Introduction A. The Jews dedicated the temple to God’s service on several occasions in their history (2 Chronicles 7:1-6; Ezra 6:15-17; John 10:22). B. To be dedicated means to set something apart for a specific purpose (2 Chronicles 2:4) or to commit oneself to a goal at any cost. C. We may be dedicated to many trivial pursuits in life, but what really matters is how dedicated we are in our service to God. I. The Scriptures reveal some...
Being Good Stewards of God’s Word
Introduction
A. Of all the gifts that God has entrusted to human hands, surely the Scriptures are chief among these (Romans 1:16; Psalm 119:105).
B. Are we being good stewards of this precious gift?
I. What is the conduct of a bad steward of God’s Word?
A. A bad steward often will not allow the Word into his heart in the first place (Matthew 13:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12).
B. A bad steward will allow other things to choke...
Being Good Stewards of Our Bodies
Introduction
A. God has fashioned billions of human bodies through the natural process He enacted, and each of them is unique.
B. There are many who are not happy with the bodies God gave them and go to great lengths to manipulate them.
C. Instead of letting society define beauty, why not let God?
I. What is the purpose of the human body?
A. Our bodies are the temple of God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 3:16-17)...
Being Good Stewards of Our Money
Introduction
A. When we think about money, we must first realize that everything belongs to God (1 Chronicles 29:14; Psalm 50:10-12).
B. Will we give an account of the way we use the financial means God gives us here on earth? How should we be using them?
I. Money can be either a blessing or a curse.
A. Money can be good (1 Timothy 5:8; Proverbs 19:6-7).
B. It can also be dangerous (Ecclesiastes 5:10-12...
Stewardship
Introduction
A. A faithful steward can help an employer achieve greater success (Genesis 39:29-30; 39:1-6), but a bad one can lead him to ruin.
B. As Christians, we are stewards of the greatest blessings God has ever entrusted to mortal man, and this comes with great responsibility (Luke 12:42-48).
I. What has God entrusted to us?
A. Everything we have is from God (James 1:17; 1 Chronicles 29:14).
B. He has...