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Missio Dei - Part 2Mission Drift | Genesis 11:1-9Big Idea: God disrupts our human pride to advance His mission.1. Each of us has a desire to build something for ourselves, that we control, that glorifies us.2. God will bring every obstacle to His mission to nothing.  

Missio Dei - Part 1God's Mission, God's Image | Genesis 1:26-31Big Idea: God created humanity in his image to fill the earth with His glory.  1. Humanity was given God's image.2. Humanity was given God's mission.3. Humanity was given God's blessing.  

God's Greatness, Our Reward | Psalm 145We are to praise God in four ways:1. The personal praise of God2. The public praise of God3. The power of praise4. The prayer of praise

Wonder - Part 4Jesus: The Son of Man | Hebrews 2:5-9Big Idea: Wonder that Jesus became one of us to redeem all of us.What did Jesus do to identify with us?1. He lowered himself to human form.2. He tasted death on the cross. 

Wonder - Part 3Jesus: The Salvation of God | Hebrews 2:1-4Big Idea: We must wonder at the salvation of God, not neglect it.  Why wonder at God's salvation?1. It brings God's deliverance2. It bears God's declaration

Wonder - Part 2Jesus: The Son of God | Hebrews 1:5-14Big Idea: Wonder at the supremacy of Christ over the angels.What makes Jesus superior over the angels?1. He is the Son of God2. He is the King of Kings3. He is the Creator of all things

Wonder - Part 1Jesus: The Glory of God | Hebrews 1:1-4Big Idea: Wonder at the supremacy of ChristWhy does Jesus reign supreme?1. He relates with God uniquely (vv. 1-2)2. He acts with God powerfully (v. 3)3. He rules with God in heaven (vv. 3-4)

The Generous Heart - Part 5Invest Wisely | Matthew 6:19-24Big Idea: Our use of money reflects what our heart worships.  Avoid idolizing money; three things we need to avoid giving our hearts away to false gods through the use of our money:1. Eternal perspective (vv. 19-22)2. Exclusive commitment (v. 24)3. Expectant faith (vv. 26-32)

The Generous Heart - Part 4First Things First | Deuteronomy 14:22-29Key Question: What can we learn from the Old Testament teaching about the tithe?1. Tithing supported the leadership and activity of the Temple2. Tithing provided for widows, fatherless, and foreigners3. Tithing acknowledged God as the owner of all things4. Tithing leads God's people into God's blessing5. Tithing was a set amount - New Covenant giving amounts are less exact6. Tithing was a law-based requirement - New Covenant giving is a heart-level desire

Discover the essence of true generosity through the lens of a widow's humble offering. Explore the stark contrast between secular giving and sacrificial generosity rooted in faith. Hear how God sees our quiet acts of kindness, often unnoticed by the world. Dive into inspiring stories that highlight the transformative power of small, faithful gifts and the call to reflect God's grace. Challenge your views on what drives generous living and how spiritual growth can cultivate a heart of radical generosity.