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The Miracles Are About to Stop

Stephen Chandler

Union Church • Jul 20, 2026 • 53 min

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Summary

Pastor Stephen Chandler addresses common financial misconceptions by revealing that God provides believers with the ability and skills to produce wealth rather than raw handouts. True financial influence stems from skill mastery, self-control, and hard work aligned with biblical wisdom. Ultimately, God enriches His people so they can practice openhanded generosity, remain content in Christ, and fulfill their divine calling on Earth.

Themes

Biblical StewardshipMastery and ExcellenceGenerosityContentmentDivine Purpose

Pastor's Points

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Does God want everyone to be rich?

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Will God make me rich?

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Is desiring more money evil?

Key Points

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God does not simply hand down finished financial miracles; He provides the raw resources, opportunities, and abilities for believers to build and produce wealth through diligent effort.
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Generosity is God's primary purpose for financially enriching His people, equipping believers to meet the needs of others and inspire thanksgiving to God.
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Financial growth and influence stem from mastery and excellence in God-given skills, cultivated through disciplined practice, Holy Spirit guidance, and humility to receive critique.
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True contentment does not depend on external material circumstances or wealth, but on finding inner peace and strength through Jesus Christ in every situation.
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The Bible does not condemn wealth itself, but warns against the love of money and pride, which can pull a person's heart away from reliance on God.
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Believers are called to value hard work over empty talk, replacing financial apathy with proactive skill-building and purposeful planning.
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Every believer should establish a clear plan for financial abundance to keep their heart pure and prevent secondary priorities from derailing their faith and family.

Sermon Moments

“God says, 'I am not a cake making God. I am a resource God that will give you the sugar and the eggs and the milk and the oil... God never said I will give you wealth, He said I'll give you the ability.'”

“Money does not come from work. Money comes from mastery—how good you are at what you do and finding where society values your gift.”

“God is not concerned about you having wealth; He is concerned about whether you lose Him once you receive it.”

“When believers step into the land of promise, the passive miracles stop so that God can begin working through their hands rather than just doing it for them.”

“What problem on Earth are you God's solution to? Until you find that purpose, money will always be your chase.”

This Week

Define a clear financial goal for your family that covers standard living, retirement, legacy for future generations, and radical generosity.

Actively seek coaching and constructive feedback in your workplace to refine your skills and grow toward mastery.

Practice self-control in your personal spending by evaluating whether purchases stem from necessity or impulse.

Diligently develop the raw ingredients and talents God has given you rather than passively waiting for supernatural financial shortcuts.

Establish strict personal boundaries so the pursuit of financial growth never compromises your faith, marriage, or family relationships.

Look for practical opportunities this week to practice generosity and alleviate financial burdens for someone in need.

Reflect on your life's calling by asking what specific problem on Earth God created you to be the solution to.

Remember This

God grants believers the skill, wisdom, and capacity to produce wealth so they can live contentedly, cultivate mastery, and exercise radical generosity for His kingdom.

A Challenge for You

Do not let money become your endless chase, but surrender your life to Jesus as the center and discover the unique calling and purpose God has created you to fulfill.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.