Tithing: Do We Give It to God? - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

What is the Tithe? 

Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Psalm 24:1

Leviticus 27:30

Definition:  Setting aside a tenth of what you have produced from your labor to give back for the Lord’s work. 

Example of a man who trusted with his tithe: Jacob

Genesis 28:1-18

Tithing in the New Testament

Matthew 23:23  and Luke 11:42

Tithing as a form of Worship

Abraham : Genesis 14:18-20

Corinthians 8:1-5

Five reasons people don’t tithe: 

1)Don’t believe it’s a New Testament principle  (Luke 11:42)

2)One can’t bring themselves to Trust God (Lack of Faith)  (Mal. 3:10)

3)The person doesn’t fear God  (Eccl. 8:12)

4)Haven’t been taught (Ignorance)  (Prov. 3:9)

5)Money is their god (Luke 16:13)

Put God First!

Matthew 6:33

  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Leaving a Godly Legacy

Psalm 112:1-2

Introduction

Ephesians 6:1-3  Proverbs 13:22

I. Fear God and Obey Him

Psalm 112:1-2

Deut. 6:1-2 and Deut. 6:6-9 Exodus 20:4-6

II. Maintain a Godly Character and Conduct

Proverbs 22:1

1 Peter 1:14-16

excerpt by William Hershey Davis

• Reputation is what you are supposed to be; Character is what you are.
• Reputation is what you have when you come to a new community; Character is what you have when you go away.
• Reputation is made in a moment; Character is built in a lifetime.
• Reputation grows like a mushroom; Character grows like an oak.
• Your reputation is learned in an hour; Your character does not come to light for a year.
• A single newspaper report gives your reputation; a life of toil gives you your character.
• Reputation makes you rich or makes you poor; Character makes you happy or makes you miserable. 
• Reputation is what men say about you on your tombstone; Character is what angels say about you before the throne of God.
• Your reputation is what men think you are. Your character is what God knows you to be.

III. Don’t Quit Finish Strong, Cast a Godly Vision

2Tim. 4:7-8

2Kings 18:5  2Kings 20:16-19   2Tim. 2:2

Unlocking Passionate Faith - Pastor Joshua Miller

The Word of God is what unlocks the doors of our hearts, that have been shut by doubt, fear and disappointment.

Main Text:    Luke 24:13-33

1 Opens Dialogue (v13-24)

Jesus asks questions to get the disciples to reveal what He already ken was in their hearts.

2. Opens Our Understanding (v25-30)

Jesus uses Scripture to stir up the disciples’ faith

3. Opens Our Eyes (v31-33)

Jesus allows the disciples to recognize Him before vanishing.