Family Membership Sunday

What's Up With Church and Money?

Sermon Notes

Common Financial Myths often taught in Churches

1. God wants us rich.

   1 Timothy 6:5, James 2:5

2. God wants us poor.

   1 Timothy 6:17-19

Steps to REAL Financial Freedom

1. Learn to be content.

   Philippians 4:11-13, Ecclesiastes 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:24

2. Decide to live below your means.

   Proverbs 12:9, Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 21:17, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 13:11 & 28:20

3. Pay God first - not last.

What's Up With Church Leaders?

Sermon Notes

Old Testament Leaders

• Prophets

• Judges

• Priests

• Kings

New Testament

• Apostles

• Bishops/Pastors/Overseers/Elders

• Deacons

Implications for Believers Today

1. Jesus turned the leadership model upside down. Matt 20:25 Heb 1:1-3

2. New Testament leaders are given roles, not titles.

3. Local churches are instructed to have qualified overseers. 1 Peter 5:2-7

What's Up With All These Churches?

Sermon Notes

1. Church - Ekklessia - called out ones

2. There are many visible churches and only one true invisible church.

3. God’s design for unity is centered in truth and love.