The Power of a Seed | Hidden in Plain Sight | Pastor Rob Koke | Shoreline Church | Sermon

In just two verses (Matthew 13:31–32), Jesus shows how the kingdom advances through seeds—tiny, obedient beginnings that grow into life-giving impact. Pastor Rob explores how God uses the natural to explain the supernatural, why Scripture treats the tithe as “holy to the Lord,” and how first-things-first generosity keeps the “tree” healthy so more people can find a home in its branches.

Big idea: When you plant what’s in your hand, God grows what’s in His heart. Seeds of attitude, action, words—and finances—become shelter, provision, and hope for many.

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what you’ll hear

Why Jesus chose a *mustard seed* to explain kingdom power
God’s *order and precision* in creation—and why sowing → reaping is predictable
What the Bible means by *tithe* (first tenth) and *offerings* (over and above)
Before the Law, in the Law, and **under grace**—a whole-Bible view of giving
Practical framework: *Honor God with 100%* (give, save, spend wisely)
Vision: **Heart for the City / Heart for the House**—keeping the “tree” strong so more “birds” can nest

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key scriptures

Matthew 13:31–32** – Mustard seed → a tree for the birds
Malachi 3:8–10** – “Bring the whole tithe… test Me and see”
Leviticus 27:30** – “The tithe… is **holy to the Lord**”
Leviticus 25:2–4, 20–22** – Sabbath principles & God’s provision
Matthew 23:23** – Jesus: justice, mercy, faith *and* the tithe
Hebrews 7:1–7** – Jesus receives our worshipful giving
Proverbs 3:9–10; Luke 6:38** – Honor the Lord / Give and it will be given

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