MAKING GOD MASTER OF MY MONEY- MONEY TALKS - MARK PETTUS

Main message: The sermon teaches that money should not be our master; instead, we should trust God with our finances by honoring Him first, living by biblical principles, and using resources for eternal impact. It argues that God owns everything, and faithful stewardship includes returning the tithe, saving wisely, avoiding debt, and living with margin.

Key points:

• God owns everything, so money is something we manage, not something we possess.
• “Honor the Lord with your wealth” means putting God first financially, especially through firstfruits and tithing.
• The world’s pattern is spend, borrow, save, then give; God’s pattern is give/return first, then save, pay debt, and live.
• Tithing is presented as a return to God, not just a gift, and as a way to trust Him and invite His blessing.
• Wise stewardship includes saving for the future, living below your means, and seeking counsel.
• Resources should be used for an eternal purpose—supporting ministry, serving others, and advancing the gospel.

Scriptures mentioned: Proverbs 3:5-10, Psalm 24:1, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:10, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 13:7, Philippians 4:7, 1 Chronicles 29:14