What's Yours is His
E.A. Johnston teaches that believers must surrender all their possessions and abilities to God, recognizing that everything ultimately belongs to Him and is to be used for advancing His kingdom.
In this compelling sermon, E.A. Johnston challenges believers to fully surrender their lives and possessions to God, emphasizing that everything we have is entrusted to us by Him. He highlights the importance of stewardship and the responsibility Christians have to use their resources to further the gospel. Johnston encourages the church to move beyond personal needs and invest in the family of God for His glory and the advancement of His kingdom.
Full Transcript
You must give everything to God and give him ownership over all things, all you have, and all you are, regarding your time, your talents, your influence, and your money. It all belongs to him. What's yours is his, for his word declares that the silver is mine and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.
Many ministries suffer this time of year because people think what they have is theirs to use for them and their families, but beyond the basic needs of your family lies the family of God waiting for help to arrive, to further the gospel in our generation. What we have, God gave us, and one day future we will have to give him an account of how we used the resources that he entrusted to us. The most important thing in this world is for people to hear about Jesus, the Savior, who came down here so we can go up there.
May God's blessings be strong upon you as you serve him.
Sermon Outline
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- Everything we have belongs to God
- Our time, talents, influence, and money are His
- We must give full ownership to God
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- Common misconception about ownership hinders ministries
- Basic family needs versus the family of God
- God entrusts us with resources for His purposes
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- We will give an account to God for our stewardship
- The priority is spreading the gospel
- Jesus’ sacrifice enables our salvation
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- Encouragement to serve God faithfully
- Blessings come through obedience
- Commitment to God's kingdom advances His work
Key Quotes
“You must give everything to God and give him ownership over all things, all you have, and all you are.” — E.A. Johnston
“What's yours is his, for his word declares that the silver is mine and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.” — E.A. Johnston
“The most important thing in this world is for people to hear about Jesus, the Savior, who came down here so we can go up there.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Evaluate your possessions and consider how fully you have surrendered them to God’s use.
- Prioritize giving and serving beyond your immediate family to support the wider family of God.
- Remember that you will one day give an account to God for how you managed His resources.