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What should a church do if someone wins the lottery and wants to tithe from the proceeds? The question is more complicated than it first appears. On one hand, churches should teach biblical stewardship and encourage generosity. On the other hand, gambling raises serious concerns about wisdom, exploitation, addiction, and the source of financial gain. In this episode, we discuss how church leaders can think carefully, pastorally, and biblically about whether to accept a tithe from lottery winnings. The post Should a Church Accept a Tithe from a Lottery Winner? appeared first on Church Answers.
Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 08/25/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Announces an Upcoming Islam Conference/ What is Free Masonry?/ The Gifts of The Spirit?/Pentecostalism and Speaking in Tongues/ A Caller Asks Matt About Previous Occult Experiences/ What is Wrong with Alcoholics Anonymous?/ Why Aren't Roman Catholics out Doing Street Evangelism?/ Are We Supposed to Tithe?/ Are Christians Forgiven for Future Sins?/ August 25, 2026
Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 08/25/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Announces an Upcoming Islam Conference/ What is Free Masonry?/ The Gifts of The Spirit?/Pentecostalism and Speaking in Tongues/ A Caller Asks Matt About Previous Occult Experiences/ What is Wrong with Alcoholics Anonymous?/ Why Aren't Roman Catholics out Doing Street Evangelism?/ Are We Supposed to Tithe?/ Are Christians Forgiven for Future Sins?/ August 25, 2026
To give by Tithe & Offering click here: https://ascendchurchatl.com/give/To give towards our new campus click here: https://ascendchurchatl.com/expansion/You can also text any dollar amount to “888-547-7520” followed by "Tithe" "Offering" or "New Church Campus"Join us for Glory Nights September 11-13th register here: https://bridalglory.com/glorynights/Download our app to be up to date with the latest upcoming events and more:For Apple Users: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/ascend-...For Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Check our online store to shop books, resources, apparel, and more: https://ascendchurchatl.myshopify.com/Check out our YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@thebridalgloryFollow us on:https://ascendchurchatl.com/https://www.instagram.com/bridalglory/https://www.instagram.com/ascendchurc...https://www.instagram.com/ascendacademy/https://www.facebook.com/ascendchurchatlhttps://www.facebook.com/ascendacadem...https://www.facebook.com/bridalglory#brianguerin #ascendchurch #bridalglory #podcast #church
Landmark Apostolic Church: UPC; Pentecostal Preaching & Teaching
Rev. Doug Rice (08/16/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site.
REVELATION CHANGES WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU SEE GOD AS YOUR SOURCE, YOU SEE MONEY DIFFERENTLY
Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Lloyd Pulley Question Timestamps: Bobby, DE (2:01) - Where does the idea that not tithing is a sin come from in the Bible? Nina, MA (6:10) - Is it okay to have cut off my marriage after my fiancé pressed me for certain things meant to happen only after marriage? Lisa, NY (11:02) - How can I convince my son that Jesus is God? He married a Jehovah's Witness. Cindy, NJ (16:45) - Where did the Gentiles go that died before Jesus died on the cross? Iris, Facebook (23:49) - Are the promises in the Bible for me? E.T., email (26:00) - My wife has taken off her ring after finding out about my sins. What should I do? Nina, MA (33:37) - Is it true that once you are engaged, you are married? Carrie, YouTube (35:52) - Does Isaiah 24 speak about Jesus's second coming? Kat, YouTube (39:47) - How do I talk to my brother, who is part of the Church of Christ, about the truth? Ed, VA (41:58) - Is the word "Jehovah" in the Bible? Where do the Jehovah's Witnesses come from? Why do we call them a cult? Henriquez, HI (45:01) - Can man change God's commandments? whassupwu, YouTube (46:56) - How close do you think our society is to Sodom and Gomorrah? Wild, YouTube (49:06) - Why do Christians say "Jehovah Jirah?" Bob, email (50:55) - How do you know the difference between instincts and when God is guiding you? What is the difference between coincidence and God's answer to prayer? Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org
