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  • Work to Bless - May 3, 2026

    Work to Bless - May 3, 2026
    May 3 2026
    WORK: A Theology of the Gift of WorkWork to BlessJon FredricksToday's Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12 NIV Proverbs 18:16 NIV16 A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. Acts 20:35 NIV35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Luke 6:27-31 NIV27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. Matthew 6:19 NIV Matthew 6:20 NIV 2 Corinthians 8:1-12 NIVAnd now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. 6 So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part. 7 But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.10 And here is my judgment about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. 11 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. 1) IDENTIFY IF YOU WANT TO GIVE2 Corinthians 8:8-9 NIV 2 Corinthians 8:5 NIV 2) IDENTIFY WHAT YOU HAVE TO GIVE2 Corinthians 8:12 NIV Mark 12:41-44 NIV41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” 2 Corinthians 9:8-11 NIV8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;their righteousness endures forever.”10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 3) MAKE A PRAYER-FILLED PLAN2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV 4) STRETCH IT OUT2 Corinthians 8:10-11 NIV 2 Corinthians 8:7 NIV Mark 10:28-31 NIV
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Work to Increase - April 26, 2026

    Work to Increase - April 26, 2026
    Apr 26 2026
    WORK: A Theology of the Gift of WorkWork to IncreaseJon FredricksToday's Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-11 NIV 2 Corinthians 9:10-11 NIV10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 1 Timothy 6:10 NIV10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Ephesians 1:3 NIV3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. James 1:17 NIV17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Romans 10:12 NIV12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, Genesis 1:22 NIV22 God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” 2 Corinthians 9:10-11 NIV 1) BE FAITHFUL TO WORK2 Corinthians 9:10 NIV Ephesians 2:10 NIV10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Exodus 16:4-5 NIV4 Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. 5 On the sixth day they are to prepare what they bring in, and that is to be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” Galatians 6:7-9 LSB7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Colossians 3:23 NIV23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 2) TRUST THAT HE AND HIS IS ALWAYS ENOUGH2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 NIV6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Hebrews 13:5 NIV5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 3) PRACTICE JOYFUL GRATITUDEPsalm 100:4 NIV4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Luke 22:17 NIV17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. 4) LEVERAGE HIS GIFTS FOR HIS KINGDOMMatthew 6:20 NIV20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Luke 6:38 NIV38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Work Is Witness - April 19, 2026

    Work Is Witness - April 19, 2026
    Apr 19 2026

    WORK: A Theology of the Gift of Work

    Work Is Witness

    Jon Fredricks

    Today's Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15 NIV

    2 Corinthians 9:12-15 NIV

    12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

    Exodus 20:8-11 NIV

    8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

    1) PRAY

    2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV

    14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

    Matthew 6:6 NIV

    6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

    James 5:16b NIV

    … The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

    2) POSTURE

    2 Corinthians 2:14 NIV

    14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.

    2 Corinthians 2:15 NIV
    15 For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

    James 1:19 NIV

    19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

    3) PRESENCE

    John 13:34-35 NIV

    34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

    Ephesians 5:2 NIV

    2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

    1 Peter 4:8 NIV

    8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

    4) PROFESS

    1 Peter 3:15 NIV

    15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

    Acts 1:8 NIV

    8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

    Colossians 3:23 NIV

    23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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