My Kind of Beggar
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (08/22/10)
Series: Keeping the Money in the Missionary
When was the last time a beggar asked you to take money from him? Usually it is the other way around, but in this passage, the Corinthian believers insisted that the church in Macedonia take the gift from them. What kind of attitude is necessary in our lives to have this kind of mindset towards giving to missions?
When a Person Hits Rock Bottom
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (08/18/10)
Series: 2 Chronicles
When a person's life hits the bottom of the barrel, sin is usually the culprit. Manasseh is unique in that he went from being wicked to walking with God. Most of the kings of Israel did it the other way around. What caused him to turn his life around? What can pull us up from the dregs of life when we feel depressed? This message should help.
Raising Cain About Not Being Able
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (08/15/10)
Series: Keeping the Money in the Missionary
People usually defend their lack of giving to God's work by saying that they just aren't able to contribute right now. Either finances are tight or hearts are stingy toward giving. This message helps us understand the biblical mindset of giving, especially concerning missions work. You and I can't afford not to give to God's work when God promises to meet our needs as we trust Him.
But Others
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (08/15/10)
Series: Hebrews
The Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 is full of remarkable stories about people whom God used because of their great trust in Him. They were rewarded and favored by God for their faith. But there were others who, though they had great faith, did not have the same blessed fate. Their stories are told in the last part of Hebrews 11 and they remind us that even though we have faith, we might not receive relief and reward.
When a Country Hits a Low Point
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (08/11/10)
Series: 2 Chronicles
Under the leadership of King Ahaz, Judah was brought to its lowest point in history. America, like Judah, is slowly slipping into a dark and sinful abyss, from which it will be difficult to emerge. What can Christians in this country do to help curb the downward spiral and, with God's help, prevent this country from hitting a lower point?
Faith-Promise Giving
by Dr. Pat Creed (08/08/10)
Series: Guest Preacher
On our annual Bump-Up Missions Sunday, Dr. Pat Creed preaches on faith-promise giving. He points out from the Bible how the Christian life is really a faith-promise life. As God lays something on our heart, and we act on it in faith, we can experience God doing something amazing in our midst. This message examines the principle that our abundance could be used to meet someone else's need.
Sowing Bountifully and Reaping Bountifully
by Dr. Pat Creed (08/08/10)
Series: Guest Preacher
Dr. Pat Creed preaches on Sunday night of our special Bump-Up Missions Sunday about the laws of sowing a reaping. Believers must ask what kind of return they want on their investment in the work of missions. In a sense, the laws of sowing a reaping allow us to determine how much and when God blesses us for giving to His work. Allow this message to stretch your faith-promise giving.