The Idols We Can't See Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:21 1 John Series, Part 26 Episode Summary In the final installment of the 1 John series, Pastor Michael opens with a skit about two people who can see each other's ridiculous hats but can't see their own - because idolatry always feels like somebody else's problem. Through the very last verse of 1 John, we discover that modern idols don't come in wood or stone. They come in the form of money, success, control, affirmation, distraction, and politics - all promising to give what only Jesus can. Key Points - An idol is a good thing treated like a God thing - anything we depend on to give us what only Jesus can provide - We rarely reject God openly; we reshape Him into something we can manage - just like Israel with the golden calf - Every idol targets a real need: security, worth, belonging, confidence, peace, hope, or rest - The question isn't how much time we spend on something, but what we're expecting it to give us - Idols creep in slowly - like a friend who needed a place to crash and changed the locks Main Takeaway Idols promise to give what only Jesus can. Your phone, your money, your plans, and even your family can be good things - but they are terrible gods. John spent five chapters showing us what is real, and closes with one last warning: don't fall for anything fake. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Memorable Quotes - "Idols promise to give what only Jesus can." - "An idol is a good thing that gets treated like a God thing." - "The human heart is an idol factory." (John Calvin) - "We are wired for worship. If we refuse to worship God, we will replace Him with something else." - "Idols don't kick the door down like a burglar. They creep in under the door like a stink bug." - "You can't satisfy your thirst with salt water, and you can't satisfy your soul with anything but Jesus." Reflection Question What do you instinctively run to when life feels out of control, or when you're bored, scared, lonely, or exhausted? What are you expecting that thing to give you that only Jesus can? Tune in to hear the hilarious "Bro, What's With the Hat?" skit, the mystery of who ate the last Dino Nuggie, and why the golden calf disaster was not as different from our lives as we'd like to think. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly
Tithing is one of the most debated topics in the church, but the book of Malachi offers a surprisingly rich and challenging perspective when read in full context. The people of Israel were withholding their tithes as a protest against a corrupt priesthood, and their frustrations were not entirely without merit. However, God called their withholding robbery, because their decision was harming faithful priests, Levites, and others who depended on those offerings. God's call to bring the whole tithe into the storehouse was given in the middle of real corruption, asking His people to trust Him even when human systems were broken. We do not give to human hands. We give to a faithful God who sees every problem in leadership and is fully capable of dealing with it. Faithful giving is ultimately an act of trust.
To give by Tithe & Offering click here: https://ascendchurchatl.com/give/To give towards our new campus click here: https://ascendchurchatl.com/expansion/You can also text any dollar amount to “888-547-7520” followed by "Tithe" "Offering" or "New Church Campus"Join us for Glory Nights September 11-13th register here: https://bridalglory.com/glorynights/Download our app to be up to date with the latest upcoming events and more:For Apple Users: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/ascend-...For Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Check our online store to shop books, resources, apparel, and more: https://ascendchurchatl.myshopify.com/Check out our YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@thebridalgloryFollow us on:https://ascendchurchatl.com/https://www.instagram.com/bridalglory/https://www.instagram.com/ascendchurc...https://www.instagram.com/ascendacademy/https://www.facebook.com/ascendchurchatlhttps://www.facebook.com/ascendacadem...https://www.facebook.com/bridalglory#brianguerin #ascendchurch #bridalglory #podcast #church
Landmark Apostolic Church: UPC; Pentecostal Preaching & Teaching
Rev. Bryce Jones (08/09/2026) Sunday School Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site.
Landmark Apostolic Church: UPC; Pentecostal Preaching & Teaching
Rev. Doug Rice (08/09/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site.
God looks beyond the gift to the heart of the giver. In Part 2 of this series, Pastor Corey Erman continues teaching on the biblical purpose of tithing, emphasizing that honoring God with our firstfruits is a response of love, faith, and covenant, not mere duty. Learn how a heart of honor transforms the way we give and positions us to experience God's faithfulness. “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse… and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven.” - Malachi 3:10To support this ministry and help us reach the nations with revival visit RiverWPB.com or text GIVE and any amount to (855) 968-3708.
Tá tús curtha le sraith seisiún eolais ar na tacaíochtaí agus deontais atá ar fáil chun athchóiriú a dhéanamh ar theach folamh sa Ghaeltacht.
