Sermon Archives | Keyword: debt
Oct 2, 2011
There's a big difference between getting rich and being rich. Which are you?
Sep 18, 2011
It's hard to be a servant of Christ when you're a slave to Citibank. Learn why "debt" is a 4-letter word for most Americans & discover the way out!
Jun 14, 2009
Everyone knows money doesn't grow on trees...but are there other money myths you're not aware of that are drastically affecting your life? Probably so. And of all those...what's the nastiest myth of all? Don't miss this series finale Myth-Buster from national radio host, Dave Ramsey, to find out!
Jun 7, 2009
Your first step towards financial freedom starts right NOW! Tune in as the Jesus-luvin-financial-guru who hosts his own Fox Business Network show, Dave Ramsey, shares the secrets of how to break free from the chains of debt...for good!
Jan 20, 2008
When it comes to money & stuff, there are the HAVES... and the HAVE NOTS. And then there are those who HAVE NOT paid for what they HAVE.
Debt is a familiar 4-letter word for most of us-- it's an American way of life.
But it's also a crippling way to live. It's hard (if not, impossible!) to be a follower of Jesus, when you're a slave to Citibank.
Listen in as Pastor Tim shares God's eye-opening perspective on money & debt... and outlines a biblical roadmap toward financial freedom.
Nov 25, 2007
Would you dare to test God with your money?
In Malachi 3, God issues an incredible challenge: inviting us to "test Him" in this most personal area of our lives and see if He won't pour out so much blessing that we'll lack the room to contain it!
There are all sorts of reasons for declining this financial challenge ("I can't afford to... I have debt... I don't trust the church...").
But then again: What if?
What if... you offered God your financial firstfruits (instead of leftovers)?
What if... you prioritized God's Kingdom (instead of your own)?
What if... you shared your M&Ms (instead of eating them all yourself)?
What might God do? If you honored Him first in your finances, could He really be trusted to lead you into a life of money margin?
Listen in as Pastor Tim describes this incredible challenge and dares to ask "What if?"
Nov 18, 2007
Can God be trusted if we put Him first in our finances? For a lot of people, God & money don't go together.
But the truth is: God owns everything. From cash in the bank to candy in our pocket. Yet, it's one thing to acknowledge God's ownership... and another to trust Him with the firstfruits of all we have.
Do you offer God more than your leftovers?
Listen in as Pastor Tim invites us to take God at His Word and "test Him" to see if He can be trusted with our finances.
Nov 11, 2007
Money is a touchy subject. The only thing more troubling than people knowing how much we earn... is knowing how much we owe.
As Americans, we live in a voracious consumer culture that encourages us to acquire, spend, buy & consume the majority of our income. In it comes... and out it goes.
The problem is that as Money Margin shrinks, our stress levels skyrocket. A "take it to the max" approach to finances is a constant source of tension & anxiety for couples, families, and even students. No one is immune.
The American Dream can be a nightmare for those stretched to the max.
But God has a different dream for your life. And it includes Financial Freedom. What would it be like to live with money margin-- where your needs are met... and you even have some left over? (gasp!)
Oct 14, 2007
Many of us live life in overdrive. Pedal to the metal, foot on the accelerator, Mach 5, take it to the limit, stretched to the outer edge in all areas of life.
80-hour workweeks, endless bills, emails, To-Do lists, activities, sports, classes, and commitments. Our time, our money, our relationships... all pushed to the breaking point. With no margin for error.
Life in overdrive can be exhilarating... at least for awhile. Because when we live without margin-- or breathing room between our LOAD (what we take on) and our LIMITS (what we can sanely handle)-- bad things happen.
To our relationships. To our finances. More importantly: to our souls.
Are you pushed to the breaking point? Stressed out? Listen in as Pastor Tim discusses God's invitation to slow down, stop the insanity, and enter into the divine rhythms of rest, renewal, and life-giving margin.
Mar 5, 2006
There are the HAVES... and the HAVE NOTS. And then there are those who HAVE NOT paid for what they HAVE.
Debt is a familiar four-letter word to most of us that’s as American as apple pie. It’s also one of the most crippling burdens that
emerging generations carry.
You may have taken scissors to your credit cards before, but is there a lasting way out from a lifestyle of financial debt?
Listen in for the conclusion of Pastor Tim’s message series on money "I.O.U." to learn some basic tools for avoiding debt & begin the journey to financial sanity.
Feb 26, 2006
What do you think when you hear the word "tithe"? A tip for good service? A religious tax?
Tithing is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Christian life-- yet, if Scripture is to be believed, it is one of the onramps to the Real Joy that God intends for his kids.
It doesn't make sense. Giving money back to God actually increases my wealth?
Yes. In all the ways that money can't buy.
Listen in as Pastor Tim discusses "The Tenth Floor"-- God's onramp to financial freedom and blessing.
Feb 5, 2006
You and I are natural-born clutchers. From the moment we come grasping our momma's finger out of the womb, we grab what we can, declare it "Mine!" and hang on tight for dear life. Clutching and grasping is our reflexive response as fallen humans.
To freely "let go" of our money and stuff just ain't natural. In fact, to enjoy the freedom of opening our hands to God and others requires a
supernatural impulse.
Yet, this is exactly what happened according to Paul in 2 Corinthians 8-- God's Spirit stimulated a heartfelt joy in the Macedonian believers causing them to become extravagant givers!
Indeed, if we're to truly experience the full joy of God and participate in His mission of extending generosity to others in need, we must learn to loosen our grip on what we have... following the example of Christ as the Macedonians did.
Take a look at your hands... and listen in as Pastor Tim discusses the secret of open-handed giving.
Jan 29, 2006
Have you ever seen a hearse with a luggage rack? We all know you can't take it with you. But in Matthew 6, Jesus shares an incredible corollary to that truth about our treasure.
You can't take it with you... but you can send it on ahead.
Listen in as Pastor Tim discusses the ultimate "Insider Trading" tip that should revolutionize our earthly investment strategy.
Jan 22, 2006
Let's face it: Money is an touchy topic. We're uncomfortable talking about it, and most folks are content to keep it a private, personal matter.
Yet, for some reason, the Bible's Author makes a big deal about it-- addressing the issue of money and possessions more than faith and prayer combined!
Indeed, Jesus "turned up the heat" when it came to money-- even drawing a direct link to the sincerity of one's salvation.
Listen in as Pastor Tim highlights 4 "Fever Breaks"... or ways that Jesus teaches a person is finally freed from the grip of Affluenza.
Jan 15, 2006
Af-flu-en-za n. 1. The bloated, sluggish and unfulfilled feeling that results from efforts to keep up with the Joneses. 2. An epidemic of stress, overwork, waste and indebtedness caused by dogged pursuit of the American Dream. 3. A spiritual illness that Jesus counsels his followers to avoid at all costs.
As Westerners, we live in a society of unprecedented affluence, a culture of luxury that teaches us to buy, spend, and consume from early on. Yet Jesus warns his followers "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (Luke 12.15).
How do we live in a world that says luxury, leisure and consumption are the means to lasting happiness? Listen in as Pastor Tim discusses
the Affluenza bug in the message series "Why the Devil Takes MasterCard: Jesus on Money and Your Stuff."
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