Sermon Series: “Scriptural Descriptions of Stewardship”
At Alexander Chapel United Methodist Church, we believe that stewardship is far more than budgets and buildings — it is the faithful, joyful response to God’s ongoing work of renewal in our lives, our church, and our community. This three-part sermon series explores how the prophets Haggai, Isaiah, and Jeremiah each offer a vision of stewardship deeply rooted in Scripture — a stewardship of rebuilding, renewal, and relationship.
Week 1 — “The Call to Rebuild: God Is With Us” (Haggai 1:15–2:9)
When the people of Judah returned from exile, they faced the daunting task of rebuilding the temple and their faith community. Through the prophet Haggai, God reminded them that their work mattered and that His Spirit was with them in every stone they lifted. This sermon explores stewardship as the holy calling to rebuild — to invest our time, energy, and gifts in restoring what honors God and strengthens community.
Week 2 — “Behold, I Am Creating Something New” (Isaiah 65:17–25)
In the vision of Isaiah, we hear God’s promise not just to repair the old, but to create new heavens and a new earth. This is stewardship as joyful participation in God’s new creation — living with hope, tending to one another, and celebrating the peace and justice God is bringing to life among us. This message reminds us that true abundance is not measured by wealth, but by shalom — the wholeness of right relationship with God, neighbor, and creation.
Week 3 — “The Shepherd Who Brings Us Home” (Jeremiah 23:1–6)
Jeremiah speaks to a scattered people longing for faithful leadership. God promises to raise up a shepherd — a righteous branch — who will gather, heal, and guide His flock. This sermon invites us to see stewardship as shepherding: caring for one another, protecting the vulnerable, and tending the flock God has entrusted to our care. As we move toward Advent, we hear in Jeremiah’s promise the first whispers of Christ, the Good Shepherd who leads us home.
Together, these three messages remind us that stewardship is not simply about maintaining what we have — it is about joining God in the creative, redemptive work of renewal.
Through rebuilding, renewing, and shepherding, we live out the truth that God is not finished with us — and that His glory still dwells among His people.