Tithing is more than a financial principle, it is an act of worship and honor toward God. In this foundational message, Pastor Corey Erman teaches that the tithe should never be viewed as a burden or obligation, but as a joyful expression of trust, gratitude, and covenant relationship with the Lord. Discover how honoring God first opens the door to His blessing and provision. “Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase.” - Proverbs 3:9To support this ministry and help us reach the nations with revival visit RiverWPB.com or text GIVE and any amount to (855) 968-3708.
Send us Fan MailShould Christians continue tithing while working to pay off debt, or should every available dollar go toward becoming debt-free? In this episode of The Stewardology Podcast, we examine the tension between financial efficiency and biblical obedience, exploring what Scripture teaches about generosity during difficult seasons. Join us as we discuss debt, stewardship, and why faithful giving may be more about heart transformation than mathematical optimization.See the show notes here!Subscribe to "Life in the Markets" PodcastBuy our new book: The Good StewardWealth Management from a Biblical WorldviewStewardship Seminars from a Biblical WorldviewLearn more at: StewardologyPodcast.comSchedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/ReviewGet in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.comor call us at: (800) 688-5800Send us episode ideas! StewardologyPodcast.com/ideaSubscribe to get episodes delivered to your inbox every week.Follow along: Facebook, InstagramA ministry of Life Financial Group & Life Institute.Securities and Advisory Services offered through GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. Member FINRA and SIPC
To give by Tithe & Offering click here: https://ascendchurchatl.com/give/To give towards our new campus click here: https://ascendchurchatl.com/expansion/You can also text any dollar amount to “888-547-7520” followed by "Tithe" "Offering" or "New Church Campus"Join us for Glory Nights September 11-13th register here: https://bridalglory.com/glorynights/Download our app to be up to date with the latest upcoming events and more:For Apple Users: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/ascend-...For Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Check our online store to shop books, resources, apparel, and more: https://ascendchurchatl.myshopify.com/Check out our YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@thebridalgloryFollow us on:https://ascendchurchatl.com/https://www.instagram.com/bridalglory/https://www.instagram.com/ascendchurc...https://www.instagram.com/ascendacademy/https://www.facebook.com/ascendchurchatlhttps://www.facebook.com/ascendacadem...https://www.facebook.com/bridalglory#brianguerin #ascendchurch #bridalglory #podcast #church
Landmark Apostolic Church: UPC; Pentecostal Preaching & Teaching
Rev. Doug Rice (08/02/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site.
Landmark Apostolic Church: UPC; Pentecostal Preaching & Teaching
Rev. Bryce Jones (08/02/2026) Sunday School Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site.
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Certainty for an Uncertain World Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:20 1 John Series, Part 25 Episode Summary In part 25 of the 1 John series, Pastor Michael gets personal about his struggle with uncertainty - the weather app, the "we need to talk" texts, the waiting room that has become a permanent residence. Through the final verses of 1 John, we discover that the answer to uncertainty isn't more information. It's knowing Who has the wheel. We can't be sure about tomorrow, but we can be sure about Jesus. Key Points - The Son of God has come - our faith is not in humanity reaching up to God, but in God stepping down to us - Jesus gives us understanding to recognize what is from God, even when we don't know the full road ahead - We are not just supposed to know about God - we are in Christ, joined to Him in relationship and identity - Eternal life isn't just the prize at the end - it begins the moment you believe and is wrapped up in Jesus Himself - No amount of struggle, anxiety, or uncertainty can cancel the truth that we belong to Jesus Main Takeaway We can't be sure about tomorrow, but we can be sure about Jesus. God doesn't answer our uncertainty by telling us everything that's coming - He tells us Who Has Come. Faith isn't knowing every turn ahead; it's knowing Who has the wheel. Memorable Quotes - "We can't be sure about tomorrow, but we can be sure about Jesus." - "The answer to uncertainty is not information; it's in Who you know." - "God doesn't answer our uncertainty by telling us everything that's coming. He tells us Who Has Come." - "Faith isn't knowing every turn ahead; Faith is knowing Who has the wheel." - "When you take The Hand of Jesus, He won't let go." - "Jesus didn't just show up to help us manage our spiritual battery. He Is The Source of Life." - "We will never walk any step of this journey alone." Reflection Question What area of uncertainty are you trying to control right now - and what would it look like to release that demand to know everything before you move? Tune in to hear Pastor Michael's hilarious confessions about weather apps, GPS exits he has definitely not missed, and why a possum with reflective fur is actually deeply theological. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly
This month Rural life writer Kiran Sidhu decides to embrace materialism, while Anglican priest Alice Goodman recounts the ballad of the Tithe pig. Actor and writer Sheila Hancock is taken to hospital after a fall and is very impressed by the attractive doctors treating her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, Will Carlisle is joined by Jennifer McClish as we continue our study through the book of Deuteronomy. Join us today on Our Daily Rhythm!
