Part 2 of a two-part series on church plants and giving.

Christians are tempted to be stingy in their financial support of the church. Church pastors are tempted to be greedy money-lovers. Our gratitude to Christ demands a different approach to money in the church.

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Part 1 of a two-part series on church plants and giving.

The apostle Paul writes to the Corinthian church, challenging them to imitate the unexpected financial generosity expressed by the believers in Thessalonica, Philippi, and Berea.

2 Corinthians 8 & 9

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We as human creatures like to rebel against the idea that our Creator is the One who personally directs everything that happens in the world. When we do this, we rob God of His glory, and we have no real basis to think that He is strong enough to help us in our troubles.

Jeremiah 23:23-24

You may be surprised to hear that Jesus is fine with you asking Him to make you happy and comfortable and rich. But He will only answer that prayer for certain kinds of people. And the happiness and riches you’ll receive now are measured by a different standard than the world’s.

Luke 18:28 – 19:10

Having told His disciples that His final return would be unmistakable and unexpected, Jesus makes very clear who in that day will receive glorification, and who will be left dejected.

Luke 18:1-27

In Luke 17, Jesus moves from instructing the beliefs and lives of His disciples in general, to addressing their responsibilities as apostles and church officers in particular. He also tells them where they will find the power to accomplish that kind of difficult obedience.

Luke 17:1-19

Why was it necessary for our salvation that Jesus be true, 100% God; and true, 100% man?

Heidelberg Catechism Q & A 16 – 19

In Luke 16, Jesus uses an odd story to teach His disciples to understand and use their money in a way unlike the self-righteous, immoral Pharisees. Of course, He needs to tell His disciples (us) this because they (we) are strongly tempted to think and act like His enemies.

What do you mean when you say that “Jesus died on the cross for my sins?” You’d better have the right answer to this question, since many different answers have been offered and only one of them is true.