Stewardship in Redeeming Time

Stewardship in Money & Resources

Stewardship in Sexuality

AIM: Stewardship requirement in every area of our lives.

Introduction

Scriptures: Psalm 24:1; Psalm 50:10; Genesis 1:28-30

WHO IS GOD?

Creator of all things

WHO OWN’S EVERYTHING

God.

WHAT IS MAN’S PLACE?

To be responsible and accountable to God — Genesis 1:28-30

WHO IS A STEWARD?

Definition of Stewardship

The one who has the responsibility of looking after the property of someone.

Secular — Dictionary

Biblical

Manages the possession of another

Lecturer’s Definition

The one to whom the responsibility of a property or resource is given.

Biblical & Non-Biblical Quotes on Stewardship:

Dr. Han:

Apostle Simon Peter: 1 Peter 4:10

Apostle Paul: I Corinthians 4:2

Guy Rutland:

A Steward is a Guardian or Caretaker or Manager.

Good Steward is the one who manages it well.

1. STEWARDShIP IN ChURCH ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP

AIM: To teach Christian duties and responsibilities

Scriptures: I Corinthians 12:12-31 (12 - universal church); 18 (replica of the universal church in the local set up)]; Ephesians 5:15-21. 1 Col 3:16; Hebrews 10:24-25.

Example of a Good Stewards

Local Church has to be our number one priority

Role of a Good Steward

1. Prayerfully discern where God wants you and identify yourself by membership requirements.

2. a) Pay tithes and offerings regularly — Malaki 3:8-12

b)Tithing helps: Evangelism; Meat in the House of God; Supports Ministers of the Gospel.

3. Be faithful to all the church activities.

4. Work for the Lord should be the main vocation

~. Be good witnesses for Jesus Christ.

6. Be faithful in prayer and study of the Holy Scriptures

7. Leaders ought to be good stewards in preaching, teaching the Word of God. personal and corporate evangelism.

Conclusion: Obeying God is important as it will show true love for the Lord.

Application: As good stewards we need to know that God has placed us into the body as members of the body by His sovereign will.