Send us Fan MailDoes your tithe have to go to your local church, or can it be given to ministries, charities, or individuals in need? In this episode of The Stewardology Podcast, we explore what Scripture teaches about the purpose of the tithe, why the local church should remain the primary focus of our giving, and how Christians can practice generosity in a biblical order. See the show notes here!Subscribe to "Life in the Markets" PodcastBuy our new book: The Good StewardWealth Management from a Biblical WorldviewStewardship Seminars from a Biblical WorldviewLearn more at: StewardologyPodcast.comSchedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/ReviewGet in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.comor call us at: (800) 688-5800Send us episode ideas! StewardologyPodcast.com/ideaSubscribe to get episodes delivered to your inbox every week.Follow along: Facebook, InstagramA ministry of Life Financial Group & Life Institute.Securities and Advisory Services offered through GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. Member FINRA and SIPC
To give by Tithe & Offering click here: https://ascendchurchatl.com/give/To give towards our new campus click here: https://ascendchurchatl.com/expansion/You can also text any dollar amount to “888-547-7520” followed by "Tithe" "Offering" or "New Church Campus"Download our app to be up to date with the latest upcoming events and more:For Apple Users: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/ascend-...For Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Check our online store to shop books, resources, apparel, and more: https://ascendchurchatl.myshopify.com/Check out our YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@thebridalgloryFollow us on:https://ascendchurchatl.com/https://www.instagram.com/bridalglory/https://www.instagram.com/ascendchurc...https://www.instagram.com/ascendacademy/https://www.facebook.com/ascendchurchatlhttps://www.facebook.com/ascendacadem...https://www.facebook.com/bridalglory#brianguerin #ascendchurch #bridalglory #podcast #church
Landmark Apostolic Church: UPC; Pentecostal Preaching & Teaching
Rev. Doug Rice (07/26/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site.
Rev. Bryce Jones (07/26/2026) Sunday School Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site.
Landmark Apostolic Church: UPC; Pentecostal Preaching & Teaching
Rev. Doug Rice (07/19/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site.
