Mar 3 2016
Prosperity – What Did Jesus Model?
I sat in my seat somewhat inquisitive. I had never been to this church before. The worship was good, but people had told me that this church was obsessed with money. It did not take long for me to see why. Before taking up the offering the preacher stepped up to the microphone and gave a mini sermon that emphasized the importance of giving. It did seem a little strange. Looking around the auditorium it was fairly obvious that this church was not in great financial need. But this push just before people gave, gave me the impression that the results of the giving were a big issue.
Being my first week at the church I felt I could handle the mini sermon, and I just hoped it wasn’t a weekly thing. But things were about to move from the slightly odd to the out right shocking. More
Aug 24 2017
What it Means to be Blessed
(audio sermon by Gary Sampson)
Old Testament material blessing is a sign post to New Testament spiritual blessing. Jesus, Mary, Paul, the Twelve had little materially, but much spiritually.
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