Sunday Sermon Keynotes Sunday, September 21, 2025

The Parable of Our Forgiving Lord

Your Quick Spiritual Refresh for the Week Ahead

Main Theme

"Stewardship and forgiveness in squandering God's gifts."

Service Summary

Jesus tells a parable about a forgiving rich man to highlight how we often squander the gifts given by God, reminding us that all we have is temporary and should be used wisely. The story challenges us to reflect on our role as stewards and the importance of forgiveness in our relationship with God.

This Week's Actionable Tips

1. Reflect on how you are stewarding the gifts and resources that God has given you this week. Are you being extravagant in a wasteful way, or are you using your resources wisely and for the greater good?
2. Take time to evaluate your financial decisions and make adjustments where necessary. Are there areas where you can be more intentional with your spending and saving, aligning your choices with your values and priorities?
3. Practice forgiveness and grace towards yourself and others this week. Just as the forgiving rich man in the parable showed mercy to his squandering steward, seek to extend grace and understanding to those around you, recognizing that we are all imperfect and in need of forgiveness.

Don't Understand the Sermon?

So, in simple terms, this Sunday's sermon is about how we handle the things we are given in life, whether it's money, possessions, or even time. The story Jesus told in the Bible is about a boss who forgave his manager for not using his resources wisely. Just like in the story, we are all given gifts and responsibilities in life that we need to manage well. We should be good stewards of what we have, not wasting or being careless with it. Ultimately, it's about recognizing that everything we have is temporary and belongs to God, so we should use it wisely and not squander it.

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