Sunday 6-21-26 with Pastor Chris

This powerful message confronts us with a profound visual truth: our entire earthly existence—whether 50, 70, or even 100 years—is merely a tiny fraction compared to eternity. What we do with our brief time here directly impacts what awaits us there. At the heart of this teaching is stewardship, not as a burdensome obligation, but as guardrails that keep us aligned with God's will during life's storms. We're reminded that just as Adam and Eve were called to 'tend and care' for the Garden of Eden, we are called to tend and care for the coming kingdom. The message presents a biblical equation that challenges our modern mindset: Stewardship plus Devotion equals Worship. This stands in stark contrast to the world's equation of Ownership plus Consumption equals Idolatry. Drawing from Genesis, John 15, and Galatians, we're shown that we cannot mock God's justice—we will always harvest what we plant. The teaching tackles the often-uncomfortable topic of tithing, revealing it as a spiritual practice that breaks the grip of mammon and builds our faith. When we return the first tenth to God, He blesses the remaining ninety percent far beyond what we could manage with our full hundred percent. This isn't about buying our way into heaven but about trusting God enough to let Him prove His faithfulness. The message reminds us that technology, social media, and cultural pressures are setting the table for end-times worship decisions, making our stewardship choices today more critical than ever.