Podcasts about Tithe

Rev. Bryce Jones (11/09/2025) Sunday School Service   To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Doug Rice (11/09/2025) Sunday Morning Service   To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

1 Timothy 6:17–19 - How to “Be Rich”  |  Series: Beyond 2025 |  Sam Holm, Lead Pastor  |  Preached 11-09-25 10:45am   Tag: Beyond, Mission, Mission Trip, Pray, Give, Go, Servant, Serve, Community, Globe, Global, Ministry, Missional, Steward, Stewardship, Tithe, Give, Giving, Sacrifice, Wisdom, Money

1 Timothy 6:17–19 - How to “Be Rich”  |  Series: Beyond 2025 |  Sam Holm, Lead Pastor  |  Preached 11-09-25 10:45am   Tag: Beyond, Mission, Mission Trip, Pray, Give, Go, Servant, Serve, Community, Globe, Global, Ministry, Missional, Steward, Stewardship, Tithe, Give, Giving, Sacrifice, Wisdom, Money

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Your Adoption Day Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Episode Summary In part 7 of our 1 John series, Pastor Michael shares the moving story of Roxie's adult adoption to illustrate what God does for us through Jesus. We're not just forgiven criminals - we're adopted heirs with a new identity, a new family, and a secure place in God's household forever. Through Roman adoption practices, we discover the full meaning of becoming children of God. Key Points - Roman adoption was permanent and gave full rights as heirs - adopted children could never be disinherited - When we trust in Jesus, God rewrites our birth certificate and makes us permanent family members - Joining God's family means leaving the world's toxic family system that rejects Him - If we trust Jesus, we are children of God NOW, though what we will become hasn't yet been fully revealed - Sanctification is the lifelong process of becoming more like Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit Main Takeaway You're not just rescued from sin - you're adopted as a son. God doesn't merely forgive; He creates family. We don't seek purity to get into the family, but because we ARE in the family. Memorable Quotes - "You're not just rescued from sin — you're adopted as a son." - "When Jesus saved you, He didn't just spring you out of slavery or bail you out of death row; He rewrote your birth certificate." - "Better to be black sheep in The Family of God than the golden calf in a family that rejects God." - "A Gospel that does not require surrender of self is not The Gospel." - "God's Love does not merely forgive; it creates family." - "You're not just pardoned — you're adopted. You're not just forgiven — you're family." Reflection Question Do you see yourself as merely a forgiven sinner, or as a fully adopted child of God with permanent status in His family? Tune in to hear the touching story of Roxie's adult adoption and discover how Roman adoption practices reveal the permanent, transformative nature of becoming God's child. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Ryan and Andrew kick things off by tackling the shocking decline in peanut allergies—yes, you read that right. Then it's all about WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, featuring four title matches and two major title changes that rocked the roster. From in-ring highlights to behind-the-scenes storylines, the duo gives their full recap and brutally honest review. Next, they dive into the John Cena “Last Time is Now” Tournament, a blockbuster announcement to determine Cena's final opponent before retirement in December. Finally, the guys break down the entire WWE Championship landscape, ranking who's hot, who's not, and who might be next in line for gold. It's a jam-packed, peanut-free episode of Somewhere in the Ring!

