Sermon Central
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Making Change
Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018 (message contributor)
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1. When Less Is Best
Contributed on Apr 2, 2018
Simplicity is a spiritual discipline that is, too often, left unpracticed in our consumeristic western culture.
This morning we begin a four-week journey dealing with the stewardship of life. Over the next four weeks we’ll take a look at the futility that comes from longing for more in a culture of enough, then we’ll take a look at the power of debt to cause stress in our lives. In week three, we discover ...read more
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2. Bad Debt, Bad Stress
Contributed on Apr 2, 2018
Don't let debt be the source of stress in your life or family.
I. Introduction --Are you drowning in debt? Can suck the life out of you. Steal joy and rob peace. Here’s an interesting statistic: Total consumer debt in the US stands at $12.84 trillion. The average American household carries a total debt of $137,063. The US is quickly becoming a debtor ...read more
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3. Faithfully Forward
Contributed on Apr 2, 2018
Exploring the paradox of planning for tomorrow while living for today.
Do you know what a paradox is? A paradox is defined as “a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.” Our faith as Christians is rife with paradoxes. Let me name a few: Christians conquer through ...read more
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4. Generous Giving, Generous Living
Contributed on Apr 2, 2018
A faithful life is a generous life. The more generous we become with all of life's gifts, the more full lives we will live.
It seems strange to be talking about “Making Change” by using the Old Testament. We’re New Testament people, right, and Jesus and the power of His Holy Spirit are the change agents in our lives. So? What’s with this message series rooted in the writings of Solomon? Well, think about it. In his day, ...read more