October 7 & 8, 2023 - Pastor Jim Kennington
Sermon Series: The Jesus Way
Treasures in Heaven
- Jesus addressed it
- These are critical
- Jesus spoke about it
The Jesus Way: God’s people don’t strive to be
The Jesus Way: Followers of Jesus are generous toward
The Jesus Way: God’s people will be rewarded for their
Reward = misthos =
Your
(Bruce Wilkinson, A Life God Rewards)
Question for reflection: Would God consider you a generous person? Do you have a generous heart toward others?
“Generosity is not something God wants from you; it’s something he wants for you.” (Pastor J. D. Greear)
Lay up = thesaurizo = to
The Jesus Way: God’s people store up
Jesus calls those who do NOT store up treasure in heaven
“He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!” (Missionary Jim Elliot)
Question: Where is your
The Jesus Way: is to be
Question: What is your
The Jesus Way: God’s people serve
“Few things can distract us as effectively as becoming slaves to money. Having money is not the problem, though. The danger is when money has you and become more important to you than spiritual things.” - Dr. Tony Evans
Question: Who is your
Question: How do you think God wants you to lay up treasures?
Favorite Resources
Book: A Life God Rewards, Bruce Wilkinson
Book: The Treasure Principle, Randy Alcorn
Book: Money, Possessions, and Eternity, Randy Alcorn
Course: The Biblical Prophecies of Your Rewards Ceremony, Bruce Wilkinson