The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope,
May 4/5, 2019
Definition:
Financial Plenty
A financial state that includes enough for personal necessities and extra for the right moments.
Matthew 6:25 NIV
Exodus 3:8 NIV
2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT
Proverbs 3:9-10 NIV
Proverbs 11:25 NIV
Luke 6:38 NIV
Malachi 3:8-12 NIV
Main Point #1:
I tithe because…
Stealing from God seems like a bad idea.
Malachi 3:9 NASB1995
Subpoint:
A curse is an irritating, long-term condition.
Galatians 6:7-8 NIV
Next Steps:
• Consider this new thought.
• Test Him on this one.
• Don’t rush a hard season.
Matthew 5:45 NIV
Main Point #2:
I tithe because…
A blessing flood might change everything.
Definition:
Floodgate
A gate that can be opened or closed to admit or exclude water … a last restraint holding back an outpouring of something powerful or substantial.
Subpoint:
Our generosity towards God has far-reaching effects.
Subpoint:
If you are looking for a secret to success, don’t overlook the “opener of a floodgate.”