Satisfied and Striving: More Than Enough

Episode 159 of the St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL podcast, hosted by St. John's Communications Team, titled "Satisfied and Striving: More Than Enough" was published on October 20, 2019 and runs 20 minutes.

October 20, 2019 ·20m · St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL

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Summary

by Rev. Grant ArmstrongSunday, October 20, 2019Luke 12:13-23 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC SERMON NOTES:I. Our concerns about money are often different from Jesus’ concerns about money.II. Good stewardship involves managing God’s gifts with an eye towards eternity.III. Jesus always connects satisfaction with a rich relationship with God. FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION- What is the spot in your home where things are most likely to stack up?- Jesus noted the power money has to influence relationships. What are some ways that money might be an issue that drives a wedge between people? How can money be used to build relationships?- How does it make you feel when Jesus says, "But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?'"- If true satisfaction and contentedness comes from a strong relationship with God, why have people sought satisfaction from so many other sources?- What story will your possessions tell about your life when you die?- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?

Episode Description

by Rev. Grant Armstrong Sunday, October 20, 2019 Luke 12:13-23 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC

SERMON NOTES: I. Our concerns about money are often different from Jesus’ concerns about money. II. Good stewardship involves managing God’s gifts with an eye towards eternity. III. Jesus always connects satisfaction with a rich relationship with God.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION - What is the spot in your home where things are most likely to stack up? - Jesus noted the power money has to influence relationships. What are some ways that money might be an issue that drives a wedge between people? How can money be used to build relationships? - How does it make you feel when Jesus says, "But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?'" - If true satisfaction and contentedness comes from a strong relationship with God, why have people sought satisfaction from so many other sources? - What story will your possessions tell about your life when you die? - What is God saying to you through today's scripture?