Do You Know the Shepherd’s Voice? — I Am the Good Shepherd

He Gave Him Tithes of All | Genesis 14:20 | Honoring the Most High God

Why did Abram give tithes after the battle? In this message from Genesis 14, we examine Abram’s encounter with Melchizedek, the king of Salem, and the powerful truth behind the first recorded tithe in Scripture. Long before the Law of Moses, Abram honored the LORD because he recognized that the victory had come from God. This message explores: • Why tithing begins with God, not money • The difference between honoring God and serving gain • What Abram’s refusal of Sodom reveals about the heart • How our treasure reveals what is “most high” in our lives Tithing is not about God needing our money. It is about honoring the Most High God who gives the victory, provides daily grace, and is worthy of our worship. Scriptures include: Genesis 14 Matthew 6:21

Giving by Faith is an Act of Worship | 1 Chronicles 29:14 | Worship Beyond the Offering Plate

What makes giving an act of worship? In this message from 1 Chronicles 29, we examine the difference between simply giving and giving by faith. King David understood that everything he possessed had first come from the hand of God, and his offering became an act of reverence, humility, and worship. This message explores: • Why worship is more than music or words • The difference between Cain’s offering and Abel’s worship • How willingness matters more than coercion • Why cheerful, faith-filled giving honors the LORD True Biblical giving is not rooted in pressure or obligation, but in faith, gratitude, and the worthiness of God.

The Greatest Giver | Genesis 1:29 | Giving begins with God

In this opening message of a new series on Biblical giving, we discover that giving does not begin with money but with God Himself. One of the first recorded words spoken by God to man was not a commandment, but a declaration: “I have given you…” Before man ever worked, earned, or deserved anything, God had already provided everything he needed. From Creation to redemption, the Bible reveals our Lord as the Great Giver. In this message from Genesis 1:29, we explore: • How every good gift comes from above • Why salvation itself is the gift of God • What it means to give because He first gave • How God’s generosity should shape the Christian life This sermon lays the foundation for a four-part series on giving by showing that true Biblical giving does not begin with obligation — it begins with worship, gratitude, and the character of God. Scriptures referenced include: Genesis 1:29 James 1:17 John 3:16 Acts 20:35 Psalm 145:16 Revelation 22:17 The Pulpit Ministry is the preaching ministry of Friendship Baptist Church in Stanfield, North Carolina. Bible Truth. Changed Lives. God Glorified.

Running on Empty? — I Am the True Vine

Many people spend their lives running on empty — searching for peace, joy, purpose, and spiritual life through activity, religion, pleasure, or personal effort. Yet Jesus Christ declared, “I am the true vine.” In John 15, Christ reveals Himself as the only true source of life, strength, joy, and spiritual fruitfulness. This message examines what it means to abide in Christ, why activity is no substitute for spirituality, and how true fruit is produced in the believer’s life. This is not a call to legalism or religious performance. This is a call to Jesus Christ Himself. Apart from Him, we can do nothing. But through the life of the True Vine, barren branches become fruitful. 📖 John 15:1 This message is part of a series on the “I AM” statements of Christ. New messages are published weekly through The Pulpit Ministry. Follow to stay rooted in clear, Bible preaching.

Troubled Heart? — I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

The disciples were troubled, confused, and fearful as Jesus prepared them for His departure. Their hearts were filled with questions: “Where is He going?” “How can we follow?” Christ answered their troubled hearts by pointing them to Himself. In John 14:6, Jesus declared one of the greatest truths ever spoken: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” This message explores the claim of Jesus Christ as the only way to God, the only true source of truth, and the only giver of eternal life. In a world filled with confusion, empty religion, and troubled hearts, Christ alone is the answer. If your heart is restless, fearful, or searching for direction, look to Jesus Christ. 📖 John 14:6 This message is part of a series on the “I AM” statements of Christ. New messages are published weekly through The Pulpit Ministry. Follow to stay rooted in clear, Bible preaching.