The Church Of Jesus Christ
Living Hope Restoration Branch
Independence, Missouri

“Serve By Giving Our Best”
Worship Service – March 8th, 2020
55:09

Special Music
Jeff Stillwell – “Come As You Are”
Jeff Stillwell – “It Is Well With Mty Soul”

Scripture References:
Doctrine & Covenants 101:2b-2f
Doctrine and Covenants 85:9a-10c
Doctrine and Covenants 28:8a, 9a-9c
4 Nephi 1:3-4,14,17-21
Luke 16:9-12
Luke 16:14-15
Alma 16
Malachi

Shortcuts:
Special Music – Jeff Stillwell – “Come As You Are” 00:10
Welcome and Call To Worship – Elder Bob Dickson 04:13
Scripture Reading Elder Elzy Lasley 06:53
Special Music – Jeff Stillwell – “It Is Well With Mty Soul” 08:51
Sermon Elder Elzy Lasley 13:29
Closing Comments Elder Bob Dickson 52:34
Benediction Deacon James Andrews 54:00

Sermon Focus Points
►Often laws are referenced to as either “Temporal” or “Spiritual”, but in reality, all laws given by God are “Spiritual” laws.
►All things are created spiritually in heaven before ever being present on the earth.
►No matter what we are doing or where we are, we are present in a “Spiritual Kingdom”.
►The temporal law we are given, which is a spiritual law, requires equality.
►Deep down, we know where we spend our money, and whether or not that which we buy is really a need, or it is simply something we want.
►When we buy something that is not a need, we should look at the needs of our family and our church family, and decide if spending that money on our own wants will leave others without their basic needs.
►One of the truths about the spiritual law, is that if we follow it, we will be a joyous people, of one heart and one mind.
►Physical things tend to divide us, as we place our worth in those physical things. The money we make and the possessions we have, all to often lead us to compare our worth to others.
►As we place our worth in physical things, we remove ourselves from the “Spiritual Law”, where we are all equal in God’s eyes.
►What does wealth really mean to God? God uses wealth to bless his children, who in turn bless others
►When money becomes that which we esteem, money takes us away from God.
►There are three financial conditions: 1) You have a need, 2) You have enough, 3) You have a surplus.
►How do we serve out of our surplus…by always giving our best, whether it be talents, time, or financial surplus.
►Freedom Steward Ministries is an ideal way to to share your surplus, and provide blessings to others.