Giving is a matter of Trust - Sunday AM Sermon

Teachers

Richard Sutton Preacher

Clint Davison Preacher

Lesson Summary

During the Sunday morning class, Teacher Richard Sutton presented the third lesson in his "Pathway to Giving" series, focusing on trust as the essential cornerstone of Christian generosity. He began by recalling Proverbs 3:5‑6, urging believers to trust God completely, and connected this principle to Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:1, and 2 Corinthians 5:7, showing that true giving flows from a heart that seeks God's kingdom first and walks by faith, not sight. Sutton illustrated the concept with the dramatic example of 19th‑century acrobat Charles Blondin, whose daring walks over Niagara Falls depended on absolute confidence in himself and his partner, paralleling the believer’s need to trust God with health, wealth, and every facet of life. Sutton emphasized three signposts for a healthy giving life: priorities rooted in God’s kingdom, motives that arise from the heart, and a deep, abiding trust in God’s provision. He challenged the congregation to examine where their treasure truly lies, reminding them that where the heart is, the treasure follows. The lesson concluded with a call to step into the upcoming year with renewed confidence, knowing that faithful trust will lead to spiritual growth and blessings for both the individual and the church community.

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