The Evidence Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11 Episode Summary In part 6 of our 1 John series, Pastor Michael presents an entertaining courtroom skit to ask a crucial question: If your claim to follow Jesus were put on trial, would the evidence of your life and love be convincing? True faith in Jesus isn't about cultural Christianity or religious activities - it's about a transformational relationship that changes how we live and love. Key Points - Knowing Jesus means more than knowing information - it means being changed by Him - If your life wouldn't be different without Jesus, you may not truly know Him - Love isn't just sentiment or agreement - it's caring for people like Jesus did, even enemies - Faith that doesn't change the way you live and love isn't real faith Main Takeaway Your life and your love are the evidence of faith - evidence that your faith is real and that Jesus truly transforms lives. We can't earn salvation through good works, but our obedience and love demonstrate the reality of our relationship with Jesus. Memorable Quotes - "Your life and your love are the evidence of faith." - "The proof of truly knowing Jesus is living a life that you could not live without Him." - "If knowing Jesus does not change your life, then you don't know Jesus." - "Jesus did not give His life to merely affirm flawed human nature; He came to give us supernatural freedom from the darkness inside us." - "We ruthlessly oppose evil, and we relentlessly love people." - "Faith that does not change the way you live and love is not real faith." Reflection Question If your claim to be a follower of Jesus were put on trial, and the only evidence was the way you live and the way you love, would it convince a judge? Tune in to hear the hilarious courtroom skit between a lawyer and a client who thinks honking at Jesus bumper stickers and eating at Chick-fil-A makes him a Christian. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

The prophetic requires certain characteristics to blossom. Scripture tells us that we can find strength in quietness and confidence. We are also told that in the place of stillness we will know God. In addition, Daniel has taught us that those who know their God will be strong and do exploits. We will be exploring the three key pillars of meditation to unlock deeper insights. Don't come alone, invite your friends and family to encounter this truth with you!Ministry Resources: ☝️ First Time Watching?:  https://www.cccghq.org/newguest

Hi, and welcome to our message of the week podcast as we continue our new series, namely "Last Letters: John, Jude & Jesus", with our sixth message entitled "K(no)w Love."     YOUVERSION Event: http://bible.com/events/49515279 Please prayerfully consider partnering with our ministry:  Tithe, offering & Giving information: EFT: Banking Details: LoveKey NPC, FNB, Current Account Number: 62824888525, Branch code: 250655 Card Payment link: https://pay.yoco.com/lovekey-npc PayPal: partner@lovekey.co.za We also have Snapscan and Zapper QR codes available on the website and on the YouVersion Event. https://lovekey.church https://linktr.ee/lovekeypodcast info@lovekey.co.za

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Philippians 1:3-51. We SHARE in salvation through the Gospel2. We FINANCIALLY SHARE in the work of the Gospel3. Why the Tithe?     A.) Act of Worship     B.) Personal Spiritual Growth     C.) Funds Ministry4. Does the Tithe still apply in the NT?     A.) The Tithe pre-dated the Law     B.) Jesus did speak of the Tithe     C.) Jesus never lowers the bar, he only raises it5. Your partnership advances the Great Commission AT ABC6. Your partnership advances the Great Commission THROUGH ABC7. Your partnership will grow the Kingdom and grow YOU

Weekly sermons from City Lights Church based in Greeley Colorado. Featuring head Pastor Kurt Chamberlain and other guest speakers.

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This morning we investigate the first usage in the Torah of Maaser (tithing): what it is in the Torah, what it became (Tzedaka), how much, when, and to whom should you give. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

