Timeout for Stewardship- Two-Minute Drill.

This sermon, delivered as part of an ongoing stewardship campaign leading toward Consecration Sunday, calls the congregation to a full and wholehearted surrender of their talents, treasures, and time to God. Drawing from the Parable of the Great Supper in Luke 14 and weaving in references to the Parable of the Talents and the story of the Widow's Mite, the pastor challenges believers to move beyond the mindset of ownership into the posture of stewardship. The central theological argument is that everything a person possesses, whether intellectual, relational, musical, physical, or financial, has been given by God and therefore belongs to God. True giving, like that of the widow who offered her last two coins, is not measured by amount but by the completeness of surrender. The sermon also emphasizes that busyness is one of the primary barriers to hearing and responding to God's call, and encourages the congregation to practice intentional moments of spiritual receptivity throughout the day. Hospitality is identified as a key area of congregational growth and practical service, with numerous volunteer opportunities presented as avenues for giving one's time in meaningful ways.