Money decisions often feel urgent and practical, focused on solving problems in the present. But in this message from The Almighty Dollar series, Pastor Stephen Saxton teaches that how we leverage money and use debt shapes far more than our current moment—it shapes our future.
Teaching from Proverbs 22:7, Matthew 6:24, and Hebrews 13:5, this sermon uncovers how debt can feel helpful now while quietly creating pressure, shifting loyalties, and limiting freedom later. Rather than offering shame or rigid rules, this message invites us into discernment, contentment, and deeper trust in God’s provision.
At the heart of this teaching is a clear truth:
How we leverage money and how we use debt shapes our future far more than it helps our present.
This message explores why debt often promises relief, how it can redirect our loyalty toward income rather than God, and how contentment protects the future by quieting fear. Ultimately, it points us back to the gospel—where God has already proven His faithfulness and trustworthiness through Christ.
Whether you are navigating financial pressure, making major decisions, or simply seeking wisdom and freedom in how you handle money, this sermon will help you:
• Understand how debt shapes future pressure and freedom
• Recognize how financial decisions affect loyalty and trust
• See contentment as a spiritual practice that guards the future
• Learn to trust God not in the abstract, but through the work of Christ
Perfect for listeners seeking Christian teaching on money, debt, trust, contentment, stewardship, and long-term spiritual freedom.
Scripture: Proverbs 22:7; Matthew 6:24; Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)
Series: The Almighty Dollar
Speaker: Pastor Stephen Saxton
Church: Islands Christian Church, Savannah, GA
