26Feb01- No service due to snow
26Feb08
I Chronicles 29
Why Do We Give?
King David is coming to the end of his reign- he is raising funds to build the temple
Because we delight in God’s house- V3 (set my affection on the church- house of God - it is a house of worship, house of prayer, house of fellowship, house of refuge, house of needs)
Out of celebration not obligation- V6, V17, 9 they offered willingly; with joy
Give from our hearts- V9- loyal heart
God Driven
We know God is the owner and we are the steward- 16
It pleases God -V 17
26Feb15
James 5:7-12
When to be Patient-
Seeds Don’t Grow Overnight-Patience is the slow beauty of God’s work
1. When circumstances are uncontrollable- see how the farmer waits
2. When people are unchangeable- as an example- take the prophets
3. When problems are unexplainable- you have heard of Job’s perseverance
26Feb22
Joshua 24: 13-20
Choosing Shapes Your Future-Who Will Choose? “For me and my house, we will see the Lord”
1. God begins with grace, not demands- v13 - In NT he ate with sinners and offered Grace
2. The battle of competing with gods within -V14-15 What idols do we carry with us? Choose who you will serve, Isaiah 43
3. The non negotiable- as for me and my house
4. Quick responses often bring shallow commitments V-16-20