Theme: Obedience, Trust, and Consecration — Lessons from Jericho and Ai Pastor Matthew continued his teaching series in the Book of Joshua, focusing on chapters 6 and 7—the fall of Jericho and the sin of Achan. The message contrasts the victory that comes through obedience with the defeat that follows disobedience. The Battle of Jericho — Obedience Brings Victory Text: Joshua 6 God commanded Joshua and the Israelites to march around Jericho once a day for six days and seven times on the seventh day, with seven priests blowing seven rams' horns before the Ark of the Covenant. Though God could have destroyed Jericho instantly, He required faithful obedience—teaching Israel to trust His word above their understanding. The people were instructed to remain completely silent until the final trumpet blast—a picture of disciplined obedience and dependence on God's timing. On the seventh day, after the final trumpet blast, the people shouted, and the walls of Jericho collapsed—a miraculous victory marking the Israelites' first conquest in the Promised Land. Key Lesson: Faith requires obedience even when instructions make no sense. The Israelites' victory came not by strength but by submission to God's word. The Principle of First fruits — The Tithe of Jericho Jericho represented the first fruits of the Promised Land; all spoils from the city were devoted to God as holy and untouchable. Joshua reminded the people that everything belongs to God, and the first portion of increase is His (Proverbs 3:9–10). This first conquest was to be fully dedicated to the Lord, symbolizing that everything that follows is blessed when the first portion is consecrated. God instructed that silver, gold, and bronze be placed in His treasury—no individual was to take from it. Application: The first belongs to God—whether it's time, talent, or treasure. Giving back to Him is not about pressure, but about trust and honor. The Fall at Ai — Disobedience Brings Defeat Text: Joshua 7 A man named Achan from the tribe of Judah secretly took a Babylonian garment, silver, and gold from Jericho, violating God's command. Because of this hidden sin, Israel was defeated at Ai, losing 36 men. Joshua fell before God in despair, questioning why the defeat happened, but God told him plainly: “Get up! Israel has sinned... They have stolen, deceived, and put it among their own stuff.” The nation's defeat was not due to lack of skill but due to sin in the camp. Until the accursed thing was removed, they could not stand before their enemies. Key Principle: Even private disobedience can bring corporate consequence. God's presence and power dwell with purity and obedience. The Judgment of Achan Achan confessed that he coveted and stole the forbidden items. He and his household were brought to the Valley of Achor (“trouble”) and were executed—serving as a solemn reminder that sin contaminates the whole body. The judgment restored Israel's standing before God and removed the curse from the camp. Spiritual Lesson: We must remove the “accursed things”—anything that dishonors God or competes with Him for first place in our lives. The Call to Generosity and Trust Pastor Matthew used the story of Achan to teach about honoring God with our resources: Tithing and giving predate the Law—first modeled by Abraham and Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18–20). Malachi 3:8–10 calls believers to “bring all the tithes into the storehouse” and test God's promise to open the windows of heaven. Luke 11:42 shows Jesus affirmed tithing while calling believers to practice it with justice and love. Hebrews 7:5–9 demonstrates that giving honors God across generations, as Levi was blessed through Abraham's obedience. He emphasized that giving is not about compulsion, but about faith and partnership with God's purpose. “You'll trust Him with your eternal salvation—why not trust Him with your finances?” Illustration: He shared a testimony of a man who began tithing in hardship and later prospered abundantly, learning firsthand that God honors faithfulness. Spiritual and National Lessons The defeat at Ai mirrors spiritual decline in modern times—a warning for America: great power and knowledge cannot replace obedience to God. Pastor urged believers to sanctify themselves and remove what is cursed—anything that keeps them from God's favor. He reminded that sin, disobedience, or misplaced loyalty (even cultural compromise) brings spiritual defeat, but repentance restores God's presence. Closing Application Check with God in everything—even after victory. Success can easily lead to complacency. Consecrate your life—make sure God is first in your time, finances, priorities, and heart. Trust God's Word, not your feelings. Faith grows when obedience is consistent. Remember that obedience brings blessing, while disobedience brings loss and distance from God. Core Takeaway Faith obeys when it doesn't understand. Victory requires consecration. Disobedience endangers everyone. God's power flows through purity, obedience, and trust.

What is the tithe experiment that made history with its exponential results? Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons share the story and explain how you can experience the miracle of the tithe. Tune in to discover how the tithe will increase you in your life more and more!

Believers Voice of Victory Video Broadcast for 10/31/2025. What is the tithe experiment that made history with its exponential results? Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons share the story and explain how you can experience the miracle of the tithe. Tune in to discover how the tithe will increase you in your life more and more!

