Pastor Dave's sermon "M&M's" stresses stewardship and tithing, emphasizing God's ownership of all resources and believers' role as faithful managers. Using the analogy of a bag of M&M's representing income, he guides the congregation on wise financial allocation. The sermon culminates in a challenge to commit to tithing, with Pastor Dave offering a 90-day tithe challenge and resources for support. Through real-life testimonies and biblical wisdom, Pastor Dave inspires trust in God's provision and encourages a lifestyle of generosity and faithful stewardship.
Proverbs 23:4 NIV Do not wear yourself out to get rich; Have the wisdom to show restraint
Proverbs 23:5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.
JOB 41:11 Everything under heaven belongs to me.
.Psalms 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price.
Deuteronomy 8:17-19 You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” 18 But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth,
Malachi 3:8 “Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ “In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse—your whole nation—because you are robbing me. 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.
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July 14, 2024 • Pastor Dave Gargano
Pastor's sermon emphasizes the importance of putting God first in our lives, particularly in our finances. He discusses biblical principles regarding the firstborn, sacrifice, and redemption applied to our relationship with Jesus. Pastor explains the significance of tithing as the first tenth of our income, holy and set apart for God. He challenges misconceptions about tithing, encourages trust in God, and announces a 90-day tithe challenge to align finances with God's principles for blessings and transformation.
Exodus 13:1-2 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Consecrate to Me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and beast; it is Mine.”
Exodus 13:12 that you shall set apart to the Lord all that open the womb, that is, every firstborn that comes from an animal which you have; the males shall be the Lord’s.
Exodus 13:13 But every firstborn of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb; and if you will not redeem it, then you shall break its neck. And all the firstborn of man among your sons you shall redeem.
Proverbs 3:9-10 9
Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your (income) increase;
10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
Exodus 23:19 The first of the firstfruits of your land you shall bring into the house of the Lord your God.
Genesis 4:3-5 And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. 4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord accepted or respected Abel and his offering, 5 but He did not accept Cain and his offering.
Leviticus 27:30 And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s. It is holy to the Lord.
Exodus 13:14-15 So it shall be, when your son asks you in time to come, saying, ‘What is this?’ that you shall say to him, ‘By strength of hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 15 And it came to pass, when Pharaoh was stubborn about letting us go, that the Lord killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of beast. Therefore I sacrifice to the Lord all males that open the womb, but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’
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July 7, 2024 • Pastor Dave Gargano
In Pastor Dave's sermon, he explores the concept of generosity and its significance for Christians, emphasizing that God values our hearts above material possessions. Giving with the right heart attitude is essential, as highlighted through the story of Mary's generous act contrasted with Judas' selfishness. Generosity should stem from a genuine desire to give, avoiding pride and selfish motives, as seen through various examples and biblical teachings. Pastor Dave urges self-reflection and a transformation of hearts towards generosity, aligning with God's nature as the ultimate example of giving.
John 12:1-6 Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. 2 There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. 3 Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.
4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, 5 “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.
John 6:70-71 Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?” 71 He spoke of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, for it was he who would betray Him, being one of the twelve.
Proverbs 11:24-26
The Message 24 The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped. 26 Curses on those who drive a hard bargain! Blessings on all who play fair and square!
Mark 14:9 70 Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?” 71 He spoke of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, for it was he who would betray Him, being one of the twelve.
Hebrew 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
2 Corinthians 9:7-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
