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The Last Paycheck

Rich Wilkerson Jr.

VOUS Church • Oct 20, 2024 • 51 min

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Summary

In part four of 'The Theology of Money' collection, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. shares how seeking God's kingdom first transforms our heart and financial perspective. By practicing a spiritual 'first aid kingdom kit'—consisting of prayer, fasting, and generous giving—believers actively subdue the flesh and place Jesus on the throne of their lives. When we prioritize God's eternal kingdom over temporary earthly stress, He faithfully promises to supply all our needs according to His grace.

Themes

Kingdom InvestmentsPriorities and StewardshipFreedom from Financial StressPrayer and FastingGenerosity vs. GreedGod's Grace and Eternal Reward

Pastor's Points

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Prayer

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Fasting

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Giving

Key Points

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Jesus teaches that where you place your financial resources, your heart naturally follows.
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The kingdom of God is ruled by a King who cannot be voted in, impeached, or voted out, and believers are called to live as loyal subjects under His domain.
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Rather than letting daily financial worries crowd out spiritual focus, believers must seek God's kingdom and righteousness first, trusting Him to supply every necessity.
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Prayer should be a Christian's immediate first response to financial pressures and life anxieties rather than a last resort.
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Fasting is an intentional spiritual discipline that denies the flesh, turns down the noise of the world, and keeps King Jesus on the throne of our hearts.
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Generosity breaks the grip of greed in a believer's life, serving as the primary way to advance God's kingdom through the local church.
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Returning the first tenth of one's income to God acknowledges Him as provider and invites His blessing on the remaining ninety percent.

Sermon Moments

“Our God is a king. Nobody voted him in. Nobody voted him out. Nobody can impeach him. The grass will wither in four years, but Jesus will still be on the throne.”

“The church is an embassy. The church is an outpost. The church is a little place in a foreign land that says here at this place, we speak kingdom culture.”

“Jesus does not want your money. He wants your heart. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

“When you're talking kingdom, you're not looking for an ROI. You're looking for an ERI—an eternal return on investment.”

“When it comes to denying your flesh, you do not rise to the level of your goal, you fall to the level of your system.”

“There's no way to break the grip of greed. It's only through the hand of generosity.”

“I would rather trust God with 90% than trust myself with 100%.”

“The kingdom of God is not based on fairness. It is based on grace.”

This Week

Replace financial worry with prayer by immediately bringing bills, debts, and material needs to God in secret prayer each day.

Establish a structured routine or system for regular prayer and fasting to keep your flesh in check and turn down worldly noise.

Commit to returning the first ten percent of your income to God through the local church as a step of faith and obedience.

Practice intentional generosity this week by giving beyond what is required in your time, talent, or finances to serve someone else.

Examine your spending habits and bank statement to ensure your financial investments reflect your heart's commitment to King Jesus.

Shift your financial focus from seeking a temporal return on investment (ROI) to investing in an eternal return on investment (ERI).

Celebrate God's generous grace toward others without comparison, envy, or competition when you see Him bless fellow believers.

Remember This

When you give King Jesus what He wants—your heart—by seeking His kingdom first, He promises to take care of everything you need.

A Challenge for You

Surrender your heart fully to King Jesus today, stop placing temporary trust in earthly money, and invest your life and resources into His eternal kingdom.

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