Immeasurably More: Why I Tithe (Week 3)

Preacher: Daniel Erasmus

Worship Song Suggestion:

• “I Surrender” – Hillsong Worship
• “All I Have Is Yours” – Elevation Worship

Check-In:
Take time to connect personally:

• What stood out to you from church this past Sunday?
• Share one area of life where trusting God feels easy right now, and one area where it feels harder.

Sermon Synopsis (High Level):
This message unpacked why tithing matters: not as a rule, a transaction, or pressure tactic, but as a heart response of worship and obedience.

The sermon reminded us that Immeasurably More is not mainly about having more money, but about what God wants to do in us:

• More trust
• More freedom from fear
• More faith
• More surrender

Tithing is the practice of returning the first 10% (the ma’aser) of what God entrusts to us, acknowledging that God is first, that He is our source, and everything we have comes from Him.

Key truths emphasised:

• Tithing is about putting God first
• It reminds us that God is the source and our provider
• Jesus affirmed tithing and pointed us to the heart behind it

• Tithing breaks fear and builds faith*
• Our generosity connects our temporary resources to eternal impact

*Daniel shared how tithing can change the cycle from fear to faith using these images from a sermon preached by Ps. Craig Groeschel.

Key Scriptures:

• Genesis 28:21-22 – Jacob commits a tenth to God
• Leviticus 27:30 – The tithe belongs to the Lord
• Deuteronomy 14:22-23 (TLB) – Tithing teaches us to put God first.
• Matthew 23:23 – Jesus affirms tithing but calls for right hearts
• 1 Chronicles 29:14 – Everything comes from God
• Malachi 3:10 – Test God in bringing the whole tithe
• 2 Corinthians 9:11 – Generosity leads to thanksgiving to God

Discussion Questions:

1. Heart Before Habit.

• The sermon emphasized that “tithing is not just about money, it’s about the heart.”
• What do you think your finances reveal about what (or who is first in your life?

2. Faith vs Fear

• Many people struggle with tithing not because of rebellion, but fear.
• Which fears can creep in when we consider trusting God with our finances?

3. Jesus and Obedience

• Jesus said, “You should tithe, yes… but don’t neglect the more important matters of the heart.” (Matthew 23:23)
• How do we practice obedience without losing the heart of grace, mercy and faithfulness?

4. Understanding the 10-Month Tithe Challenge

• For those who feel overwhelmed by starting at 10%, we invite you to join our 10-Month Tithe Challenge, beginning at 1% and growing monthly towards a full tithe.
• How does this approach reflect God’s grace and patience with our growth?
• What step of faith might God be inviting you to take right now?

Follow the link: 10-Month Tithe Challenge (If the link doesn’t load, check the Edge Church website under “Giving”)

Prayer Pointers:

Close your time together by praying around these themes:

• Freedom: Pray for freedom from fear, anxiety, and shame around finances.
• Surrender: Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal areas where God is not yet first.
• Obedience: Ask for grace to take the next faithful step, not compare journeys.
• Eternal Impact: Pray that our generosity would lead many to thank and glorify God.

You may want to end with this simple prayer together: “God, we want to honour You with what You have entrusted to us. Help us put You first in every area of our lives.”