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In this message, Pastor Julia Veach teaches from 2 Corinthians 9:6–11 about living a life of generosity. She explains the difference between bread and seed: bread is what God provides to sustain us, while seed is what He entrusts to us for His purposes. Sometimes we focus so much on what God has given us that we miss what He wants to do through us. Like seed stored away, our resources have potential, but they cannot produce a harvest until they are released. God has given us more than we need simply to hold onto; He wants His blessings to flow through our lives and impact others.

Pastor Julia shares four principles of generosity: God provides the seed, generosity begins in the heart, the seed is meant to be sown, and God brings the growth. Generosity is not just a financial decision; it is a heart decision rooted in gratitude, surrender, and trust. God may be asking us to give our finances, time, talents, encouragement, or willingness to serve. When our hearts are touched by God's goodness, our hands become open to share it with others. True generosity is not motivated by pressure or obligation, but by a cheerful heart that recognizes how much God has already given.

The message concludes with the reminder that we are called to plant and water, but God is the one who makes things grow. We may never see the full harvest of the seeds we plant; our generosity today may impact someone else's life or even bless generations to come. Whether through serving, encouraging, giving, or meeting a practical need, every act of generosity can become part of God's greater purpose. Pastor Julia challenges us to move beyond simply receiving God's blessings and become vessels through which His goodness reaches others. The goal is not just to be blessed, but to be a blessing—and to see our seed become someone else's thanksgiving to God.

In this message, Pastor Chad Veach teaches “Managing What Belongs to God,” emphasizing that everything we have ultimately belongs to God and is entrusted to us to steward faithfully. Using Jesus’ parable of the talents in Matthew 25, he explains that the goal is not simply to become financially responsible, but to allow our relationship with Jesus to transform how we view and manage our resources. Our money, talents, relationships, and opportunities are gifts from God, and we are accountable for how we use them. Rather than burying what God has entrusted to us out of fear or neglect, we are called to manage it wisely and faithfully. As Pastor Chad explains, “Jesus doesn’t teach me how to manage my money as much as he changes my relationship with money.”

Pastor Chad outlines four practical principles for biblical financial stewardship: know where your money is going, manage it wisely, grow it intentionally, and give generously. He encourages listeners to examine their finances honestly, create a budget, practice intentional work, and develop a long-term plan for stewardship. These practical habits are not simply about accumulating wealth; they are about aligning our finances with God’s purposes and developing a heart that reflects His generosity. He also challenges believers to recognize that their jobs, abilities, and opportunities are resources, but God is the ultimate source of everything they have.

The central message is that faithful stewardship begins with surrender to Jesus. Instead of treating our possessions as entirely our own, we should recognize that we are managing what belongs to God and will one day give an account for how we handled it. Pastor Chad challenges the church to trust God with its financial future while taking practical steps toward financial freedom, wise management, and generous living. The ultimate goal is not merely to have more money, but to become more faithful with what God has already entrusted to us. When Jesus changes our hearts, He changes our relationship with money—and our resources become tools for His purposes rather than masters of our lives.

In this message, Pastor Chad Veach launches a new series titled In God I Trust with a message called “Jehovah Jireh: My Provider.” Using the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, Pastor Chad teaches that God knows what we need before we know what we will face. Just as God provided a ram in place of Isaac, He remains faithful and trustworthy in every season of life. The message emphasizes that God is not against people having money, but He does not want money to become the thing they trust. As Pastor Chad explains, “God is not mad if you have money. He is mad if money has you.” Believers are called to trust in God’s character, faithfulness, and promises rather than relying solely on their own abilities, finances, or circumstances. today.txt

Pastor Chad shares four questions to help people strengthen their trust in God: If God can take care of creation, how much more will He take care of me? If God took care of me in the past, why wouldn’t He take care of me right now? If God is in control, why am I so worried? And if God is my provider, why did I stop depending on Him? Through Scripture and personal stories, he encourages the church to replace worry with worship and remember God’s faithfulness through every season. He reminds listeners that their jobs, paychecks, and talents are resources, but God is the source. Rather than living in anxiety about finances, believers can depend on Jehovah Jireh, trusting that He knows their needs and remains a good and generous Father. today.txt

The message concludes with a challenge to develop a healthier, more faithful relationship with money through prayer, budgeting, intentional work, practical steps toward financial freedom, and biblical stewardship. Pastor Chad encourages the church to manage money wisely, grow it intentionally, and give generously without allowing wealth to become a master. The central takeaway is that money should serve our lives, but God should lead them. When our trust is rooted in God rather than our financial circumstances, we can live with greater peace, generosity, and confidence in His provision. As Pastor Chad declares, “Money is a terrific servant. It is a terrible master.” today.txt

In this concluding message of the Joshua series, Pastor Chad Veach teaches that “The Season Changed, The Work Has Not.” Drawing from Joshua’s journey into the Promised Land, he reminds the congregation that every season of life brings new responsibilities, but our calling to serve God remains the same. Reaching a breakthrough, achieving success, or receiving what we have prayed for does not mean our work is finished. God still has more for our lives, families, businesses, and communities. As Pastor Chad emphasizes, “Anyone can conquer, not everyone can steward.” We must learn not only to receive God’s blessings but also to care for, grow, and faithfully manage what He entrusts to us.

Pastor Chad highlights three key lessons: there is still more to do, remain faithful to God after success, and trust that not one word from God will fail. Gratitude helps us remember what God has already done, while faith keeps us believing that He is not finished. Through Joshua’s challenge to Israel to choose whom they would serve, the message warns against becoming complacent or turning toward idols after experiencing God’s goodness. Our faithfulness is not an attempt to earn God’s favor; it is a response to the grace and faithfulness He has already shown us. As Pastor Chad puts it, “I am not initiating faithfulness. I am responding to God’s faithfulness.

The message closes by returning to Joshua’s identity as a servant of the Lord. Despite his age, leadership, and accomplishments, Joshua remained a servant until the end. Pastor Chad contrasts Joshua’s earthly life with Jesus’ eternal reign, reminding believers that the mission of God’s Kingdom continues beyond every personal season or achievement. The seasons may change, but our commitment to serve Jesus must remain. Rather than settling into comfort after a victory, believers are challenged to keep serving, reaching people, welcoming others, and pursuing all that God has called them to do.

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