1. Stewardship

2. Stewardship “ Farm your land as if you will live forever” We need to be disciplined If a man’s gift is … … serving - let him serve … teaching - let him teach … encouraging - let him encourage … contributing to the needs of others - let him give generously … if its leadership - let him do it diligently Romans 12 v 7 - 8

3. Stewardship “Farm your land as if you will live forever” We are only ‘tenant farmers’. The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Psalm 24 v 1

4. Stewardship “ Live your life as if you will die tomorrow” We need a sense of urgency My times are in your hands. Psalm 31 v 15 Do not boast of tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. know what a day may bring. Prov 27 v 1

5. Stewardship “ Live your life as if you will die tomorrow” We will all give an account Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. because the days are evil. Eph 5 v 16 Each of us will give an account of himself to God. of himself to God. Romans 14 v 12

6. Stewardship “ Preach the Gospel and if necessary use words” We should be consistent Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5 v 16

7. Stewardship Stewardship of our money. Our priority … is to provide for our families – 1 Tim 5 v 8 Our giving … is an act of worship – Phil 4 v 18 shows our trustworthiness – Luke 19 v 11 should be cheerful – 2 Cor 9 v 7 should be sacrificial – Mark 12 v 42 should be regular - 1 Cor 16 v 1-2

8. Stewardship Stewardship of our time Our time … is uncertain & precious - Prov 27 v 1 is easily wasted - Eph 5 v 15 -16 cannot be regained once lost - Luke 16 v 25

9. Stewardship Good Stewardship flows from us being … Thankful because God has given us all our gifts, all our time and all we own. Disciplined because we will give an account of all we do to God. Consistent because our lives should ‘Preach the Gospel’ to men and women.