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To gain wisdom is to understand where it comes from, and how to aqquire and use it. http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/directions-practical-ways-to-hear-from-god http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/directions.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:48:25 CDT Craig Etheredge Walk This Way knock,seek,ask,biblical_principals,wisdom,james,walk,etheredge,craig,pastor 27:34 911 James 1.2-4 “Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” Every trial is a test. “…the testing of your faith…” Every test develops perseverance “..the testing of your faith develops perseverance. And perseverance must finish it’s work…” “Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near… As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” James 5.7-8, 11 Every persevering step leads to spiritual maturity “...so you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/911-emergency-6808 http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/911-emergency-6808.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:52:55 CDT Craig Etheredge Walk This Way 6.8.08,crisis,emergency,trials,911 32:49 SCREEN OUTLINE It Matters James 1:22-25 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. I John 2:3-4 …be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for if you practice these things, you will never stumble. 2 Peter 1:10 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.” Matthew 7:21 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. James 1:23-24 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – he will be blessed in what he does. James 1: 25 CRAIG’S MSS It Matters James 1.22-25 I want you to take your Bible and open it up to the book of James. I’m glad to have a chance to challenge these graduating students. Last week I was with my nephew who graduated from High School and will be attending college, and we are all so proud of him. I also have a niece that graduated from college this spring also and she has a passion for God and ministry and we are very proud of her also. And today I want to share my heart with you, graduates. But today I’m also talking to everyone of us here today, with a word from God today. Take you Bibles and open them up to the book of James. James is a great book. It’s small, but its power packed. James, who wrote this tiny book, was actually one of the brothers of Jesus. He was a religious man, who was raised in the Jewish traditions but early on was not a believer in Christ. In fact, we have at least two places in the scriptures where we read that members of his own family of Jesus didn’t accept Jesus’ claims to be the Son of God. (JN 7.1-5; Mark 3.31-35) But after Jesus rose from the dead, he appeared to James (I COR 15.7). And from that moment, James became a devoted follower of Jesus and emerged as one of the most powerful leaders in the early church. Paul called James a “pillar” in the early church (Gal 2.9). And when a major dispute arose and threatened to split the early church, we see James leading out, brining consensus and resolving the matter.(Acts 15). While the Bible doesn’t speak about his death, tradition tells us that James was so hated by the Jewish religious leaders in Jerusalem because of his witness of Christ, that they threw him off the temple and beat to death with clubs until he died. But James was known as a godly man. He was a powerful leader. He was a man of conviction. He was a man of prayer. In fact, it was said of James that he prayed so much he had “camel knees”. And James wrote this letter primarily to the Jewish believers in the early church. Chapter one makes it clear, “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, tot the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.” James 1.1 The “twelve tribes” is a reference to Jewish people who had been scattered all over the Roman empire. These new Jewish converts to Christianity had responded to the gospel, but they were still having problems. They were having problems in their personal lives and in their church. Some people were going through really difficulties and were struggling on how to respond to them. Others were facing conflict in the church and people’s words were causes rifts and divisions. Some were even drifting back into a lifestyle that was godless, wayward and disobedient. And so James fires off this little letter to tell them how to live, how to walk as a follower of Jesus. This summer we are ... http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/it-matters http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/it-matters-6108.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:28:06 CDT Craig Etheredge Walk This Way walk_this_way,it_matters,6.1.08 31:04 27After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, 28and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. 29Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/follow-me http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/follow-me.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 08:54:57 CDT Glenn Underhill 27After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, 28and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. 29Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus ... follow_me,memorial_day 27:07 PRINT OUTLINE THE GREATER VISION Luke 5:1-11 The Greater Vision requires a shift in our thinking. Shift from _______________to __________________. Shift from ___________________ to _____________________. Shift from _______________ to _________________________. SCREEN OUTLINE THE GREATER VISION Luke 5:1-11 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, [a]with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water's edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down[b] the nets for a catch." 5 Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets." 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees and said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!" 