Family Worship Center - Raton, NM
This three-week series examines the significance of being a good steward of the resources God provides to us, and of the willingness to give him our best. We follow Christ’s example when we use our money to serve God, rather than serving our money.
How many of us have played pickup basketball or a game that required us to be chosen by a team captain? Imagine standing on the sideline while the teams are chosen: “I’ll take him. And him. And him and him.” One by one, people are chosen, and you are the last one picked. Not a great feeling. No one wants to be chosen last. Some of us tend to treat God like that when it comes to our resources. We spend money on shopping, bills, food, and other items—and after all of that we might give God consideration.
Just like we don’t want to be last, God doesn’t want to be last in our lives in any area. In fact, he expects us to consider him first. So much so that he introduced to us the concept of “first fruit.” Firstfruits mean offering to God our very best without hesitation or regret.
This includes our finances, time, gifts, and whatever he asks from us.
Luke 20:45-47 NLT
Luke 21:1-4 NLT
Big Idea of the Message: God is less interested in the amount we give than the attitude with which we give.
1) GOD IS WATCHING
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2) GOD KNOWS THE UNDERTONES
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3) GOD KNOWS THE VALUE
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2 Corinthians 8:1-5 NLT
4) GOD DESIRES THE HEART
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Application Point: Individually and collectively, our offerings can make an impact that can change the world.
THIS SPACE IS OPEN FOR MORE NOTES AS PASTOR JOSH GOES ON SOME INTENTIONAL RABBIT TRAILS!!
Proverbs 4:25 ESV