What Good Can a Swindler Teach Us? – (Luke 16:1-13)
An exposition of Luke 16:1-13: what the dishonest manager teaches about using money wisely, valuing eternity, and serving God rather than mammon.
The Gospel – 1: Take Part in the Work of the Gospel (Philippians 1:3-6)
Philippians 1:3-6: how the Philippians’ partnership in the gospel through generous giving calls us to take part in the work of the gospel today.
The Owner of Everything – (Psalms 24:1-2)
A study of Psalm 24:1-2 on ownership and stewardship: since God made and owns all, we are not owners but faithful stewards of what He entrusts.
God’s Rights as Owner – (Genesis 1:1)
Four grounds — creation, providence, redemption, and sanctification — for God’s ownership of us, and how stewards honor him as Owner.
Biblical Examples of Stewardship – (Genesis 43:16)
Scripture’s examples of stewardship, from Eden and Israel to Jesus’ parables and Christ himself, call every believer to diligence and accountability.
The Qualities of a Good Steward – (Proverbs 20:6)
On 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 and Luke 16: the three marks of a good steward of God’s trust — faithfulness, blamelessness, and wisdom.
The Steward’s Job Description – (Romans 12:2)
A steward’s three duties: doing the Master’s will, seeking His guidance, and investing generously for God, others, and ourselves.
How Are We to Give to God? – (Genesis 14)
A biblical study of tithing and generous, joyful, systematic giving to God, from Genesis 14, Malachi 3, Haggai, and the New Testament.
Tithes, Worship, and Morality – (Nehemiah 13:1-31)
Nehemiah 13 exposes three hidden plagues — neglected tithes, forsaken worship, and moral compromise — and calls the church to faithful consecration.