Sermons About Tithe
Take the Next Step - Part 5 - Honor God First in Everything
Jesus taught that our "stuff" (especially our money) has tremendous power. Either God will have first place in our lives, or our money and possessions will. But we cannot serve both. Discover how to honor God first in everything you have!
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10-FEB-2008 Fools Rush In
How does a man rob God? By not bringing into the storehouse your tithes and offerings. This is one of the few instances in the bible when the Lord Almighty says "Test me in this, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."
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Asking the Right Question
Becoming wise in our financial decision making requires we ask the right question. Typically we ask, "Can I ...?" We need to ask, "Should I ...?" In order to get the right answer to "Should I...?", we need to invite God to be a part of our financial decisions.
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Committed to Returning God's Tithes
Would you be more encouraged to attend our church, Bible Church International, if we don’t have the collection of tithes and offerings? You see, there are some people who have the tendency to think that the sure way to fill up a church is to avoid the teaching of tithing. However, personally, I would do my best to avoid a church that does not teach me how to be obedient to God and keeps me from experiencing God’s blessings. This is the reason why I teach tithing without apologies. I really believe that God has taught this truth in the Bible.
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Gift
God doesn't need our money. In the area of contributing, He is more concerned about our hearts than the dollar amount. II Corinthians 9:5-7 teaches the principle of planned giving. We are to plan our giving (need for budget) in order that our gifts can be cheerfully offered. However, planning can never exclude our hearts. God loves a cheerful giver and despises a begrudged heart. All our gifts (worship, prayer, time in serving, and money) are to be offered in cheerfulness.
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Gospel Generosity (Part 2)
Many people want to talk about giving. What does the Gospel say about generosity?
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Seed
Imagine an ancient farmer scattering seed on the ground. What are sowing lessons that we need to learn when it comes to giving? First, there is a mystery of reproduction. No one can truly explain why a tiny seed grows into a massive tree. Second, farmers use their brain. Freestyle farming leads to poverty. Instead, the wise farmer uses the practices that maximize the harvest. Third, farmers are looking for the biggest harvest possible. In that interest, they set aside the minimum amount needed to feed their family and plants the rest. This is opposite to our culture's approach to building wealth. Based on Proverbs, if we have nothing it may come from a lack of generosity. Worry will cause us to hoard, but Jesus calls us to not worry. God will not abandon us but provide for His kids. Our priority is to seek Him first.
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Gospel Generosity
Many people want to talk about giving. What does the Gospel say about generosity?
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