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Tithes & Offerings in the Church- Pastor Jon Overson  

Tithing is God's plan for the support of the church.

The word "tithe" simply means "tenth," and was instituted by God. God's purpose in tithing is multi-faceted:
1. Tithing provides finances for the operation of the local church.
2. Tithing proves our faith.
3. Tithing enables us to receive God's blessing.

Malachi 3:10 "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this," Says the Lord of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it."

Proverbs 3:9 "Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;"

Hebrews 7:5 "And indeed those...who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to receive tithes from the people according to the law, that is, from their brethren..."

Offerings are a free-will gift separate from the tithe.

Offerings are given in love for the support of the church, special needs, church planting, missionary works, etc.

1 Corinthians 16:2 "On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper..."

2 Corinthians 9:7 "So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."  

Preaching - Pastor Jon Overson

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