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Luke 8:3 From Their Substance

ASK- Leave this week and pray and ask God what he would have you sacrifice for 36mosNow becomes the day when we talk about money because money is the means by which we are going to pay down the building to reach more for God’s glory- because it costs money. You would think when a church says “lets pay off the building for God” that it wouldn’t create so many questions, but man- it sure does. It shouldn’t. But it does. THIS WILL GROW USIf I said- “we’re having an old sock drive to rid our house of socks” some people would lose itThis is what this message is about- I want you to realize that any money you give to God is something you should want to do because its for His Glory and the furtherance of His kingdom. Zech 7: 5 “Say to all the people of the land, and to the priests: ‘When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months during those seventy years, did you really fast for Me—for Me? 6 When you eat and when you drink, do you not eat and drink for yourselves?That was about Israel, the messianic kingdom, the new Jerusalem, but the heart behind it is this- why do you do what you do? Why do we even have church? Do you give money to get money? Go to church to have friends? Is it for YOU or HIMI never want to start a message with an apology- but I need your grace this morning- This is a fair biblical message- but because of the relentless grumbling and complaining from people in churches forever about money- anytime a pastor talks about money its uncomfortable-It shouldn’t be- but people go from the nice people to something completely different when it comes to money- Leave churches, attack pastors, churches, ministries over money.My kids always ask for money- I still love them. So do their sports teams, college high school, hospitals, political campaigns, missionaries, non-profits etc But I don’t get upset about itAn advertiser can change your heart to make you want to buy their junk, but you give in to gain the adoration of men- and a preacher talks about your money and you want to attack the man of God who is trying to get you to do big things for Jesus and his church. You still watch TV?

And if a preacher is taking advantage of you- He’ll go to Hell for it. Phil 1 I’m not sure you know how a non-profit works. The profits go to Jesus- not to individuals “I totally trusted him until he started talking about my money” Who’s money is it exactly?I don’t own this building. No person owns the building. The organization does. 1 Chron 29 16 “O Lord our God, all this abundance that we have prepared to build You a house for Your holy name is from Your hand, and is all Your own. 17 I know also, my God, that You test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things; and now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here to offer willingly to You.I’m not trying to coerce you- I want you to get it down in your spirit so you can give willinglyNot trying to Guilt you, shame you, manipulate you, You’ll notice- every week I challenge youIt is actually not even a huge number- if everyone would tithe and sacrifice- One year. ONEEveryone is in a different financial situation- but God’s word gives no provision for those who manage their money inefficiently to be exempt from the support of the Lords houseTalking about money is only uncomfortable for people who Love their money more than God. Don’t tithe. Aren’t generous. Are ruled by Money. Aren’t saved. Want stuff they don’t needMatthew 6:24 [ You Cannot Serve God and Riches ] “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.