Part 1: Whose Money is it Anyway?—by Ivor Botha and Bridget Mokoteli
April 17, 2023
Sermon summary:
Ivor: Whose money is It Anyway? God is in control, and everything belongs to him.
Matthew 25:14-21 So what are we doing with the resources he blessed us with?
Ecclesiastes 2:26 To the person who pleases him, God gives more.
Bridget: Tithing is an expression of faith. God provides us with everything we need. The only time he asks us to test him is in our giving, and he promises to open the floodgates if we do. It's not the amount that matters, but the heart behind it.
If you missed out on yesterday's sermon by Ivor Botha and Bridget Mokoteli, you can watch it here on our YouTube channel (the sermon starts at 47 mins).
#sermonrecap
Following Jesus comes with the cost of persecution and rejection. If we face none, it may reveal compromise or conformity to the world. Are we influencing culture—or being influenced by it? True faith shares Christ boldly, just as the early disciples did. Let’s trust God with courage and live boldly for the One we serve.
Giving is a powerful expression of worship and trust in God. Though He doesn’t need our money, our generosity reflects the posture of our hearts. We honour God by giving from our best, without strings attached, and keeping the promises we've made. Giving is to God—not to man—and it supports the church as a place of spiritual growth for our families and future generations.
We enjoyed a fantastic time of praise and worship and had a communion message by Brendan Devine (it starts at 1:11 mins). If you missed it, you can watch it on our YouTube channel and be uplifted.