Generous with our Talents
Passage: Romans 12:1-9
Sermon Sections, Scripture Passages, Quotes
Live Generously – Time / Talent / Treasure
They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. – 1 Timothy 6:18-19
Generous with our Talents
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them. – Romans 12:6
v/1-2 -Compelled by the love of God
Romans 1:7 – “to the saints who are loved by God and called to be saints”
Rom. 5:8 – “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Rom. 8:37; 39 – in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us…. will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
11:36 “For from him & through him & to him are all things
“Worship is obedient action motivated by the beauty of who God is” -Tim Keller
v/3-8 -Know we are created uniquely by God
gift: a God-given ability to serve the community of Christ in a particular way – Douglas Moo
Speaking (prophecy, teaching, encour. et) Serving (practial service, giving, mercy, hosp) Leading (wisdom, admin)
v/9-13 –Be committed to the ways of God
Love takes:
COMMITMENT (v/10)
SACRIFICE & HUMILITY (v/10b)
“Simple discipline to concentrate more on the needs of others than we do on our own…to be most aware of others hopes, joys, needs and fears, and to be considerate.” – Tim Keller
PATIENCE (v/11-12)
ACTION (v/13)