All of us face obstacles to generosity. The common denominator for our obstacles is a desire for more. The apostle Paul taught that true wealth isn't found in accumulation but in contentment. And he shows what it looks like to place our hope not in riches but in God who richly provides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Everyone has a generosity plan, but most people prioritize spending first and leave giving as an afterthought. Jesus flipped the script on that approach with “Seek ye first” living. Embracing this financial template is a tangible expression of submission to our King. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Jesus redefined generosity—not as spontaneous or sparing, but as intentional and prioritized. His approach ensures we don’t put our trust in riches but in God who richly provides. Choosing to follow his definition of generosity results in greater impact, less worry, more joy, and more peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Biblical generosity is informed and fueled by the acknowledgment that God owns it all. We are simply managers. When we adopt that posture, we view everything we “own” as a potential tool to further the agenda of our King. We will give first and adjust our lifestyle accordingly. Christians who adopt this perspective as the organizing principle for t…

Jesus’s kingdom is not advanced by force, but over time through transformed lives. We are invited to participate in its expansion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

The fight of faith is about becoming more like Jesus, not about defeating enemies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

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The term "Christ" was originally a royal title meaning "Anointed One" or “King,” not a name. And the message of the Gospel is not just about personal salvation, but about aligning with the reign of Jesus as King. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

If we re-center our faith around the arrival of a King rather than a ticket to heaven, we will discover why his arrival and his kingdom is good news for all people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Just as the apostle Paul wrote to the Jesus followers in Ephesus, you were made for something more than yourself. You are God’s workmanship, and you’ve got something to offer God’s Kingdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

We can disagree culturally and politically, and still love unconditionally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

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The lineage of Jesus is full of people with stories that would make anyone blush, including the likes of King David and Lot’s daughters. But in spite of jaw-dropping choices people made, God’s purposes marched forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Rahab is one of a few people in the lineage of Jesus that wasn’t Jewish — she was a Canaanite. Not to mention, she was a prostitute. But neither of those things kept her from being used by God in an incredible way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

The story of Judah and Tamar is probably not one we would have mentioned if we were the ones telling the back story of Jesus’s ancestors. However, many times God’s story highlights the unlikely and the undeserving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Andy Stanley introduces Billy Phenix as the new Lead Pastor of Decatur City Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

None of us have perfect families, and we don’t get to choose our family. So why does God say family is so important? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Family matters to us and to God. But who is our “family”? And what does God mean when he speaks of family? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

While we can't predict when miracles happen, there is a posture we can take that increases the chances of God doing a supernatural work within us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Our circumstances don’t define how God feels about us. So how do we navigate those circumstances when we don’t get the miracle? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Miracles are at God’s discretion to further God’s purposes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

The miracle of the universe is the foundation of our faith in God, but a different miracle is the foundation of our faith in Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Serving people with different lived experiences is one of the primary things God uses to fine-tune our worldview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

We all fall short sometimes. How we respond to temptations and frustrations can affect our well-being and relationships. What would happen if we brought our struggles into the light and invited others in? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Everyone has a worldview. It governs your beliefs, decisions, and behaviors. You owe it to yourself to be honest about your source of truth because that will ultimately govern your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

What’s really going on in the world? The reality is that something is governing your life — and it’s not you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Since 2007, our Be Rich campaign has been making the world an even better place. After all, devotion to God is best demonstrated and authenticated through love for others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

We must take responsibility for the me nobody can see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Our choices today will leave our loved ones with one of two things in the future: a burden or a blessing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Sometimes we have to go back to move forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Your irresponsibility will eventually become somebody else's responsibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

We are far more likely to develop meaningful faith when people of faith surround us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

We have a natural tendency to be critical toward others because we want others to change for our benefit. So how does Jesus actually address this idea of being critical and judging others? Is it ever healthy? How do you want to be judged? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins. When we play the comparison game and allow envy to motivate our actions, it can cost us more than we expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

When it comes to relationships, the blame game is a game that no one wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Following the script of Jesus doesn’t mean all men will be the same. But it does mean we’ll be better men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Somebody may have defined masculinity for you, but how will you define it for yourself? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

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What could our world look like if we chose restoration instead of condemnation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Many Christians refer to the Bible as the “Word.” But there’s more to the Word than the Bible itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

It’s tough to be a faithful follower of Jesus under normal circumstances, and nearly impossible when someone around you has given you a big reason not to be. But help is available to us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

What does kindness look like, act like, and react like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

If we try to manufacture patience in our lives, we’ll be left feeling exhausted and discouraged. Lasting patience needs a lasting source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Jesus never said life would be easy, but he did promise us a path that leads to peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

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The Holy Spirit was given to us not so we could be more spiritual, but so we could become more mature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

Despite Jesus predicting it multiple times, eyewitnesses were shocked to learn God had raised Jesus from the dead. And what God did for Jesus, he can do for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church

It’s easy to believe the greatest enemy of the church comes from outside the church. Unfortunately, the church’s greatest threat is right in the middle of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Decatur City Church