Sermons About Economy
Love, Mercy, Justice Part 9 - a message on giving
One of the lessons that should be learned from the economic crisis of 2008 is that the line between those in financial need and those that are not is pretty blurry. As home after home are foreclosed on, it is time to be honest with ourselves. Just because a person can afford to live in $300,000 home, does not mean that they are either doing well financially or that they have made good financial decisions. In fact, the person living in a $500 a month apartment struggling to make ends meet might actually be better off financially than many in upscale suburban neighborhoods. The main difference is that the folks in the nice communities get to walk the fine line of financial ruin in nicer accommodations. Unfortunately, it is easy to dismiss folks who file for bankruptcy or are mired in credit card debt because the temptation is to think they are just getting what they deserved. The thought, "If they had made smart decisions with their money, they wouldn't be in this mess," is easy to think. There is a sense of justice in many people's thoughts and speech that says, "Well, that's what you get if you aren't smart with your money." Now, our temptation if we are no where close to losing our house and if we don't have any credit card debt (or if we are even some where in between) is to look down on folks who make poor financial decisions. And I would say if that is the case, we need to be very careful of falling into the sin of self-righteousness. Yes, we need to obey and be fiscally responsible, but God always judges us on the heart behind our obedience. So, even though we are doing fine financially, we need to ask the question, "What is the heart motive?" Are you financially conservative and responsible because you want to be generous towards God and His kingdom or is financial conservatism just the smartest way to live the lifestyle that you want to live and the added bonus is getting to feel spiritually AND financially superior?
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In God We Trust
Pundits tell us our economic downturn reflects a crisis of confidence in the market. Some are hoping in the bail out—some in the election. Who do you trust? How do you move from a crisis of confidence to confidence in crisis?
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A Biblical Perspective On The Economy
Folks, this morning I want to talk about what the bible says about money and finances. I want to share a biblical perspective on what is going on and what has lead up to it, and where the economy is doomed if some things do not change.
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More Than Enough
Benjamin Franklin when once asked about what he was certain of in life replied, “Certainty? “In this world, nothing is certain is certain but death and taxes.†I would add a third thing… the affect of the economy on all living people. We are all feeling the pinch of the continued rise in oil prices. For many of us, any extra money we may have counted on at the end of the month is now being eaten up by the rising price of everything. Combine that with recent reports that things may get worse whether the U.S. goes to war with Iran or not, and unbiblical fear may set in as we contemplate how we will adjust. The world's economy is subject to rules and resources of this present age. That's plain to see. But the Bible really does teach of a different economy in the kingdom of God, whether we understand it or not. Question is, which economy are we trusting in and how will it affect the way we live?
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When Priorities Are Wide Of The Mark---Luke 18: 18-34
When Priorities Are Wide Of The Mark---Luke 18: 18-34
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