YOURS, MINE, or HIS #2 - Stewardship of Talents
Recognizing God's ownership and our stewardship in the areas of our Time, our Talents, and our Treasures.
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Grace Church holds a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church on the 4th Sunday of each month following the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
Saturdays, April 25 / 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Spring Trail Clean-up! Bring your gloves and clear the trails from winter debris or bring your wood cutting gear and cut up the many fallen trees to continue clearing the wooded acreage for future ministry use. Choose the best option for you and spend a couple hours lending a needed hand. Contact Ryan ([email protected]) for more information.
Spring Trail Clean-up! Bring your gloves and clear the trails from winter debris or bring your wood cutting gear and cut up the many fallen trees to continue clearing the wooded acreage for future ministry use. Choose the best option for you and spend a couple hours lending a needed hand. Contact Ryan ([email protected]) for more information.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
It's almost time for Vermontville's annual "Syrup Festival", let's share the Love of God and help the people out for an evening. Meet at the park in downtown Vermontville and Ryan will give you a task. Bring work gloves. Contact Ryan Hickey ([email protected]) for more information.
It's almost time for Vermontville's annual "Syrup Festival", let's share the Love of God and help the people out for an evening. Meet at the park in downtown Vermontville and Ryan will give you a task. Bring work gloves. Contact Ryan Hickey ([email protected]) for more information.
Wednesday, April 22nd - Rayna Nowicke
Saturday, April 25th - Beverly Bowers, Josh Sensiba
Saturday, April 25th - Beverly Bowers, Josh Sensiba
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Our three week April series is on the subject of Stewardship.
Last week we talked about God's ownership - Psalm 24:1.
Stewardship can be understood as "our responsibility to manage what God has entrusted to us, knowing there will be a time of our accountability." - 1 Corinthians 4:2
Last week we talked about God's ownership - Psalm 24:1.
Stewardship can be understood as "our responsibility to manage what God has entrusted to us, knowing there will be a time of our accountability." - 1 Corinthians 4:2
Psalms 24:1
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1 The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
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1 Corinthians 4:2
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2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
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Today's topic is Talents.
This refers to the spiritual and natural abilities entrusted to us, so we can honor God, help others, and harmonize our life with the Lord.
- God created us with purposeful intent...to be with and to represent Him to others. Psalm 139:14
- God has a plan for each of our lives. John 15:16
- Each of us is an expression of the Master's will with our own specific purpose. Ephesians 2:10
We are SHAPED with purposeful intent and according to a unique plan that benefits the Master and accomplishes His mission.
This refers to the spiritual and natural abilities entrusted to us, so we can honor God, help others, and harmonize our life with the Lord.
- God created us with purposeful intent...to be with and to represent Him to others. Psalm 139:14
- God has a plan for each of our lives. John 15:16
- Each of us is an expression of the Master's will with our own specific purpose. Ephesians 2:10
We are SHAPED with purposeful intent and according to a unique plan that benefits the Master and accomplishes His mission.
Psalms 139:14
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14 I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
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John 15:16
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16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
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Ephesians 2:10
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10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
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This morning we are going to use the letters of the word SHAPED to illustrate how God has gifted each of us to minister in our church and in our community.
S - piritual Gifts
Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Ephesians 4:7-8, 11-12; James 4:17
Question: What do I do that brings about spiritual change in others?
S - piritual Gifts
Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Ephesians 4:7-8, 11-12; James 4:17
Question: What do I do that brings about spiritual change in others?
Romans 12:3-8
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3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,
5 so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.
6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
7 if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,
5 so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.
6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
7 if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
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1 Corinthians 12:7-11
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7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,
9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,
10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.
8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,
9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,
10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.
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Ephesians 4:7-8, Ephesians 4:11-12
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7 Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
8 This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”
11 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
12 to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
8 This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”
11 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
12 to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
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James 4:17
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17 Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
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H - eart Passion
Philippians 2:13 [NET]; Psalm 37:4; Romans 10:1
Question: What do I really enjoy doing?
Philippians 2:13 [NET]; Psalm 37:4; Romans 10:1
Question: What do I really enjoy doing?
Philippians 2:13
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13 for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort – for the sake of his good pleasure – is God.
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Psalms 37:4
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4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
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Romans 10:1
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1 Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
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A - bilities
Exodus 31:1-6; Acts 9:36-42; 18:1-3
Question: What natural abilities and talents do I have that can help others?
Exodus 31:1-6; Acts 9:36-42; 18:1-3
Question: What natural abilities and talents do I have that can help others?
Exodus 31:1-6
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1 Then the LORD said to Moses,
2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
4 to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,
5 to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.
6 Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:
2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
4 to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,
5 to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.
6 Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:
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Acts 9:36-42
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36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
37 At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room.
38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”
39 So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
40 Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
41 Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.
42 This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.
37 At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room.
38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”
39 So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
40 Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
41 Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.
42 This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.
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Acts 18:1-3
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1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
2 There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,
3 and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.
2 There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,
3 and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.
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P - ersonality Style
1 Samuel 16:7; Ephesians 5:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Question: Where does my personality best suit me to minister?
1 Samuel 16:7; Ephesians 5:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Question: Where does my personality best suit me to minister?
1 Samuel 16:7
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7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
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Ephesians 5:2
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2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
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1 Thessalonians 5:11
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11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
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E - xperiences
Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 1:4; Philippians 1:2
Question: What life experiences have taught me lessons which can benefit others?
Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 1:4; Philippians 1:2
Question: What life experiences have taught me lessons which can benefit others?
Romans 8:28
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28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
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2 Corinthians 1:4
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4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
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Philippians 1:2
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2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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D - edication
Romans 14:7-8; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:17, 23-24; 1 Peter 4:11
Question: What grade would God give me for my devotion to Him and His ministry?
Romans 14:7-8; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:17, 23-24; 1 Peter 4:11
Question: What grade would God give me for my devotion to Him and His ministry?
Romans 14:7-8
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7 For none of us lives to himself alone, and none of us dies to himself alone.
8 If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
8 If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
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1 Corinthians 10:31
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31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
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Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23-24
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17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
24 because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
24 because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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1 Peter 4:11
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11 If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
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God has commanded His people to minister...no one is exempt that claims to be a follower of Christ.
