Monthly Archives: October 2015

First: Be Faithful, Save, and Give

“Why is giving so important? Giving is the nature of God. Our God is a God who gives. ‘God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will … Continue reading

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First: Money, Work and Debt

Money, Work, and Debt “The Bible tells us that debt creates bondage. Proverbs 22:7 says, ‘The wealthy rule over the poor; a borrow is a slave to a lender.’ The problem with any debt in our lives, including the mortgage, … Continue reading

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First: Naming Our Idols

Naming our Idols “Let me give you my definition of an idol: anything, or anyone, that receives the primary focus of my energy or resources, which should first belong to God. The Bible calls this having a divided heart. Instead … Continue reading

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First: An Introduction

On October 11, we begin a 4 week focus on putting God First in our lives, culminating in a commitment and celebration Sunday on November 1.   Over these weeks, we will be using Scripture and the insights of the … Continue reading

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