March 15, 2026

Series: Money Matters

Sermon: "The Tithe: A Test of Faith"

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe,” says the Lord Almighty. “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,” says the Lord Almighty.”

‭‭Malachi‬ ‭3‬:‭10‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

““Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.”

Matthew 23:23

Big Idea: Tithing is not just a duty but a divine invitation to experience God’s provision and blessings.

INTRODUCTION: What would happen if we actually put God first?

1. Tithe with Trust

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house."

-Malachi 3:10a NIV

2. Test the Truth

Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

-Malachi 3:10b NIV

3. Triumph over the Thief

I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe,” says the Lord Almighty.

-Malachi 3:11 NIV

CONCLUSION: The blessed life is a God-first life!