1. STEWARDSHIP:
A Theology of Generosity
“ …It is required of stewards that
they be found trustworthy” I Corinthians 4:2
“The earth is the Lord’s …” Psalm 24:1-2
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3. Are you a steward or disciple?
Disciples gain new knowledge and skills,
while stewards manage knowledge and skills
as a way of putting the believes into practice.
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4. Jesus’ teachings on stewardship
Parable of the Rich Young Ruler (Matt. 19:16-20)
Connection between your heart and your
treasurer. (Matt. 6:21)
The Alabaster Jar (Mark 14:3-9)
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5. What is Generosity?
Inspiration for the initiator!
Blessings to others!
God is able to do immeasurably more than all
we ask or imagine, according to his power
that is at work within us …
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6. What type of giver are you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-
Xjg4inOvc&NR=1
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7. IS DEBT A FACTOR?
What skill has God
Is the condition of given you to
your financial faithfully use?
situation based on
matching what How are you doing
someone else with your goal of
possesses getting out of debt?
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8. TWO PREVAILING MYTHS?
There is too much talk about money!
People 25-34 yrs. old have the highest rate of
bankruptcy.
Many baby-boomers are not prepared for
retirement.
People do not want to give!
90% of Katrina Relief, Tuscaloosa, Haiti,
Japan done by volunteers.
People give to mission not maintenance
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9. PRACTICAL STEPS
Make plans to give to God
Seek an accountability group
Write a budget
Perform plastic surgery (Credit Cards)
Set future oriented goals
Nurture an attitude of generosity
PRAY, PRAY AND AGAIN I SAY PRAY!
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10. GENERORISTY STARTS WITH ME
All leadership begins with self-leadership
Am I using what’s in my hand?
Am I living as a creator rather than a
consumer?
Leaders can …
Only lead as far as they have gone
themselves
Be developers of opportunity
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11. Malachi 3:8-10
Tithing is not an act of generosity. Tithing is
an act of obedience.
Generosity begins where tithing ends.
When it comes to giving, tithing is not the
ceiling. Tithing is the floor.
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12. Where does generosity start?
Tithing is an act of obedience.
Malachi 3:10 – God even says test Him and
see if He’ll really do what he said.
So, generosity begins where tithing ends.
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13. GENEROSITY IS IGNITED BY LOVE
Generous churches are always contagious.
Generosity is demonstrated by faith tithing
Resource sharing is an act of generosity.
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14. LIFE LONG DANCE!
Discipleship Stewardship
Learning The means of grace
Following Fellowship
Sabbath
Discovery and
Worship
development of faith
Communion
Learn a lot and manage a
little. Putting our beliefs into
practice.
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