The Foundation of Stewardship — Jesus Is Lord

Key Scripture: Romans 14:7–12

Introduction:
When we say, “Jesus is Lord,” it’s more than a spiritual phrase—it’s a financial foundation. If we belong to Him, so does everything we have. But many believers live with a divided mindset: God gets Sundays, but we manage our wallets.

A Kingdom Financial Shift:
Paul’s reminder in Romans 14 is powerful:

“For whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” (v.8)

If we are the Lord’s, our bank accounts, jobs, homes, and budgets are His too. Biblical stewardship begins with understanding that we are managers, not owners.

Lordship = Ownership:

• We don’t ask, “God, what should I do with my money?”
• We ask, “Lord, what should I do with Your money You’ve entrusted to me?”

That shift changes how we budget, how we spend, how we save—and how we give.

Takeaway for Today:
Proper stewardship starts with surrender. You can’t live like an owner and expect to thrive like a steward.

Ask Yourself:
Have I truly surrendered my financial decisions to the Lordship of Jesus? Or am I still running my money my way?

Pastor Q