30 Day Week 4

30 Day Week 4

intro
1. week four
2. acts 2.42-47
3. stewardship
  1. using time, talents, treasure
  2. why is this a big deal?
    1. Luke 16.1-13
Scene 1 (1-2) - on the carpet
1. Master
2. Manager
3. you're fired!
Scene 2 (3-4) the contemplation
1. no good options
2. he's got to position himself for the future
3. his reputation is going to be trashed
Scene 3 (5-7) Wholesale Reductions
1. with his current fate sealed, the light bulb comes on
2. has debtors declare what they owe the Master
3. he reducess the amount owed
  1. the master gets something
  2. the debtors will look favorable on the manager
Scene 4 (8a) The Reckoning
1. Well Played!
Scene 5 (8b-13) Jesus' Observations
1. be generous (16.9)
  1. we can influence through generosity
  2. God responds to those who love w/concrete actions
  3. generosity is evidence of an active walk.
2. be faithful (16.10-12)
  1. Character in little, means character in more
  2. Life is a God-given stewardship for which we are all responsible
3. Serve God (16.13)
  1. $$ is not & cannot be the ultimate priority
  2. there comes a moment when we all most choose
Bottom Line: we must use our resources to bless others and glorify God.

Resumo de Recurso

	Criado por Ross Johnson mais de 11 anos atrás