Living in a World of Lies Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:18-19 1 John Series, Part 24 Episode Summary In part 24 of the 1 John series, Pastor Michael opens with a chicken coop fable about three baby chicks frightened by lies - and an old hen named Hazel who reminds them who they really belong to. Through 1 John's final verses, we discover three things we can know with certainty in a world flooded with deception: we are born to a new life, we belong to God, and the wicked one cannot own us. Key Points - Being born of God doesn't mean sinless perfection, but it means sin no longer owns us - we struggle with it rather than settle into it - "He who is born of God keeps himself" - we guard our lives and choices, not because we save ourselves, but because we are no longer casual about sin - Satan may attack our circumstances, but he cannot reverse the Cross, undo the Resurrection, or cancel our adoption - The "world" in this passage means human society organized against God - running the same lie as Eden: decide good and evil yourself - The devil's lies sound believable in the moment; the damage only becomes obvious later Main Takeaway No lie can change the truth that we belong to God. The devil knows which lies work on us - you're too broken, too guilty, too far gone, or you don't need God at all. But Jesus knew the full truth about us when He went to the Cross. You don't have to believe every voice when you know who you belong to. Memorable Quotes - "No lie can change the truth that we belong to God." - "You don't have to believe every voice when you know who you belong to." - "Struggle is a sign of life. A dead fish doesn't fight against the hook." - "The devil may touch the circumstances of your life, but he cannot touch the deepest truth about your life: you belong to God." - "You will not be untouched, but you will be unconquered." - "The forbidden fruit changes, but the lie remains the same." - "Changing the label on a jar doesn't change what's inside." Reflection Question What lie has the devil been whispering to you about your identity, your worth, or your standing before God - and what does it mean to replace that lie with the truth that you belong to Him? Tune in to hear the full fable of Buttons, Olive, Pickle, Big Red, and the wise old hen Hazel - and discover why the Colonel's bucket has nothing on the Farmer who cares for His own. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly
When you put God FIRST, He takes care of the REST.Who goes FIRST?1. It's not IF you give—it's WHEN. The ORDER matters.The word TITHE simply means A TENTH.Proverbs 3:9-10 "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing."John 6:1-14 "Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick. Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. The Jewish Passover Festival was near. When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year's wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!” Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke up, “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”2. The tithe is where you TRUST God with FIRST PLACE.Malachi 3:10 "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."3. When God is FIRST, everything else falls IN ORDER.The goal isn't that God can just give TO you but actually FLOW THROUGH you.Deuteronomy 8:17-18 You may say to yourself, " My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.Proverbs 11:24 The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.Tithing is not really an OBEDIENCE indicator. It is aSURRENDER indicator.
Rev. Doug Rice (07/05/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site.
Send us Fan MailShould Christians tithe on their gross income or their net income? We explore both sides of the debate and uncover the deeper heart issue behind the question. Discover why generosity is about more than percentages, calculations, or tax forms...it's ultimately about worship, gratitude, and responding to God's generosity.See the show notes here!Subscribe to "Life in the Markets" PodcastBuy our new book: The Good StewardWealth Management from a Biblical WorldviewStewardship Seminars from a Biblical WorldviewLearn more at: StewardologyPodcast.comSchedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/ReviewGet in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.comor call us at: (800) 688-5800Send us episode ideas! StewardologyPodcast.com/ideaSubscribe to get episodes delivered to your inbox every week.Follow along: Facebook, InstagramA ministry of Life Financial Group & Life Institute.Securities and Advisory Services offered through GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. Member FINRA and SIPC
How do we position ourselves to receive more of the Holy Spirit? In Part 3 of our More series, Pastor Brandon teaches from 1 Corinthians 12 and unpacks two key areas that often keep people from experiencing everything God has for them. From understanding biblical generosity to overcoming misconceptions about spiritual gifts, this message challenges us to pursue God above experiences and to discover the unique gifts He has placed within each of us for the good of the Church. No matter your background or previous experiences, God has more for you. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome 0:48 Welcome to Venture Church 1:28 Atlas Free Mount Baker Fundraiser 2:14 Introduction to the Holy Spirit Series 7:24 Preparing Your Heart to Receive More 8:54 First Key: Unlock Firstfruits 10:23 The Festival of Firstfruits and Pentecost 11:49 Why Generosity Matters 14:08 A Story About Learning to Tithe 18:31 Second Key: Don't Be Uninformed 20:36 Misunderstanding the Holy Spirit 22:14 Chasing God, Not Experiences 26:13 Common Hangups About Spiritual Gifts 27:10 The Nine Gifts of the Spirit 30:50 Pastor Brandon & Di's Story 36:23 Staying Open to More of God 37:40 Don't Let Abuse Keep You from Truth 39:58 Gift. God. Good. 41:24 Spiritual Gifts Are for the Church 42:39 Using Your Gifts for the Common Good 44:36 Let Go of Your Hangups 45:56 Closing Prayer If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. We'd love to have you join us in person at Venture Church as we continue our More series!
