HEART FOR THE ONE
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING:
- OUR CHURCH IS FINDING
- THE GIANTS RESONATED WITH OUR
- WE CAN’T CONQUER THESE GIANTS
- IF WE CAN CHANGE A COMMUNITY WE CAN CHANGE A
GREAT COMMISSION
Jesus says, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” —Matt. 28:19,20
Jesus says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” —Acts 1:8
HEART FOR THE ONE!
ONE CHURCH, ONE COMMUNITY, ONE WORLD
HOW CAN WE ACCOMPLISH THIS?
THE CHURCH IS THE FOUNDATION:
5 Biblical Purposes
1. WORSHIP
2. FELLOWSHIP
3. DISCIPLESHIP
4. MINISTRY
5. EVANGELISM
“Do honest people rob God? (God says), But you rob me day after day. ‘You ask, ‘How have we robbed you?’ The tithe and the offering – that’s how! And now you’re under a curse – the whole lot of you – because you’re robbing me. Bring your full tithe to the Temple treasury so there will be ample provisions in my Temple.” —Malachi 3:9-10
“Test me in this and see if I don’t open up heaven itself to you and pour out blessings beyond your wildest dreams.” —Malachi 3:11
Most Americans don’t feel
Most Americans think we are
SCARCITY CYCLE:
ABUNDANCE CYCLE:
“You must each decide in your heart how much to give.” “Don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure.” “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” “And God will generously provide all you need.” —2 Cor. 9:7
WHAT DOES THE TITHE DO?
The tithe teaches us to put
Deuteronomy 14:23, that says, “The purpose of tithing is to teach you to always put God first in your lives.”
The tithe builds
It provides for the work of