The sermon begins with the speaker emphasizing the importance of being a good steward of the resources that God has entrusted to us. These resources include money, our ability to teach others about Christ, and our relationships with family and friends. The speaker challenges the audience to reflect on whether they are truly caring for and stewarding these resources in a way that pleases God. The speaker introduces the concept of an abundant life that God has blessed us with and emphasizes that the key to experiencing this abundant life lies in the condition of our hearts and our focus. The speaker also encourages the congregation to bring their Bibles and turn to 1 Chronicles 29 for the main scripture passage.
The speaker then discusses practical ways to be a good steward of God's resources. The first step is to develop a stewardship mindset, which can be achieved by regularly reading and studying God's word. By immersing oneself in God's word, their mindset and focus will shift from a temporal and earthly perspective to an eternal one. The second step is to pray daily, not just during meals, but to have a genuine conversation with God. Praying before and after reading God's word is encouraged. Additionally, making intentional choices in managing God's resources is emphasized, rather than waiting until the last minute to decide what to do.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of giving the best to God. They mention how God didn't need the best, but because it is God, it is only fitting to offer the best. The speaker relates this concept to the building of God's house, stating that it should also be the best. They then mention how David and various leaders gathered an abundance of silver, gold, bronze, iron, and precious stones for God's house. The speaker introduces a prayer that David prayed, blessing these offerings and giving them to God.
The speaker emphasizes the concept that everything we have is actually a gift from God. They use the analogy of parents allowing their children to use a room in their house without giving them ownership of it. The speaker asserts that just as the room belongs to the parents, everything we own actually belongs to God. This understanding should lead us to reflect on God's goodness and develop a heart of thanksgiving rather than entitlement. Once we have a heart of thanksgiving, we should be willing to accept the call to faithful stewardship. Faithful stewardship is defined as acknowledging that everything we have is a gift from God and using it wisely and responsibly.
The sermon concludes with the speaker emphasizing the importance of worshiping God with a heart of sacrifice rather than selfishness. They encourage the listeners to examine their hearts and offer their selfishness to the Lord as an offering. The speaker then urges the congregation to commit to a heart of stewardship, recognizing that everything belongs to God and that they are merely stewards of the resources He has given them.
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