A Practical Plan for Generous Giving

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Steve Petch Sunday 12 th May 2013 Stewardship Sunday – Week 1.

Advertisements

LEADERSHIP MATTERS “I’m going to church.”

Set our hearts on fire to be the Body of Christ Help us to grow in our faith Prepare us to do ministry Guide us in the use of our inheritance Bind us together.

Church as God intended Steve Petch Sunday 11 th May 2008 Part 18: The Body – worth investing in 1 Corinthians 12 v 14 – 31.

Steve Petch Sunday 13 th September 2015 Faithful Giving and Living Matthew 6 v

 John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. ●AMPLIFIED – have and enjoy life,

What is a steward? Someone who takes care of someone else’s stuff. Sometimes this person is in authority over them.

Philippians For Times Like These

Stewardship and My Actions. I. Christians are God’s purchased people. A. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the.

“Service That Glorifies” “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”

Let Your Life Count Chapter 8. For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think.

Matthew 23:38 Behold, your house is being left to you desolate! NASU.

Generosity 1 Timothy 6: Generosity >$ Generosity benefits you.

Money on Mission II Philippians 4: Possession of $ NOT All Pursuit of $ IS All “But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied.

Give it Up Giving up control March 5 to April 16.

Our current economic crisis reminds us of truths God has previously revealed in His word before the crisis came. May we have the steady faith to accept.

The Historical & Biblical Context Those to whom Peter wrote lived with a government and society that was not favorable to biblical faith. Peter.

Part 7: What Happens every Time I give

“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. As goods increase, so do those.

God has given Jesus all power and authority Who Jesus Is: God has given Jesus all power and authority.

If only I __________ __________________

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

By Faith Noah… The Obedience of Noah.

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts

Errors Avoided 1 Timothy 6:1-5.

What is a LIFER? Talk 4. What is a LIFER? Talk 4.

When Opportunity Knocks.

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

THANKSGIVING SERVICE.

Welcome to the Encinitas Church of Christ

Matthew 6:19-24 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for.

Lesson 26: The Christian Life.

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” (Prov.

THE RESULTS OF STEWARDSHIP

HOLD ON for Eternal Life!

I TIMOTHY 6: Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on.

Working in God’s World:

Background: stock.xchng – public domain, no royalties

Wealth If you are adding a verse move the word up and add the verse in Tex Gyre Adventor, Regular underneath.

The Lord’s Church – Saved Sinners

Strength Through Generosity

What it means to be a Christian.

Giving “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7 If it is.

A Challenge to Each Christian…

Two Truths About False Teachers

THE RESULTS OF STEWARDSHIP

Wealth If you are adding a verse move the word up and add the verse in Tex Gyre Adventor, Regular underneath.

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” (Prov.

THE RESULTS OF STEWARDSHIP

1 Timothy 6: But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.12 Fight.

Discipleship: An Introduction to Systematic Theology and Apologetics

Wealth If you are adding a verse move the word up and add the verse in Tex Gyre Adventor, Regular underneath.

What are you going to do with the stuff in your barn?

Because of Jesus & the Cross

Set Your Hope By Setting Your Mind

If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which.

A Biblical Look at Stewardship

Paul's Final Instructions to the Church and Timothy I Timothy 6:3-21

Leaving A GODLY Legacy.

1 Timothy 6:6-10, Timothy 6:6-10,17-19.

The local church needs to be INTERNALLY strong and EXTERNALLY focused.

The communication of Faith: LD 45-52

OFFERING DECLARATION #1

Faithfulness in Family (6:1-4) & Workplace (6:5-9)

If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which.

Godly Contentment September 22.

(With an emphasis on teaching)

(Building with a Blessing), part 2

Presentation transcript:

A Practical Plan for Generous Giving 3 A Practical Plan for Generous Giving

Stewardship is not just another word for giving money.

How do you respond to opportunities... that may require effort?

Stewards = God’s VPs, Managers, Supervisors

Bad Steward Good Steward Complains Avoids Negative Attitude Little Faith

Bad Steward Good Steward Complains Avoids Negative Attitude Little Faith Recognizes the opportunity Willing to serve Desire to succeed Faithful

Personal goal for each member (steward) in the area of finances: Give more generously than in the past.

Plan for Generous Giving Think like a godly steward

Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. - I Timothy 6:17

Manage what God has provided Glorify God with its use Christian Stewards: Manage what God has provided Glorify God with its use

Unbelievers’ Thinking Steward Thinking Unbelievers’ Thinking Portion for God Portion for Family Portion for Society

Unbelievers’ Thinking Steward Thinking Unbelievers’ Thinking Portion for God Portion for Family Portion for Society Self produced wealth Wealth serves self Giving is a favor not a responsibility

Thinking like a steward leads to acting like a steward: Confidence / Humility / Self-Control

Plan for Generous Giving Think like a godly steward Act like a trusted manager

Trusted Managers: Follow the Biblical pattern for giving Regular giving Personal giving Prepared giving Proportional giving

See the welfare of the church as a personal matter Trusted Managers: Follow the Biblical pattern for giving See the welfare of the church as a personal matter

Plan for Generous Giving Think like a godly steward Act like a trusted manager Feel like a precious heir

The Blessings of Stewardship Greater trust in God

The Blessings of Stewardship Greater trust in God Witness God’s providence

The Blessings of Stewardship Greater trust in God Witness God’s providence Experience God’s grace more fully

Stewardship in the name of Christ for a short time here on earth prepares us for rulership with Christ in heaven forever.