Mark 10:45
Psalms
God is Satisfaction
Jesus gave the ultimate sacrifice—his perfect, sinless life—so that we would be forgiven and restored in relationship with God. This sacred act calls us to align our hearts with his and give sacrificially in response.
Proverbs 28:19-27 · Proverbs 19:14
Wealth
The Dangers of Loving Money
Hard work reflects Jesus's values and builds a lasting foundation, while the pursuit of quick wealth through fantasies, schemes, and compromise leads to spiritual and material poverty.
Proverbs 27:23 · Proverbs 22:7
Kingdom Economics
Managing Your Wealth
A practical call to stewardship that pairs Proverbs 27 with a candid look at budgeting, maintenance, and living debt-aware in modern life.
Proverbs 3:1-10
Kingdom Economics
Wisdom Before Wealth
An opening message for the Kingdom Economics series rooting financial planning in Proverbs 3:1-10—trust God first, give God the firstfruits, and wisdom will order the rest.
Proverbs 3:1-10 · Proverbs 3:13-16
Kingdom Economics and the Principles of Money
Wisdom Before Wealth
This sermon examines Proverbs 3:1–10 to argue that wisdom—seeing the world as God sees it—must precede the pursuit of wealth. By trusting God first and giving Him the firstfruits of our income, we align our hearts with God and experience the peace and provision that money alone cannot buy.
Philippians 2:5-11 · Genesis 1:28
Vision
Emptying Self and Finances
This sermon examines how Jesus' self-limiting example reveals that Christians should view finances as stewardship rather than ownership, limiting their own power and possessions to increase relationship with others.
2 Corinthians 8:8-9 · Philippians 2
Vision
Emptying Self and the Poor
This sermon challenges believers to follow Jesus' example of self-emptying by living simpler lives and redirecting resources to serve the poor, recognizing their disproportionate wealth and responsibility to identify with those in need.
1 Timothy 6:3-10 · 1 Timothy 6:6
Finances and Contentment
Biblical contentment means finding satisfaction in God and faithfulness to godly values rather than external circumstances. Christians should establish reasonable budgets, develop giving habits, maintain godly priorities, and cultivate thankfulness to experience true contentment.
Luke 12:13-34
Foolish Rich
This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the rich fool to challenge believers' attitudes toward wealth and security. Rather than accumulating possessions for self-reliance, followers of Jesus should trust God and cultivate a generous, giving spirit.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Generosity
Paul's final appeal for the Corinthians to complete their collection for Jerusalem emphasizes that God's generosity exceeds ours; believers cannot out-give God, who supplies all needs so they can share freely and bring Him praise.
Acts 2:42-47 · Acts 4:32-35
Acts
Giving in Acts
This sermon examines giving in Acts as an expression of love and unity within the church. True giving comes from a heart that reflects God's generosity and prioritizes meeting the needs of others.
John 3:16 · James 1:5
God and McDonald's
Giving reflects God's nature and demonstrates where our true trust lies. The sermon explores three reasons to give—to become more like God, to reveal what matters most to us, and to test our faith—while inviting listeners to embrace generosity as a response to God's abundant provision.
Malachi 3:6-12
Malachi: Prophet of Gratitude
This sermon examines Malachi's call to passionate, heart-centered giving as a reflection of commitment to God's ways. The people's passionless approach to tithes revealed spiritual apathy; restoration requires prioritizing God's claims on our resources.
Luke 18:18-30
Mission Impossible
Following Jesus requires single-minded focus on him above all else. Whatever distracts from devotion to Christ—wealth, comfort, security—must be surrendered.
Proverbs 8:10-11 · Proverbs 3:9-10
Proverbs
Money: Selected Proverbs
This sermon examines six principles of wealth from Proverbs, showing that wisdom and the fear of God form the foundation for proper stewardship, while wealth brings complications and cannot purchase integrity, reputation, or love. True success lies in closeness to God, not financial accumulation.
Luke 16:1-18
Serving Two Masters
This sermon challenges believers to prepare for eternity with God rather than pursuing worldly wealth and status, urging them to demonstrate shrewd spiritual planning by prioritizing what God values over what the world treasures.
Ezekiel 28:2-19
Ezekiel
The God of Success
This sermon examines how wealth and success can tempt us to pride and self-sufficiency, forgetting that all our gifts come from God. Disciples of Jesus work to honor God and serve others, not to exalt themselves.
Matthew 23:23-24 · 2 Corinthians 8-9
The Heart of Giving
This sermon examines Jesus's teaching on giving, demonstrating that the motivation and condition of the heart matter more than the act of giving itself. True generosity flows from a cheerful heart set on honoring God and serving others, not from obligation or external pressure.
Luke 16:1-15
Parables
The Shrewd Manager
Disciples of Jesus must learn to be as shrewd about the spiritual value of money as worldly people are about its material value, using wealth generously rather than selfishly.
2 Kings 5:15-27
What Time Is It?
This sermon contrasts Elisha's God-centered motives with Gehazi's self-seeking greed, calling believers to examine whether they point others to God or seek personal gain.
Luke 9:18-27
Your Money or Your Life
This sermon explores who Jesus is and what it means to follow him, challenging listeners to examine their priorities and answer whether Jesus is truly Lord of their lives.
James 5:1-6
James
Attitude Toward Wealth Matters
This sermon examines how accumulating wealth for selfish purposes and at others' expense reflects spiritual misdirection; followers of Jesus should view their wages and possessions as opportunities to serve others, not secure personal comfort.
Deuteronomy 15:1-18 · Romans 6
A Generous Heart
Those who belong to God should develop generous hearts toward the poor and needy, understanding that generosity reflects God's character and that spiritual freedom in Christ surpasses all earthly independence.
2 Kings 5:15-27
Kings
What Time Is It?
This sermon contrasts Elisha's selfless service with Gehazi's self-serving greed, showing that followers of God must prioritize God's glory over personal gain and maintain pure motives in ministry.
Proverbs 8:10-11 · Proverbs 3:9-10
Proverbs
Wealth
This sermon examines six biblical principles about wealth from Proverbs, showing that true prosperity flows from wisdom and fear of God rather than riches themselves, and that the most valuable possessions—integrity, reputation, and love—cannot be purchased with money.
Acts 2:42-47 · Acts 4:32-35
Acts
Sharing
Early believers shared generously from awe of God and trust in his provision rather than hoarding possessions for security. Developing a sharing heart means recognizing God's power and letting go of material accumulation.
Galatians 2:1-10
Galatians
Steadfast
The gospel message about Jesus and helping the poor are inseparably linked. Believers respond to this good news through faith and demonstrate their acceptance by generously serving the poor.
Luke 12:13-34
I Want More
This sermon examines how desire for possessions reflects misplaced trust and prevents dependence on God. True security comes through valuing God's kingdom and treating ourselves as His dependent flock rather than seeking to control outcomes through accumulation.
Luke 16:19-31
Reversal
This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the rich man and Lazarus, arguing that spiritual reversal occurs when we ignore the suffering of others. Believers must choose to see the poor around them and respond with generosity rather than self-indulgence.
Luke 16:1-15
Two Masters
This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the dishonest manager to teach that shrewd thinking about the future should drive generosity in the present. True disciples invest resources in God's kingdom, not in selfish gain.