Share in Suffering (2 min)

[1Co 12:26 NIV] 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 

The bibles teaches that we are all one body and we should help each other through the challenging times. It is easy to enjoy the good times together, but it is more important to share in the suffering of others.

Gold and Silver (2 min)

James 5:3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 

That is one scary verse and I can’t even imagine how our greed will testify against us.

1000 Points

Only one religion is based on the work of a loving God. Christianity is based on the premise that a loving God did the work required to restore mankind to Him.

All other religions are based on the work of mankind doing what is necessary to get into Heaven. The bible says the ongoing works of mankind are dirty rags, but that the completed work of Jesus is more than enough.

Accountable Motives (2 min)

Mat 12:36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 

What we hope to do is really emphasize how important it is for us believers to understand that our decisions either hurt or help the gospel of Jesus.

Responsible Gifts (2 min)

Mat 12:36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 

Jesus made it clear in Math 25 that our Master will be very unhappy if we bury our talents given to us by Him. Even saying there will be gnashing of teeth when he returns.

My Accountability (2 min)

Mat 12:36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.

We are accountable to our church leadership and to each other in the body of Christ, and we should care about that also.

The Persecuted and Insulted

Mat 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

As Christians, we would like to believe everything’s going to be smooth sailing after we’re saved but that’s not the case, the fact of the matter is Jesus said we will be persecuted for his name sake.

Accountability and Responsibility (2 min)

Mat 12:36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 

Now we believe that one day we are all going to stand before the throne of God and give account for our lives … as Christians we have the assurance and confidence of the work of Jesus and forgiveness while we stand before our creator.