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Learn a Biblical Stewardship of Money with Your Finances God’s Way

Do you want to develop a biblical stewardship of money? I've got the book (and workbook) for you! Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn about financial stewardship in the Bible.Table of ContentsGoing Into Full-Time Ministry without Being Paid MuchSome Credibility and EncouragementLiving on a Single-Income with Modest SalariesWhen People Don't Understand a Biblical Stewardship of MoneyThe Devastating Nature of Financial Problems“Are You Going to Help Me Become R...

The Kingdom of God Is in Your Midst (Luke 17:20-21)

In Luke 17:20-21 Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is in your midst." Jesus said this because He was on the earth and people could see Him, hear Him, and touch Him. He had the kingdom with Him. To be near Jesus was to be near the kingdom.Table of contentsThe Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven Are the SameJesus's Purpose During His Earthly MinistryThe Changing Message of the Unchanging Gospel They Preached the Kingdom of God in the GospelsThey Preached the Coming Messiah in the Old Testam...

God Loves a Cheerful Giver and How You Can Become One (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Paul said, "God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn the scriptures on sowing money, and how you can become a cheerful giver God loves.Table of ContentsGod Gives to Us So We Can Give to OthersWhat Do the Scriptures on Sowing Money Mean?The Principle of Reaping and Sowing Is Repeated in ScriptureIf We Give Enough Will God Make Us Rich?Do We Reap in This Life or the Next?God Gives Us Grace So We Can Give MoreGive Chee...

For If Christ Is Not Raised (1 Corinthians 15:12-19)

In 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Paul hypothetically discussed "for if Christ is not raised." Read, listen, or watch to learn what it means for believers if Christ was not raised, and what it means for unbelievers that Christ was raised.Table of contentsWe All Have DoubtsWhat Makes People Heretics?What It Means for BelieversFor If Christ Is Not Raised a Believer’s Preaching is WorthlessFor If Christ Is Not Raised New Testament Authors Are LiarsFor If Christ Is Not Raised a Believer’s Faith Is Worth...

The Parable of the Talents Teaches Faithful Stewardship (Matthew 25:14-30)

Is the parable of the talents about money (Matthew 25:14-30)? Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to have your questions answered and learn what this parable teaches about faithful stewardship.Table of ContentsEncouraged By the Parable of the TalentsThe Parable of the Talents Reveals God Judges Believers' Stewardships Versus SinsFirst, God Gives What We Can HandleSecond, God Judges Our Proportion Versus Our PortionThird, God Does Not Compare Us with OthersThe First Da...

Let Patience Have Its Perfect Work to Become Better Versus Bitter (James 1:4)

James 1:4 says, "Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." Read or listen to this chapter from Enduring Trials God's Way to learn how to let trials make you better versus bitter.Table of contentsWe Must Choose to "Let" Patience Have Its Perfect WorkLet Patience Have Its Perfect Work to Avoid Becoming BitterBitterness Is the Temptation During TrialsDavid Was Made Better by TrialsDavid Trusted God's SovereigntyAsa Became Bitter by TrialsDiscuss...

The Couple’s Bible Study for Christ-Centered Relationships

Your Marriage God's Way Workbook is the couple's Bible study husbands and wives can do together for Christ-centered relationships. Read or listen to the introduction to see why this workbook stands out among husband-and-wife Bible studies.Table of ContentsBeing not Only Hearers, but DoersUsing this Couple's Bible StudyTake Your Time and Pray!Expect Tension with This Couple's Bible StudyFocus on the Way Your Spouse FeelsCrucify Your Flesh When Doing this Couple's Bible StudyApologize the Righ...

The Ten Lepers and Their Spiritual Leprosy (Luke 17:11-19 and Leviticus 13)

In Luke 17:11-19 Jesus cleansed ten lepers of their physical leprosy. Only one of them returned and ended up being cleansed of his spiritual leprosy.https://youtu.be/13bpSzKhUjkIn Luke 17:11-19 Jesus cleansed ten lepers of physical leprosy. One of them returned and ended up being cleansed of his spiritual leprosy.Table of contentsUnderstanding LeprosyLeprosy's Physical Effects Leprosy's Spiritual EffectsLeprosy's Mental EffectsLeprosy's Emotional EffectsWhy Lepers (Sadly) Weren't Pitie...

Avoid Covetousness and Be Content with What You Have (Hebrews 13:5)

Hebrews 13:5 says, "Avoid covetousness and be content with what you have, for He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'" This verse instructs us to put off covetousness and put on contentment. We do so, not physically, but spiritually by focusing on Christ's promise to always be with us.Table of contentsRepentance Involves Stopping and StartingPut On the Opposite of What You Put OffBe Content with What You Have by Putting Off CovetousnessBe Content with What You Have Versus Purs...

Learning from the Parable of the Unprofitable Servant (Luke 17:7-10)

In Luke 17:7-10 Jesus preached The Parable of the Unprofitable Servant. When we think of all Christ has done for us, our response should be, “We are unworthy servants. We have only done our duty.”https://youtu.be/qsYtrLd5NWEIn Luke 17:7-10 Jesus preached The Parable of the Unprofitable Servant. Our response should always be, “We are unworthy servants.”Table of contentsFamily Worship GuideSermon NotesLesson One: The parable of the unprofitable servant teaches us we (Part One) always hav...