Giving

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Acts 11:19-31 demonstrates that gospel hubs develop through three markers: cross-cultural evangelism that reaches overlooked people, encouraging leadership that sees potential in rejected servants like Saul, and practical love that sends relief to suffering believers. Antioch became the launching pad for world missions because unnamed believers dared to speak to Greeks, showing that movements start with ordinary people taking extraordinary steps of faith. When Barnabas saw God's grace and was glad rather than threatened, he modeled how established leaders should celebrate new works.

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Acts 2:42-47 demonstrates that churches become impactful not by growing numbers but by growing healthy through collective devotion to Christ above all else. The early church's commitment to God's Word, genuine fellowship, remembering Christ's sacrifice, and prayer produced such radical generosity that even their enemies admitted Christians cared for everyone's poor. This devotion transforms closed fists clinging to earthly worth into open hands blessing others, because those filled with Christ overflow with grace toward a poverty-stricken world.

From the series: ThisMattersTo.Me

Ezekiel 1 reminds us to face challenges by acknowledging them before God, seeking His presence, trusting His character, and responding in faith. As a church, we’re called to pursue God’s mission together—sacrificing for future generations, relying on His faithfulness, and seizing opportunities to serve as His hands and feet in our community.

From the series: ThisMattersTo.Me

Luke 10 calls us to embody the Great Commandment—to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love our neighbor as ourselves. This message challenges us to sacrificially love others like the Good Samaritan, reminding us that true spiritual health only comes from a relationship with Jesus.

From the series: ThisMattersTo.Me

Today we shared our vision for the future of Alpine Bible Church. Our county here in Utah is one of the most under-served areas when it comes to having a Biblical Church. As the church has grown through the years, we've reached the point where we simply lack the space to effectively reach our community with the Gospel.

From the series: Jars of Clay

Having a lot of things in life doesn’t equate to happiness in life. We tend to find our identity in our stuff, but Paul wants us to understand that true wealth comes from serving others.

From the series: Jars of Clay

Discusses the themes of grace in adversity, sacrificial serving, and faithful generosity, as taught by Paul. It emphasizes the importance of demonstrating genuine love through actions, especially in challenging times. Encourages believers to live generously and selflessly, mirroring Christ’s example, and highlights how such a lifestyle reflects a deep understanding of the gospel and enriches one's life.

From the series: Jars of Clay

What is true Godly generosity and how does that express itself in our lives? In 2nd Corinthians 8, the Apostle Paul reflects on the church Macedonia and their giving hearts.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Delves into the story of Jacob and Esau, illustrating how deceit and theft can damage trust and relationships. Discusses the broader implications of stealing, not just in terms of material possessions, but also in terms of dignity, life, and honor. It emphasizes that everything belongs to God, and stealing reflects a lack of trust in God's provision.

From the series: Legacy

Focuses on the biblical principles and personal attitudes towards tithing and offerings. It examines the concept of stewardship and the importance of using one's resources for God's glory. Explores how tithing and giving are acts of worship and faith, reflecting one's trust and commitment to God. It emphasizes that the motivation behind giving should be love for God, not personal gain or recognition.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Discusses the church's core values and mission. It emphasizes the importance of a transformational relationship with Christ and focuses on the church's philosophy of being biblically sound and culturally relevant. Encourages active participation in the church community and outlines ways to connect and be involved in church activities, reflecting on the significance of each individual's contribution to the church's mission.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Explores the significance of worship during the Christmas season, focusing on the story of the wise men, Mary, and the shepherds. It emphasizes the importance of worship as the core of Christmas, highlighting how these biblical figures worshiped Jesus despite their different backgrounds.

From the series: Believe

Discusses the importance of giving as a reflection of one’s dedication to God. It emphasizes that giving should be done out of love and sacrifice, not just out of surplus. Encourages us to consider what truly rules their hearts, using the story of the widow’s mite as an example of selfless giving.

From the series: Cross Eyed

Emphasizes the need for Christians to embrace a life focused on the cross and the sacrificial mindset of Christ. It contrasts the world's emphasis on self-gratification with Christ's example of selflessness, urging believers to "leave the camp" of societal norms and embrace sacrificial living for others, even when it is uncomfortable or costly.

It is more blessed to give than to receive. What might change if we truly believed the words of Jesus and lived generously because of them?

On the clock, our time is not our own. A look at how that everyday phrase reframes the way we steward the gifts and talents God has given us.

The widow's mite is usually preached as the model of sacrificial giving. A second look that asks whether we have read the story backward.

Everything from a house to a business needs faithful care over time. A look at what stewardship really means and why it shapes the Christian life.