Giving to the Giver

The sermon “First Fruits: Giving to the Giver” (James 1:13–18) teaches that God is the source of every good and perfect gift, never the cause of temptation, pain, or suffering. Unlike people who can give both good and bad, God’s nature is purely good, and recognizing this leads believers to respond with gratitude and generosity. Giving back to God—through the biblical principle of tithing—is not about obligation but about faith and trust in the Giver. Using the “ten apples” illustration, the message shows how putting God first with our resources strengthens faith and reorders priorities. The preacher encourages believers to “test God” in this area, as invited in Malachi 3:10, confident that God will prove faithful. Through personal stories and examples, the sermon emphasizes that generosity deepens trust, transforms the heart, and reminds us that true security is found not in money but in the unchanging goodness of God.

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