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Title: The Lord


1
Lessons From Acts
  • The Lords Money

2
Authority
  • 2 Tim. 316-17 All Scripture is given by
    inspiration of God, and is profitable for
    doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
    instruction in righteousness, that the man of God
    may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every
    good work.
  • 2 John 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide
    in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He
    who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the
    Father and the Son.

3
Authority
  • Col. 317 And whatever you do in word or deed, do
    all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks
    to God the Father through Him.
  • If we cant find where the Lord says it, can we
    do it in His name?

4
Authority
  • Matt. 71-5 15-29
  • John 724
  • Rom. 101-4
  • Rev. 2216-19
  • Acts 1730- Ignorance?
  • Gal. 18-10

5
How does the church raise funds?
  • Contributions from members
  • 2 Cor. 91 Now concerning the ministering to the
    saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you
  • 2 Cor. 96-7 But this I say He who sows
    sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who
    sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So
    let each one give as he purposes in his heart,
    not grudgingly or of necessity for God loves a
    cheerful giver.

6
How does the church raise funds?
  • Contributions from members
  • 1 Cor. 161-2 Now concerning the collection for
    the saints, as I have given orders to the
    churches of Galatia, so you must do also On the
    first day of the week let each one of you lay
    something aside, storing up as he may prosper,
    that there be no collections when I come.

7
How does the church raise funds?
  • Contributions from members
  • Acts 244-45 And all that believed were together,
    and had all things common And sold their
    possessions and goods, and parted them to all
    men, as every man had need.
  • Acts 434 Nor was there anyone among them who
    lacked for all who were possessors of lands or
    houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the
    things that were sold

8
How does the church raise funds?
  • Contributions from members
  • Acts 1129 Then the disciples, each according to
    his ability, determined to send relief to the
    brethren dwelling in Judea

9
How does the church raise funds?
  • What about?
  • Bake Sales
  • Yard Sales
  • Car Washes
  • What would be lacking?
  • Authority in the scripture?

10
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Attitude of the giver
  • 2 Cor 91 Now concerning the ministering to the
    saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you
  • 2 Cor 96-7 But this I say He who sows sparingly
    will also reap sparingly, and he who sows
    bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let
    each one give as he purposes in his heart, not
    grudgingly or of necessity for God loves a
    cheerful giver.

11
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Attitude of the giver (Macedonians)
  • 2 Cor 82-3 that in a great trial of affliction
    the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty
    abounded in the riches of their liberality. For I
    bear witness that according to their ability,
    yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely
    willing,
  • 2 Cor 87 But as you abound in everything--in
    faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence,
    and in your love for us--see that you abound in
    this grace also.

12
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Attitude of the giver
  • Acts 244-45 And all that believed were together,
    and had all things common And sold their
    possessions and goods, and parted them to all
    men, as every man had need.
  • Acts 434 Nor was there anyone among them who
    lacked for all who were possessors of lands or
    houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the
    things that were sold

13
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Danger
  • 1Tim 69-10 But those who desire to be rich fall
    into temptation and a snare, and into many
    foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in
    destruction and perdition. For the love of money
    is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some
    have strayed from the faith in their greediness,
    and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

14
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Take care with the Lords Money
  • 1 Cor. 163 Send someone you approve with the
    money
  • 2 Cor. 816-21 trusted messenger (Titus)
  • Where does Eastsides money go?
  • What do the elders do to be cautious with the
    funds collected?

