We want to review our giving, not because we want to increase the overheads of the church, but to increase the overspill. We want to love Eastbourne more. We want to bless more. We want to reach the poor, the … Continue reading “Giving Day 2018”
Tag: Money
Do Not Steal
Part 7. Theft isn’t something that’s just done by robbers at midnight, sneaking into your neighbours house. More often than not it’s ‘white collar crime’: tax avoidance, inflated costs, stealing from work, sick days and clocking off early.
How are we going to GROW in 2018?
A one degree alteration in your course, over a period of time, will change the whole trajectory of your life. So what do you want to do this year? How can we grow in our walk with God?
Jesus and Justice
Justice: part 1. Looking at the issue of justice through the story of the woman at the well: a person who was not only part of a racially hated group, but socially excluded from her own community. Jesus steps across … Continue reading “Jesus and Justice”
How to live generously — through scarcity
We look at a passage of the Bible which is among the most abused regarding money, but also underpins the way our western society is structured.
How to live generously — through planning
How to make room in our lives, learning to be generous with time, money and personal skills.
How to live generously — through permission
In this talk we look at the two wealthy men in Luke 18-19, and their different reactions as they encounter Jesus.
Freedom and Effective Living in the Kingdom
Part 1 of our James teaching series.
Economics
The relationship between jobs, spending, taxes, trade and government can be confusing. Are some approaches better than others?