Seizing the Moment Speaker: Duncan Crook, Elder at ReCreate Church Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9 Episode Summary Elder Duncan Crook explores one of life's most challenging realities: transitions we didn't choose. Through Joshua's sudden call to lead Israel into the Promised Land after Moses' death, we discover three essential dispositions for navigating change - whether it's a major life shift, a career change, an empty nest, or a church stepping into an uncertain future. God's purpose in transition is clear: you cannot seize tomorrow while still clinging to yesterday. Key Points - Versatility means facing reality honestly and letting go of what God is not calling us into the next season - Trust is anchored in the unchanging faithfulness of God, not in leaders, traditions, or structures that may change - Courage is not the absence of fear - it means going forward even when you're afraid, because God says "I will never leave you" - The Word of God is the only eternal stabilizer when everything else shifts around us - Every transition, even good ones, begins with loss - but God never ends a season without opening something new and glorious Main Takeaway You cannot seize tomorrow while you're still clinging to yesterday. Whatever your "Moses" or your "manna" - the thing you fear losing - God's Word and His presence are the only constants that never change. Identify the season that has ended, remember it with gratitude, anchor yourself in His Word, and arise and go forward. Memorable Quotes - "You cannot seize tomorrow while you're still clinging to yesterday." - "He never ends a season for His people that doesn't continue with something brand new and something glorious." - "Courage is the men who are scared to death, but they go anyway." - "His word is the eternal stabilizer when we're going through uncertainty." - "The grass withers, the flower fades - the word of our God stands forever." - "What are you chasing that God doesn't have for you?" Reflection Question Who or what is your "Moses" - the person, tradition, or structure you fear losing? And what is your "manna" - the provision you're afraid won't be there tomorrow? Are you trusting those things more than you're trusting God? Tune in to hear Duncan's honest challenge to ReCreate Church about embracing change, the story of manna stopping the moment Israel entered the Promised Land, and why chasing the season that's behind you never ends well. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly
Send us Fan MailDo Christians still need to tithe 10%? In this episode of The Stewardology Podcast, we unpack one of the most debated topics in Christian stewardship. Discover what the Bible really teaches about tithing, grace-filled generosity, and why the question may not be "Do I have to give 10%?" but rather "How is God's grace shaping my generosity?"See the show notes here!Subscribe to "Life in the Markets" PodcastBuy our new book: The Good StewardWealth Management from a Biblical WorldviewStewardship Seminars from a Biblical WorldviewLearn more at: StewardologyPodcast.comSchedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/ReviewGet in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.comor call us at: (800) 688-5800Send us episode ideas! StewardologyPodcast.com/ideaSubscribe to get episodes delivered to your inbox every week.Follow along: Facebook, InstagramA ministry of Life Financial Group & Life Institute.Securities and Advisory Services offered through GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. Member FINRA and SIPC
When You Fall in The Gully Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:16-17 1 John Series, Part 23 Episode Summary In part 23 of the 1 John series, Pastor Michael tells the story of two brothers who fall into a deep gully - one who keeps struggling to get out, and one who decorates it and settles in. Through 1 John's teaching on praying for believers caught in sin, we discover that everyone falls sometimes, but what you do next makes all the difference. It's better to struggle with sin than to settle in sin. Key Points - John calls believers to pray for fellow believers who are caught in sin - the first response should be intercession, not indignation - Sin not leading to death is sin that is met with repentance and a return to God - Sin leading to death is unrepentant sin that a person settles into and refuses to leave - Struggle is a sign of life - a dead mouse doesn't try to get out of the trap - Don't stop throwing the rope, even if the person won't take it Main Takeaway The question isn't whether you've sinned - we all have. The question is what you're doing with your sin. Are you hiding it or confessing it? Feeding it or fighting it? Settling in or struggling to get back to Jesus? Don't decorate the gully. Take the rope, climb out, and then throw it back in for someone else. Memorable Quotes - "It's better to struggle with sin than to settle in sin." - "Everyone sins sometimes. It's what you do next that matters." - "When a brother is tripped up, the first action should be intercession, not indignation." - "If your plan includes scheduling the apology before committing the sin, you're not repenting, you're forging a permission slip." - "Repentance is the difference between death and life." - "Don't stop throwing the rope, even if the person won't take it." Reflection Question Are you struggling to get out of the gully, or have you started decorating it? And is there someone in your life who needs you to throw them a rope right now? Tune in to hear the full story of Eddie, Ray, Cecil, and the legendary "Bless This Mess" license plate sign - and why struggle is actually a sign of spiritual life. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly
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The Beggar, The Boss, and The Bold Speaker: Pastor Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15 1 John Series, Part 22 Episode Summary Returning to the 1 John series, Pastor Michael uses an original skit about three siblings trying to ask their Dad for a puppy to illustrate three very different approaches to prayer. Are you a Beggar - too timid to bother God? A Boss - trying to manipulate or demand your way? Or Bold - a child who trusts a loving Father to hear and answer wisely? John gives us a better way to pray. Key Points - Our confidence in prayer is not based on who we are, but on Who God Is - Believers are not beggars at the door - we are children of the household, with a claim rooted in The Blood of Christ - Praying "according to His will" means trusting God more than we trust ourselves - The problem is wanting the promises of prayer without the surrender of prayer - God hears, God cares, and God will act - we can pray with boldness AND trust Main Takeaway Pray like a bold child asking a loving Father. Not with the timidity of a beggar who fears being turned away, and not with the arrogance of a boss who demands his own way. Come honestly, come confidently, and trust that a Father Who loves you will do what is best - even when the answer is not what you expected. Memorable Quotes - "Your confidence for prayer is not based on who you are. It is based on Who God Is." - "A kid doesn't have to make an appointment to ask Dad a question." - "Prayer is not me taking the throne; it's me coming boldly to the throne." - "It's a problem when we want the promises of prayer without the surrender of prayer." - "The beggar is afraid God will not listen. The boss is angry if God does not obey. But the bold child has learned something better." - "If my Father hears me, I am not forgotten. If my Father loves me, I am not unsafe. If my Father is wise, His Answer is better than anything I can ask for." Reflection Question When you pray, which are you most like - Bex the Beggar, Boz the Boss, or Bo the Bold? What would it look like to bring your requests to God with confidence and trust this week? Tune in to hear the hilarious skit featuring three siblings hoping for a dog, and the legendary fate of Mister Nibbles the hamster - and discover what it really means to pray like a bold child asking a loving Father. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly
Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Lloyd Pulley Question Timestamps: Tyshawn, VA (2:23) - When should you tithe on money made from a legal contract? abdoujallow4344, YouTube (7:31) - Why does the Bible say "these people follow me, but their hearts are far from me?" Joe, YouTube (9:05) - Which verse describes Abraham's Bosom? Enriquez, HI (11:43) - Where was Adam when Eve was deceived? Amy, email (13:39) - What advice do you have for revitalizing my faith? Joe, email (16:52) - I know there are no generational curses, but what about generational blessings? Wayne, TN (18:42) - How does God use the pain of shingles to teach me? Sam, email (21:54) - What scripture or advice do you have for my wife and I as we are going through the divorce process? Michelle, email (25:37) - Should I pursue "self-care" or "pick up my cross?" Sophia, email (33:31) - How old is the Earth? Do we know? Eliana, NJ (38:12) - Why did God give people free will to do whatever they want? Tom, email (40:26) - While Jesus was in hell, did He experience torment? Narine, NY (42:38) - What happened to the cross I keep with my Bible? Debi, YouTube (47:02) - Can you explain Acts 21 verse 20? Does this passage mean that there were Jews that accepted Jesus but still kept the law? Jean, MA (49:54) - What does "caught in sin" mean? Jane, email (54:17) - Is it okay for a believer to drink wine? Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org
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Welcome to Champions for Life online sermon player. We pray that each message will bless you by teaching you how to walk in love, live by faith and experience God's prosperity in every area of life. We know faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word
Welcome to Champions for Life online sermon player. We pray that each message will bless you by teaching you how to walk in love, live by faith and experience God's prosperity in every area of life. We know faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word
Welcome to Champions for Life online sermon player. We pray that each message will bless you by teaching you how to walk in love, live by faith and experience God's prosperity in every area of life. We know faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word
Missionary Evangelist Robert Breaker talks about tithes, and what the Bible says about it. WARNING: What the Bible actually says about it just might surprise you!
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