Money Talks

The principle of the harvest

Granite City Church
Granite City Church
The principle of the harvest
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Generosity is a virtue that nearly everyone agrees is important, but it’s also something we are often terrible at putting into practice. There is a human tendency to try to hold on tightly to that which we call “ours.” But “our money” matters greatly to God – and what we do with it impacts God’s community, church, and mission. When we pursue money and the accumulation of goods without generously giving from the abundance that has been unsparingly supplied to us, we participate in the injustices of the world. How can we embrace the radical, countercultural way of the church that asks us to give with a bountiful heart?

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The principle of FIRST

Granite City Church
Granite City Church
The principle of FIRST
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Exodus 13:11-16

We tend to view our money in one of two ways – money represents our security, or our freedom. But sometimes, our fear of losing our security, or losing our freedom, can disorder our stewardship. How we steward our money reveals whether or not we trust that God is who He says He is. If you’re struggling to believe that God can be provider, then let’s dive into the radical Biblical concept called the “Principle of FIRST.” What can happen when we make the decision to place God first?

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The principle of stewardship

Granite City Church
Granite City Church
The principle of stewardship
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Matthew 25:14-30

What is “stewardship?” Everything we have – our time, our talent, our treasure – belongs to God, and we are caretakers of it. People have been struggling with the concept of stewardship since the moment humanity began. But Jesus came along and reminded us that stewardship is very much a Kingdom of God principle that should shape the way we think about the resources in our possession. What would our lives look like if we truly embraced the God-established practice of stewardship?

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The principle of the heart

Granite City Church
Granite City Church
The principle of the heart
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Matthew 6:19-23

“Where your money is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus talked about money more than anything else except the Kingdom of God. Why? It’s not because Jesus wanted people’s money. Jesus wanted people’s hearts. He knew that what we do with our money often allows a glimpse of our true allegiances. Money reveals what we truly love, value, or even fear. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen explores the powerful, life-changing principles of stewardship and generosity that can shape and change your life for the better.

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