Substance Heb.10:34

Substance Heb.10:34 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Substance in the Bible has to do with material possessions, property, and wealth.  When you study this topic by looking up all of the references to the word “substance,” an interesting lesson emerges. The first thing you notice is that Old Testament saints who were...

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Finances

Finances Part One Now that we are beginning a new year, Thought was given to what goal should you have to help you out this year. Number One would have to be Consistent attention and improvement to your fellowship with God.  Your finances would work just fine as number two....

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The Root of All Evil 1 Tim. 6:10

The Root of All Evil 1 Tim. 6:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The root of all evil — 1 Tim 6:10 — the love of money is THE ROOT of all evil.  This root started with the devil [Ezek 28:3-10], and the evil that springs from it will be in full...

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They That Will Be Rich 1 Tim. 6: 6-10

They That Will Be Rich 1 Tim. 6: 6-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO “They that will be rich” [1 Tim 6:9] will never be rich.  They are not rich because: They have not gained —1 Tim 6:6 — The formula for true wealth is: Godliness + Contentment = Great Gain. First,...

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Serving the Lord Rom.12:9-11

Serving the Lord Rom. 12:9-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Serving the Lord is the duty and the privilege of every child of God. Why wouldn’t we want to serve him?  He saved us from hell.  He forgave us all of our sin and remembers nothing that we ever did against him. ...

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Money Matters – Diligence

Proverbs 27:23 Diligence is a characteristic that centers on action.  Diligence understands the equation that time and energy (work) equal productivity.  Diligence is an aspect of wisdom. Enemies of Diligence Slacker – Proverbs 10:4 He refuses to work because he likes to live in the moment.  No prudence or aforethought....

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Money Matters – Covetousness

1 Timothy 6:3-10, 17-19 Most couples site financial troubles as the main source of marital strife.  Those money problems stem from these three things.  Money problems in marriage come from 1) the sin of covetousness, 2) bad money management, 3) miscommunication about money.  Today, we will look at the sin...

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Idolatry

Idolatry Exodus 32:1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Don’t think that idolatry ended in Exodus 32 with this golden calf.  These Israelites had just heard God speak the Ten Commandments in Ex 20 and already they were violating the first two.  Those commands are still in effect today and yet men continue...

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Finances by the Bible (Part 3)

Righteousness and sin affect all aspects of our lives.  In this lessons we will look at these two oppose each other when it comes to finances. Work versus Theft Exodus 20:15 vs 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Ephesians 4:28 & Proverbs 13:11 increasing versus diminishing returns Hard working men display a culture...

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