Sermons from Pastor Ben Helton
What's Up With Church and Money?
Sermon Notes
Common Financial Myths often taught in Churches
God wants us rich.
1 Timothy 6:5, James 2:5
God wants us poor.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Steps to REAL Financial Freedom
Learn to be content.
Philippians 4:11-13, Ecclesiastes 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:24
Decide to live below your means.
Proverbs 12:9, Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 21:17, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 13:11 & 28:20
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
Jesus turned the leadership model upside down. Matt 20:25 Heb 1:1-3
New Testament leaders are given roles, not titles.
Local churches are instructed to have qualified overseers. 1 Peter 5:2-7
What's Up With All These Churches?
Sermon Notes
Church - Ekklessia - called out ones
There are many visible churches and only one true invisible church.
God’s design for unity is centered in truth and love.