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In Amos 6 we find out one thing that God hates. Amos 6:8 (ESV) The Lord God has sworn by himself, declares the Lord , the God of hosts: “I abhor the pride of Jacob …” This verb has the idea of finding something repugnant, repulsive, or that which one loathes. This particular verb is a Piel participle…

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.…

Morning 12 may 2024

(S1) Generous LIVING as a multiplying force when its focused on God’s mission and purpose Last week—living out of a spiritual mentality of abundance Scarcity or Abundance—Trusting Jesus to do more with what we have to multiply our ministry to the world —Jesus’ generosity with his TIME —Jesus’ generosity…

Intro: Giving in the life of the Church is so important. It is one of the best ways to put what we know about God into practice. Some talk to much about giving and we have to question their hearts desires. Others, and I fall into this camp, talk to little about giving and leave the congregation underfeed…

Generosity is freely sharing with others the many gifts God has given us. A spirit of generosity arises from gratitude. As we imitate Gods own generous nature, our generosity overflows to bless the people around us.

What motivates us to give? Can we grow weary in giving? How much do we give? Do we give in faith? Why do we give? 1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme…

Good morning, Gateway Chapel! Scripture Prayer Find places to give caveats and empathy. It’s been said that the two hardest things to talk about in church are sex and money. And sex is way easier. So today we’re talking about money! Why is that? Why is it so hard to talk about money? Money is powerful.…

2 Corinthians 8 & 9 1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 2 that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. 3 For I bear witness that according to their ability,…

Missions Ready-Part 2: Faith Promise Missions “Every saved person here today is the result of foreign missions. We are the product of someone who was the product of someone in times past that was a missionary.” It was a Jew who brought the Gospel to Rome; a Roman who took it to France; a Frenchman who…

Giving is returning to God a portion of what is already His. The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord ; Job 41:11b (CSB) Everything under heaven belongs to me. Giving is an act of worship. But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully…

Our main text is 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 : Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.…

Introduction: My name is Adam, I’m the preaching pastor here at Abide Church Next week will continue series on Exodus. Let’s pray: Heavenly Father, I thank you for a new day and a new year. God, you are great and sovereign over all things. We give this year to you and trust your goodness. We praise you…

Introduction 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: Grace bridges the gap Sin brought separation ++Man and man ++Man and the world ++Man and God 10 And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because…

Paul’s appeal continues Paul started an appeal for liberally giving to help the needy saints in Jerusalem and in our passage today will continue with some practice guidance that will carry into next week too. Paul’s appeal for liberal giving, or generosity. He used the example of the churches (2Cor8:1-2)…

Meaning of Stewardship 42 And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 1 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this…

November is missions emphasis month. Why do we have a missions emphasis month? What is the point? We have several goals in mind including: to revive and increase our zeal for the Great Commission, to help you get to know, in a personal way our current missionaries, and to inspire you to give generously…

Big Idea : When you believe there is enough, you start seeing opportunities for generosity everywhere. If we are to be a church that can live out this ethic, it takes individuals living it out. At its heart, generosity is an invitation to trust Jesus for everything. Money is literally value…what statement…

One Great offer leads to a . . . God’s great offer should lead to our cheerful offering. God has always offered mercy and grace to people. First to Jews, to Israel then to all who would come to Him by faith through the blood of the Son. God’s great offering was costly (Jn3:16, 15:13) A high cost, price…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

Introduction: My name is Adam, I’m the pastor here at Abide Church Next week will continue our meta series in the “Sermon on the Mount” but will be starting a new Mini Series titled: Jesus and the Law. [slide] Questions: Text: (509) 440-2259 [slide] 3 Aspects to Giving Motivation Perspective Timing I…

Introduction Good Morning, We are in the Generous Life Sermon Serie s and we have been talking about Divine Grace that flows into our lives … there are inputs and outputs.... God pours into our lives — It should spill out into generosity towards others… This morning sermons is entitled “Dream makers”…

Inro: Welcome back to our 5th lesson in our series entitled “Satisfied.” We are learning how the scriptures drive home the truth and the ability to be: Content with our Possessions Content with our People Content with our Position in Christ Over the past several weeks we have looked at the truths of:…

21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 8 I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. 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…