Church of The Open Door Sermons

Church of The Open Door Sermons

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  • A Trustworthy Steward is Faithful – Week Six
    Sermon Notes
    Adventure of Trust
    “A Trustworthy Steward is Faithful”
    Matthew 22:37-40; 25:14-30; 5:3-12
    We have one job – We are stewards.
    Trustworthy stewards are faithful.
    Why + What + How = Faithful Stewardship
    The “why” of faithful stewardship (Matthew 22:37-40)
    Why = Loving God and others.
    The “what” of faithful stewardship. (Matthew 25:14-30)
    What = Our lives (Our time, talent, and treasure.)
    The “how” of faithful stewardship (Matthew 5:3-12)
    Faithfulness is being receptive to recognizing that your time, talent, and treasure are not your own. (Matthew 5:3-6)
    Faithfulness is being dependable to use our time, talent and treasure for God’s purpose. (Matthew 5:7-11)
    Faithfulness is being congruent with our desire and effort to use our time, talent and treasure for God’s purpose.
    How = (disposition of the heart)
    LifeGroup Questions
    Check in: How has God been using your devotional time?
    Icebreaker: What is the best gift you’ve ever given?
    What one word would you use to describe your giving?
    What blessing is there in giving?
    How have you experienced this blessing in your own life?
    What’s the difference between giving more than you can afford and spending more than you can afford?
    How do you define generosity?
    How does that compare with how God defines it?
    (Check out Lk 21:1-4 for Jesus’ definition.)
    What would you say is your main motivation for giving?
    How do you know when to give?
    Looking at the mock planning form, what (if anything) seems to be out of balance?
    What would you tell this family to help them use, save and enjoy their money better?
    What is one way that you could grow in that area?
    40 min
  • The Adventure of Giving Like Jesus – Week Five
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    Sermon Notes
    Adventure of Trust“The Adventure of Giving Like Jesus”2 Corinthians 8:1-9
    Giving is a discipleship issue.
    Disciples of Jesus who give like Jesus are:

    Motivated by grace

    Not by duty


    Giving as stewards of God’s resources

    Not as owners of their own resources


    Filled with joy

    Not with regret


    Focused on serving others

    Not serving themselves


    Driven by love

    Not by pressure


    Surrendered to God

    Living surrendered is living in a perpetual “Lord, I give you my heart; have your way in me” mindset


    Living the Adventure!

    Living surrendered is the only way to live in the Adventure of Trust



    Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Trustworthy Steward of God’s Resources/Living Surrendered





    LifeGroup Questions

    Check in: How has God been using your devotional time?
    Icebreaker: What is the best gift you’ve ever given?
    What one word would you use to describe your giving?
    What blessing is there in giving?How have you experienced this blessing in your own life?
    What’s the difference between giving more than you can afford and spending more than you can afford?
    How do you define generosity?How does that compare with how God defines it?(Check out Luke 21:1-4 for Jesus’ definition.)
    What would you say is your main motivation for giving?
    How do you know when to give?
    Looking at the mock planning form, what (if anything) seems to be out of balance?
    What would you tell this family to help them use, save and enjoy their money better?






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    51 min
  • The Adventure of Giving Like Jesus – Week Five
    Sermon Notes
    Adventure of Trust
    “The Adventure of Giving Like Jesus”
    2 Corinthians 8:1-9
    Giving is a discipleship issue.
    Disciples of Jesus who give like Jesus are:
    Motivated by grace
    Not by duty
    Giving as stewards of God’s resources
    Not as owners of their own resources
    Filled with joy
    Not with regret
    Focused on serving others
    Not serving themselves
    Driven by love
    Not by pressure
    Surrendered to God
    Living surrendered is living in a perpetual “Lord, I give you my heart; have your way in me” mindset
    Living the Adventure!
    Living surrendered is the only way to live in the Adventure of Trust
    Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Trustworthy Steward of God’s Resources/Living Surrendered
    LifeGroup Questions
    Check in: How has God been using your devotional time?
    Icebreaker: What is the best gift you’ve ever given?
    What one word would you use to describe your giving?
    What blessing is there in giving?
    How have you experienced this blessing in your own life?
    What’s the difference between giving more than you can afford and spending more than you can afford?
    How do you define generosity?
    How does that compare with how God defines it?
    (Check out Luke 21:1-4 for Jesus’ definition.)
    What would you say is your main motivation for giving?
    How do you know when to give?
    Looking at the mock planning form, what (if anything) seems to be out of balance?
    What would you tell this family to help them use, save and enjoy their money better?
    51 min
  • A Trustworthy Steward Tithes – Week Four
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    Sermon Notes
    Adventure of Trust“A Trustworthy Steward Tithes”Malachi 3:10

