This week’s sermon explores the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25) and the call to faithful stewardship. God entrusts each of us with time, talents, and treasures—not for our own gain, but to manage wisely for His glory. We are reminded that one day we will give an account for how we’ve used what He’s placed in our care. Faithful stewardship brings God’s approval, greater responsibility, and the joy of fellowship with Him, while poor stewardship stems from a distorted view of who God is.

Through this message, we’re challenged to reflect on how we’re investing what God has given us. Are we using our gifts to advance His kingdom? Every task, relationship, and challenge becomes an opportunity for spiritual growth and kingdom impact. Ultimately, this sermon invites us to shift our perspective to see success not by results, but by our faithfulness, and to live each day intentionally for Christ.

Main Points:

- We are called to be faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

- God rewards faithful stewards with approval, greater responsibility, and joy.

- Poor stewardship often stems from a wrong view of God.

Scripture Referenced:

Matthew 25:14-30; Matthew 24:1; 1 Corinthians 3:12-15; Psalm 31:15; Colossians 4:5; James 4:13-15; 1 Timothy 4:8; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Hebrews 11:6; Deuteronomy 8:18; Luke 12:48; Colossians 3:23; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Ecclesiastes 9:10; 1 Corinthians 12:7

Discussion Questions:

1) At the beginning of the sermon, Drew Zeiler asks, “What if we knew Jesus was coming back in the next 30 days?” How would that change your priorities and actions? What does this reveal about your current stewardship?

2) How do you currently view your time, talents, and treasures – do you see them as yours or as God’s resources entrusted to you? In what ways does your current use of time, talents, and treasures reflect your priorities and view of God?

3) God rewards faithfulness, not necessarily visible results. How does this shift your understanding of success in serving God?

4) What areas of your life do you find it most challenging to steward well? Why?

5) The sermon suggests that poor stewardship often flows from a wrong view of God. What misconceptions about God’s character might lead to unfaithful stewardship?

6) How can you cultivate a more accurate view of God’s character to inspire better stewardship in your life?

Practical Application:

1) Prayer: Start each day by thanking God for specific resources He’s entrusted to you and ask for wisdom to steward them well. Ask “how can I be a faithful steward today in my current circumstances?”

2) Reflect: Look back over the past week – does your use of time align with your priorities as a steward of God’s resources?

3) Review: Evaluate your spending and giving habits. Are there ways you could be more faithful in stewarding your finances for God’s kingdom?

4) Community: If you believe there is an area where you could grow in stewardship and service, share it with your community for accountability. Is there an opportunity for your community group to use the collective time, talents, and resources God has given to you for the advancement of the gospel?

Worship Setlist:

To God be the Glory; How Great is Your Love; Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus; Promises; Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me