Mark 12:44

CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY A sermon preached by John Angell James, in Queen Street Meeting house, Wolverhampton, at the formation of the Staffordshire Association of Independent Ministers and Churches, on December 27th, 1814. "I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day—the night comes when no... Read More

The Blessedness of Giving George Everard, 1884 "Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said: It is more blessed to give than to receive. " Acts 20:35 These words of Christ come to us in a remarkable way that seems to give them double force. Suppose you had had a father whose wise and loving co... Read More

The Apostolic Faith stands for the restoration of the faith once delivered to the saints, the old-time religion of camp meetings, revivals, missions, street mission work and Christian unity everywhere. According to God’s word (John 17:20,21). Teaching on repentance (Mark 1:14,15). Godly sorrow for s... Read More

According to Paul, the Corinthian believers had previously promised a “bountiful gift” (9:5), which would, of course, be made possible only by bountiful giving. Thus Paul cautioned against covetousness (or better translated "greed") that might affect the Corinthians' giving. Clearly, covetousness an... Read More

Have I perhaps misinterpreted what Christ taught about money, possessions and stewardship? If I have, a study of what was taught and practiced by the apostles and early church would reveal my error. Did the apostles encourage their disciples to "believe God" for more material things so they could po... Read More

We've now completed our study of Jesus' major statements regarding stewardship. If you're still reading, you've probably made some very significant stewardship decisions. Yet the flow of the world and most of the church may well be tempting you to wonder if you are out of your mind. Let me assure yo... Read More

Luke 16:1-31 If you have made it this far that is a very good sign. Be encouraged. God must be helping you in answer to your prayers. Although we've laid a foundation, there is still more that Jesus wants us to learn about stewardship. Many questions still loom, but we must take our time. We have be... Read More

1 Peter 5:6 - Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Philippians 2:3-11 - [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. (Read More...) James 4:6 - But he giveth more gr... Read More

2 Cor 9:6-15 2 Kings 4:42-44 AN ANONYMOUS BENEFACTOR In the nineteenth century, Dr Barnardo conceived the idea of putting London's homeless waifs and stray children into the safety and security of small cottages where they could be loved and cared for. Close friends tried to dissuade Barnardo on the... Read More

"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." Since in the eternal purpose of God it is man (and not some other being) who is to have dominion, it is natural and right that our compassion should be drawn out to those sinners. Notwithstanding anything said hitherto, we might well feel that in t... Read More