9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon's partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Shift from possessions to people. Shift from temporary to eternal. Shift from comfort to cause. Craig’s MSS (so far) THE GREATER VISION Luke 5.1-11 My experience climbing, got to the top, thought it was the summit, it wasn’t – false summit. Interview teenagers Read text Easy to settle for lesser things Loose sight of the big picture Jesus story – retell I’ve got a bigger picture in mind for your life than just catching fish Instead of pouring your life out of a few dollars, how about pour your life out for a few destinies! Underneath this story – critical theme – are you chasing after big fish or small fish. Are you going to throw your one and only life into pursuing a small vision, or are you willing to take the risk, toss your net out in anticipation of capturing something that is bigger than you? Peter – life as he knew it, all about fishing, Jesus set his hair on fire for a greater vision. Chuck Colson – encounter with one man whose life was changed. That one moment validate his time on this planet. False Summits – My experience climbing, got to the top, thought it was the summit, it wasn’t – false summit. The shift – there is a shift that takes place when you begin to move from small fish to big fish. Shift from chasing false summits to the real summit! Hard shift – disciples meant an entire life change. Couple moved to china – did business over seas What does Greater Vision living look like? from possessions to people Jesus’ love for people – all kinds of people – Pharisees didn’t get it, missing the heart for people. Jesus people – greater vision people – shift to people priority. People matter to God. Imagine God using you to help someone live abundantly today and land in heaven tomorrow. Story about Dave from OKC Once you have landed a few big fish, you loose your taste for the small ones! What could be more important that helping someone come to Christ? What could be more important than seeing someone freshly redeemed come to know Jesus? When you are focused on small fish – settle for just living for yourself, what makes you happy. Selfish people are never happy? When you life is all wrapped up in your world, your wants, your ... http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/the-greater-vision http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/the-greater-vision.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 17:57:09 CDT Craig Etheredge Capital Campaign the_greater_vision,celebration_sunday,may_18,2008,5.18.08,thrive_capital_campaign 34:05 SCREEN OUTLINE THE BETTER CHOICE Luke 10:38-42 [play ANITA RENFRO video] As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:38-42 Six unrealistic expectations that can throw us into a meltdown. • There should not be any limits to what I can do. • I have the capacity to help everyone. • I am the only person available to help. • I just never make a mistake. • I have the ability to change another person. • I can do it on my own. “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things!” (v41) “…only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better…” (v42) “One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.” Psalm 27:4 [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope] Philippians 3:10 AMP The one thing Martha was missing was intimacy with Jesus. THE BETTER CHOICE Choose to be still before God. Choose to listen. Choose to cast your cares on Jesus. Choose to worship. PRINT OUTLINE THE BETTER CHOICE Luke 10:38-42 MARTHA’S MELTDOWN Carol Travilla, in her book “Caring without Wearing”, lists six unrealistic expectations that can throw us into a meltdown. There should not be any _______________to what I can do. I have the capacity to help ___________________. I am the ________________ person available to help. I just never make a ___________________________. I have the ability to ____________________ another person. I can do it on my ______________________. THE ONE THING The one thing that Paul had, David had, Mary had, but Martha was missing was ________________with Jesus! THE BETTER CHOICE Let me suggest four things to build into your day, before the day gets going. Before your family rises, before you feel the pace pick up, make a better choice. Make these four choices. Choose to be _________________before God. Choose to _________________________. Choose to _______________________________on Jesus. Choose to ______________________________. CRAIG’S MSS THE BETTER CHOICE Luke 10.38-42 Happy Mother’s Day to everyone. It’s a day we also honor the godly women in our lives and say “Thank you” to them. You know, mom’s are busy people. I mean, they accomplish more than more in a morning than most guy do in a week! It’s amazing. And no one understands this better than Anita Renfro. Anita is a 44 year old mom that lives with her husband John and her two kids in the suburbs of Atlanta. Many of you have heard of her. She is a Christian comedian, and she made a list of the things that a mom says to her kids in any given day and put those phrases into a song. She performed the song at the Dozier Center for the Performing Arts in Kennesaw, Georgia. And last year before Mother’s Day, at the request of her kids, she put the clip of that song on You Tube ... http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/mothers-day-2008-a-heart-like-mary http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/the-better-choice-mothers-day-2008.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 10:09:08 CDT Craig Etheredge SCREEN OUTLINE THE BETTER CHOICE Luke 10:38-42 [play ANITA RENFRO video] As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the ... the_better_choice,mother's_day_2008 38:19 PRINT OUTLINE GRACE GIVING 2 Corinthians 8:1-8 Why Give? We live in uncertain times. With changes occurring at every level: political, economic, global – why would anyone consider giving generously? Paul introduces us to a group of believers that gave even in the most difficult of circumstances and tells us why they chose to give. Give out of ________________________. And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 Give to ___________ ________ ________. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 2 Corinthians 8:3-4 Give to be in the __________ ____ ________ ________. And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will. 2 Corinthians 8:5 PAUL’S CHALLENGE But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 2 Corinthians 8:7-8 SCREEN OUTLINE GRACE GIVING 2 Corinthians 8:1-8 Give out of gratitude. And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 Give to partner with God. