Yesterday was a wonderful day at Emmanuel. We were blessed to see Kerri follow in believer's baptism after trusting Christ as her Savior just 2 weeks ago! In addition, last week, we celebrated the addition of two new families to our EBC family - Bill & Jody, and Lori & her 2 daughters.
Yesterday's message was the first in a three-part series on biblical principles for handling personal finances. I'm drawing information from various authors including Ron Blue, Larry Burkett, and Dave Ramsey. These men understand that handling money is a spiritual activity and they give some wonderful financial principles derived from the Scriptures.
Our church, as most churches, has been hit by the downturn in our economy over the past few years. While our giving is strong, individual families are hurting. This series is designed to make sure we are wise stewards (asset managers) of the resources that God entrusts to us. God has promised to bless us with much, if we prove ourselves to be faithful with the little. We'll have two more weeks in this very practical series.
Last night, I shared from my heart the concerns I have as a pastor seeing people professing with their mouths to know God, but in works denying Him. Based on what the Bible teaches, there are many who claim to be saved, but they won't be in Heaven. (See Titus 1:16, and Matt 7:22-23)
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