Word and Spirit: The Sermon Series

“Sermons On The Amount Part 1”

Acts 2:41-47; Acts 4:32-37; Pastor David Holt

Sermon Notes: PDF Notes

Why so much in the Bible about money and possessions?

1. Money is a huge part of our ________ and God wants to help us.

2. Money can lead us far ________ God.  Mk. 4:19; 1 Tim. 6:10; Mt. 19:21-24

3. Money can be used in very ___________________ ways.  Mt. 6:20; 1 Tim. 6:17

4. Money provides a great opportunity to experience God in

__________________ ways.   Malachi 3:9-12

5.  Money management releases ________________ blessings.  Luke 16:10-12

7 Biblical Principles of Money Management

1. Surrender to God as __________ and be an obedient manager. 1 Cor. 4:7;

1 Chron. 29:14; Mt. 25:14f

2. Manage God’s possessions with an ______________ perspective.  Mt. 6:19-20

Mt. 25; Ps. 39:4; Jas. 4:14; Luke 12:16-20

3. Return the first _________ to God and be generous with offerings. 

Malachi 3:9-12; Prov. 3:9; Ezek. 44:30; Lu. 6:38