Whose Vineyard Is It? | The Book of Mark | Pastor Travis Gibson

Main message: Jesus’ parable of the vineyard (Mark 12:1–12) teaches that God is the owner of everything and we are stewards, not owners; we must faithfully steward what God entrusts to us. The sermon calls Christians to steward time, talents, treasures, temple (our bodies), and tribe (our people) and to welcome Jesus as the rightful owner.

Key points:

• The tenants in Mark’s parable acted like owners and rejected the owner’s son; Jesus warns against treating God’s gifts as personal property.
• Owner vs. steward: owners ask “What do I want?” stewards ask “What has God entrusted to me and how should I use it?”
• Five T’s of stewardship: Time, Talent, Treasure, Temple (body/Holy Spirit), Tribe (family/people).
• Practical applications: order your calendar to reflect God’s priorities, use gifts to serve others, give generously, care for your body as God’s temple, lead your household in worship.
• Invitation: receive or recommit to Jesus (the Owner) and live as a faithful steward so you can hear “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Scriptures mentioned: Mark 12:1-12, Job 1:21, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Ephesians 5, Psalm 90:12, 1 Peter 4:10, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 3:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Joshua 24:15