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Join us for this week's message from Pastor Marcus Mecum as we discover what it means to trust God as our source and live a life marked by generosity. Tithing is more than an act or a requirement; it's a response to who God is and what He has already done. When we recognize Him as our source, generosity becomes more than something we do. It becomes a way we live. We don't give to earn God's favor. We give because we've already received it. And when we put God's Kingdom in mind, our generosity can make an eternal impact... one seed, one life, one testimony at a time.

Rev. Bryce Jones (09/27/2026) Sunday School Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Doug Rice (09/27/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

What does your giving actually reveal about your trust in God? In this message, we unpack what Scripture teaches about the tithe, the devourer, and the windows of Heaven—and why tithing is about far more than money. You'll discover how honoring God first can reshape the way you see provision, opportunity, and stewardship, and why obedience in this area can bring greater clarity and freedom to your financial life.GET CONNECTED

Guest speaker Pastor Jordan Hodges joins us for Kingdom Builders weekend to unpack what Scripture teaches about generosity. Diving into the biblical foundations of the Tithe, the Offering, and Alms, Pastor Jordan breaks down how aligning our finances with God's heart transforms our spiritual walk.

Memorial Stones Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9 Bigger Than The Room Series, Part 3 Episode Summary In the final message from The Lord's Corner, Pastor Michael leads ReCreate Church through its last Sunday in the building it has called home for seven years. Through the story of Israel's crossing of the Jordan River and the memorial stones they carried to the other side, we discover that remembering God's faithfulness behind us is the key to trusting His faithfulness ahead of us. Key Points - Just as Israel stood at the Jordan River between wilderness and promise, ReCreate stands at its own Jordan moment - God told His people to stop and build a memorial before moving forward, so future generations would ask "what are these stones about?" - The memorial stones pointed to the story of everything God had done - they were not magical, but meaningful - ReCreate's seven years at The Lord's Corner are filled with memorial stones: souls saved, kids discipled, lives healed, a congregation becoming a family - This room didn't make ReCreate a Church. ReCreate made this room feel like a holy place. Main Takeaway Remembering God's faithfulness behind us helps us trust His faithfulness ahead of us. The same God who carried us through this season is going forward with us into the next. Wherever we go, we must ask: "Lord, what are You going to do here?" Memorable Quotes - "Remembering God's faithfulness behind us helps us trust His faithfulness ahead of us." - "Crossing the Jordan doesn't mean transitioning to an easy life. It means a new season and a new reason to trust." - "This room didn't make ReCreate a Church. ReCreate made this room feel like a holy place." - "Everywhere we go, we must ask, 'Lord, what are You going to do here?'" - "If You have been so good to us here, give us faith that Your Grace will be with us as we go forward." - "We can't lose that feeling of home and family." Reflection Question What memorial stones are you carrying from this season of your life? And what do those stones tell you about how much God can be trusted with what comes next? Tune in to hear the final service at The Lord's Corner - including Pastor Michael's reflections on seven years of sacred moments in a building that started as a restaurant, became a rental shop, and ended as a holy place. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Deuteronomy teaches that tithing was meant to teach Israel to revere and rejoice before the Lord. Giving was woven into celebration! Paul echoes this spirit when he says, “each one should give what they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. This week we see how the word of God reframes generosity as joy and not pressure. When trust replaces fear, giving becomes a delight. The final invitation is not merely to tithe but to become the kind of people who give with glad and confident hearts.   

Deuteronomy teaches that tithing was meant to teach Israel to revere and rejoice before the Lord. Giving was woven into celebration! Paul echoes this spirit when he says, “each one should give what they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. This week we see how the word of God reframes generosity as joy and not pressure. When trust replaces fear, giving becomes a delight. The final invitation is not merely to tithe but to become the kind of people who give with glad and confident hearts.   

