Oct 2006
God's Priorities
Pastor Gary Langley

God's Priorities

God's Priorities -- This is Part II of a teaching series on stewardship and giving. The focus is on proper priorities. What is important to you? What do you treasure? How are you managing the resources with which God has entrusted you? Do you put God first or give Him your leftovers? The New Testament concept of financial stewardship actually goes far beyond the Old Testament level of mere technical observance; the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart. It is not enough to calculate your tithe with a calculator -- God wants us to delight in giving!

Scripture Text:
Malachi 3:7-10
Matthew 5:27-28
2nd Corinthians 9:6-7
Matthew 23:23
God's Economy
Pastor Gary Langley

God's Economy

God's Economy -- In this teaching Pastor Gary starts to lay the foundation for a balanced Theology of giving and financial stewardship. Where did the whole idea of "tithing" (giving 10%) come from? Was that just a requirement under the Law of Moses? How can anyone get by on 90% of their income when they are struggling to get by on 100%? How is God's economy different? This message, and the one to follow, deal with the concept of walking in God's favor and blessing in the area of finances and resource stewardship.

Scripture Text:
Genesis 14:18-20
Genesis 28:20-23
Malachi 3:7-11