It's Halloween in the squared circle! Andrew and Ryan don their costumes for a spooky Somewhere in the Ring special — revisiting one of the most cinematic and bone-chilling WWE matches ever: The Undertaker vs AJ Styles in the Boneyard Match from WrestleMania 36. They break down the story, the production, and the legacy of this unforgettable showdown that marked The Deadman's final ride. Plus, they share predictions for Saturday Night's Main Event, celebrate Halloween wrestling memories, and ring in the spooky season with plenty of laughs and scares. Listen now and get buried alive… Somewhere in the spooky ring!⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Somewhere in the Ring (Halloween Edition!)02:00 – Behind the Costumes04:00 – Episode Overview05:30 – Saturday Night's Main Event Preview08:00 – Intercontinental Championship Predictions12:00 – Women's Championship Predictions16:30 – CM Punk vs. Jey Uso: World Heavyweight Title21:30 – Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre25:30 – Goldberg's Latest Controversy27:00 – Transition to The Boneyard Match28:00 – Undertaker vs. AJ Styles: The Boneyard Match Retrospective31:00 – Behind the Scenes: Filming in a Pandemic34:00 – Style, Story, and Surreal Moments37:00 – Final Thoughts on the Boneyard Match40:00 – Closing Remarks & Call to ActionBuy Ryan's play, FIEND: https://www.nextstagepress.com/fiend/Watch "Pay the Tithe": https://vimeo.com/878487892Watch "Chemistry Test": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frkhmBFoJlE&t=3sYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereintheRingPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/SomewhereintheRingPodcastStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12UBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/someringpod.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewhereringpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/SomeRingPodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/424653323266736Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somewhereringpodEmail: SomewhereintheRing@gmail.com© Ryan Sprague and Andrew Sanford, 2025. All Rights Reserved.#wwe #halloween #prowrestling #Undertaker #AJStyles #BoneyardMatch #Wrestlemania36 #HalloweenSpecial #SaturdayNightsMainEvent #WrestlingPodcast #SpookySeason #wrestling #wrestlingcommunity #wwemoments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 10/28/2025. How are you going to make it in these end times? Watch Kenneth Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons, on Believer's Voice of Victory, as they reveal the importance of tithing today. When you choose to be a tither in today's times, the devourer is rebuked and you open the door for God's BLESSINGS in your life!

How do you help your children be successful? Join Kenneth Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons, on Believer's Voice of Victory, as they discuss the importance of teaching your children to tithe. Tune in to learn the blessings of obedience in tithing and how to pass that on to your children.

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 10/27/2025. How do you help your children be successful? Join Kenneth Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons, on Believer's Voice of Victory, as they discuss the importance of teaching your children to tithe. Tune in to learn the blessings of obedience in tithing and how to pass that on to your children.

Rev. Doug Rice and Rev. Bryce Jones (10/22/2025) Wednesday Night Bible Study   To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Bryce Jones (10/26/2025) Sunday Morning Service   To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

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Getting off the Merry-Go-Round of Guilt Speaker: Michael Shockley Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2 Episode Summary In part 5 of our 1 John series, Pastor Michael uses the dangerous playground equipment of the 1980s - especially the merry-go-round - to illustrate how we get stuck in destructive cycles of sin, guilt, and distance from God. Through 1 John's teaching about Jesus as our Advocate, we discover how to break free from the concealment cycle and enter the life-giving confession cycle. Key Points - We get stuck repeating the same patterns: try not to sin, sin, hide, guilt, distance from God - Sin doesn't just break rules - it breaks hearts, lives, trust, families, and faith - Jesus steps in as our Advocate, offering a different cycle: confession, cleansing, confidence - As our propitiation, Jesus took what we deserved so we could receive what He deserved Main Takeaway Nobody can live perfectly, but because of Jesus, we can live peacefully. When we confess instead of conceal, we end up closer to God rather than farther away. Jesus breaks the merry-go-round of guilt and replaces it with grace. Memorable Quotes - "Jesus breaks the merry-go-round of guilt and replaces it with grace." - "Sin doesn't just break rules. It breaks hearts. It breaks lives. It breaks trust." - "Sin promises freedom, but also leaves you in chains." - "Jesus doesn't talk God into loving us; God sent Jesus to us out of His Love." - "Jesus took what we deserved so we could receive what He deserved." - "A big enough and strong enough person could grab the bars and make it stop almost at once. Do we know anybody big enough and strong enough to stop the destructive cycles in our lives? We sure do!" Reflection Question Which cycle are you living in - the concealment cycle (try, sin, hide, guilt, distance) or the confession cycle (try, sin, confession, cleansing, confidence)? Tune in to hear Pastor Michael's hilarious stories about 1980s playground death traps, accidentally setting the woods on fire, and why fancy hand towels remain a mystery to him. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

By Dan Preston - Tithing is an important command given to us to cover a variety of needs. But have you ever wondered why God tells us to tithe?