The tithe trains us to live with open hands, recognizing that everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. In this message, Executive Director, Bill Marchi, teaches about the tithe and three things it trains in us: Giving God our first and best Giving faithfully and proportionally Giving eagerly, strategically, and generously When we put our treasure in God's hands, we're reminded that our money isn't meant to control us, but a tool God uses through us for His purposes. As we learn to give with faith and a willing heart, we grow in trust, generosity, and freedom. Join with us as we explore the tithe. Download the message guide for this sermon at the link below: https://chicocommunity.church/watch

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The Tithe & The Covenant | தசமபாகமும் உடன்படிக்கையும் | 05-09-2026 | JESUDIAN SILVESTER

Make Room Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Acts 2:14-41 Bigger Than The Room Series, Part 2 Episode Summary In part 2 of the "Bigger Than The Room" series, Pastor Michael picks up where Peter stood up in front of thousands in Jerusalem and explained what the miracle of Pentecost was really about. The answer wasn't wind, fire, or supernatural languages - it was Jesus. As ReCreate Church steps into a new season with more space, the message is clear: we make room so more people can meet Jesus. Key Points - Peter's sermon at Pentecost pointed directly to Jesus - His life, death, resurrection, and reign - as the fulfillment of centuries of prophecy - The Holy Spirit's empowerment at Pentecost wasn't for a special few - it was for sons and daughters, young and old, servants and free - ReCreate Church refuses to be a "Country Club Church" focused on insider comfort - the mission is to make room for people who haven't met Jesus yet - Biblical repentance means a changed mind and a changed direction, turning away from self and toward Jesus - The movement grew from 120 to 3000 in one day - not a statistic, but 3000 people with families, wounds, and needs who now have Christ Main Takeaway We make room so more people can meet Jesus. God is giving us a bigger space, but the real work is making room in our hearts. Somebody has to show up early, set up chairs, and greet nervous first-timers. Souls are worth it. Memorable Quotes - "We make room so more people can meet Jesus." - "Jesus Lived. Jesus Died. Jesus Rose. Jesus Reigns. And greatest of all - Jesus Saves!" - "God is making room for people in our meeting space; we must make room for people in our hearts." - "Our purpose is never to fill seats. It's to help people connect with Jesus." - "No matter your story, you are WELCOME, you are WANTED, and you are LOVED." - "Souls are worth it." Reflection Question Is there someone in your life who is far from Jesus - someone with a messy story or a broken past - that you could make room for in your heart this week? Tune in to hear Pastor Michael make a case that the best preparation for the end of the world is calling on Jesus, why country club membership has nothing to do with Church, and how 120 people changed history because they refused to stay in the room. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Rev. Bryce Jones (09/20/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Bro. Easton Courtney (09/20/2026) Sunday School Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Tithing is not limited to just money. In Exodus, God fills Bezalel with skill and creativity for the building of the tabernacle. These gifts were given to him to be used in the construction of God's dwelling place with His people. Paul brings this even a step further by saying that whatever we do we are to do it with everything we have because we aren't working for just people, but we are actually working for God. This week expands the tithe beyond just finances into time, gifting, leadership, hospitality, and service. Trust that Tithes says, “My abilities are not mine to hoard but to invest for the kingdom.” 

Tithing is not limited to just money. In Exodus, God fills Bezalel with skill and creativity for the building of the tabernacle. These gifts were given to him to be used in the construction of God's dwelling place with His people. Paul brings this even a step further by saying that whatever we do we are to do it with everything we have because we aren't working for just people, but we are actually working for God. This week expands the tithe beyond just finances into time, gifting, leadership, hospitality, and service. Trust that Tithes says, “My abilities are not mine to hoard but to invest for the kingdom.”

