Giving & Stewardship Resources

Jesus’ teachings on generosity liberate us from the relentless pull toward wealth accumulation, guiding us instead toward a life of joy and freedom. He shows us that generosity is the true path to lasting fulfillment. Here are some resources to explore what Jesus says about generosity, giving, and stewardship!

Books:

• The Grace of Giving by John Stott
• The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
• God and Money by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines
• Joy Giving by Cameron Doolittle
• The Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster
• Abundant Simplicity by Jan Johnson
• The More of Less by Joshua Becker

North River Sermons:

• Stewardship Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CPBhfbV86M&t=998s (this is the first in a multi-part message - type in "Stewardship North River to see all)
• The Joy of Giving Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFh5gEaIJLY&list=PLHNxzX7pqG-WR0xOFfC_bJK1JyU-h8Zrl&index=3 (this is the first in a multi-part message - type in "Joy of Giving North River to see all)
• Michael Burns "The Day is Almost Here" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1qKwvYAK6w
• Michael Burns "Escaping Scarcity" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG8l1k6yvGg
• Matt Rollins "God vs Mammon" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rso1zbjK6cc
• Jeff Hickman "Treasures" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZuuWcQHfdE&t=467s

"Practicing the Way" Series: Generosity (10 Videos, Podcasts, Stories, etc): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6zls_4DoKIykoOl71P4PIMfuUes_K1pq

Douglas Jacoby Website Articles:

• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/spiritual-look-student-debt-giving/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/q-a-0924-jesus-priorities-biblical-priorities-and-financial-giving/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/tithes-a-offerings-pt-1/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/tithes-a-offerings-pt-2/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/how-tithing-came-into-the-christian-church/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/tithingmp3/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/tithing/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/q-a-0333-hebrews-7-and-tithing/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/qa-1529-wealthy-families-who-donate-little/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/a-christian-response-to-the-current-global-financial-crisis/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/lunch-with-herm-and-eutychus-money-to-burn-fred-faller/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/q-a-0307-accountability-vs-secret-giving/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/qa-1448-giving-to-those-who-beg/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/19-questions-to-ask-before-you-give-to-any-organization-randy-alcorn-contribution/
  
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/nonaccummp3/
• https://www.douglasjacoby.com/thoughts-on-randy-alcorns-the-treasure-principle/