Sermons on Tithing
1 Corinthians 16:1‑9
Spreading the Flame by Giving and Going SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 16:1‑9 Introduction: An interesting thing has happened to me over the past six months. I find the new vision of our church everywhere I look in my study of Scripture, which is encouraging, because it reminds me of how biblically based it is. I also see the vision being lived out in the lives of many of my fellow believers, which also greatly encourages me. The vision, as you well know, is that “we…
2 Cor. 9:1–15
Giving: What’s In It For Me? My sermon title today, “Giving: What’s In It For Me?”, is a bit facetious, but not entirely. You are probably thinking, “Isn’t giving supposed to be about the recipient, about meeting needs, and about serving God?” Yes, but the fact is the Bible speaks often, including in our text today, about the various benefits in a life of generosity–not only for the recipient, but also for the giver. We’re going to read the entire ninth chapter…
2 Cor. 9:6-15, Haggai 1
SERIES: Christian Stewardship A New Standard for Giving SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: I recently heard about an Elder Board that was confronted with a situation that demanded a person of superior wisdom and speech. The need was for this person to go to an elderly church member who had a heart condition and tell him he had just inherited $10 million dollars from a deceased relative. Because of the man’s condition, the elders feared for a heart attack at the news. The pastor…