ATTITUDE - WHY I GIVE (1 OF 4)
by Jeff Strite
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
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Attitude - Why I Give (1 of 4)
Series: ABC's of Giving
Jeff Strite
Luke 10:25-37
The following sermon was used in conjunction with the book ''Take God at His Word, Book 2: Expect a Harvest'' written by Dr. Kregg Hood, Sweet Publishing (5750 Stratum Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137)
Dr. Hood has an excellent packet to go with this sermon series that would be well worth your investigation.
OPEN: Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: ''While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance.
As they strapped her to a stretcher and got ready to head out the door, Mary regained consciousness. She motioned for her daughter to come near. Everyone thought she was summoning her strength to convey what could be her final words.
The daughter leaned over until her ear was at her mother's mouth.
'My offering is in my purse,' she whispered.''
APPLY: That elderly woman was a remarkable person. Her last words showed what was of highest importance to her - to be a steward of gifts God had given her.
''Stewardship'' means: using God given abilities to manage God given resources, to accomplish God ordained results.
That's important. When I think of Stewardship I often only think of my money (giving of my resources). BUT giving money to church is not stewardship, it is merely part of stewardship. Tho' you can't be a steward without giving of money.
WELL THEN, if stewardship isn't about money, maybe it is about doing ministry (giving of my abilities). BUT what you do in ministry for God is not stewardship either. It is a part of good stewardship and you can't be a steward without giving of your abilities.
Well, if stewardship is not about what I can give, and not what I can do… what is it about?
Stewardship is about having the HEART OF STEWARDSHIP. In other words, good stewardship is a matter of ATTITUDE that stands behind your giving ...
Series: ABC's of Giving
Jeff Strite
Luke 10:25-37
The following sermon was used in conjunction with the book ''Take God at His Word, Book 2: Expect a Harvest'' written by Dr. Kregg Hood, Sweet Publishing (5750 Stratum Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137)
Dr. Hood has an excellent packet to go with this sermon series that would be well worth your investigation.
OPEN: Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: ''While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance.
As they strapped her to a stretcher and got ready to head out the door, Mary regained consciousness. She motioned for her daughter to come near. Everyone thought she was summoning her strength to convey what could be her final words.
The daughter leaned over until her ear was at her mother's mouth.
'My offering is in my purse,' she whispered.''
APPLY: That elderly woman was a remarkable person. Her last words showed what was of highest importance to her - to be a steward of gifts God had given her.
''Stewardship'' means: using God given abilities to manage God given resources, to accomplish God ordained results.
That's important. When I think of Stewardship I often only think of my money (giving of my resources). BUT giving money to church is not stewardship, it is merely part of stewardship. Tho' you can't be a steward without giving of money.
WELL THEN, if stewardship isn't about money, maybe it is about doing ministry (giving of my abilities). BUT what you do in ministry for God is not stewardship either. It is a part of good stewardship and you can't be a steward without giving of your abilities.
Well, if stewardship is not about what I can give, and not what I can do… what is it about?
Stewardship is about having the HEART OF STEWARDSHIP. In other words, good stewardship is a matter of ATTITUDE that stands behind your giving ...
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