Bold Finances | Unity Before Increase | Pastor David

Pastor David
Feb 8, 2026

Sermon Notes

Unity Before Increase

Foundation: Boldness Before God

“Come boldly…” — Hebrews

Boldness looks like:

  • Willing to adapt

  • Confident, not fearful

  • Courageous

  • Different in appearance

Core Idea: God invites us to come boldly to Him with our finances — open, honest, and surrendered.

1. We Are Stewards, Not Owners

Key Truth:
We don’t own anything — we manage what belongs to God.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Consider:

  • God evaluates faithfulness, not accumulation

  • Stewardship is about responsibility, not possession

2. Multiplication Requires Teamwork

Scripture: Matthew 25:14–15, 25

Key Ideas:

  • God gives according to ability

  • Faith multiplies what God entrusts

  • Fear causes us to hide and stagnate

  • Isolation limits growth

Big Thought:
Anytime fear isolates us, it limits what God wants to multiply.

3. The Tithe Creates Unity With God

Scripture: Malachi 3:8–10

The tithe is about alignment, not money.

It reflects:

  • God first

  • Trust in God

  • Submission to God’s order

Key Statement:
Financial unity with God is the most important step you can take financially.

4. Financial Unity Strengthens Relationships

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

When finances are divided:

  • Vision is divided

  • Relationships are strained

  • Legacy is weakened

Marriage Perspective:

  • Finances are God’s, managed together

  • Unity requires prayer, grace, and conversation

Single Perspective:

  • Stewardship still matters

  • Financial choices reflect spiritual alignment

5. Financial Order Matters to God

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30

God’s Financial Order:

  1. God — Tithe (First 10%)

  2. Needs — Food, shelter, transportation

  3. Wants — Entertainment and extras

Wisdom Principle:
A budget brings clarity and direction to your finances.

Practical Foundations

  • Create a budget

  • Put God at the top

  • Choose unity over fear

Helpful Tools:

  • Paper budgeting

  • Apps like EveryDollar or YNAB

Living Bold

We live:

  • Ready and willing

  • Confident and courageous

  • Clear and set apart

Reflection:

  • Will this be the year you walk in unity with God?

  • Will this be the year you live boldly?

Closing Truths

  • God cares about you

  • God cares about your future

  • God cares about your finances

Peace isn’t found in what you have.
Peace is found in who has you.

God doesn’t want something from you —
He wants something for you.