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 10/24/2025. How do you tithe? Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Brother Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons explain how to tithe in faith to open the windows of Heaven. Learn how to become a tither and experience a great flood of provision of every kind!

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 10/23/2025. How do you protect what belongs to you? Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Brother Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons continue to teach on the tither's top ten list. Discover how to give God what is His and watch Him protect what is yours!

Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we're getting into spooky season with a short, sharp tale originally collected by Lady Jane Wilde. The Good Neighbours were thought to take people from time to time, to bring them to their halls for feasting and merriment, leaving their mortal lives behind them. These tales hail from the western islands of Ireland, where fishing was a way of life and the sea was a harsh mistress. Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story contains allusions to death by drowning, poverty, and alienation. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/ Find details of our upcoming courses here: candlelittales.ie/answer-noble-call-2 and here candlelittales.ie/turning-the-wheel-early-bird You can order our book Celtic Mythology now! Ireland: https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888 US: https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales #candlelittales #candlelittalespodcast #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #thefiannaseries #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #subscribe #youtube #mythologypodcast #fionn #boyhood #hurling #GAA #hurler #caoimhín #caoimhínceol #music #collaborations https://www.youtube.com/c/CandlelitTales https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/00d5c29b-ee1a-4078-aacf-62e1a94522dc/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast

The title of the Talk is controversial. But it's not just the title—this entire message is controversial. It will shake you to your core. Welcome to the last Talk of our series, MORE THAN ENOUGH. Our one big message for today is connected to our series title: Pray for more than enough. In today's talk, we read the Bible verse where we got the phrase, more than enough. You'll be surprised where we got it from and what it actually means.

Do you know who the tithe belongs to? Watch Brother Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons, on Believer's Voice of Victory, as they reveal through Scripture how the tithe belongs to God. When you act on The WORD by tithing, you can declare tither's rights when something breaks down and see God work on your behalf!

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 10/21/2025. Do you know who the tithe belongs to? Watch Brother Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons, on Believer's Voice of Victory, as they reveal through Scripture how the tithe belongs to God. When you act on The WORD by tithing, you can declare tither's rights when something breaks down and see God work on your behalf!

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 10/20/2025. What is the first step you can take to experience a prosperous life? Join Brother Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons, on Believer's Voice of Victory, as they explain how tithing is our foundation for prosperity. Tune in to learn how to take this first step toward a life of prosperity with God.

