We often ask whether we can trust God, but have we ever considered whether God can trust us?

In this message, Pastor Chris Massey concludes our Sacred Trust series by exploring what it means to faithfully steward everything God has entrusted to us. Through the Parable of the Talents, we discover that our salvation, spiritual gifts, resources, and time are all gifts meant to be used for God's purposes.

God is calling us to live faithfully so that one day we can hear the words from Jesus, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Key Scriptures: Matthew 25:14–30, 1 Timothy 6:11–14, 20–21, Revelation 20:11–15

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When trust has been broken, is it possible to rebuild it? Whether we've been disappointed by God, hurt by other Christians, or let down by spiritual leaders, restoring trust can feel impossible. But God offers a path toward healing.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 18:1–4, Mark 8:34–36, Proverbs 3:5–8

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We have all seen a headline of a Christian leader doing something less than holy. We might have even experienced hurt from a Christian leader.

What do we do with this hurt? And how should Christian leaders act?

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We all have been hurt by a Christian before. It stings differently.

How can God restore our Sacred Trust in one another?

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How do we know if the Bible is historically and spiritually reliable and relevant for our lives? Trusting God in this way means we allow the Bible to show us the errors in our lives. What ways does the Bible need to shine a light in you?

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Can I Trust the Bible?

archeological evidence

• The Tel Dan Stele- 9th Century BC
• The Mesha Stele- 9th Century BC
• The Assyrian Obelisk- 841 BC
• The Taylor Prism- 701 BC
• The Lachish Reliefs- 701 BC
• The Silver Scrolls of Ketef Hinnom- 7th Century BC
• The Dead Sea Scrolls- 250 BC -70 AD

John 14:15-17 NLT

Godly LIVING= Biblical LIFESTYLE 2 Timothy 3:14-17 NLT

Biblical authority is a matter of faith and faithfulness Psalm 119:105-112 NLT

Turn on your headlights!

Can I trust myself?

Johari Window-Developed by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham in the 1950s, the model maps self-knowledge across four areas.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 NLT

Culture – Trust yourself/heart

God – You can’t trust yourself

Galatians 5:17 NLT

The Holy Spirit is not just Spiritual Fruit and Nuts

SAY YES TO THE HOLY SPIRIT-A life directed by the Holy Spirit benefits you and the mission to save the lost.

If the highest place I reach is at your feet, then I’ve done it all. - What a God, SEU Worship

Wealth-Reaching financial independence, owning desirable things, and never worrying about money.

Power-Rising to a position where your decisions influence organizations, communities, and nations.

Recognition-Becoming respected, celebrated, famous, or remembered for your accomplishments.

Success-Reaching the top of a profession, building a thriving business, or accomplishing an extraordinary goal.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with: Wealth–Power–Recognition–Success–Legacy

“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. -Matthew 6:19-21 NLT

There’s something greater than: Wealth–Power–Recognition–Success–Legacy

How do we get back to the feet of Jesus?

Step 1: Evaluation Let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn back to the LORD. Lamentations 3:40 NLT

Step 2: Calibration Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the LORD wants you to do. Ephesians 5:17 NLT

Step 3: Action When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 NLT

This week's speaker is Tyler White, our Life Kids' Pastor.