Luke 21: 1-4
I. Introduction The Junior Sunday School Teacher asked her eight eager 10-year-olds if they would give $1,000,000 to the missionaries. “YES!” they all screamed!! “Would you give $1,000?” Again they shouted “YES!” “How about $100?” “Oh, YES we would!” they all agreed!! “Would you give just a dollar to the missionaries?” she asked. The boys exclaimed “YES!” just as before except for Johnnie. “Johnnie,” the teacher said as she noticed the boy clutching his pocket, “why didn’t you say 'YES’ this time?” “Well,” he stammered, “I HAVE a dollar.”
II. Money
1) This is an area we don’t like to talk about in Church life.
a) no pastor likes stewardship sermons
b) no church member likes hearing them
2) Jesus watched those who had a lot, give just a little.
a) these men in the temple thought their gift was something special
b) in reality they were not giving cheerfully or with a genuine love for God.
3) It’s not about what you give, it’s how
4) The lady that Jesus saw proves we all can give.
a) she really gave more than she could afford to.
b) She gave without regard for herself.
III. Talents
1) You have to figure out what you’ve got.
a) You would be surprised at what even the most unique talent can accomplish
2) No matter what it is, everyone has a talent that God can use for the glory of his Kingdom.
a) no excuses about not being able to do anything
b) you are never too old or too young
3) We have to remember that we can work with others to put our talents to use effectively
IV. Time
1) No one seems to have enough time
2) Where can we cut out time that we don’t use effectively, and devote that time to God?
3) What things do we do that make us feel better but we could give up for God.
V. Conclusion
1) We shouldn’t feel like our service to God is optional.
2) When we reflect on what God has given us, it will be clear that we have a clear calling.
“I have tried to keep things in my hands and lost them all, but what I have given into God’s hands I still possess.” - Martin Luther
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