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Teaching Our Kids to Be Givers Not Takers

Gloria McCallum

Acts 20:35

Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive. As parents, we don't have to teach our kids to be selfish or entitled. They are born knowing how to be self-centered. We are bombarded by the culture with messages of being a good parent means being child-centered. But research confirms what Jesus told us. We really are happier when we give sacrificially to others.

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Acts 20:35-35Acts 20:35-35 Acts 20:35-35By Gloria McCallum Teaching Date: 04/06/2022Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to ...

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The Hidden Cost of Materialism

James Rochford

1 Timothy 6:3-19

Materialism is deceiving because it promises happiness but delivers depression. It promises fulfillment but leaves you feeling empty. Studies show again and again that attaining the one's highest material goals never satisfies. The Bible has a solution. God instructs those who want to be rich to invest in eternal things. Develop critical thinking skills to combat the lies of this world, practice gratitude for what you do have, think about your end of life and what you want to leave behind, and become a generous giver.

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1 Timothy 6:3-191 Tim 6:3-19 1Tim 6:3-19By James Rochford Teaching Date: 03/17/2022Materialism is deceiving because it promises happiness...

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Avoiding Avarice

Chris Hearty

1 Timothy 6:6-19

In this world, we are flooded with the message that material things will bring happiness. The Bible strongly refutes this belief. True happiness is found in pursuing an eternal value system. Without God's perspective on material things, we cannot fully enjoy the things we do obtain. One of the best ways to avoid the trap of materialism is to be a generous giver.

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1 Timothy 6:6-191 Tim 6:6-19 1Tim 6:6-19By Chris Hearty Teaching Date: 03/07/2022In this world, we are flooded with the message that mate...

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Embracing a Lifestyle of Love:Cultivating Love Toward God

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 3:15-17

Developing spiritual maturity starts with cultivating a mental focus on the treasure of God's great love for us. Spiritual maturity proceeds by embracing a lifestyle of giving God's love to others as well as to God. Cultivating thankfulness toward God is important because, for one, it is the only sane response to God's grace.

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Colossians 3:15-17Col 3:15-17 Col 3:15-17By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 02/24/2022Developing spiritual maturity starts with cultivatin...

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Counter Cultural Community in the Age of Rage

Ed Stetzer

Colossians 3:12-17

In an increasingly angry and hostile world, Christians can have the opportunity to shine brightly in contrast. Maturity of faith is evidenced by how you love others. Colossians 3 gives a road map to loving others well: Look like Christ, forebear and forgive, lead with love and be thankful.

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Colossians 3:12-17Col 3:12-17 Col 3:12-17By Ed Stetzer Teaching Date: 02/06/2022In an increasingly angry and hostile world, Christians ca...

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God's Ambassadors

Lee Campbell

2 Corinthians 5:17-6:10

The Bible describes Christians as being God's ambassadors, devoted to God's mission and representing Him to those who don't yet know Him. If we're in tune with the wonderful gift we possess as His children, and grateful for it, we will naturally seek to tell others about the opportunity to receive Christ. We will be most effective at sharing Christ when we cultivate sincere, caring relationships with others, when we cultivate our character, and when we focus on God's love for us, and not the other person's response to this message.

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2 Corinthians 5:17-6:102 Cor 5:17-6:10 2Cor 5:17-6:10By Lee Campbell Teaching Date: 01/23/2022The Bible describes Christians as being God...

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The Stone the Builders Rejected

Mike Sullivan

Psalms 118

Psalm 118 is a processional psalm that Jewish pilgrims would sing as they walk toward the city of Jerusalem during the Passover Week. Every Jew would have been very familiar with this psalm. When Jesus entered the temple during His final week on earth, He applied this psalm to Himself by identifying Himself as the stone the builders rejected. The Jews knew the stone represented the victorious king of the Jews.

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Anxiety

Phil Franck

Philippians 4:6-8

The Bible has a lot to say about anxiety. God knows we are prone to worrying. Peter in 1 Peter 5 calls us to cast our anxieties onto God because He cares for us. Matthew 6 tells us to remember that God takes care of the lesser creatures so surely He will care for us as well! And Philippians 4 tells us to present all our concerns to Him with thanksgiving and the peace of God will surround our hearts. Every time God says, "Fear not..." He also says "For I..." We are never on our own. He is always there with us. The antidote to fear is faith.

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Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Peter 5:7-7, Philippians 4:6-8Matt 6:25-34,1 Pet 5:7-7,Phil 4:6-8 Matt 6:25-34, 1Pet 5:7-7, Phil 4:6-8By Phil Franck T...

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When Jesus is Sitting on Your Couch

Scott Risley

Luke 10:38-42

When Jesus knocks on your door and you invite Him in, when he is sitting on your couch, do you sit at His feet and drink in all he has to say? Or do you rush around laboring over all the preparations, building up resentment toward others and Jesus for not helping you, for not caring about how hard you are working? Jesus invited both Mary and Martha to sit at His feet, but only Mary chose to prioritize being still at His feet, eagerly listening to Him. Martha wasn't wrong for doing the preparations. She was wrong to be bitter and accusatory. Jesus did not rebuke Martha but he also refused to rebuke Mary for not helping Martha because Mary had chosen what is better.

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Luke 10:38-42Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:38-42By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 10/21/2021When Jesus knocks on your door and you invite Him in, wh...

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