Definition

Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with.

Scripture Reading

John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

Main Points

  1. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF ALL BLESSINGS: Jesus taught the disciples that He was the vine and they were the branches. This means that everything the branches produce comes from the vine.  Apart from the vine the branches can do nothing.
  2. WE MUST REMAIN IN JESUS: Success can sometimes bring pride into people’s heart and get them cut off from Jesus.  We need to always remember that following Jesus and being connected to Him is more important than worldly things.
  3. BEAR MUCH FRUIT: Jesus desires to give you much fruit in life.  If you remain faithful to Jesus, He will make you fruitful.  Being fruitful in life includes; finances, family, and spiritual growth.

Summary

Be faithful to Jesus and He will make you fruitful.

Application

  1. Be faithful in giving your tithes (10% of your total income) and offerings (anything you give after your tithes).
  2. Get connected and stay connected to Jesus by obeying all of His commands.
  3. Pray everyday for the Lord to make you fruitful in all you do!

Confession

God has called us to be “managers” that are “committed” to stewarding “whatever” “gifts” we have “received” from Him.  We are to be “wise,” “fruitful,” “faithful,” “trustworthy,” “multiplying,” and “shrewd” stewards.  Living “debt free” and “generous” lives providing an “inheritance” for our children and grand children.