Ryan and Andrew are finally back after a brief hiatus — and they're diving right into the chaos shaking up the wrestling world. From AEW Wrestledream's biggest highlights (and lowlights) to the devastating WWE injuries leaving storylines in jeopardy, it's been a wild few weeks in the squared circle. The guys also break down shocking rumors that WWE may be using artificial intelligence in their creative and storytelling process. Andrew ponders the possibilities of Chris Jericho returning the WWE while Ryan reflects on the final match between the Hardy Boyz and Dudley Boyz, a tag team clash that brought an entire generation of fans to tears.Please rate and review us on Spotify and Apple. It truly helps us grow!Buy Ryan's play, FIEND: https://www.nextstagepress.com/fiend/Watch "Pay the Tithe": https://vimeo.com/878487892Watch "Chemistry Test": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frkhmBFoJlE&t=3sYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereintheRingPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/SomewhereintheRingPodcastStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12UBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/someringpod.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewhereringpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/SomeRingPodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/424653323266736Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somewhereringpodEmail: SomewhereintheRing@gmail.com© Ryan Sprague and Andrew Sanford, 2025. All Rights Reserved.#SomewhereInTheRing #WWE #AEW #ProWrestling #HardyBoyz #DudleyBoyz #Wrestledream #WrestlingPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weather the Winter Speaker: Duncan Crook (An Elder of ReCreate Church) Scripture: John 15:1-8 Episode Summary Duncan Crook uses the metaphor of winter to explore life's difficult seasons - times of loss, health struggles, waiting, or unexplained hardship. Through Jesus' teaching about the vine and branches, we discover how God works through our "winter seasons" to prepare us, prune us, and prove His faithfulness through us. Key Points - Life follows a pattern of sowing and reaping: seed + time = harvest, but the growth is invisible - Winter seasons serve three purposes: God is preparing you for something, pruning something from you, or proving something through you - Remaining connected to God during difficult times is more important than understanding why they're happening - Our faithfulness in winter seasons becomes a powerful witness to God's glory Main Takeaway You can't always choose your season, but you can choose your response. When you stay connected to God through winter, you don't just make it through - you come out mature, pruned, and bearing fruit that reveals God's glory. Memorable Quotes - "The harvest is inevitable, but the growth is invisible." - "I'd rather be cut back than cut off. I'd rather go through trials with God than without God." - "I don't want to just make it through this, I want to get something out of this. I want to come out more mature." - "Some seasons are so hard and cold that survival is success. So just remain." - "The greatest witness you will ever have is when you go through a hard time and simply remain faithful." - "If I have to be pruned and my life has to hurt for a little while, I want it to produce something good. I want it to not be wasted." Reflection Question Are you the kind of Christian who shows up in the cold - who remains faithful even when you can't see what God is doing? Tune in to hear Duncan's inspiring story about running cross-country in freezing weather and how it taught him about showing up faithfully during life's winter seasons. Special Note Join us in celebrating ReCreate Church's 7th anniversary on October 22, 2025! Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

October 12, 2025 [Speaker: Pastor John Sitcler] – Today, we continue our series called "Kingdom Builders."  We will continue to explore what it takes to become an active participant in building God's kingdom and discover what part the Lord has us to play.  

In this sermon, Pastor Brian Sauvé addresses the elephant in the room: For weeks, we've had a frothing horde of raging leftists, Marxists, BLMers, and Antifa types protesting outside the church screaming rude things at us as we walk in the door for worship.How should we respond to this test of nerve written into our stories by our good Father? With courage.Click Here to Tithe.

In this sermon, Pastor Brian Sauvé addresses the elephant in the room: For weeks, we've had a frothing horde of raging leftists, Marxists, BLMers, and Antifa types protesting outside the church screaming rude things at us as we walk in the door for worship.How should we respond to this test of nerve written into our stories by our good Father? With courage.Click Here to Tithe.

Gary discusses Rep. Rosa DeLauro, who is now trying to teach how the Bible applies to everyday life, especially economics. Apparently, separation of church and state doesn't apply during times of government shutdowns. Rep. DeLauro mentions a few parts of the Bible, but never gives any context for what she is claiming the Bible is teaching about the poor.

