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Mount Pleasant Christian Church
Humble Wisdom (AUTHENTIC- Pt.6)
Locations & Times
Mount Pleasant Christian Church
381 N Bluff Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142, United States
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
Make an IMPACT
The Bible teaches us that tithing is an act of obedience and that we should trust God with every aspect of our lives, which also includes our finances. Sacrificing a portion of our income helps us look beyond ourselves and makes us more aware of the needs of others. We offer many ways for you to make an IMPACT and give back. Take a look at some of the options below:
https://mpcc.info/giveAuthentic: Living a Faith That Works
“Am I living the kind of faith that actually makes a difference, in my life and in the world around me?”
The Abundance of the Struggling and The Trials of the Accomplished and Affluent
Clearly Confused, Awfully Good, Jumbo Shrimp
* I have grace that covers my past, joy that sustains my present, and hope that secures my future.
* I am never alone.
* Nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate me from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.
* I am never alone.
* Nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate me from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.
The Trials of the Accomplished and Affluent
How do you know if you fall into this category?
What is rich?
● God, what do you want me to do with the business opportunities I have?
● God, what do you want me to do with the resources you have trusted me with?
● God, what do you want me to do with the giving opportunities that I have?
● God, what do you want me to do with the resources you have trusted me with?
● God, what do you want me to do with the giving opportunities that I have?
Well, how much saving is wise, and when does it become hoarding?
The key isn’t a dollar amount… it’s a Mindset
I should save sufficiently but give extravagantly.
Is your focus on storing up or pouring out?
Why Did God Give You What You Have?
Steward
He didn’t bless you so you could hoard it. He blessed you so you could channel it.
Are you living like an owner or like a steward?
1. Percentage
Giving should come first, not last.
Another word for this is: First fruits
Another word for this is: First fruits
This is the only place in the entire Bible where God says:
“Test Me.”
“Test Me.”
2. Priority
3. Progressive
“Has my generosity increased at the same rate as my income?”
Or
“Have I just upgraded my lifestyle while keeping my generosity the same?”
Or
“Have I just upgraded my lifestyle while keeping my generosity the same?”
Only 2 things last forever:
The Word of God and the Souls of People.
The Word of God and the Souls of People.
Jesus, nothing else matters but You.
Here’s what I want to leave you with. One day, everything you’ve built, everything you’ve saved, everything you’ve worked so hard for… it will all fade. But… what you’ve given to God? What you’ve invested in people for eternity’s sake? That’s what lasts. So don’t waste your life chasing the fog. Live for what will outlive you.
Action Steps for this Week:
This message isn’t just about what we know, it’s about what we do with it.
Here are 3 practical ways you can live this out this week. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or you’re just exploring faith, these are steps we can all take.
Action Steps:
1. Ask God, “What do You want me to do with what I have?”
Most of us spend time thinking about how to make more, save more, or get more. But have you ever stopped and asked God, "Why have You given me this?"
This week, take five minutes in prayer, before you spend, before you save, before you give, and ask God how He wants you to use what He’s entrusted to you.
2. Take one step toward making generosity a priority.
Maybe for you, that means giving for the first time. Maybe it’s shifting from giving leftovers to giving first. Or maybe it’s increasing your generosity to match how God has blessed you. Wherever you are, take one bold step this week toward making generosity a core value of your life.
3. Shift your focus from storing up to pouring out.
It’s easy to chase financial security, but James reminds us that money fades, only God’s kingdom lasts.
So, here’s the challenge: Find one way this week to invest in something that will outlive you. Give to someone in need. Support a mission. Serve in a way that blesses others. Don’t just store up, pour out.
This message isn’t just about what we know, it’s about what we do with it.
Here are 3 practical ways you can live this out this week. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or you’re just exploring faith, these are steps we can all take.
Action Steps:
1. Ask God, “What do You want me to do with what I have?”
Most of us spend time thinking about how to make more, save more, or get more. But have you ever stopped and asked God, "Why have You given me this?"
This week, take five minutes in prayer, before you spend, before you save, before you give, and ask God how He wants you to use what He’s entrusted to you.
2. Take one step toward making generosity a priority.
Maybe for you, that means giving for the first time. Maybe it’s shifting from giving leftovers to giving first. Or maybe it’s increasing your generosity to match how God has blessed you. Wherever you are, take one bold step this week toward making generosity a core value of your life.
3. Shift your focus from storing up to pouring out.
It’s easy to chase financial security, but James reminds us that money fades, only God’s kingdom lasts.
So, here’s the challenge: Find one way this week to invest in something that will outlive you. Give to someone in need. Support a mission. Serve in a way that blesses others. Don’t just store up, pour out.