The Thing Beneath the Thing: Identity
“The Thing Beneath the Thing: Identity” Copy Notes Title: Mine Theme: Identity and stewardship Core Truth: Selfishness begins the moment you believe it’s all on you. INTRO • This parable isn’t about money — it’s about identity. • A talent = about 20 years’ wages. • Burying money was culturally responsible and legally safe. •...Continue reading...
The Thing Beneath the Thing: Fear
“The Thing Beneath the Thing: Fear” Copy Notes Big Idea: Greed is often fear wearing a financial disguise Outline: 1. Fear asks, “What if I don’t have enough?” (Luke 12:13–16) 2. Fear says accumulation is safer than dependence (Luke 12:17–19; Ecclesiastes 5:10) 3. Fear confuses financial stability with real security (Luke 12:20–21; Hebrews 13:5; 2...Continue reading...
The Thing Beneath the Thing: Trust
“The Thing Beneath the Thing: Trust” Copy Notes 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...Continue reading...
Flip the Script Pt. 3
“Flip the Script – Pt. 3” Copy Notes Big Idea Your past—whether trophies or trauma—was never meant to be your home address. In Christ, it becomes the place you launch from, not the place you live in. Point 1 — You’re Not As Good As You Think You Are Text: Philippians 3:4–6 Paul lists his...Continue reading...