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Become the smartest money manager on the planet. Join Chip for his series, “The Genius of Generosity.”

Four reasons it’s genius to be generous:

1. Generosity CHANGES our lives. -Acts 20:35; Pr. 11:25

2. Generosity CONNECTS us with others.

3. Generosity helps us INVEST in what matters. -Mt. 6:19-24

4. Generosity FREES our hearts.

Question: If generosity is so smart, why isn’t everyone doing it?

• WEALTH is powerful and deceptive. -Mt. 13...

Want financial freedom and the joy of giving back? Join Chip’s new series, "The Genius of Generosity," starting now!

Four reasons it’s genius to be generous:

1. Generosity CHANGES our lives. -Acts 20:35; Pr. 11:25

2. Generosity CONNECTS us with others.

3. Generosity helps us INVEST in what matters. -Mt. 6:19-24

4. Generosity FREES our hearts.

Question: If generosity is so smart, why isn’t everyone doing it?

• WEALTH is powerf...

Transferable Concept #5: Teach them to live GRACE FILLED lives

A theology of grace

1. It's the unmerited and unconditional FAVOR of God toward us - 1 Jn 4:19

2. It's free to us, but COSTLY to God -1 Cr 6:19-20

3. The CROSS is God’s greatest act of grace -Ro 5:8

4. SALVATION is a free gift from God -Ro 6:23

5. It must be received by FAITH -Ep 2:8-9

6. It produces GRATITUDE toward God and love toward others -Ti 2:11-12

7. Old Testament roots...

Transferable Concept #5: Teach them to live GRACE FILLED lives

A theology of grace

1. It's the unmerited and unconditional FAVOR of God toward us - 1 Jn 4:19

2. It's free to us, but COSTLY to God -1 Cr 6:19-20

3. The CROSS is God’s greatest act of grace -Ro 5:8

4. SALVATION is a free gift from God -Ro 6:23

5. It must be received by FAITH -Ep 2:8-9

6. It produces GRATITUDE toward God and love toward others -Ti 2:11-12

7. Old Testament roots...

What's the process for good, wise decisions? Chip lays out 4 ways to help children evaluate circumstances and make choices they'll be glad they made.

Transferable Concept #4: Teach them to make WISE choices.

A theology of holiness

• God is high and holy, “TOTALLY other.” -Rev 4:8-11
• God is absolute TRUTH. -Jn 14:6
• God’s WORD defines absolute truth. -Jn 17:17
• God’s LAW (morals) are for our protection. -Ps 119
• God’s ultimate aim is to mak...

Kids facing a big decision? Teach them how to evaluate their options. Helping them choose wisely saves years of heartache and pain.

Transferable Concept #4: Teach them to make WISE choices.

A theology of holiness

• God is high and holy, “TOTALLY other.” -Rev 4:8-11
• God is absolute TRUTH. -Jn 14:6
• God’s WORD defines absolute truth. -Jn 17:17
• God’s LAW (morals) are for our protection. -Ps 119
• God’s ultimate aim is to make us HOLY. -Rom 8:...

Transferable Concept #3: Teach them to MANAGE their wealth wisely.

A theology of stewardship:

• God owns EVERYTHING -Ps 50:12
• God has entrusted His things, time, talent, TREASURE, to us to manage for Him -Mat 25:14-30
• God expects a POSITIVE return on His investment -Mat 25:26-28
• God will hold you ACCOUNTABLE -2 Cor 5:6-10
• God wants you to share in His JOY -Mat 25:21
• Old Testament roots: Gen 1:26-28, Job 1:20-21
• Biblical profiles: Nehemia...

Transferable Concept #3: Teach them to MANAGE their wealth wisely.

A theology of stewardship:

• God owns EVERYTHING -Ps 50:12
• God has entrusted His things, time, talent, TREASURE, to us to manage for Him -Mat 25:14-30
• God expects a POSITIVE return on His investment -Mat 25:26-28
• God will hold you ACCOUNTABLE -2 Cor 5:6-10
• God wants you to share in His JOY -Mat 25:21
• Old Testament roots: Gen 1:26-28, Job 1:20-21
• Biblical profiles: Nehemia...

Chip explains how to teach children to work "unto the Lord." He challenges parents: Don't rob kids of growth. Teach responsibility, chores, timeliness, and finishing jobs.

Transferable Concept #2: Teach them to WORK unto the Lord.

A theology of work:

• Work is a CALLING, not a job
• All work is SACRED. -1 Cr. 10:31
• Our work is to flow from God’s unique design and PURPOSE for our lives. -Ep. 2:10, 1 Cr. 15:10
• Old Testament roots: Gen. 2:1...

