Bring the Full Tithe: Sermons on the Grace of Giving [Paperback]

William D. Watley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1995

In this dynamic sermon series, Dr. Watley convincingly shows the biblical foundation for tithing. Speaking from his own life and ministry, he testifies to the transformation that results when people offer their full tithes to God. Readers will see that churches can begin to fulfill their potential when members respond to God s goodness by returning to God a tenth of their time and income.

Addresses many questions including:
 What does the Bible say about tithing?
  Does tithing mean you will prosper and be free of debt?
  What do you mean that I don t own what I earn?
  Do you give out of a sense of duty or love?
  How can I give when I have so little?
  Is tithing possible only for perfect Christians?

Inspiring, challenging, and Bible-centered, these sermons fully explore the concept of tithing. Drawing lessons from the experiences of such biblical personalities as Jacob and Esau, Abram and Lot, Cain and Abel, and Paul, and exploring the teachings of Jesus, Dr. Watley calls Christians to remember the greatest gift of all—God s own Son—and to respond in love and gratitude.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“William Watley meets tithing head on in 15 first-rate, biblically-based, theologically-sound sermons. . . .Tithing is a difficult topic for preachers and congregations. Watley handles it beautifully with new insights, great stories, and a clean and succinct writing style. Watley. . .shepherds preachers through the homiletical minefield of congregational stinginess.” --William J. Carl III, Homiletics

“Illustrative of the writer’s skill as writer and preacher, he presents a wealth of human interest situations in which tithing has brought order, gratification and growth to those who have chosen to tithe. He doesn’t hesitate to deal with the usual arguments against the practice of tithing.” --Norman A. Nelson, Executive Director of The Layman Tithing Foundation

“It is positive and hopeful and employs a home-made common sense that is appealing.” --Rev. Dr. Beth Pendleton Clark, Congregations, The Alban Journal

About the Author

The Reverend William D. Watley, Ph.D. is the Senior Pastor of St. James A.M.E. Church in Newark, where he has served since 1984. During his tenure, Dr. Watley has increased membership by more than 3,000 bringing the membership to 6,000 parishioners. He established St. James Social Services Corporation, which serves as the umbrella organization for various outreach programs such as the feeding program, which provides meals for 287,000 homeless people each year. The Intergenerational After School Program, The Safe Haven Summer Camp and vast expansion of the Be A Blessing Holiday Food and Toy Distribution Campaigns are social outreach programs initiated by Dr. Watley. He defined the vision for and founded St. James Preparatory School, a state-of-the-art middle and high school for grades 7-12.

Dr. Watley received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology from St. Louis University in 1968 and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center in 1971. He received a Master of Philosophy in 1977 and his Doctor of Philosophy-Ethics in1980 from Columbia University in 1981 and the Ecumenical Institute in Celigny, Switzerland in 1983. He has done post-doctoral research at Harvard's Institute for Educational Management.

Product Details

• Paperback: 111 pages
• Publisher: Judson Pr (March 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817012303
• ISBN-13: 978-0817012304
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Evangelism > Sermons

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Matter of faith, not money!, November 5, 2000

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This review is from: Bring the Full Tithe: Sermons on the Grace of Giving (Paperback)

For those pastors who would like to understand how to begin a stewardship camapaign, Watley's book on tithing is essential. He first helps the pastor understand the nature of stewardship: stewardwhip is not a campaign to raise money for a chruch, it is a campaign that teaches how to express our praise and thanksgiving to God for what God has already done in our lives through faithful giving. Those who hear the messages contained in Watley's book will undoubltly remark that their new understanding of tithing has changed their faith walk. Watley's messages expertly lead people to receive the tithing message painlessly. Believe me, hearing these messages preached and using the guidlines he suggests, will transform your church. It has mine!

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Tithe is of the Law, NOT Grace, June 12, 2006

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This review is from: Bring the Full Tithe: Sermons on the Grace of Giving (Paperback)

Before you swallow the notion of tithing, better read "The Tithe That Binds", or look at the contrary view. There is NOT A SINGLE VERSE in the NT instructing Christians to tithe. Nor is the church ever called the "storehouse" in the NT. Jesus himself said tithing is "of the matters of the law" which contradicts every grace based tithe teaching. Biblical giving freely, and lovingly to those in need is where Christians gave, rather than to support buildings and staffs. Tithing and salaries corrupts ministers. Paul never took tithes and he worked to support himself. He even told the church leaders in Ephesus they should follow his example! Working with their hands and laboring to support the weak rather than taking from them in the name of blessing. Read Acts 20 real close. He told the Corinthians and Thessalonican churches the same thing. "That I make the gospel WITHOUT EXPENSE" Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? IICor. 11