1.  God is the Owner of All Things - vs. 1,2
        We are Stewards of His Things

2.  God is Always at His Work - vs. 3,4
        We are to join Him in His Work

3.  God is the Provider and Protector - vs. 5-8
        We are to Trust Him and Walk by Faith

Matthew 19:16-26

• Jesus confronts the Rich Man’s PRIDE.
• How is the rich young ruler proud?
• He assumes he can do the good!
• His allegiance to money was greater than his desire for God.
• Only God can save people.

Matthew 19:27-30

• What if you have nothing?
• God’s favor is found when you realize you have nothing to give!

Matthew 20:1-16

• Those paid generously…Got grace!
• Those paid what they deserved… Got irritated!

Introduction

God’s investment in the Church

• Grace (v. 4)
• Enrichment in speaking and knowledge (v. 5)
• Testimony of Christ (v. 6)
• Spiritual Gifts (v. 7)
• Power to the end (v. 8)

1. The call to Holiness (v. 2)

Ps. 93:5, 96:9; Hb. 12:14
 
2. The call to Fellowship with Jesus (v. 9)

3. The call to Unity in Christ (v. 10)

4. The call to Preaching the Gospel (v.17)

I. We must think of ourselves correctly (vs. 1)

• Servants
• Stewards

• Faithfulness

• Judging others
• Concern for man's judgment
• Judging ourselves

• He brings all things to light
• He determines our positions and possessions