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In this sermon, we continue exploring the biblical foundation for tithing—this time through the lens of righteousness and justice. From Proverbs 8:17–21 to the life of Abraham in Genesis 14–15, we see that honoring God with the first and best is not merely a law-code practice, but part of a well-ordered relationship with God that predates the Mosaic Law.Wisdom walks “in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice” (Proverbs 8:20), and Scripture shows that righteous people honor God with their wealth. Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek in Genesis 14:17–20, acknowledging God as his deliverer and provider. Jacob followed this pattern in Genesis 28:20–22, vowing to give God a tenth of all he received.This message traces how tithing connects to righteousness and justice—tzedakah and mishpat—from Abraham to Israel to the New Testament church. The tithe provided for those serving in God's house (Numbers 18:21; Deuteronomy 18:3), supported the vulnerable among God's people (Deuteronomy 14:28–29; Isaiah 1:17), and carries forward in New Testament generosity through the support of gospel ministry and care for those in need (Galatians 6:2–10; 1 Corinthians 9:13–14; 1 Timothy 5:3–8; 2 Corinthians 9:9).Key Scriptures: • Proverbs 8:17–21 — Wisdom walks in righteousness and justice• Genesis 18:18–19 — Abraham called to teach righteousness and justice• Genesis 14:17–24 — Abraham tithes to Melchizedek• Genesis 15:1 — God is Abraham's shield and great reward• Genesis 28:20–22 — Jacob vows to give God a tenth• Numbers 18:21 — The tithe provides for the Levites• Deuteronomy 14:28–29 — The tithe supports the vulnerable• Galatians 3:29; 5:14; 6:2–10 — Abraham's children fulfill the law of Christ• 1 Corinthians 9:13–14 — Gospel ministers supported by gospel giving• 1 Timothy 5:3–8 — The church cares for those truly in need• 2 Corinthians 9:9 — Generosity as enduring righteousnessRighteousness walks a path that abundantly provides. This sermon calls us to trust God, honor Him with our wealth, and participate in the flourishing of His church and His people.

Rev. Doug Rice (09/13/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Bryce Jones (09/13/2026) Sunday School Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Made Better By The Bible Speaker: Duncan Crook, Elder at ReCreate Church Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 119:11-12; Psalm 1:2 Episode Summary Filling in for Pastor Shockley on he and Katie's 25th anniversary trip, Elder Duncan Crook delivers a practical and convicting message about the discipline of reading God's Word. Using the analogy of airplane mode, multivitamins, and a well-steeped cup of tea, Duncan answers two essential questions: Why should I intake God's Word on a regular basis? And how do I actually do it? Key Points - Scripture is God's personal, profitable, and perfecting instruction - it's how God reveals Himself to us - Reading the Bible regularly is less like a cortisone shot and more like a multivitamin - the benefits build slowly and invisibly until a crisis reveals how strong you've become - Intaking Scripture should be done patiently, substantively, thoughtfully, and in community - Biblical meditation means letting truth steep in your mind like tea - not emptying your mind, but filling it with God - You cannot grow in Jesus effectively alone - the New Testament was written to communities, not just individuals Main Takeaway Discipline builds habits, habits create lifestyles, and lifestyles change your life. The Bible is not God's personal love letter to you - it is God's full revelation of Himself to His people. The sooner we stop making it about us and start encountering who He is, the deeper our relationship with Jesus becomes. Memorable Quotes - "Either sin will keep you from the Bible, or the Bible will keep you from sin." (D.L. Moody) - "Discipline is kind of like the friend you always hate to see coming, but after they leave, you're glad they came." - "The status of God's word is not dependent on how you feel. Its power is the same no matter how you feel." - "Scripture's not about the destination. It's about the journey. It's about walking with God." - "Scripture before screens. Don't go to Facebook before you go to God's Word in the morning and then wonder why you're tied up in knots." - "You will encounter the living God through its pages." Reflection Question What would it look like to build a daily habit of Scripture intake - even imperfectly - starting this week? What is getting in the way, and is that thing worth more to you than knowing God better? Tune in to hear Duncan's honest confession about being a Type A control enthusiast, why airplane mode is a spiritual metaphor, and the difference between dipping a tea bag for two seconds versus letting it steep. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

In Malachi, God confronts His people for withholding what belongs to Him and invites them to test His faithfulness. The issue is not divine need but the real issue was if His people really did trust Him. Solomon reminds us of this truth as he calls us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and in that trust we will honor the Lord with our wealth. Do we trust God with the leftovers or with the first and full?  