What does Scripture really say about tithing—and does it still apply to Christians today?For some, the tithe feels like a doorway to trusting God's provision. For others, it's a source of guilt, confusion, or even division in the church. John Cortines joins us today to help us take a fresh, biblical look at this ancient practice.John Cortines is the Director of Grantmaking at The Maclellan Foundation. He is the author of our new study on the book of Ecclesiastes, Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money, as well as the co-author of God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School and True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart.When Giving Becomes a Math ProblemWhat starts as a simple question—“How much should I give?”—can easily become a spiritual trap. When our focus shifts to calculating the exact percentage, we risk turning generosity into a math problem instead of an act of worship. The joy of giving fades when we treat it like a transaction rather than a response of gratitude.For some believers, tithing has been a beautiful first step toward trusting God with their finances. But for others, it's become a burden—tied to fear, guilt, or even manipulative teaching. Some have been told that unless they give precisely ten percent, they'll miss out on God's blessing or fall under His curse. That kind of legalism replaces grace with anxiety.True biblical giving isn't about hitting the right number—it's about having the right heart. When we give freely and joyfully, we reflect the generosity of the God who first gave everything to us.Tithing in the Old TestamentEven before the law, Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek as an act of honor to God's priesthood. Jacob vowed to give a tenth as well, though his promise was conditional—“If You do this, God, then I'll do that.”Under the Mosaic law, the tithe became more formalized. In fact, there were three tithes in ancient Israel:The Levitical Tithe – to support priests and temple service.The Festival Tithe – to fund feasts and communal worship.The Charity Tithe – to support the poor and vulnerable.When combined, these amounted to roughly 23% annually, far more than the simple 10% most people imagine. A clear-cut 10% tithe wasn't exactly what it looked like in Scripture.What About the New Testament?Here's where things get interesting. The tithe is central in modern Christian stewardship, but in the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles never use it as a framework for giving.The word tithe does appear four times—but only incidentally. Jesus even rebukes those who tithe meticulously while neglecting “justice and mercy and faithfulness” (Matthew 23:23).Instead, the New Testament presents a new model: gospel generosity. Giving becomes voluntary, sacrificial, joyful, and regularly practiced—not a legalistic percentage, but a reflection of the heart transformed by grace.Five Timeless Principles From the TitheAlthough Old Testament tithing laws don't bind Christians today, there are five beautiful principles we can carry forward:Give to Christ as Priest and King. Just as Abraham honored Melchizedek, we honor Christ by offering our first and best to Him.Give faithfully to the local church. Supporting the ministry and those who shepherd us reflects the heart behind the Levitical tithe.Celebrate God's goodness. The festival tithe reminds us to set aside resources for joyful remembrance—not funded by debt, but by gratitude.Care for the poor. The charity tithe points us toward compassion and generosity for those in need.Use 10% as an ancient benchmark—not a rigid rule. Ten percent may not be a legal requirement, but it remains a helpful starting point for generosity. It's simple math, and maybe that's why God made it easy to remember.The Heart of True GenerosityHere is a striking contrast between two real-life givers.Jack tithes confidently, convinced that God guarantees material blessing in return. “My income will never go down,” he insists.Cindy, meanwhile, gives 9% and feels guilty for “falling short.” Yet her home is open to foster children, and she serves faithfully at church.If Jesus were in the conversation, it's clear who He'd affirm. The heart of giving isn't about a perfectly calculated percentage—it's about love, humility, and faithfulness.Ultimately, tithing isn't about meeting a quota but recognizing that everything belongs to God. The Old Testament giving system was complex, and if anyone claims you'll be ‘blessed or cursed' based on a fixed percentage, be cautious—that leans toward prosperity teaching.Instead, New Testament passages such as 2 Corinthians 8–9 and 1 Timothy 6, as well as Jesus' own words in Matthew 23 and Luke 11, emphasize grace, humility, and joy in giving.The truth is that every dollar belongs to God. We don't give to get a blessing—we give because we've already received the greatest one: salvation and adoption into God's family. That's the essence of biblical stewardship. It's not about meeting a percentage—it's about meeting the Person who gave everything for us.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm 56 and hoping to retire in about four years. I have a 401(k) worth approximately $150,000, around $50,000–$60,000 in savings, and one rental property that generates a small monthly income. My home and vehicles are paid off, and most of my income now goes into savings. I want to make smart financial decisions for the next few years—especially when it comes to investing for retirement. I don't want to work forever and miss out on enjoying life. What steps should I take to prepare for this?I would like to follow up on the question the last caller had. My relatives typically live into their mid-70s or 80s. Given that, do I really need to build up a large IRA to have a comfortable retirement?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. 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