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A four-part stewardship series works best when it is about discipleship rather than fundraising. People are often more receptive when stewardship is framed as a response to God's generosity instead of an appeal for money. Since you're preaching in a congregational setting, you can gradually move from God's gifts to our lives, relationships, and finally financial generosity.

Here is one possible series:

Series Title:
"Everything Belongs to God”

Week 1: It All Begins with Grace

Theme: We are stewards because everything we have is first God's gift.

Texts:

  • Psalm 24:1

  • James 1:17

  • Luke 12:13-21 (The Rich Fool)

    Big Idea:
    Stewardship begins with recognizing that life itself is a gift. We are caretakers, not owners.

Questions to explore

  • What has God entrusted to us?

  • How does gratitude change the way we live?

  • What does it mean to say, "The earth is the Lord's"?

Challenge
Spend the week naming daily gifts from God.

Week 2: Stewarding Our Lives

Theme: God calls us to offer our whole selves—not just our wallets.

Texts:

  • Romans 12:1-8

  • 1 Peter 4:10-11

Big Idea:
Time, abilities, relationships, and compassion are all gifts meant to bless others.

Questions

  • What gifts has God given me?

  • Where am I uniquely called to serve?

  • How is my life becoming an offering?

Challenge
Serve one person intentionally this week.

Week 3: Generosity Changes Hearts

Theme: Generosity is a spiritual practice that shapes us into the image of Christ.

Texts:

  • 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

  • 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Big Idea:
God is not after our money as much as our hearts. Generosity frees us from fear and teaches trust.

Questions

  • Why is generosity sometimes difficult?

  • How has someone else's generosity changed your life?

  • What does cheerful giving look like?

Challenge
Practice one unexpected act of generosity.

Week 4: Living God's Mission Together

Theme: Stewardship is participating in God's work in the world.

Texts:

  • Matthew 28:18-20

  • Acts 2:42-47

  • Ephesians 3:20-21

Big Idea:
Our giving supports God's mission through the local church and beyond.

Questions

  • What is God doing through this congregation?

  • How does my generosity become ministry?

  • What legacy do we hope to leave?

Challenge
Invite members to prayerfully consider their commitments of time, talents, and financial resources.