In this sermon, Pastor Jake teaches on the biblical wisdom of tithing from Proverbs 3:9–10: “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops…” Rather than asking, “Am I required to tithe?” this message reframes the question: “What is the wisest thing I can do with the money God has entrusted to me?”Rooted in Proverbs 3:1–10, this sermon explores how honoring God with the first and best of our increase is an act of trust, worship, obedience, and discipleship. Tithing is not merely a financial practice—it is a spiritual formation practice that trains our hearts to depend on God as Creator, Sustainer, and Provider.Key Scriptures:Proverbs 3:1–10 — Trusting the Lord, honoring Him with wealth, and receiving His provisionProverbs 1:7 — The fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdomProverbs 24:16 — The righteous may fall, but they rise againGenesis 1:1 — The meaning of “first” and the principle of firstfruitsDeuteronomy 28:8 — The Lord's blessing on barns and work2 Chronicles 31:5–10 — Israel bringing tithes and firstfruits to the house of the LordMalachi 3:10 — Bringing the whole tithe into the storehouse2 Corinthians 9:6 — Sowing sparingly and reaping sparingly; sowing generously and reaping generouslyPhilippians 4:17–19 — Giving as a fragrant offering and God supplying every needIn this message:Tithing is presented as wise living, not merely religious obligationProverbs 3:5–6 shows that financial obedience begins with trustFirstfruits giving teaches us to give God the first and best, not leftoversSacrificial generosity is worshipGod's commands are expressions of His love and faithfulnessThe local church is the biblical context for consistent, worshipful givingGenerosity forms us into people who trust God more deeplyThis sermon is a call to close the discipleship gap through obedience: to begin or renew the lifelong pattern of returning the first portion of our income to the Lord in faith, gratitude, and worship.

Rev. Doug Rice (08/23/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Doug Rice (08/30/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Bryce Jones (08/30/2026) Sunday School Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Doug Rice (09/06/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Bryce Jones (08/23/2026) Sunday School Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Bigger than the Room Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Acts 1:12-15; 2:1-13 Bigger Than The Room Series, Part 1 Episode Summary In part 1 of the new "Bigger Than The Room" series, Pastor Michael shares the story of ReCreate Church stepping into a new season - moving to a larger meeting space at the local middle school. Through the opening chapters of Acts, we discover that 120 people in a room in Jerusalem changed the world. Not because of the room, but because they refused to stay in it. God is doing something bigger than this room - and always has been. Key Points - The 120 disciples gathered in one room with one accord - united in purpose, prayer, and passion for Jesus - The Holy Spirit came to empower them for witness, not just for a personal experience in the room - When the Spirit moved, the room couldn't hold them - the message spilled out into the streets - God was doing something bigger than their expectations - not restoring an earthly kingdom, but building an eternal one - The size of the room matters less than the faith of the people in it Main Takeaway God is doing something bigger than this room. The Church was never meant to be a building - it is a community of life and love that cannot truly be contained. There are thousands of people in our community who need to hear that Jesus loves them and laid down His life for them. God is giving us a bigger room. Let's go reach the people who aren't in it yet. Memorable Quotes - "God is doing something bigger than this room." - "The gathering in the room was important - it's where they prayed, connected, and prepared for the mission. But the message inside the room didn't stay inside the room." - "I was trying to use my experience to understand the truth, when what I needed was to use the truth to understand my experience." - "Sometimes God can be doing something extraordinary right in front of us, and because it doesn't look like what we expect, we might not recognize it for what it is." - "Their expectations had boundaries; God's did not." - "The faith of the people in the room matters far more than the size of the room." Reflection Question Is there a "room" in your life - a painful season, a failed plan, or an unanswered prayer - where God might be doing something bigger than what you can currently see? Tune in to hear Pastor Michael's vulnerable story of being let go from a job he prayed for, what a prayer journal revealed about the year that followed, and how an email in December changed everything. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

God commanded Israel not to harvest to the edges of their fields but to leave margin for the poor, foreigner, and the vulnerable. Generosity was built into the agricultural rhythm of the community. Trusting God means not squeezing every ounce for ourselves but creating margin so that others can flourish. How can we, as God's people, live simply so others can simply live? Have we structured our lives with margin for mercy, or are we consuming everything right up to the edges? 

God commanded Israel not to harvest to the edges of their fields but to leave margin for the poor, foreigner, and the vulnerable. Generosity was built into the agricultural rhythm of the community. Trusting God means not squeezing every ounce for ourselves but creating margin so that others can flourish. How can we, as God's people, live simply so others can simply live? Have we structured our lives with margin for mercy, or are we consuming everything right up to the edges? 

