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Why It's Hard for the Rich to Enter the Kingdom
Check your sermon file on this passage; my guess is you’ve got at least a few. That’s because preachers have to wrestle with this hard saying of Jesus.
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February 16, 2021
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When There's Too Much in the Collection Plate
Is there such a thing as too much giving? When it comes to generosity, is the sky always the limit?
February 3, 2021
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Becoming a Giver by Being a Saver
Joel has advice for anyone who wants to become a giver by being a saver, “Waste-not, want-not, and be a good steward,” says Joel. “God multiplies it all."
January 7, 2021
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Up Close and Personal
For Matt and Jen Viel, generous living isn’t done from a distance. Instead, they aim for front row seats.
November 30, 2020
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Sharing What Works
Learn why Phil and Sheri Hall are quick to tell others about the Stewards Fund through Barnabas Foundation.
October 27, 2020
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What Worship Looks Like
Worship is about what’s in your heart; but don’t forget about what’s in your hands.
October 19, 2020
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Take My Sermon Challenge
Could you or would you ever compose and preach this sermon? "Jesus Is the Key to Your Financial Success."
September 22, 2020
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The Remedy For Your Envy
In my extremely short-sighted and carnal estimation, cash is the key that unlocks the door to my greatest thriving and success.
March 3, 2020
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You Don't Have to Be a Superhero
Abraham and Sarah weren’t superheroes—and neither are we. We’re just ordinary folks following God’s direction, trusting His provision and surrendering to His superpower.
February 17, 2020
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Trouble Meeting Your Budget? Try Pew Rentals
Phil Leo offers a few historically humorous ideas churches have used to help bridge the budget gap and then shares some provocative insight concerning budget shortfalls.
February 11, 2020
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The 125 Campaign
Pease CRC in Pease, MN will celebrate 125 years soon and the obvious question is: What's next? Their answer proved church members’ heart for the next 125 years of ministry.
February 3, 2020
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$67 Million Directed to Charitable Organizations in 2019
Thanks to generous supporters, Barnabas Foundation celebrates a record-breaking 9,890 grants (totaling $67 million) to churches, nonprofit ministries and other charitable organizations in 2019.
January 21, 2020
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Before You Say Anything Else About Giving, Say This
What would happen if, instead of talking about how giving changes others, you framed it in terms of how it changes them personally?
January 6, 2020
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It's How They Lived
When the daughters of Hal and Jane Rodenhouse began to lend a hand with their parents’ finances, they were astounded by what they discovered.
November 25, 2019
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Where Is Their Wealth Going?
A young pastor recently said to me, “Two-thirds of our church’s members are 65 years and older. What I want to know is this: Once they’re gone, where is all their wealth going?”
November 11, 2019
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Generosity’s Ripple Effect
Even in their will, Rich and Ann Meyer were careful to reflect giving as a priority.
October 29, 2019
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Does Jesus Want Me to Buy My Friends?
“Come again, Jesus? You’re pushing swag? To influence people? A bit unseemly, wouldn’t you say?”
September 30, 2019
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Three Ways to Turn Giving Into Ministry
What if we could change the narrative from "gotta" give to "get to" give?
August 20, 2019
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Should Pastors Know How Much Church Members Give?
I never wanted to know how much church members were giving; I didn't think it was any of my business. That assumption was a mistake.
July 23, 2019
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The One Thing
Let’s be clear, the point Jesus is making is not to live in abject poverty. Instead, it’s to trust God for your security and future, more than anything or anyone else.
May 21, 2019
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I Gave Up My Cup of Joe for Lent… Here’s What I Learned
On Ash Wednesday I decided to give up my afternoon cup of coffee and thus began the longest Lenten season of my life.
May 14, 2019
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Finding Mission Through Financial Shalom
Faith Community CRC in Beaver Dam, WI has always found meaningful and creative ways to connect to their community in mission. Recently this required the church to decide whether their next pastor would be full-time.
April 16, 2019
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Don't Let This Creep Near You
It may already be too late. This creep is sneaky. Everyone is vulnerable, regardless of age, class, gender or race. I’m talking about “lifestyle creep.” It’s a thing—a very real thing.
March 19, 2019
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These Are My Thoughts on FIRE
No, my actual thoughts aren’t on fire. Instead, here are my thoughts on the FIRE (Financial Independence Retiring Early) movement that’s picking up steam and making headlines.
March 5, 2019
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A Legacy for the Kingdom or for Canines?
For better or for worse, what’s done now will tell your story later. Will your legacy reflect your Kingdom calling. . . or will it be fit for the dogs?