The Thing Beneath the Thing: Trust
"The Thing Beneath the Thing: Trust"
Title: The Thing Beneath the Thing: Trust Theme: Trust beneath the behavior Big Idea: Money reveals what we trust when life feels uncertain Points: 1. Uncertainty exposes what we trust (Luke 12:15) 2. Trust never disappears... it relocates (Proverbs 4:23) 3. Jesus offers a better kind of safety (Matthew 6:24; Matthew 6:19–21) Key Quotes: • “Money becomes your god when you get scared.” • “You serve what feels reliable.” • “The goal isn’t less money, it’s less dependence.”
Sermon Description
Money stress hits all of us — especially when life feels uncertain.
But Jesus isn’t after your wallet… He’s after your trust.
In this message, we talk about why money feels so powerful during unstable seasons, how fear shifts our trust, and why Jesus offers a better kind of security that doesn’t disappear when circumstances change.
Whether you’re new to church or figuring out faith in real life, this message is about discovering what you’re really trusting — and why Jesus is worth trusting with everything.
Scriptures: Matthew 6:19–21; Luke 12:15; Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 6:24
Small Group Discussion Questions
What makes money feel powerful during uncertain seasons?
Where do you see fear disguising itself as responsibility in our culture?
What do people usually trust before they trust God?
How has instability shaped your relationship with money?
What would it look like to trust God without abandoning wisdom?
References: Matthew 6:19–24; Luke 12:15; Proverbs 4:23
2 Deep Journal Questions
What am I hoping money will protect me from emotionally?
Where has fear quietly redirected my trust?