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 2 Corinthians 8:3-4 Give to be in the center of God’s will. And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will. 2 Corinthians 8:5 But just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us – see that you also excel in this grace of giving. I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 2 Corinthians 8:7-8 CRAIG MSS GRACE GIVING 2 Corinthians 8.1-8 Review: God is the owner, we are managers We are accountable to God for what we do with what we have We can either live with an open hand or a clinched fist Last week I said that fear is one of the greatest hindrances to giving. Third servant said, “I was afraid” We are living in Uncertain times: • Economic uncertainty – recession, forecast, looking at 401K, retirement • National uncertainty - Presidential election • Global uncertainty – war in Iraq, value of the dollar overseas You have felt these effects in your business (talked with two small business owners this week, trying to stay afloat) We have even felt that in funding our ministry budget here. Some might say that this is the worst time for anyone try to build. People want to circle the wagons, hoard their money. Why would anyone give in that kind of uncertainty? Why would anyone be generous? I want to show you a group of people who not only lived in uncertain times, but chose to give in uncertain times. 2 COR 8.1-8 Paul writing to believers in Corinth (Asia Minor) from the region of Macedonia. The economic instability of the Macedonian believers ii. The poverty of the Macedonians is confirmed by secular history. The Romans took most of their wealth when they conquered this former homeland of Alexander the Great. Contrast the economic ability of Corinthians ... http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/grace-giving http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/grace-giving-5408.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 13:47:47 CDT Craig Etheredge Capital Campaign grace_giving_5.4.08 32:01 PRINT OUTLINE THE BIG GIVE Matthew 25.14-30 REVIEW FROM LAST WEEK • God is the ___________, I am the _______________. • We will give an ___________________ of what we did with what we have. “You are never more like God than _____ ______ ________.” TWO APPROACHES TO GIVING THE _______________________ APPROACH His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!’ Matthew 25.21 THE ________________________APPROACH Then the man who had received the one talent came. 'Master,' he said, 'I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’ Matthew 25.24-25 SCREEN OUTLINE THE BIG GIVE Matthew 25.14-30 You are never more like God than when you give. A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. Leviticus 27.30 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9.7 THE OPEN HANDED APPROACH His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!’ Matthew 25.21 An open hand always leads to reward. THE CLINCHED FIST APPROACH Then the man who had received the one talent came. 'Master,' he said, 'I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.' (Matthew 25.24-25) A clinched fist approach always leads to regret. THE CHOICE IS YOURS CRAIG’S OUTLINE THE BIG GIVE Matthew 25.14-30 Turn to Matthew 25.14 – parable of the talents – review what we have already learned: 1. God is the owner, we are the manager – when we start thinking as managers, we look at life and money differently. 2. Because God is the owner and we are the managers – we must give an account to God for what we did with what he has put in our hands. We are only accountable for what we have – but we are accountable for what we do with what we have. God’s three question: How did you manage what I gave you? How did you invest what I gave you? And how did you give back what I gave you? 3. What I want to do today is take the story a little further. And focus on that last question: how did you give back what I gave you. Because the story ends with a big give. Kids have been putting this parable to use – later today going to give what they have earned. So today is the big give for them! I wanted you to hear this story from a kids perspective – watch this! (VIDEO) GIVING BIG IS A BIG DEAL TO GOD The business owner left three servants in charge of his money, and when he came back he had responded to how they had managed what he put in their hands. And at the end of the story there is a big give – where they put it all back in the Master’s hands. Giving is a big deal to God! So many passages talking about giving. But the more I read the Bible, and the more I walk with God I have come to believe this next principle. You are never more like God than when you give God is a giving God. John 3 .16 “God so loved the world that he gave” James “Every good and perfect gift come from the Father of lights” Jesus - “Greater love has no one than this, than he give his life for his friends” Everything that I have – everything that you have – is because God has given it to us! And so when we learn to give, we become a little more like him. The more we give ... http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/the-big-give http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/the-big-give-42708.