How to help your child choose a career? Chip explains that, according to Scripture, the right job is less about money, power, or location.

Transferable Concept #2: Teach them to WORK unto the Lord.

A theology of work:

• Work is a CALLING, not a job
• All work is SACRED. -1 Cr. 10:31
• Our work is to flow from God’s unique design and PURPOSE for our lives. -Ep. 2:10, 1 Cr. 15:10
• Old Testament roots: Gen. 2:15
• Biblical profiles: Adam, Paul
• New...

Suffering is unavoidable. How we view it changes us. Chip shows how to turn suffering into a tool God uses to make us the people we long to be.

Life’s race: The problem isn’t running the race, but passing on the baton. -1 Cor. 9, 2 Cor. 4

Five core values we must pass on to the next generation

1. Suffer well

2. Work unto the Lord

3. Manage their wealth wisely

4. Make wise decisions

5. Live grace-filled lives

Transferable Concept #1: Teach ...

Suffering is unavoidable. How we view it changes us. Chip shows how to turn suffering into a tool God uses to make us the people we long to be.

Life’s race: The problem isn’t running the race, but passing on the baton. -1 Cor. 9, 2 Cor. 4

Five core values we must pass on to the next generation

1. Suffer well

2. Work unto the Lord

3. Manage their wealth wisely

4. Make wise decisions

5. Live grace-filled lives

Transferable Concept #1: Teach ...

When overwhelmed and ready to quit, your need is perspective, the antidote to discouragement. Chip shares how to gain this perspective.

God’s plan for slaying the dragon of discouragement

A - Attitude -Jas. 1:2-4

God’s will in adversity – JOYFUL ENDURANCE

R - Resource -Jas. 1:5-8

God’s promise in the process – SUPERNATURAL WISDOM

T - Theology -Jas. 1:9-12

God’s prescription for perseverance – DIVINE PERSPECTIVE

Hanging tough in tough times...

Wondering where God is in your suffering/fear? Don't quit! Chip reveals how to slay discouragement and gain rock-solid hope, no matter what.

God’s plan for slaying the dragon of discouragement

A - Attitude -Jas. 1:2-4

God’s will in adversity – JOYFUL ENDURANCE

R - Resource -Jas. 1:5-8

God’s promise in the process – SUPERNATURAL WISDOM

T - Theology -Jas. 1:9-12

God’s prescription for perseverance – DIVINE PERSPECTIVE

Hanging tough in tough ...

James, the leader in Jerusalem, faced a world turned upside down. His message offers God's answer and resource for anyone facing crisis today.

The principle = “Don’t ask why, ask what.”

Three “what” questions survivors ask:

1. What can I control when my world falls apart?

2. What must I do to make it through today?

3. What hope do I have for tomorrow?

The answer = God’s sovereignty + goodness = He will take my worst circumstances and use...

When you're out of answers and can't hang on, Chip reminds you: God is with you in your darkest circumstances, offering a resource to help.

The principle = “Don’t ask why, ask what.”

Three “what” questions survivors ask:

1. What can I control when my world falls apart?

2. What must I do to make it through today?

3. What hope do I have for tomorrow?

The answer = God’s sovereignty + goodness = He will take my worst circumstances and use th...

Hope sustains the soul when all falls apart. Find hope to make it through difficult times.

3 Observations about life in a fallen world

1. Trials are inevitable

2. Trials tend to “make us” or “break us”

3. Victims fail to move beyond asking “why” and remain stuck in their pain

A word from God to those whose world is “falling apart.” -James 1:1-4

1. What can I control? -My ATTITUDE

2. What must I do to make it through today? -ENDURE

3. What ...

Chip's series on James 1 offers God's hope and insight for facing trials and fear today.

3 Observations about life in a fallen world

1. Trials are inevitable

2. Trials tend to “make us” or “break us”

3. Victims fail to move beyond asking “why” and remain stuck in their pain

A word from God to those whose world is “falling apart.” -James 1:1-4

1. What can I control? -My ATTITUDE

2. What must I do to make it through today? -ENDURE

3. What ho...

Is it possible to actually be “good” AND “mad?” According to scripture there are times when the right thing to do is get angry. In this message, Chip persuades us that it's possible to know when anger is the best option.

Introduction: How to be good and mad

• Anger is a channel to maximize your potential in Christ.
• God’s agenda for your life is for you to trust Him.
• What’s at stake – God gave you this gift of anger to transform your...