Yesterday at NorthStar Mike Linch brought part 7 of the Bring It series: "Spent." We looked at what Jesus' brother had to say about wealth in James 5:1-6.
Miss Sunday's service? Click here to download audio of Mike's message or to view or print sermon notes.
Some highlights from the message:
- The amount of money you have has no correlation to your happiness.
- God has no problem with wealth, but He does have a problem with the misuse of wealth.
- Either we learn to manage our money, or our money will manage us.
How can I exercise my faith with my money?
1. Save it faithfully, don't hoard it (James 5:2-3; Proverbs 21:20).
2. Earn it honestly, don't steal it (James 5:4; Proverbs 13:11).
3. Spend it wisely, don't waste it (James 5:4; Proverbs 21:5).
- Money will test my trust. And it will be a lifelong battle.
- With affluence comes influence.
4. Give it generously, don't abuse it (James 5:6; Proverbs 11:24-25).
- We're never more like Jesus than when we give and serve.
- The enemy will try to get us to live above our means (both in our money and in our time) so that we have no margin.
Apply It
Here are some ideas on how to apply Sunday's message to your life:
- Giving @ NorthStar: Mike said that we're never more like Jesus than when we give and serve. Make that commitment now to tithe (give 10 percent of your income) to the Lord. Remember, it's really all His anyway.
- Volunteering @ NorthStar: Promotion Sunday is coming up on August 16. That's the day that all kids move up to the next grade for the year. Serve God by serving our kids. Check out some of the possibilities here with babies through high-schoolers.
- NorthStar in the Community: Serve others like Jesus did by signing up for one of our many community events. Check out the calendar here.
Next Steps
Is it time to take one of these next steps along the road of your spiritual journey?
- NorthStar at the Lake: Sunday, July 26, 6 p.m., Dallas Landing. Register here to be baptized. Every family is encouraged to bring two large dishes to share. Drinks and paper products will be provided. Picnic starts at 6:00 with baptism to follow. (No 5:00 Compass service that day.)
- Newcomers: Sunday, August 16, 6:30 p.m., home of Thomas & Cindy Rainey.New to NorthStar? Learn more about the church, meet Mike and some of the staff, and hear about how NorthStar is impacting lives for Christ. Register here.
Upcoming
Check out more upcoming dates at NorthStar!
- Clothesline: Collections begin Sunday, August 2 for this annual clothing drive.
- True North Services Return: Sunday, August 9.
- Surviving Divorce Class: Begins Sunday, August 16.
Check out Digging Deeperto help you apply Sunday's message and develop a daily quiet time. These daily devotions can be found as an insert in each week's Navigator. They are also posted each day on the GrowthStarts blog (www.growthstarts.org). Use them to establish or strengthen your daily appointment with God and to further apply the truths of Sunday's message.
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