The Good Fight - Week 5

Written By NWH

Does God test us? This message begins in John 6, where Jesus asks Philip how to feed a crowd of thousands, even though Jesus already knows what he will do. We then look at 1 Chronicles 29, where King David and the people of Israel give freely toward the temple, and David prays to a God who tests the heart.

In this closing message on money within The Good Fight series, Josh welcomes a panel with experience in financial advising and personal finance education. Together, they discuss stewardship, generosity when money is tight, saving and enjoying God's gifts, and how to have honest financial conversations without shame or disclosing every number.

Panelists

  • Rachel Lang, high school personal finance teacher at Santiam Christian

  • Rob Schreier, financial advisor, Edward Jones

  • Trevor Bulman, financial advisor, Edward Jones

Scripture References

  • John 6:5–6

  • 1 Chronicles 29:9–22

  • Matthew 25

  • Romans 12

Key Moments

  • 00:00 Welcome

  • 00:31 Message: Is Money a Test from God?

  • 03:08 John 6: Jesus tests Philip, and why God tests us

  • 07:44 1 Chronicles 29: David, Israel's giving, and the burnt offerings

  • 15:29 Two test questions and meeting the panel

  • 18:21 Panel: What people get wrong about money

  • 21:25 Panel: What biblical stewardship looks like in real life

  • 25:21 Panel: How to know you're living generously, not just giving when it's easy

  • 28:20 Panel: Building generosity into a budget when money is tight

  • 30:38 Panel: How Christians should think about saving, investing, and enjoying wealth

  • 32:30 Panel: How to talk with others about money

  • 36:59 Panel: What they wish they knew 20 years ago

Community Group Questions



Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 11, 2026, at 8:00am.

NWH
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The Good Fight - Week 4