The Last, High King of Ireland by Patrick FogartyThe Last, High King of Ireland tells the story of a day in the life of a hard-drinking man who has bestowed upon himself the title The Last, High King of Ireland. We follow the 'High King' or ‘Tapper' as he is better known to the locals, on his daily travels from morning to night in the fictional town of Molinheer.The High King's world is full of myth, mirth, and magic. The play is a snippet of the life of a forgotten man on the fringes of society, and those who he encounters.Pat Kinevane Plays Tapper (The Last, High King of Ireland)Joe Taylor played the part of MaloneyJohn D Ruddy was McCannSharon Mannion was Lisa of the Tithe.The Tailor was played by Enda OatesDawn Bradfield was Lady of the SpudsBab the Barwoman was Noni StapletonEllie Brosnan - Corkery played the childAll other parts were played by the companyHarpist Geraldine Doherty arranged and performed the musicSound design and sound supervision was by Damian ChennellsThe Last, High King of Ireland by Patrick Fogarty was directed by Gorretti SlavinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday Morning, August 30, 2026, Series: Stewardship, Malachi 3:7-12, Pastor Carlos Navarrete

DO THE WORD Gordon Dabbs, PhD James 1.19-27 James 1.22 (ESV) But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. God's Word has not completed its work when we hear it, study it, underline it, or agree with it. The Word completes its work as we live it. James 1.19 (ESV) Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. . . James 1.21 (ESV) Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. Alignment precedes assignment. Sometimes we ask God for new instructions while ignoring the instructions he's already given. Alignment precedes assignment. James 1.22 (ESV) . . . be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1.25 (ESV) . . . the law of liberty. . . James 1.26 (ESV) If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. James 1.27 (NLT) Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. "Visit grandma. Bring shared meals to my elderly neighbors. Walk across the street to meet my neighbors and invite them over for a meal. Call my wife more often from work and tell her how thankful and grateful I am for our life together. Wash the dishes. Go for more walks and bike rides. Remember my grandchildren's birthdays . . . Pay closer attention to my inattentive students. Fast. Pray. Tithe." - Mercer Schuchardt “Because of what God has shown me, this week I will __________.”Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

DO THE WORD Gordon Dabbs, PhD James 1.19-27 James 1.22 (ESV) But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. God's Word has not completed its work when we hear it, study it, underline it, or agree with it. The Word completes its work as we live it. James 1.19 (ESV) Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. . . James 1.21 (ESV) Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. Alignment precedes assignment. Sometimes we ask God for new instructions while ignoring the instructions he's already given. Alignment precedes assignment. James 1.22 (ESV) . . . be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1.25 (ESV) . . . the law of liberty. . . James 1.26 (ESV) If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. James 1.27 (NLT) Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. "Visit grandma. Bring shared meals to my elderly neighbors. Walk across the street to meet my neighbors and invite them over for a meal. Call my wife more often from work and tell her how thankful and grateful I am for our life together. Wash the dishes. Go for more walks and bike rides. Remember my grandchildren's birthdays . . . Pay closer attention to my inattentive students. Fast. Pray. Tithe." - Mercer Schuchardt “Because of what God has shown me, this week I will __________.”Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Who is the Lord of your harvest?

Never Alone Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9 Episode Summary On this Family 5th Sunday, the Kidz Club opens with a Back to School skit following Mia and Sam through the ups and downs of their first day - and what happens when they remember Jesus in the middle of it. Through Joshua 1:9, Pastor Michael reminds us that what's true for a child facing a new school year is just as true for adults facing hospital rooms, broken marriages, and bills that outrun the budget. With Jesus, you never have to face it alone. Key Points - Remembering Jesus doesn't always change the situation, but it changes how we face it - God didn't tell Joshua not to be afraid because there was nothing to fear - He told him because there was plenty to fear and God was with him anyway - Jesus is Emmanuel - God With Us - He stepped into our suffering, not just watched from a distance - Faith doesn't mean you're never afraid; it means fear doesn't get the final word - The Holy Spirit dwells in every believer - God is with us in the classroom, the clinic, the courtroom, and the 2AM sleepless night Main Takeaway With Jesus, you never have to face it alone. The promise isn't no bad days. The promise is you never have to face a bad day alone. Fear says look at the giant; faith says look at God. Fear says look at the storm; faith says look at the Savior. Memorable Quotes - "With Jesus, you never have to face it alone." - "Faith doesn't mean you're never afraid. Faith means fear doesn't get the final word." - "Fear makes us stare at what is in front of us. Faith remembers Who Is Beside us." - "Jesus didn't just watch from a distance as humans experienced suffering. He stepped in and experienced it with us." - "The promise isn't no bad days. The promise is you never have to face a bad day alone." - "Fear says, 'Look at the giant.' Faith says, 'Look at God.'" Reflection Question What situation are you staring at right now that feels too big to face? What would it mean to shift your eyes from the problem to the One walking beside you? Tune in to hear the Kidz Club Back to School skit featuring Mia, Sam, a missing jacket, and three strikeouts in gym class - and a special moment celebrating two young ladies graduating from Kidz Club into the main service. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly SPECIAL NOTE Mark Troy has been the driving force behind our podcast for the last few years. This week, he went to be with The Lord after a hard battle with ALS. We are forever grateful for his dedication and example of Christian service.    

