more. I want to be able to honor you and follow you without the hindrances financial indebtedness brings. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.


Monday Proverbs 6:6-8

Tuesday Proverbs 6:10-11

Wednesday Proverbs 22:22-23

Thursday Proverbs 30:7-9

Friday Proverbs 8:18-21

Saturday Proverbs 22:26-27



Savings and Loans

1. Keeping up with the Jones’ is not all it is cracked up to be.

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 1 Timothy 6:10

2. Planning the use of God’s money helps us to avoid going into debt.

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Proverbs 21:5

3. Taking on a debt makes you a servant to another.The rich rule over the poor and the borrower is slave to the lender. Proverbs 22:7

4. When we are running to God, we won’t have time to go into debt.

Flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11

The rich rule over the poor and the borrower is

slave to the lender.~Proverbs 22:7

January 12, 2014


Study1. Read Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42. Jesus supported

tithing, as shown in his dialogue with the Pharisees, but he expected more than outward obedience. What does God say should accompany tithing?

2. Read Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-37. The early Christians often went far beyond tithing to share all that they had. Does New Testament giving lower the Old Testament bar of tithing-or raise it? Why do you suppose the average American Christian gives only one-fourth (2.5%) as much as what was required of the poorest Israelite?

3. Read Malachi 3:8-10. Can you think of anywhere else in Scripture where God invites us to test him? God seems to be saying, “Would you just obey me and give me a chance to show you how I’ll bless you?” What is keeping you from giving God a chance to show what he can do in this area?

4. Read Luke 6:38. What is Jesus saying?

Lord, this is a very hard place for me to trust you. You are faithful and you are a provider. Help me not to just say that with my lips but to do that with my heart. My actions will reflect the heart you have given me and the trust that I put in you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Generosity: The Mark of a Believer

1. God has always called his people to give because he is generous.

a. Tithe -10% of your incomeb. Offering – above and beyond the 10%

2. We are called to give no matter our circumstance because we know where our home is.

In the midst of very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:2

3. Giving is an opportunity to partner with God in building his kingdom.

Entirely on their own they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.

2 Corinthians 8:4

4. Challenge God …see that you also excel in giving 2 Corinthians 8:7

See that you also excel in this grace of giving.~2 Corinthians 8:7

January 26, 2014


Savings and Loans

1. Keeping up with the Jones’ is not all it is cracked up to be.

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 1 Timothy 6:10

2. Planning the use of God’s money helps us to avoid going into debt.

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Proverbs 21:5

3. Taking on a debt makes you a servant to another.The rich rule over the poor and the borrower is slave to the lender. Proverbs 22:7

4. When we are running to God, we won’t have time to go into debt.

Flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11

The rich rule over the poor and the borrower is

slave to the lender.~Proverbs 22:7

January 12, 2014

Facts about debt:1967: $1.4 Billion1977: $39 Billion1987: $169 Billion2002: $769 Billion2008: $1,000,000,000,000 Trillion2012: $845 Billion

-The avg American household has between $3,000-5,000 in credit card debt.-14.2% of the average family income goes towards debt.

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