Don't Let Blessing Become an Idol - Prosperity With a Purpose, Bill Johnson Sermon | Bethel Church

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Bill Johnson warns not to let blessing become an idol in his Prosperity With a Purpose Series. The subject of prosperity has often been misunderstood and even abused in the church, but blessing and increase are common themes throughout Scripture so it is important that we understand God’s original purpose for wealth. Favor in our lives is always for the benefit of others. True wealth begins on the inside; how we manage our hearts and our trust in God and steward what He has put in our hand. Our internal reality is connected to and shapes our external reality. 3 John 2 says “I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers”. Prosperity and blessing in our lives can either be used to expand the Kingdom, or become an idol in our lives. God desires to entrust to us true riches, that we’d use what we’ve been given to extend the Kingdom and bring glory to Him. 0:00 True Wealth Starts on the Inside 1:04 Part 2: Breakthrough and Obedience 3:01 The Connection Between Natural and Unseen Realms 7:58 Physical Obedience Brings Spiritual Release 10:26 All Blessing Has the Potential to Shape History or Become a Golden Calf 12:20 Seek First the Kingdom 14:35 Malachi 3 - Is Tithing Under the Law? 20:54 The Cycle of Stewardship and True Riches 27:11 A New Benevolence Movement to Break Poverty 33:51 You Are Part of This Shift Watch the 6-part series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT0iHWB37jwE Subscribe for weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/BillJohnsonMinistries Connect with Bill Johnson Ministries: Website: http://bjm.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillJohnsonMinistries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billjohnsonministries/ Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hntqs9 Additional Resources: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/bill-johnson Scripture References: Luke 16: 11 Malachi 3 3 John 2 Matthew 6: 33 Romans 9 John 8 Matthew 22 Leviticus 27: 30 Philippians 4: 15 Ephesians 4: 28 Originally shared at Bethel Church, Redding California, on November 2, 2014. Bill Johnson is a fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the Holy Spirit. He is senior leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California, and is passionate about seeing Revival and God’s Kingdom established and revealed in the lives of individuals, families, communities, and nations. Bill’s teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven, hosting the Presence, and the renewed mind has helped thousands around the world to step into their true identity in Christ, God given purpose, and walk in a supernatural lifestyle displaying both purity and power. #BillJohnson #BethelChurch #Blessings #SpiritualGrowth

Topics

• Purpose & Calling
• Money & Stewardship
• Church & Fellowship
• The Church
• Blessing & Favor