LOVING OTHERS WITH GENEROSITY Matthew 24:14-30 Pastor Alan Dionson August 20, 2023
BIG IDEA: God has bestowed us with so many blessings and He expects that we invest it to bless others generously.
Introduction:
1. The problem of waste
2. The pain of a wasted life
A. EVERYTHING IS A GIFT FROM GOD
1. The framework of an owner (v. 14a)
2. The framework of a steward (v. 14b)
B. EVERYTHING WE RECEIVE MUST GROW
1. God blesses us equally (v. 21, 23)
2. God gives us in accordance with equity (v. 15, 28-29)
C. EVERYTHING THAT WE HAVE WE GIVE GENEROUSLY
1. The resources God has given you to bless others:
• Treasure (Proverbs 3:9-10)
• Time (Ephesians 5:15-17)
• Talent (Colossians 3:23-24)
• Trials (Genesis 5:20; James 1:2-3)
2. The management of the resources God has given you.
Conclusion
Which response do you want to hear from God?
• “Well done good and faithful servant”
• “Wicked and lazy servant.”
