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THE RESTLESS HEART: How Discontentment Leads to Deception and Unfaithfulness "Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied." — Proverbs 27:20 Why are some people never satisfied, regardless of how many blessings God gives them? Why do they continually seek something new - new relationships, new experiences, new opportunities - only to become dissatisfied again? And w...

Be a cheerful giver. Don't compare yourself to others. And, take the "True Christian Test".

Be of Good Cheer I. In the Storm II. Because of Christ III. Into the Future

The sermon explores the profound impact of speech on spiritual life, anchoring the discussion in Proverbs 15 and James 3. It emphasizes that a wholesome tongue acts as a tree of life, while perverseness breaks the spirit, urging believers to align their words with divine wisdom rather than worldly impulses. The message highlights the necessity of receiving reproof and correction, noting that a foo...

The sermon explores the command to serve the Lord in truth with all one's heart, contrasting genuine devotion with mere compliance. Using the story of Jonah and Israel's demand for a king as illustrations, the message highlights how a lack of proper reverence and a failure to remember God's past faithfulness lead to insincere obedience. The text emphasizes that true service requires a stable, whol...

President Trump says, "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego"—and the crowd cheers. We examine the context, the White House explanation, Trump's refusal to clarify, and what this disturbing moment reveals about politics, morality, humanity, and Christianity.

The joyful response to divers temptations.

This message explores the theological and practical dimensions of faith promise giving, defining it as a generous, sacrificial, and cheerful response to God's ownership of the believer's life. By examining passages from Proverbs, Acts, and the Pauline epistles, the message emphasizes that true wealth is found in investing in the spread of the gospel rather than accumulating material possessions. L...

Theme: King Lemuel counsels regarding inappropriate and appropriate uses of alcoholic beverages. I. Inappropriate Use of Alcoholic Beverages A. The beverages—wine [yayin] and beer [strong drink][shekar] B. Drunkenness (Genesis 9:20-23; Proverbs 20:1; 23:29-35) C. Particularly, there are two reasons for the warning 1. Forgetting the law 2. Perverting the judgment of the afflicted II. Appropriate Us...

The willing heart is still prized in God's sight today just as it was when the Tabernacle was being built. Your tithes, offerings, and free-will contributions to the Kingdom should come from a willing, cheerful, grateful heart because of God's grace and love for you.

When you become a Christian and follow Jesus, take your ease, sit back, relax and enjoy the show, right?? Wrong!!! Learn that the Bible teaches we are to work, work hard, and work some more. Opposite what we've heard from popular culture. But remember, the rewards will be great, if not in this life then the next.

Are you prepared to give? 2 Corinthians 9 teaches us that biblical giving is not about guilt, obligation, or simply giving money, but about having the right heart and understanding why we give. We give because God first gave to us, and when we give cheerfully, faithfully, and according to His Word, we have the opportunity to see God's power, meet needs, encourage others, and ultimately point back...

New Testament giving is not driven by obligation, but by love, trust, and a heart that wants to honor God. This message from 2 Corinthians 8–9 shows how generous giving strengthens believers, enriches the giver spiritually, meets the needs of others, and ultimately brings glory to Jesus Christ.

This sermon explores the spiritual gifts outlined in Romans 12, emphasizing that the church functions as a unified body of Christ where each member has a distinct role. The teaching distinguishes between the gifts of prophecy (preaching) and teaching, clarifying that while both rely on Scripture, preaching motivates decision and change whereas teaching imparts knowledge and understanding. It furth...

This sermon examines the counter-cultural nature of Christian generosity by contrasting the impoverished churches of Macedonia with the wealthier church in Corinth. It argues that true giving flows not from financial surplus but from the grace of God, which transforms deep poverty and affliction into abundant joy and self-sacrificial love. The central theological anchor is the incarnation, where C...

This summary surveys 2 Corinthians 9–13, and introduces Galatians. Second Corinthians 9 is considered more closely exploring the biblical mandate for cheerful and generous giving, grounded in the context of Paul's defence of his apostolic authority in 2 Corinthians. The central message emphasises that Christian generosity is not a grudging obligation but a joyful response to the grace of God, refl...

• Prioritize corporate worship giving as first-fruits—cheerful, intentional, aligned with gospel mission. • Audit formative "money classroom" influences; confess anxiety/presumption; re-anchor trust in God's sovereignty. • Use budgets and diligence as second causes under God's first cause—to serve faithfulness, not self-sufficiency. • Evaluate spending/giving by eternal criteria: does this cultiva...

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for Christian generosity, arguing that a giving heart is the natural fruit of authentic faith and a surrendered life. By contrasting the self-centeredness of Scrooge with the consistent partnership of the Philippian church, the message highlights that true wealth is found not in earthly accumulation but in the riches of God's glory in Christ Jesus. The pre...

This sermon explores the concept of piety, defined as devoted reverence toward God that results in worship, trust, and obedience. The central message focuses on three specific pious acts outlined in Matthew 6: giving, prayer, and fasting, emphasizing that these should be voluntary responses to God's character rather than performances for human approval. The teaching highlights that giving is a che...

The sermon emphasizes that all resources, including money and talents, belong to God and are entrusted to believers as faithful stewards. Using the parable of the talents from Matthew 25, the message contrasts eager service with spiritual inactivity, urging Christians to actively use their gifts for the kingdom rather than hiding them out of fear or laziness. It clarifies that while the tithe serv...