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You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help
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It is important to note that Jesus had (and has) wealthy followers -- people like Joseph of Arimathea and some of the women on his core team. And once the church started, there were many wealthy believers. Philemon, for example, had an estate so large the Colossian church was able to meet on his property.
Read moreSermon: Whole-Hearted Work #4—Trust God While You Work (Proverbs 3:1-12)
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The Gospel Gives Us What We Need
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The gospel gives every human what they need. It is the answer. James saw this truth. Every person is walking through the issues of life. Every person needs truth to guide and define them. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the bright light humanity needs, illuminating reality.
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A Quick Plea for Hard Work
(2 Thessalonians 3:6)
Laziness was a real issue in the Thessalonian church; it had overcome at least one of the citizens in the body of Christ there in Thessalonica. And to that Paul said, "This man needs to work. This man needs to provide. This man needs to get busy. Have nothing to do with this man that is caught up in an idle life." (1 Minute/300 Words)
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You Cannot Enjoy the Kingdom Without God’s Help
(Mark 10:23–27)
The rich young ruler had turned away from Jesus. The demands Jesus put on his life were too high. The god of money had consumed him. (4 Minutes/1200 Words)
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In the Kingdom, Jesus Must Be First
(Mark 10:17-22)
Our story begins with a man desperate for Jesus. The other gospels tell us he was a young local ruler (Matthew 19:20, Luke 18:18). But even though he had wealth and power, he felt something was missing. And he suspected Jesus had the answers. (5 Minutes/1500 Words)
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A Truth About Poverty (and Wealth)
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In this world, riches enable someone to treat others roughly, but those in poverty are forced to plead for mercy, for they are often at the mercy of others. For the believer, wealth should not ruin them — generosity and humility should flow — so the proverb isn't advocating for the rough treatment of the poor. (1 Minute/300 Words)
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The proverb above shows us a reality of our world. In this world, riches enable someone to treat others roughly, but those in poverty are forced to plead for mercy, for they are often at the mercy of others...
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The gospel gives every human what they need. It is the answer. James saw this truth. Every person is walking through the issues of life. Every person needs truth to guide and define them. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the bright light humanity needs, illuminating reality...
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