The Overtime Podcast | Week 2 | Stewardship: Who owns it?

Main message: The sermon teaches that all money belongs to God, and believers are called to steward it faithfully through tithing, budgeting, generosity, and trust in God rather than fear or self-reliance. Tithing is presented as an act of worship and obedience, not a way to earn salvation or buy blessing.

Key points:

• Stewardship means managing God’s resources well, including time, talent, and treasure.
• Tithing is affirmed as biblical and for today, and it is one way to put God first.
• Giving should come from love and trust, not guilt or trying to manipulate God.
• Tithing helps break greed, fear, and self-reliance, and builds faith in God’s provision.
• Practical questions were addressed: spouses disagreeing, fluctuating income, church trust, tithing on gross vs. net, and debt.
• Additional generosity beyond the tithe should support the local church, missionaries, ministries, and other kingdom work.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 24, Leviticus, 2 Corinthians, Matthew 23:23, James 1, Numbers, Romans 8:29, Proverbs 3:5-6