Series: More Blessed“…remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”-Apostle Paul to Elders at EphesusI. O.T. STANDARD: TITHE (10%) A. ABRAHAM: GRATITUDE (Gen. 14:18-20) B. JACOB: OWNERSHIP (Gen. 28:20-22) C. MOSES: PROVISION FOR MINISTRYAnd all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’s. It is holy to the LORD.Leviticus 27:30II. N.T. STANDARD: GENEROUS A. WRONG FOCUS 1. Pharisees“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.”Matthew 23:23 2. Rich Young Ruler (100%)Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.Matthew 19:21-22 3. Rich Fool (Lk. 12:19-21) B. RIGHT MOTIVES 1. Widow’s Mites (Mk. 12:41-44) 2. Zacchaeus (Lk. 19:8-9) 3. Disciples (Lk. 14:33)Show Gratitude to GodParticipate with GodProve To God

Psalm 139Series: God Is There When…“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him…in truth.”Psalm 145:181. GOD’S KNOWLEDGE OF YOUIntimate (v. 1-4)Incredible (v. 5-6)Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! ~ Romans 11:332. GOD’S POWER FOR YOUHis Presence (v. 7-9)His Protection (v. 10-12)3. GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUHis Creation (v. 13-15)His Plan (v. 16)His Thoughts (v. 17-18)4. YOUR PRAYER“Slay the Wicked, O God” (v. 19-22)“Search me, O God” (v. 23)“Lead me” (v. 24)Principles:God Knows YouGod Pursues YouGod Made YouGod Has Plans for You

Psalm 51 - David's PrayerSeries: God Is There When…“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him…in truth.”Psalm 145:18“You are the man!” (Nathan the Prophet to David)1. PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS (v. 1-2)Based on God’s LoveBased on God’s Mercy2. PRAYER OF CONFESSIONMy Sin is Always There (v. 3)My God is Always Hurt (v. 4)My Nature is Always There (v. 5-6)3. PRAYER FOR RESTORATIONCleanse Me (v. 7, 9)Renew My Joy (v. 8)Restore My Fellowship (v. 10-12)4. PRAYER OF COMMITMENTTo: Teach / Sing / Praise / Sacrifice

Psalm 73:18-28Last Week: Asaph's Human PerspectiveToday: Asaph's Heavenly Perspective("Then I understood their end")1. REALIZATION ABOUT THE WICKED (v. 18-20)Sure JudgmentSudden DestructionShattered Dreams2. ABOUT HIS ATTITUDE (v. 21-22)BitterBeast-like3. FOR THE RIGHTEOUS (v. 23-26)God's: PresenceProtectionGuidanceGloryStrength4. OF THE RIGHTEOUS (v. 27-28)Believe GodTrust GodTell Others About GodMature Response:Envy --> EvangelismTrial of Faith --> Triumph of Faith"Count it all joy when you fall into daily trials" - Apostle James

PSALM 73Series: God Is There When…"The Lord is near to all who call upon Him…in truth." ~ Psalm 145:18I. ASAPH'S HONEST STRUGGLE A. His Belief (v. 1) B. His Reality (v. 2-3a) 1. "But" / "almost stumbled" / "nearly slipped" / "I was envious" 2. "When I saw"II. ASAPH'S HUMAN PERSPECTIVE A. Saw the Wicked's … 1. Prosperity (v. 3b) 2. Peace (v. 4-5) 3. Pride (v. 6-12) B. Self-Pity (v. 13-14) C. Solution (v. 15-17) 1. Said nothing for sake of others 2. Agonized within 3. Got alone with God"Then I understood their end"III. ASAPH'S HEAVENLY PERSPECTIVE A. Realization about the wicked (v. 18-20) B. Repentance about his attitude (v. 21-22) C. Rewards for the righteous (v. 23-26) D. Responsibility of the righteous (v. 27-28)

Revelation 3:14-22Series: Being a Light in Your NeighborhoodLet you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:16"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." ~ JesusI. JESUS' GRIEF OVER LAODICEA A. No Vision (v. 15-16) B. No Values (v. 17)SatisfiedSelf-deludedApatheticBlindII. JESUS' GRACE TO LAODICEA A. Lasting Gifts (v. 18)True richesTrue garmentsTrue vision B. Loving Discipline (v. 19)III. JESUS' GIFTS TO LAODICEA A. His Presence (v. 20) B. His Personal Fellowship (v. 20) C. His Privilege (v. 21)"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." ~ Jesus