Letting God Address The Bottom Line

By: Rev. Steve Bass

Sunday, November 16, 1997

1. What the Bible teaches about the basis of stewardship
   
   
   
   1. The Bible realistically speaks about the influence money and possessions can have in our life.
      
      
      
      1. Matthew 6:19-25
         
      2. Luke 9:23-25
         
      3. Job 31:24-28
         
      4. Mark 10:17-23
      
      
   2. The Bible teaches that having a personal relationship with Jesus always results in a changed life.
      
      
      
      1. 2 Corinthians 5:17
      
      
   3. The Bible says that the way you view money and possessions should reflect the change Jesus has created.
      
      
      
      1. Galatians 2:20
         
      2. Acts 2:44-45
      
      
   4. The Bible specifically commands the people of God to practice stewardship.
      
      
      
      1. Leviticus 27:30-32
         
      2. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
         
      3. Proverbs 3:9-10
      
      
   5. The Bible teaches that bringing tithes and offerings should be a part of our worship life.
      
      
      
      1. Psalm 96:8-9
         
      2. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
         
      3. 2 Corinthians 9:7
   
   
2. Practical questions about stewardship
   
   
   
   1. How much should I give?
      
      
      
      1. Genesis 28:20-22
         
      2. Leviticus 27:30
      
      
   2. When you tithe are you able to live just as well on the remaining 90%?
      
      
      
      1. Matthew 6:25-33
      
      
   3. Should I count the money I give to social service agencies or community organizations as part of my tithe?
      
      
      
      1. Malachi 3:8-9
      
      
   4. What are the practice of "designated giving"
      
   5. If we build the FLC addition I understand I need to give more than I'm currently giving- how can I possibly do that?
      
      
      
      1. 2 Corinthians 8:3
         
      2. Ephesians 3:20
         
      3. Malachi 3:10