Biblical Principles of Wise Money Management, Pt 1Want to know the secret to financial prosperity? It starts with managing your money--held in trust for God--wisely. Learn biblical principles of wise money management.
5 Qualities to Look for in a Stewardship ConsultantYour church giving is down and the budget is in the red. Who you gonna' call? You might be surprised to learn that there is strong biblical precedent for engaging the services of a stewardship consultant. Learn five essential qualities to look for when hiring your consultant.
Is Tithing a Sin?Should Christians today give a tithe? Is 10 percent enough? Get clarity on how to please God with your giving to receive maximum blessing.
Dumb Things People Say about Preaching on StewardshipBecause preaching about money and giving is so emotionally charged, people say some truly dumb things about it. This article gives one such example and shows from God's word why it is important to preach on giving.
Stewardship Quotes for PreachingGood illustrations are vital for maximum impact in preaching on stewardship. The quotes in this article will be helpful to you as you preach your church into faithful giving.
When Preaching on Money, Don't Be More “Spiritual” Than GodWhen discussing the topic of money, many pastors shy away from boldly declaring God's promises of financial blessing for generous givers. This article shows from the Scriptures that neglecting or denying these wonderful financial promises is not 'spiritual.'
The Truth About The TitheThere is a lot of controversy about the practice of tithing (giving a tenth of one's income to God). This article reveals several important and little known truths about what the Bible really says about tithing.
Ten Ways to Give that Please GodTrue believers long to please God in every aspect of their lives, including giving. This article presents from the Bible ten ways to give that please God.
Giving Makes You HappierMany people live lives of emotional misery. Few are truly happy. This is because most have never learned the profound truth that giving--not receiving--is the secret to true happiness. This article shows the way to true happiness.
True Financial ProsperityEveryone wants to be financially prosperous. But what does that mean? This article presents the Scriptural teaching on true financial prosperity and shows that it is available to all of God's people.
Why Christians Don't GiveThe average church member gives 2 to 3 percent of his income to his church. Only 4 percent of American church members tithe. Why? There are many factors involved, but this article makes the case that Christians don't give as they should primarily because they lack pastoral leadership.
The Unbaptized Wallet (A Stewardship Illustration)Great sermons have great illustrations. This article contains a supposedly true story about 500 soldiers who were baptized with every part of their bodies immersed except their sword arms and swords. This teaches the truth that many of God's people have dedicated everything to Him except their wallets.
Seven Reasons Why I Love to Preach on MoneyDoes preaching on money make you nervous? Learn seven reasons why one pastor loves to preach about money and giving.
Three Steps to Solving a Church Giving CrisisWhen a church experiences a sudden drop in giving, most pastors have no idea what to do--besides praying. This article presents three practical steps pastors can follow to solve any giving crisis in the church.