I'm Just Built Different

Pastor Brad

September 14, 2025

Main Idea

The central idea of Pastor Brad's message was that our financial decisions are a reflection of our spiritual foundation. He encouraged us to recognize that where our treasure is, our hearts will follow. By committing to tithe, we build a foundation that invites God's blessings into our lives. We were challenged to put God first in our finances, demonstrating our trust in Him. As we embraced the call to increase our generosity from 10% to 11%, we considered the potential impact we could have on our community when we align our finances with God's Kingdom. The sermon urged us to take action in our tithing practices, knowing that God rewards our obedience.

Scripture References

Matthew 6:21, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 3:12-16, Malachi 3:8, Malachi 3:9-10, James 1:22, Luke 6:38, Matthew 7:24-25

What truth or principle about your foundation on tithing stood out the most to you personally?

What thoughts, habits, or beliefs in your life does this message about tithing as the foundation for favor confront or challenge?

Discussion Questions:

What is one specific step you're going to take this week to live out what you just heard about tithing?

How can we support one another in our tithing commitments?

What does it mean for you to put God first in your finances?

Summary

In the sermon, we learned that tithing is not merely a donation but an investment that God promises to bless. Pastor Brad emphasized that our financial practices reflect our faith and commitment to God. He illustrated this with a $100 analogy, showing how even a small percentage can lead to significant returns when given to God. We were reminded that our foundation must be Jesus Christ, as outlined in 1 Corinthians, and how the quality of our work will be revealed in the end. By trusting God with our finances, we can expect His favor and blessings. The message called us to move beyond childish ways of thinking about money and to act with maturity in our giving.