Pastor Brad McMahan's sermon "The Way of Surrender" highlights the significance of having a clear ethos to guide our lives, emphasizing the battle against internal enemies like envy and greed. By addressing the role of money in our hearts, he shows how Jesus leads us to find true fulfillment and purpose in discipleship. A new ethos of stewardship, sacrificial giving, generosity, and service is encouraged as a way to defeat inner enemies and grow in faithfulness. The sermon encourages cultivating a receptive heart and mind to let the Gospel take root, bear fruit, and bring blessings to both ourselves and others.

Rick Kyle's sermon on "The Way of Selfless Servanthood" focuses on the importance of serving others, using Jesus washing the disciples' feet as an example of humble service. Serving others not only connects believers with God but also leads to true significance in life. The sermon emphasizes serving beyond loved ones and highlights the rewards in both earthly and heavenly realms for those who choose the path of selfless service. Ultimately, by giving to others and surrendering to God, believers can find fulfillment and blessings through serving with a humble heart.

This week focuses primarily on the Biblical ordinances of tithing and sacrificial giving, emphasizing that it's not merely a financial action but a spiritual discipline that cultivates courage, unselfishness, and sacrifice. Tithing is about giving 10% of income to the church, rooted in faithfulness and obedience to God. This week delves into biblical origins of tithing and sacrificial giving and emphasizing the importance of sacrificial giving in protecting one's heart and soul. Through tithing, individuals honor God's ownership, demonstrate faith, and experience blessings through faithful giving.

In Pastor Rick Kyle's sermon "The Guest Room," he emphasizes the importance of relationships and leveraging what we have to care for others. He uses the example of his own home, where he creates a welcoming environment for anyone who enters. Pastor Rick challenges the audience to assess their ability to show love, kindness, and generosity towards others. He also addresses the growing division in the world and highlights Jesus' teaching on loving God and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Ultimately, he encourages the audience to prioritize relationships and demonstrate selfless love, kindness, and generosity towards others.

Envy puts us in competition with everyone around us. Envy chokes the good in and the good for others while destroying the joy and the goodness in us. The way we kill envy is with Courageous Generosity.