Stewardship: Who owns it? | Christian Putman

Main message: The sermon teaches that if we seek God first, we must steward well what He has entrusted to us—our time, talents, and treasure—because everything belongs to Him. It warns against letting possessions, busyness, fear, or a distorted view of God keep us from living as faithful, generous sons and daughters.

Key points:

• God’s love satisfies more than life itself; He is a good Father, not a harsh master.
• The parable of the talents shows that God expects faithfulness with what He gives and will reward stewardship.
• Our time is not our own: we should avoid both selfishness and overcommitment, and use time wisely.
• Our talents are gifts from God; believers should use them to serve, encourage, lead, and love others.
• Treasure/money is a major spiritual test; tithing is presented as a biblical starting point for generosity and trust in God.
• Jesus gave Himself for us, so our response is to live for Him and not treat His grace lightly.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalms 63, Matthew 25:14, Ephesians 5:15, Romans 12:6-9, Genesis 14, Malachi 3, Matthew 23, 2 Corinthians (giving passage), Galatians 2:20