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In a world filled with quarrels and divisions, wouldn't it be refreshing to find a place of genuine community and love? Dr. Neufeld examines 1 Corinthians 1:10, where Paul makes his passionate appeal for church unity. He breaks down Paul's four-part charge: submitting to Christ's authority, speaking with biblical vocabulary, ending divisive schisms, and being united in mind and judgment. This message challenges believers to embrace Christ's vision for His church—a community marked by genuine love for one another.

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”

With those words, Warren Buffett reminded us that character and integrity matter—especially in the world of money. Now, after more than sixty years of market-shaping moves and famous one-liners, Buffett is calling it a career. Today, Matt Bell joins us to reflect on his legacy and share what timeless lessons every investor can learn from it.

Matt Bell is the Managing Editor at Sound Mind Investing, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. 

If you had invested $100 in Berkshire Hathaway back in 1965, that single investment would have grown to over $5.5 million by the end of last year. Compare that with the S&P 500 over the same period, which would have turned $100 into just $39,000. Clearly, Buffett did something different.

One unconventional move? He never issued dividends for Berkshire Hathaway, instead reinvesting profits to increase share value. That patient, long-view approach paid off—and it hints at biblical principles like delayed gratification and wise stewardship (Proverbs 21:20).

Buffett famously said, “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” While Christians would rightly reject greed and fear as motivations, the deeper principle here is about remaining steady and disciplined in volatile times—echoing Proverbs 14:15: “The simple believe everything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.”

Buffett often waited with cash on hand until the right opportunities appeared, especially during downturns. That patience and discernment mirrors biblical instruction to avoid impulsiveness and instead seek wisdom in decision-making.

Over the years, Buffett offered dozens of pithy insights that mirror biblical truth. Here are a few standouts:

• “If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you’ll work until you die.”—This speaks to the wisdom of putting money to productive use—earning a return through thoughtful investing, a principle echoed in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25).
   
• “Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.”—In Proverbs 15:22, we’re reminded that “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Financial ignorance creates risk, but biblical stewardship calls for wisdom and learning.
   
• Diversification, emotional control, and long-term vision—Buffett emphasized all three. These align with a measured, prudent approach to money that Scripture continually encourages.

Buffett never let global turmoil shake his confidence in long-term investing. He wrote, “In the 20th century, the U.S. endured world wars, recessions, a depression, oil shocks, and more—yet the Dow rose from 66 to 11,497.” His takeaway: “It’s been a terrible mistake to bet against America.”

While our hope as Christians isn’t rooted in any one nation’s economy, Buffett’s long view reminds us of the value of endurance and not making decisions based on fear or short-term noise (see James 1:5–6).

Perhaps most inspiring is Buffett’s commitment to give away 99% of his wealth. He plans to direct his Berkshire Hathaway shares toward philanthropic causes within ten years of his estate being settled. While we may differ on where those funds go, the posture of open-handed generosity reflects Jesus’ teaching: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (

A scouting report is designed to provide the inside scoop, the lay of the land, accurate conditions, so our tactics, in a given circumstance, will be successful. In this program, Chip tells us we need a scouting report when we pursue peace.

Introduction: “A scouting report” -1 Timothy 6:5-10

Four Questions:

1. Who is our foe?
2. How formidable is our foe?
3. What are his tactics?
4. Where are we vulnerable to attack?

Three Principles – Three Practices:

Step #1: Develop PERSONAL COMPASSION – How?

• By putting others’ needs ahead of our wants. -Philippians 4:14-15

Step #2: Develop a GENEROUS SPIRIT – How?

• By releasing the very thing that has power to consume us. -Philippians 4:16

Step #3: Develop an ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE – How?

• By understanding the inseparable relationship between our money and authentic worship. -Philippians 4:17-18

Conclusion: “Scouting Recommendations” -1 Timothy 6:17-19

Four Commands:

1. Put your HOPE in God.
2. Be RICH in good deeds.
3. Be GENEROUS.
4. Be willing to SHARE.

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Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe shows us how to live in contrast to the dark world around us. The moon has no light source of its own, yet it shines bright in the evening skies because it reflects the sun’s light. And that’s how we should be living as believers, too … reflecting the Son (S-O-N’s) light and love onto the world around us. We’ll be turning back to the book of Ephesians … Mark has reminded us that we need to watch our words and guard our relationships, and in today’s message, he’ll show us how to live in contrast to the dark world around us.

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What do you do when your spouse doesn't respond to you even though you've used their love language? It might be because you've hurt them but haven't apologized. A sincere apology might open the door for your spouse to forgive you and respond once again to your expressions of love.

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He began using gendered pronouns such as “she,” “her,” and “hers.” Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

God’s Spirit can bring us lasting and complete peace, no matter the circumstances. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the need for gratitude in our daily lives. When we practice thankfulness to God for His perfect character and provision, He gives us His peace—a peace that surpasses understanding. Pastor Allen teaches about the biblical foundation for a gratitude that dispels anxiety, as well as how to live out this biblical idea. Additionally, he shares about the consequences of ungratefulness we see throughout the Bible. We can be secure in God’s peace when we give expression to thankfulness.

Daniel 2:44

During the reigns of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed or conquered. It will crush all these kingdoms into nothingness, and it will stand forever.

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