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Radiant Church VisaliaGenerosityScripture References: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Acts 4:32-37; Psalm 112:9; Ephesians 2:10; Matthew 25:14-30Intro: Welcome to this sermon focusing on generosity. While 'giving' is an act, 'generosity' is an attitude, a trajectory reflecting God's heart. Even amidst global needs (like the Turkey earthquake mentioned), reflecting on God's provision and our response is vital. We'll explore God's generosity equation primarily through 2 Corinthians 9, where Paul urges the affluent Corinthians to generously support suffering believers in Jerusalem.Key Points:God's Multiplication Principle (2 Cor 9:6, 8, 10): Paul uses a farming analogy: "Whoever sows sparingly will...2023-02-1233 min
The Business of BlueberriesDriving Profitability by Empowering Your Employees, With Gunnar AvinelisIn this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Gunnar Avinelis, CEO of AgriCare, to discuss the firm’s creative approach to employee engagement and what it could mean for the larger agriculture industry. “[By choosing an employee stock ownership plan structure], we would not only preserve a legacy, but build a new legacy, and build companies that last far beyond what our families can be and do. …We want what we’re doing to last for a long ti...2021-12-1734 min
Radiant Church VisaliaRemain in Him: "The True Vine" (Gunnar Avinelis) John 15: 1-16Scripture References: John 15:1-16; Isaiah 5; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 2:10Intro: Welcome. We continue exploring our church's mission, focusing on living surrendered to the Spirit. In John 15, Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure using the powerful metaphor of the vineyard. He calls Himself the "True Vine," revealing how we can live fruitfully even when He isn't physically present.Key Points:Jesus: The True Vine (v. 1): Jesus declares "I am the True Vine," connecting Himself to God (the great "I AM") and contrasting Himself with Israel, God's original...2020-11-1129 min