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:56:52 CDT Craig Etheredge Capital Campaign the_big_give_4.27.08 30:48 PRINT OUTLINE GOD’S PIE Matthew 25.14-19 Who is who? The Master in the story is ___________________________. The Servants in the story are ________________________. The property in the story is _________________________. After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Matthew 25.19 You are only accountable for _______ you have been ________. To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. Matthew 25.15 You are accountable for what you _______with what you have been ____________. The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more. So also, the one with the two talents gained two more. But the man who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money. Matthew 25.16-18 God’s Three Questions 1) How did you_________________ what I gave you? 2) How did you ________________ what I gave you? 3) How did you ________ ________ what I gave you? Back side of listening guide HOW ARE YOU SLICING UP GOD’S PIE? Take a minute to think about how you are managing the resources God has given you. On the picture below, create a pie graph that represents how you spend a month’s income. Create slices to indicate how your pie is spent. Be sure to include the following categories: God’s slice – a 10% tithe Mortgage slice Cars slice Credit Cards slice Clothes slice Food slice Education slice Entertainment slice Other _____________ SCREEN OUTLINE GOD’S PIE Matthew 25.14-19 Who is who? The Master in the story is Jesus. The Servants in the story are Christ followers. The property in the story is all we have. After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Matthew 25.19 You are only accountable for what you have been given. To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. Matthew 25.15 You are accountable for what you do with what you have been given. The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more. So also, the one with the two talents gained two more. But the man who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money. Matthew 25.16-18 After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Matthew 25.19 God’s Three Questions 1) How did you manage what I gave you? 2) How did you invest what I gave you? 3) How did you give back what I gave you? CRAIG’S MSS GOD’S PIE Matthew 25.14-19 Welcome back! Turn to Matthew 25.14. We are looking at this great story Last week we learned the first foundational principle: God is the Owner, I am the Manager. I begin to look at money differently: responsible, opportunities, money is a means, not an end, relinquish control to God – “how do you want me to manage your money?” Second principle: We all will have to answer to God for how we manage his money. Think of it this way. If all your money and possessions were a pie, how do you carve it up and where does God fit into the equation? Video: God’s Pie There is coming a day when you and I will have to give an account of how you carved up your pie! [have a visual of a piece of pie – carve it up, put it on a plate] Did everybody get their piece and God was ignored? Did you put your hand over your eyes and act like God wasn’t looking? Let’s look at the story again. Master going on a trip, he gives HIS money, to HIS servants and he entrusts it to them to bring a return until he comes. Who is who? Master is Christ – here, gone to heaven, is coming ... http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/gods-pie-42008 http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/gods-pie-42008.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:44:03 CDT Craig Etheredge Capital Campaign god's_pie_-_4.20.08 27:40 PRINT OUTLINE WHOSE IS IT ANYWAY? Matthew 25.14-30 Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. Matthew 25.14 God ________ ______________________. The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24.1 ‘The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the LORD Almighty. Haggai 2.8 … remember the LORD your God, for it is he who give you the ability to produce wealth … Deuteronomy 8.18 God owns you because he _______________ you. “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created, and have their being.” Revelation 4.11 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. Colossians 1.16 God owns you because he ________________ you. … You are not your own; you were bought with a price … 1Corinthians 6.19-20 I am the _______________________. You have a great _______________________. Look for ________________. Think of money as a ________________ not an ____________________. Relinquished ____________________ back to God. SCREEN OUTLINE WHOSE IS IT ANYWAY? Matthew 25.14-30 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more. So also, the one with the two talents gained two more. But the man who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money. "After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. The man who had received the five talents brought the other five. 'Master,' he said, 'you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.' "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' "The man with the two talents also came. 'Master,' he said, 'you entrusted me with two talents; see, I have gained two more.' "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' "Then the man who had received the one talent came. 'Master,' he said, 'I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.' "His master replied, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest. 'Take the talent from him and give it to the one who has the ten talents. For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' Matthew 25.14-30 Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. Matthew 25.14 God owns everything. The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24.1 ‘The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the LORD Almighty. Haggai 2.8 … remember the LORD your God, ... http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/whose-is-it-anyway-41308 http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/whose-is-it-anyway-april-13-2008.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:49:53 CDT Craig Etheredge Capital Campaign whose_is_it_anyway?,april_13,2008 39:42 Open on the Godward Side - Corporate Prayer - The power of agreement http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/open-on-the-godward-side http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/open-on-the-godward-side-4608.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:40:12 CDT Craig Etheredge Capital Campaign open_on_the_godward_side,corporate_prayer,power_of_agreement 27:21 Crossing Over - Capital Campaign Kick Off http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/crossing-over http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/crossing-over-sermon.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:58:19 CDT Craig Etheredge Capital Campaign crossing_over_-_capital_campaign_kick_off 36:11 http://www.fbccolleyville.com/sermon/easter-sunday http://www.fbccolleyville.com/am_cms_media/easter-sunday-sermon.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:18:15 CDT Craig Etheredge Ignite 28:42