Fear and Trust

January 26, 2025

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Week 1
- Sermon Guide
- Devotional
True Wealth
Out of the Desert
Pastor Jeff Manion begins our True Wealth series by examining how our hearts can subtly drift toward pride even when practicing good financial habits. We explore the timeless warning Moses gave to Israel before entering the Promised Land—that in times of prosperity, we easily forget God's provision and claim credit for our success. We discover that everything we have, from our work ethic to our daily bread, flows from God as the giver of all good gifts. We are challenged to cultivate hearts of gratitude through practical habits like keeping a gratitude journal and recovering meaningful mealtime prayer, recognizing that true wealth begins with seeing ourselves as recipients of God's generous provision.
Week 2
- Sermon Guide
- Devotional
True Wealth
The Contented Heart
Pastor Jeff Manion continues our True Wealth series by exploring the transformative power of contentment. We discover that true wealth isn't measured by our financial status, but by cultivating a satisfied heart that finds joy and peace regardless of circumstances. Through practical insights about margin, comparison, and relative simplicity, we learn how contentment enables both financial wisdom and spiritual growth. We're challenged to examine our relationship with money and possessions, recognizing that Jesus offers the security and value we often mistakenly seek through wealth.
Week 4
- Sermon Guide
- Devotional
True Wealth
God Rich
Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our True Wealth series by exploring Jesus's teachings on generosity through several powerful stories. We discover that loving God and loving others fundamentally shapes how we view and use our wealth. Through Jesus's interactions with supporters of his ministry, we learn that generosity isn't just a response to spiritual maturity—it's a pathway to transformation. We're challenged to move beyond simply managing money wisely to using our resources for God's glory and others' benefit. The message invites us to start giving now rather than later, responding to God's generosity and allowing our hearts to be shaped through regular, intentional giving.

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The Contented Heart

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God Rich

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