Ephesians 2:1-10, Titus 2:11-15
- We can baulk at how unfair gifts are
- we can baulk at the idea that gifts come with obligation and responsibility
- Gifts are not only for ourselves but also for each other
The Gospel treasure has been passed on to us, so we need to pass it on to others.
We give thanks for God’s goodness to Flo for 50 years, and we now need to take up the banner for future generations.
- Know you are a coworker (v12-13)
- Act like a coworker (v14-16)
- Be a sacrificial coworker (v16-18)
- The Sovereign God rejects proud service (vs 1-4)
- The sober reality of God’s judgement (vs 5-24)
- We’re stewards, we need to prove faithful
- God entrusts money to us for His glory, not our comfort
- Give out of certainty of God’s care for us
- Give to grow ministry and staff, so grow the church
- We’re debtors to the past, want to be givers to the future
- Repair and refresh buildings, especially the hall