The Grace of Giving | Dave Nelson | March 15th, 2026

Join Us for Worship: Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM https://www.flourishinggrace.org/plan... In this sermon from Luke 21:1–4, Pastor Dave Nelson teaches on the powerful story of the widow’s offering and what it reveals about the heart. While others gave out of abundance, the poor widow gave two small coins, and Jesus declared that she had given more than everyone else. This message explores why God is not ultimately measuring the amount we give, but the posture of our hearts. Through this passage, Pastor Dave challenges listeners to consider where their treasure is, who is getting their best, and how giving reflects love, trust, surrender, and wholehearted devotion to God. Drawing from scriptures including Luke 21, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 4:23, Genesis 4, and 2 Corinthians 8–9, this sermon unpacks the connection between generosity and spiritual formation. Pastor Dave walks through different levels of giving, from giving nothing, to giving half-heartedly, faithfully, generously, and sacrificially. He shows that biblical giving is not about earning God’s favor or salvation, but about guarding the heart, resisting selfishness, and learning to trust God more deeply. This is a message about stewardship, discipleship, and the grace of God at work in ordinary believers. This sermon is especially helpful for anyone wrestling with questions about tithing, generosity, money, obedience, or what it means to follow Jesus with an undivided heart. Pastor Dave reminds the church that Jesus talked about money because He cares about our hearts, our freedom, our relationships, and our spiritual flourishing. The call of this message is not guilt, but grace. God sees the heart, strengthens those who are fully committed to Him, and gives the grace needed to grow in joyful, faithful, and sacrificial generosity. If you are searching for a biblical sermon on the widow’s mite, Christian giving, tithing, stewardship, generosity, or how grace transforms the heart, this message offers both truth and practical application. It closes with a simple framework for response: agree with God’s Word, ask what needs to change, and take a step of obedience. Whether you are new to church, exploring Christianity, or a longtime believer, this sermon invites you to experience the freedom and fullness that come from giving your heart fully to Christ. #Luke21 #WidowsOffering #ChristianGiving #BiblicalGenerosity #Tithing #Stewardship #Sermon #BibleTeaching #Jesus #FlourishingGraceChurch