What should a church do if someone wins the lottery and wants to tithe from the proceeds? The question is more complicated than it first appears. On one hand, churches should teach biblical stewardship and encourage generosity. On the other hand, gambling raises serious concerns about wisdom, exploitation, addiction, and the source of financial gain. In this episode, we discuss how church leaders can think carefully, pastorally, and biblically about whether to accept a tithe from lottery winnings. The post Should a Church Accept a Tithe from a Lottery Winner? appeared first on Church Answers.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 08/25/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Announces an Upcoming Islam Conference/ What is Free Masonry?/ The Gifts of The Spirit?/Pentecostalism and Speaking in Tongues/ A Caller Asks Matt About Previous Occult Experiences/ What is Wrong with Alcoholics Anonymous?/ Why Aren't Roman Catholics out Doing Street Evangelism?/ Are We Supposed to Tithe?/ Are Christians Forgiven for Future Sins?/ August 25, 2026

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 08/25/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Announces an Upcoming Islam Conference/ What is Free Masonry?/ The Gifts of The Spirit?/Pentecostalism and Speaking in Tongues/ A Caller Asks Matt About Previous Occult Experiences/ What is Wrong with Alcoholics Anonymous?/ Why Aren't Roman Catholics out Doing Street Evangelism?/ Are We Supposed to Tithe?/ Are Christians Forgiven for Future Sins?/ August 25, 2026

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Don't Give Away God's Chair Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Proverbs 29:25 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with a skit featuring the voice inside his head - that nagging inner critic that tells him he's too preachy, too boring, not enough. Through Proverbs 29:25, we discover that the fear of man is a trap we set for ourselves when we give human opinion an authority it was never meant to have. The answer isn't self-confidence or not caring about others - it's God-confidence rooted in trust. Key Points - The fear of man happens when another person's response becomes too important to us - their approval, rejection, anger, or praise carries too much weight - Fear of man turns us into performers, constantly adjusting to what people think or might think - The opposite of the fear of man is not self-confidence or not needing anybody - it's trusting God - The fear of God - recognizing He is Holy, Sovereign, and worthy of obedience - sets us free from the fear of man - In Christ we are already loved and secure, so we can love people without being ruled by them Main Takeaway Don't put Man in God's Chair. People matter, their opinions have weight, and we should love and honor them. But they don't get the seat that belongs to God alone. The fear of man brings a snare; whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. Memorable Quotes - "Don't put Man in God's Chair." - "The fear of man is what happens when another person's response becomes too important to us." - "Nobody wakes up and says, 'Today I think I'll let everybody else control my life.'" - "If no human being is ever disappointed in you, there's a good chance somebody besides God is running your life." - "The fear of man makes us use people for security. The fear of God sets us free to love them." - "When that voice starts dragging the chair back, remind them that the seat is already taken." Reflection Question Whose opinion carries too much influence in your life right now - whose disappointment controls you, or whose approval are you constantly chasing? What would it look like to love them without giving them God's chair? Tune in to hear the hilarious "Man in the Chair" skit, find out what a free air fryer with every baptism has to do with the fear of man, and discover why even a Pastor needs to hear this message. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Mathew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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