Stewardship

Introduction:

Rich Young Ruler:

FCF: We have all limited amount of resources, including time and money. How should we use them?

BI: God owns everything (; Ex 19:5). God is the giver of both time and money. Therefore, we must steward our time and money demonstrate God’s glory and our love for Him.

Stewardship Defined: The responsible use of resources that don’t belong to you.

Body:

Steward your use of time

8 Reasons for stewarding your time wisely:

Use your time wisely because Jesus did ()

Use your time wisely because the days are evil (; Col 4:5)

Use your time wisely because time is passing (; )

Use your time wisely because remaining time is uncertain: (; )

Use your time wisely because time cannot be regained

Use your time wisely because time cannot be regained (; Phil 3:13-14)

Use your time wisely because God will hold you accountable (; ; )

Use your time wisely because time is easily lost (; )

Use your time wisely because you at death you will value it *Prov 5:11-13)

Steward your use of money

9 Truths About Christian Giving:

Giving is an act of Worship (Phil 4:18)

Giving is an act of Faith ()

Giving should be sacrificial and generous (2 Cor 8:1-5)

Giving reflects spiritual trustworthiness ()

Give is to be out of love and isn’t legalism ()

Giving must be done willing, thankfully, and cheerfully (See Point Above)

Giving is an appropriate response to real needs (Acts 4:32-35)

Giving should be planned and Systematic (1 Cor 16:1-2

Giving generously results in bountiful blessing (; )

Conclusion:

Are God’s gifts more important to you than God? Will you begin to think through how you spend your time and money? Will you ask God to make you sensitive what He desires in regard to your time and money?

Applications: 4 Ways to Steward Your Time and Money Wisely

Invest in Personal Holiness

Invest in the Church

Invest in your Family

Invest in Godliness

Invest in the those who don’t believe

FCF: We have all limited amount of resources, including time and money. How should we use them?

BI: God owns everything (; ). God is the giver of both time and money. Therefore, we must steward our time and money demonstrate God’s glory and our love for Him.

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