Family Membership Sunday

Family Membership Sunday

Ben Helton

What's Up With Church and Money?

What's Up With Church and Money?

Ben Helton

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?

What's Up With Church Leaders?

Ben Helton

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?

What's Up With All These Churches?

Ben Helton

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.