    What is Tithing?

    Returning to God a tenth of our income
    A trust training tool


    Who Should Tithe?

    People in relationship with God


    Why Do We Tithe?

    To obey God by returning what belongs to Him
    To learn to trust God by putting Him first
    To support ministry and finance the mission


    Where Do We Tithe?

    Storehouse
    Spiritual leadership
    Where the local church gathers


    When Should We Tithe?

    Whenever you get paid


    How Do We Tithe?

    Gratefully
    Systematically
    Trusting God



    Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Trustworthy steward of God’s Resources/Living Surrendered





    LifeGroup Questions

    Check in: How has God been using your devotional time?
    Icebreaker: If you had it your way, what is your favorite thing to do right after your paycheck comes in?
    What is something you hesitated to buy that paid off later?
    Which of these responses sounds most like you when you consider tithing:

    “I just can’t afford to tithe right now.”
    “I really don’t understand why tithing matters. The church seems fine.”
    “It’s God’s money, I can’t imagine not tithing.”


    Why do you think it is so rare for Christians to tithe?
    Have a look at the mock planning form.Do you think this family could tithe? How?
    If God doesn’t need our money, why should we tithe?
    How might your life be different if you decided to spend your money exactly as you think God would spend it if He were in your place?
    Do you find in your life that you give God the “crumbs” (of your time, of your money) or the first fruits?
    Read Matthew 6:25-34. How have you experienced God’s provision?Share the story!






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    50 min
  • A Trustworthy Steward Tithes – Week Four
    Sermon Notes
    Adventure of Trust
    “A Trustworthy Steward Tithes”
    Malachi 3:10
    What is Tithing?
    Returning to God a tenth of our income
    A trust training tool
    Who Should Tithe?
    People in relationship with God
    Why Do We Tithe?
    To obey God by returning what belongs to Him
    To learn to trust God by putting Him first
    To support ministry and finance the mission
    Where Do We Tithe?
    Storehouse
    Spiritual leadership
    Where the local church gathers
    When Should We Tithe?
    Whenever you get paid
    How Do We Tithe?
    Gratefully
    Systematically
    Trusting God
    Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Trustworthy steward of God’s Resources/Living Surrendered
    LifeGroup Questions
    Check in: How has God been using your devotional time?
    Icebreaker: If you had it your way, what is your favorite thing to do right after your paycheck comes in?
    What is something you hesitated to buy that paid off later?
    Which of these responses sounds most like you when you consider tithing:
    “I just can’t afford to tithe right now.”
    “I really don’t understand why tithing matters. The church seems fine.”
    “It’s God’s money, I can’t imagine not tithing.”
    Why do you think it is so rare for Christians to tithe?
    Have a look at the mock planning form.
    Do you think this family could tithe? How?
    If God doesn’t need our money, why should we tithe?
    How might your life be different if you decided to spend your money exactly as you think God would spend it if He were in your place?
    Do you find in your life that you give God the “crumbs” (of your time, of your money) or the first fruits?
    Read Matthew 6:25-34. How have you experienced God’s provision?
    Share the story!
    50 min

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Each weekend at Church of the Open Door a message is given based on the Word of God. Dr Jim Mindling, Senior Pastor, and other members of the staff equip the large congregation located in Northeast…