The sermon concludes a series on stewardship by focusing on the believer's responsibility to manage and share the gospel. It identifies time, finances, health, and spiritual gifts as resources entrusted by God, all of which should serve the ultimate goal of witnessing to others. Using the story of Jim Elliott and the Huaani people, the preacher illustrates that losing one's life for the gospel is a wise and fruitful investment rather than a sacrifice. The message emphasizes that authentic living and wise influence are essential components of effective soul winning, rejecting manipulation or pressure in favor of organic opportunities. Ultimately, stewarding the gospel is presented as a joyful priority for every Christian, requiring prayerful dependence and consistent action.

📖 Proverbs 6:1-5 — Solomon spends five verses warning his son never to co-sign another man's debt. Then God does exactly that. There's a better suretyship — and it was signed in blood. This family integrated church sermon opens with one of the most practically searchable questions in biblical financial wisdom — should a Christian co-sign a loan? — and works verse-by-verse through Proverbs 6:1-5 before making a pivot nobody in a financial sermon expects. Solomon warns against suretyship because the cost is too high and the risk too great. Then Hebrews 7:22 lands: Jesus Christ became the surety of a better testament. He signed your debt in his own blood. If you've been searching for biblical wisdom on co-signing, finances, or what it means to be trapped by your own words, this message delivers both the practical answer and the gospel it points to. The bird doesn't negotiate with the fowler. The roe doesn't stop to reason with the hunter. When the trap is sprung, Solomon says one thing: run. But first — and this is the sermon's turning point — he shows you what it looks like when someone greater absorbs the trap you already walked into. The creditor was paid. The checkbook is balanced. And the bird cut free from the net was made for the sky. This verse-by-verse exposition of Proverbs 6:1-5 walks through Solomon's warning on co-signing, explaining: • What suretyship is and why the trap closes before the verse is finished • Why the creditor is a stranger — and why he's not required to care about your friendship • What it means that your mouth is the trap — you weren't ambushed, your own words ensnared you

The Bible is filled with instructions about the believer's attitude toward and use of money and material possessions. Our February class was based on the biblical virtues and values of finances, with practical discussion and application focused on the opportunity to apply the Scriptures to our financial perspectives. For June's class, we'll discuss general principles including what is money, common misunderstandings about money, and other topics. Our content will also address acquiring money, spending money, debt and preparing for the future. During class, there will be opportunity for practical discussion and application of biblical points. Please come ready to grow together regardless of your financial status, debt and money concerns and inhibitions!

The Economic Truth: U.S. Debt, The Dollar, Gold, and What's Next? We are joined by David McAlvany (CEO, The McAlvany Financial Group). Topics discussed include: The Truth About: Debt, Interest Rates/Bond Yields, Gold, Silver, and Crypto. What's Next?

In this profound exploration of Psalm 23:3, we encounter five simple yet transformative words: 'He restoreth my soul.' Pastor Paul Chapman's message takes us beyond the familiar imagery of green pastures and still waters to the heart of what our Good Shepherd truly does for us. We discover that restoration isn't just about fixing our external circumstances—our finances, relationships, or reputations—but about the deepest healing that only God can provide. The Hebrew word 'shuv' reveals that restoration is an ongoing, continuous process, not a one-time event. Just as David knew from personal experience what it meant to be a wandering sheep brought back by the Shepherd's hand, we too can testify to God's restoring work in our lives. The message powerfully reminds us that we are created as triune beings—body, soul, and spirit—and that true healing must reach the innermost parts of who we are. When we try to fill the void in our hearts with money, success, pleasure, or anything else the world offers, we remain empty. Only Jesus can touch that place no one else can reach. This isn't about physical fixes for spiritual problems; it's about surrendering our hearts to the One who pursues us even when we wander, heals us when we're broken, and continuously works to make us whole from the inside out.

When it comes to financially supporting a ministry, many Christians have a very small view of God. They can't trust God to supply their own need if they support Christian ministry. But, on the other hand, giving from being "shamed' into the act is wrong, as well. The Apostle Paul highlights the right Spirit that was found in the Philippian believers.

SBA Elementary Program - Memorization - Year 3 - Week 28

The love of money brings many things into the life of the one afflicted by it. It brings destruction, discouragement, and doubts, but it will never bring peace. Money is fleeting, but God never changes. Through Him, peace can be had no matter the financial state you find yourself in.

Buying a property is a great financial investment—but only if the world is still standing. There's not much sense in purchasing land if a nation is about to be conquered. And yet, what if that is exactly what God is asking you to do? On today's episode of Fastened Like Nails, we look into the life of the prophet Jeremiah and discover how God gives him just such a command. Even in seasons of deep pain and uncertainty, God often calls His people to obedience that defies human logic. Jeremiah's response becomes a powerful testimony that inspires us to live with selfless trust in the midst of suffering. Join us today as we explore how God develops in us a faith strong enough to "buy the field" when nothing around us makes sense.