Genesis 1:26-27; 2:18-23

Psalm 139:1-13

1. Our Reflection “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness . . . ’”

2. Our Responsibility “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion . . .’”

3. Our Relationship “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”

Proverbs 30:7 Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; need me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full and deny you

and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal band profane the name of my God.

Proverbs 10:16 The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.

Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight.

Proverbs 11:4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,

but righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 18:10-11 The name of the LORD is a strong tower;

the righteous man runs into it and is safe. 11 A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.

Proverbs 11:24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer;

another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.

2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

Sermon Text :Luke 12:13-21

Companion Text: Psalm 103:1-5

1. Money Has The Tendency to Drive Us Inward “and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’” Luke 12:17

2. Money Has the Tendency to Make Us Insular “And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.’” Luke 12:18

3. Money Can Become Most Important “And I will say to my soul, ‘Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’” Luke 12:19

Companion Text - Revelation 21:1-4Sermon Text - Exodus 25:1-9Because we have been redeemed we should be compelled to give our best to the Lord, so he may dwell with us.

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Companion Text: Psalm 40:1-8A. Be joyful always v. 16B. Pray continually v. 17C. Give thanks in all circumstances v.18

John 14:1-7I Corinthians 15:1-8 (companion)1.The Pronouncement “Let not your hearts be troubled. . . “ 2.The Plan “If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?”3.The Place “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”4.The Promise “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”

Companion Texts: Isaiah 53:3-5 and II Corinthians 5:20, 21Sermon Texts: Matthew 27:45-461.The Timing “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice. . .” 2.The Tenor “From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land.”3.The Trauma “Jesus cried out with a loud voice. . .”4.The Trust “Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’”5.The Truth “and about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’”6.The Treasure “No longer do I call you servants . . .I call you friends.”

Sermon Text : Galatians 6:11-18Companion Text: Romans 1:1-61.The Glory – “It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.” Galatians 6:122.The Focus – “For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.” Galatians 6:153.The Works – “From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.” Galatians 6:174.The Product – “And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.” “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.” Galatians 6:16 and 18

The Centrality – “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Galatians 11:14The Comprehension – “It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.” Galatians 11:12The Change – “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Galatians 11:14