EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 44 MIN
Living Sacrifice - Season 5, Episode 7
from Eastland Baptist Messages · host Benjamin Siens
Why do we hesitate to give our financial resources to God's work, even when we claim to trust Him? Pastor Dorrell confronts the defensive reactions many Christians experience toward tithing and giving by reframing money as "stored life"—the tangible representation of our time, energy, and effort. Through Romans 12:1-2, he argues that presenting ourselves as living sacrifices requires a transformed mind that recognizes giving not as obligation but as worship, a deliberate exchange of our earned resources that mirrors Christ's sacrifice. He challenges listeners to shift from conformity to worldly values toward kingdom thinking, viewing every dollar as an opportunity to invest eternally rather than temporally, and calls them to demonstrate their love for God through the concrete act of supporting His church and kingdom work.Eastland is a Place to BelongEastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.Join Us Find service times and our location at https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/join. Connect with UsWebsite: https://www.eastlandbaptist.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastlandbaptisttulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastlandbaptistTo support the ministry of Eastland Baptist Church, tap here: https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/give.
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Why do we hesitate to give our financial resources to God's work, even when we claim to trust Him? Pastor Dorrell confronts the defensive reactions many Christians experience toward tithing and giving by reframing money as "stored life"—the tangible representation of our time, energy, and effort. Through Romans 12:1-2, he argues that presenting ourselves as living sacrifices requires a transformed mind that recognizes giving not as obligation but as worship, a deliberate exchange of our earned resources that mirrors Christ's sacrifice. He challenges listeners to shift from conformity to worldly values toward kingdom thinking, viewing every dollar as an opportunity to invest eternally rather than temporally, and calls them to demonstrate their love for God through the concrete act of supporting His church and kingdom work.
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