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.
God's Calling and Will in 2019!
God’s will for us is to:
John 6:40, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:3 & 5:16-18
1. Know him
2. Surrender daily
3. Give thanks always
4. Reach others
How to find my calling:
Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 5:13-16 & 28:16-20
1. Who I am
2. What I have
3. Where I am
Backstage Pass to Christmas: Week 5 - The Real Spirit of Christmas
Don’t miss Christmas like…
…the innkeeper who was indifferent.
…King Herod who felt threatened.
…the religious elite who were self-righteous.
Find Christmas like…
…the shepherds who accept the invitation.
…the wise men who keep seeking.
The Real Spirit of Christmas
Mark 2:16-17, Romans 5:8-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Backstage Pass to Christmas: Week 4 - Learning From Joe
Do I choose my plan or God’s plan for my life?
God speaks more clearly today than he did then.
Tomorrow’s guidance starts with today’s obedience.
Redefining Christmas
Christmas is offered to all people.
Christmas is a daily choice.
Christmas is a call to surrender.
Backstage Pass to Christmas: Week 3 - What Does Christmas Reveal about God
1. The star and wise men reveal a God who pursues us.
2. The shepards reveal a God who cares for the least of us.
3. The stable reveals a God who understand our pain.
4. The manger reveals a God who transforms trash in to treasure.
5. The baby Jesus reveals a King to be worshipped.
Backstage Pass to Christmas: Week 2 - The Purpose of Christmas
Matthew 1:18-25
The result of Christmas is a relationship with God, based on forgiveness and freedom.
Have I accepted Christmas?
Does Christmas change the way I live the rest of the year?
Christmas always leaves us with a decision to make.
