how to do we be generous with our time in a life with so many demands?
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Generous with our Time
How do we be generous with our time in a life that has so many
demands?
Sunnyside Wesleyan Church
January 10, 2016
Teaching Series: Generous
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Do you feel like this?
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What Values are driving
how you use your time?
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Scarcity Mindset
• Pastor Brent Sermon Scarcity Mindset -
http://www.sunnysidechurch.ca/sunnyside-sunday-teaching/
• God is not concerned about our perceived speed of time, but how we use
that time.
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• To foster our faith, we need to be both generous and focused with our time.
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How do we be generous with our time in a life
that has so many demands?
1. Perspective
How do we be generous with our time in a life
that has so many demands?
1. Perspective
Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven.
How do we be generous with our time in a life
that has so many demands?
1. Perspective
Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven.
How does the message and life of Jesus change how we view and use our
time?
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How do we be generous with our time in a life
that has so many demands?
1. Perspective
2. We remember we are Stewards of time.
How do we be generous with our time in a life
that has so many demands?
1. Perspective
2. We remember we are Stewards of time.
"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because of the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." Eph 5:15-17 (ESV )
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How do we be generous with our time in a life
that has so many demands?
1. Perspective
2. We remember we are Stewards of time.
3. We remember we are called to serve. In Serving we are like Christ.
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How do we be generous with our time in a life
that has so many demands?
1. Perspective
2. We remember we are Stewards of time.
3. We remember we are called to serve. In Serving we are like Christ.
“just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Matthew 20:28- NIV)
Ephesians 4:1 The apostle Paul writes "Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God."
How do we be generous with our time in a life
that has so many demands?
1. Perspective
2. We remember we are Stewards of time.
3. We remember we are called to serve. In Serving we are like Christ.
4. Principles from the life of Jesus on time.
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Principles from the life of Jesus on time-
Observation from the life of Jesus
• Jesus is not rushed.
• Jesus gives time for people and sometimes just one person.
• Accepting interruptions.
• Season of time
• Focused - New his calling
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What about you?
• Check your expectations.
• Time management.
• Season of life.
• Prayer –
“Jesus, how do you want me
you to my time.”
Jesus, how do you want Sunnyside to use our time”
To be generous with our time and Christ focused with our time will lead to a fruitful life.
May we be a community that is generous with our time, focused with our time,
filled with continued grace.
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