Unless We Give | Kyle Goen | LifePoint Church Riverdale

Main message: God uses ordinary, named people to do his lasting work—building a people for his name—and because Christ’s sacrifice is primary, our service, giving, and community participation in the local church matter for present ministry and future generations.

Key points:

• The reading of Nehemiah 3 shows individuals (by name and trade) called to rebuild Jerusalem; people matter to God and to the work he gives.
• The work itself matters: the walls they built endured and our church’s present building and ministry are part of a legacy for future generations.
• Above all, Christ’s work on the cross is the most important work; his sacrifice enables our right relationship with God and gives purpose to our labor.
• Communion: believers are invited to remember Jesus’ body and blood, and are called to self-examination and reconciliation before partaking.
• Practical call: commit to serve, give, join, and invest time/talents/finances now so the church and its mission continue; designated gifts for the building project will go directly to that effort.

Scriptures mentioned: Nehemiah 3, Ezra, 1 Corinthians, Luke, Hebrews