GIVING IS LIVING (6 OF 9)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
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Giving is Living (6 of 9)
Series: Abide
Joey Rodgers
Matthew 6:19-24
Have you ever been to a Strength Team show where these massive men perform feats of strength lifting, bending, and ripping things apart? This week, I read of a circus strongman who performed similar feats nearly every night, but then, at the end of his performance, he'd squeeze the juice from a lemon b/w his hands, then he'd offer a random audience member $200 if they could squeeze a single drop from the lemon. One evening, an elderly lady accepted the challenge and hobbled on stage. She clamped the lemon b/w her frail hands and squeezed a full teaspoon of juice from the lemon. The performer stunned. After paying the woman $200, he asked her how she did it. She replied, ''Practice. I've been church treasurer for 42 yrs... I can squeeze blood from a turnip!''
I also like the story of the lonely, rich widow who decided to visit a tiny country church. Unfamiliar w/ how the offering worked, she noticed people putting money in the plate - so when the plate came to her, she put in $100. Since it was a small church, and she was a visitor, everyone was watching when she made her gift. The pastor said, ''We have a guest w/ us today who's made a wonderful offering of $100. B/c of your generosity, I'd like for you to stand and select the first (3) hymns you like.'' Well, the lonely widow stood up, looked around the room, and said, ''I choose him, him, and him.''
Several weeks ago, we started a series on how to live an abiding life in Christ. In particular, what are the essential disciplines God has given us to walk in intimacy w/ Him. Today we're going to look at the next element to drawing close w/ God - stewardship.
Biblical stewardship is easily the most essential yet misunderstood principle in the Christian life. Too often, people mistakenly couple stewardship w/ money management only and have missed God's intention - stewardship encompasses every aspect of life. It involves how a per ...
Series: Abide
Joey Rodgers
Matthew 6:19-24
Have you ever been to a Strength Team show where these massive men perform feats of strength lifting, bending, and ripping things apart? This week, I read of a circus strongman who performed similar feats nearly every night, but then, at the end of his performance, he'd squeeze the juice from a lemon b/w his hands, then he'd offer a random audience member $200 if they could squeeze a single drop from the lemon. One evening, an elderly lady accepted the challenge and hobbled on stage. She clamped the lemon b/w her frail hands and squeezed a full teaspoon of juice from the lemon. The performer stunned. After paying the woman $200, he asked her how she did it. She replied, ''Practice. I've been church treasurer for 42 yrs... I can squeeze blood from a turnip!''
I also like the story of the lonely, rich widow who decided to visit a tiny country church. Unfamiliar w/ how the offering worked, she noticed people putting money in the plate - so when the plate came to her, she put in $100. Since it was a small church, and she was a visitor, everyone was watching when she made her gift. The pastor said, ''We have a guest w/ us today who's made a wonderful offering of $100. B/c of your generosity, I'd like for you to stand and select the first (3) hymns you like.'' Well, the lonely widow stood up, looked around the room, and said, ''I choose him, him, and him.''
Several weeks ago, we started a series on how to live an abiding life in Christ. In particular, what are the essential disciplines God has given us to walk in intimacy w/ Him. Today we're going to look at the next element to drawing close w/ God - stewardship.
Biblical stewardship is easily the most essential yet misunderstood principle in the Christian life. Too often, people mistakenly couple stewardship w/ money management only and have missed God's intention - stewardship encompasses every aspect of life. It involves how a per ...
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