Southview Baptist Church
Don't Stop Giving
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield preaches on Christian generosity from various scriptures in Genesis, Leviticus, Matthew, and 1 Corinthians. Christians should evaluate their giving practices and see generosity as an essential aspect of their faith and a reflection of their relationship with God. Video of the worship service is available beginning Sunday at 9:30 AM at https://southviewbaptist.org/live.
Locations & Times
Southview Baptist Church
3434 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. Why give? So that we might acknowledge God’s sovereignty. Genesis 14:18‑24
• The fact that Melchizedek represented God was enough of a reason for Abraham to give.
• The act of giving was a way that Abraham could demonstrate it was God who was the source of his blessing.
Action: Ask yourself, “Is my giving representative of a sovereign God?”
• The fact that Melchizedek represented God was enough of a reason for Abraham to give.
• The act of giving was a way that Abraham could demonstrate it was God who was the source of his blessing.
Action: Ask yourself, “Is my giving representative of a sovereign God?”
2. Why give? So that we might anticipate God’s promises. Genesis 28:20‑22
• Jacob’s conditional oath was more like an expectation than a condition.
• Jacob’s commitment was to give back to God.
Action: Ask yourself, “Am I willing to commit to give because that is what God’s people do?”
• Jacob’s conditional oath was more like an expectation than a condition.
• Jacob’s commitment was to give back to God.
Action: Ask yourself, “Am I willing to commit to give because that is what God’s people do?”
3. Why give? So that we might abide by God’s commands. Leviticus 27:30‑33
• The principle established by Abraham and Jacob was worth instilling in the entire community.
• The tithe belongs to the Lord.
Action: Ask yourself, “Am I willing to commit to give because that is the right thing to do?”
• The principle established by Abraham and Jacob was worth instilling in the entire community.
• The tithe belongs to the Lord.
Action: Ask yourself, “Am I willing to commit to give because that is the right thing to do?”
4. Why give? So that we might align with Heavenly treasures. Matthew 6:19‑21
• There are two places in which one can invest.
• Only one of those places is a safe investment.
• And the right investment will shape our heart.
Action: Evaluate your investment. Are you investing wisely?
• There are two places in which one can invest.
• Only one of those places is a safe investment.
• And the right investment will shape our heart.
Action: Evaluate your investment. Are you investing wisely?
5. Why give? So that we might systematically participate in God’s work. 1 Corinthians 16:1‑2
• The standard practice for a believer is regular intentional giving.
• The standard practice for a believer is proportional giving.
Action: Commit to regular, intentional, proportional giving.
• The standard practice for a believer is regular intentional giving.
• The standard practice for a believer is proportional giving.
Action: Commit to regular, intentional, proportional giving.
Online Giving
Online giving saves time, encourages consistency, allows for one-time or recurring tithes and offerings, giving to single or multiple funds simultaneously, and enables you to view your online giving history any time.
https://southviewbaptist.org/givingText-to-Give
Text a dollar amount to 84321 to set up and use Text-to-Give.
Text a dollar amount to 84321 to set up and use Text-to-Give.
Church Center App on Apple App Store
Get the Church Center App for iPhone and iPad to find a small group and set up & manage your giving.
https://apple.co/3oWgmvZChurch Center App on Google Play
Get the Church Center App for Android to find a small group and set up & manage your giving.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ministrycentered.churchcenterListen to the Podcast
Listen to the sermon and find out more about Southview by visiting our website. Sermons are normally posted on the following Monday and are available via the website or whichever app you enjoy listening to podcasts on, such as: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and many more.
https://southviewbaptist.org/podcastWatch the Worship Service
In addition to the audio for this sermon, we livestream our service beginning at 9:30 AM on Sundays, and it is available for replay anytime at the conclusion of the service.
https://southviewbaptist.org/live