Wednesday Night Worship Service, August 4, 2021

Chris Taylor
August 4, 2021

Wednesday Night Worship Service, August 4, 2021

Series Title: Kingdom Rules

Text: Exodus 20:15

Title: Gospel Stewardship

Big Idea: We have been saved by a generous Savior to practice generosity!

  • The problem with stealing 
  • Exodus 20:15 in Context

“This commandment recognizes that the Lord owns everything in heaven and earth, and only he can give it or take it away.” — Walter Kaiser

See Psalm 24:1; 50:10

  • The heart of stealing
  • Stealing originates in a heart that is ___________ and lazy.
  • Stealing originates in a heart that is not ______________ in the Lord.
  • Stealing originates in a heart that ____________ self.
  • Stealing originates in a heart that ignores _________________.
  • Stealing originates in a heart that doesn’t ___________ the Lord.
  • Stealing originates in a heart that has no interest in true _______________.
  • Stealing originates in a heart that feels ______________.
  • The solution to stealing

See Mark 1:14-15; Matthew 6:11, 25-33

  • The gospel-alternative to stealing
  • Be generous with your ___________ and your ______________.

See 2 Corinthians 8:9; Matthew 6:19-21

  • Work _________.

See Ephesians 4:28

Discussion Questions:

  1. How do you need to respond to today’s sermon on the 8th Commandment?
  2. What does theft teach us about the human heart?
  3. How does the gospel address stealing?
  4. What is the gospel-alternative to stealing?