Title: Giving Basics

Text: Psalm 50:10; Acts 17:24,25

I. Principles of Giving

A. Giving is always ‘to the Lord’ Mal. 3:8; 1 Cor. 9:13,14.

B. The Lord’s Work is the Commission of the Church Matt. 28:19,20.

II. Practicals of Giving

A. The priority of ministry in a Christian’s life Matt. 6:19-21.

B. A need to see priority for local church

C. A case for a tithe Gen 14:18-20; Matt. 23:23; Luke 11:42.

D. A clarification of cheerful/offering giving

Title: Beware the Modern: Doctrine

Text: Titus 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:13.

I. The State of Truth Today.

A. The commands of truth 1 Pet. 3:15,16; Eph 4:15;

Jude 3; John 17:14-18.

B. The state of truth Pro. 16:25; 2 Tim. 4:3.

II. Doctrinal Decay in Postmodernism.

A. What is truth decay? John 18:38; John 14:6.

B. Postmodern diet influences doctrine 1 Cor. 8:5;

Jude 10; Acts 17:30; Eph. 4:11-15.

C. Practical effects of Truth Decay Col. 2:8; Exo.

20:7.

III. Treating Doctrine Decay

A. Know the truth John 8:31-36; Matt:28:18.

B. Fight for truth 2 Cor. 10:3-5; Titus 1:9; 2 Tim. 2:4.

IV. Staying True to True Doctrine.

*Seven Challenges for Staying True

1. Resist the dumbing down of culture (Rom. 12:1,2)

2. Oppose biblical illiteracy and theological ignorance

3. Study the Scripture like the Bereans (Acts 17)

4. Live inside and out the truth of Christ (Eph. 4:15)

5. Hard one: If you have Truth Decay – repent

6. Make opportunities to engage (Acts 17:16)

7. Be courageous