Series: "Giving to God"
From the beginning God expected that his graciousness toward us would be returned in graciousness and adoration toward him. He gave us the very best, the first fruits of His kingdom – Jesus. In return he expects the first fruits of ours.
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Jan 7, 2007 Pastor John Wunderlich Notes1 audio archived
Scripture: Genesis 4:2-12
Title: “Right or Left?” Giving Outward
Theme: Stewardship/Discipleship
Details: From the beginning God expected that his graciousness toward us would be returned in graciousness and adoration toward him. He gave us the very best, the first fruits of His kingdom – Jesus. In return he expects the first fruits of ours. Are we giving God our first fruits or our leftovers? Stewardship has a vertical component – reaching up. Key focus: God wants our very best!Jan 14, 2007 Pastor John Wunderlich Notes2 audio archived
Connection Point: Small Groups Video
Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:17-21
Title: Living Together - Giving Upward
Theme: Stewardship/Discipleship
Details: God calls us to live together in a community. He wants that community to be known for its generosity and hospitality. You can’t be generous and hospitable with your hands closed tightly. Generosity and hospitality require a posture of “giving.” Stewardship has a horizontal component – reaching out. Key focus: God wants us to give to bless others!Jan 21, 2007 Pastor John Wunderlich Notes3 audio archived
Scripture: Luke 16:10-15
Title: Tithing - Giving Inward
Theme: Stewardship/Discipleship
Details: Jesus was a giver. He modeled giving to God, giving towards others and honored God’s principle of tithing. Stewardship has a transformational component - it changes you. Key focus: God wants you to give so that you become more like Christ. This is giving inward – ironically when we honor God by giving, something good happens deep inside of us.Jan 28, 2007 Pastor John Wunderlich Notes4 audio archived
Connection Point: HeartTalkers Dance:
Scripture: Luke 4:20-30
Title: Know No Boundaries
Theme: Evangelism
Details: God is calling us to "radical inclusiveness." What barriers prevent you from giving God what he has asked of you?Feb 4, 2007 Steve Burke, Lay Speaker audio archived Title: "Revelation" *Click the "MP3" link to play audio from your browser or right-click and save the audio file to your local drive