15
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Activities Authorized for the Church
  • Assemble
  • Hebrews 1024-25 And let us consider one another
    in order to stir up love and good works, not
    forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,
    as is the manner of some, but exhorting one
    another, and so much the more as you see the Day
    approaching.
  • Building/Facilities

16
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Activities Authorized for the Church
  • Observe Lords Supper
  • Acts 207 Now on the first day of the week, when
    the disciples came together to break bread, Paul,
    ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and
    continued his message until midnight.
  • Table, Serving Trays, Juice, Bread

17
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Activities Authorized for the Church
  • Sing
  • Col. 316 Let the word of Christ dwell in you
    richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing
    one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual
    songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the
    Lord. (NKJV)
  • Song books, Paperless Hymnal (computer)

18
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Activities Authorized for the Church
  • Support Preachers
  • 2 Cor. 118-9 I robbed other churches, taking
    wages from them to minister to you. And when I
    was present with you, and in need, I was a burden
    to no one, for what I lacked the brethren who
    came from Macedonia supplied. And in everything I
    kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so
    I will keep myself.

19
Spending the Churchs Money
How was Money Spent? -- Preaching
Many Churches to one Man 2 Cor. 117-9
20
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Support Preachers
  • Phil. 15 for your fellowship in the gospel from
    the first day until now, (NKJV)
  • Phil. 410-18 14 Nevertheless you have done
    well that you shared in my distress. Now you
    Philippians know also that in the beginning of
    the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no
    church shared with me concerning giving and
    receiving but you only. For even in Thessalonica
    you sent aid once and again for my necessities.
    (NKJV)

21
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Support Preachers
  • 1 Cor. 913-14 Do you not know that those who
    minister the holy things eat of the things of the
    temple, and those who serve at the altar partake
    of the offerings of the altar? Even so the Lord
    has commanded that those who preach the gospel
    should live from the gospel.

22
  • How was Money Spent? Preaching

One Church to one Man Phil. 410-18 Acts 131-6
23
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Provide for Needy Saints
  • Acts 244-45 And all that believed were together,
    and had all things common And sold their
    possessions and goods, and parted them to all
    men, as every man had need.
  • One Church to their own members
  • Acts 244-45 434-37 61-6 1 Tim 516

24
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Provide for Needy Saints
  • Acts 1129 Then the disciples, each according to
    his ability, determined to send relief to the
    brethren dwelling in Judea
  • One Church to Churches (Elders) of Judea
  • Acts 1127-30

25
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Provide for Needy Saints
  • Rom 1525-26 But now I am going to Jerusalem to
    minister to the saints. For it pleased those
    from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain
    contribution for the poor among the saints who
    are in Jerusalem.
  • Many Churches to a Church (Elders)
  • Ro 1525-28 2 Co. 818-21 1 Co. 161-3

26
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Provide for Widows Indeed (1 Tim. 53-16)
  • Left Alone
  • Trust in God
  • Continue in supplication and prayers night/day
  • Over 60
  • Wife of one man
  • Well reported for Good works
  • Brought up children
  • Lodged strangers
  • Washed saints feet
  • Relieved the afflicted
  • Diligent to every good work

With such qualifications, does it sound like God
cares how the churchs money is spent? Authority?
27
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Individual Responsibility
  • 1Tim. 54 But if any widow has children or
    grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety
    at home and to repay their parents for this is
    good and acceptable before God.
  • 1Tim. 516 If any believing man or woman has
    widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the
    church be burdened, that it may relieve those who
    are really widows.

28
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Should the Church Help Non-Christians?
  • Acts 244-45 And all that believed were together,
    and had all things common And sold their
    possessions and goods, and parted them to all
    men, as every man had need.
  • Context shows every man here is those among the
    Christians.
  • Gal. 610 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let
    us do good to all, especially to those who are of
    the household of faith.

29
Spending the Churchs Money
  • Should the Church Help Non-Christians?
  • Gal. 65-8 For each one shall bear his own load.
    6 Let him who is taught the word share in all
    good things with him who teaches. 7 Do not be
    deceived, God is not mocked for whatever a man
    sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows
    to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption,
    but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit
    reap everlasting life.
  • So who is to do good to all, especially those
    of the household of faith? (Individual or
    Church)

30
Spending the Churchs Money
  • What about these?
  • Orphan homes
  • Schools/Colleges
  • Social activities
  • Where is the authority?
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