{"id":1103,"date":"2016-08-12T14:34:17","date_gmt":"2016-08-12T18:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/?page_id=1103"},"modified":"2017-03-23T15:10:04","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T19:10:04","slug":"sermons-stewardship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/sermons-current\/sermons-stewardship\/","title":{"rendered":"Stewardship"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PIBC<\/a>The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 4:2, \u201cMoreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.\u201d Each of us as God\u2019s children have been entrusted with gifts of great value. We are called to be faithful stewards who both represent God as well as answer to Him. The goal of this series is to challenge each of us to faithfully steward the those gifts that God has given each of us.<\/p>\n

Below you will find our Sunday morning message series on \u201cStewardship,\u201d along with the corresponding pdf outlines. \u00a0Play a message to begin listening, then select the corresponding outline. \u00a0The outline will open in a new window.\u00a0May the Lord richly bless you as you listen to and meditate upon His truth proclaimed.<\/p>\n

(#1) Isaiah 6 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your View of God\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we begin our series on\u00a0stewardship. We begin by considering our view of God and how we are to rightly steward this wonderful gift. Isaiah\u2019s vision of God in\u00a0chapter\u00a06 and his right response of worship give us a wonderful example to follow. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-08-07-AM-Isa-6_1-8-Stewarding-Your-View-of-God.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#2)\u00a0James 2:14-26 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your Faith in God\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we consider our faith in God and how we are stewarding it. We look to examine our faith, comparing it with the\u00a0<\/span>dead faith<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>demonic faith<\/em>\u00a0found in James 2. We are challenged to steward an\u00a0<\/span>active<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>living<\/em>\u00a0faith before God and His people. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/span><\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-08-14-AM-Jas-2_14-26-Stewarding-Your-Faith-in-God.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#3) Psalm 19:1 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your Awe\u201d (Part 1) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we begin to consider our awe<\/em> and how we are stewarding it. We consider how each of us are hardwired for awe<\/em> yet often the awe<\/em> we have towards God\u2019s creation fails to find its resting place being in awe<\/em> of our Creator. With our misplaced awe<\/em> we justify disobedience, self-serving worship, and cowardice in the face of impossible situations in life. Our goal is to steward our awe<\/em> in a God-honoring way. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-08-28-AM-Psalm-19_1-Stewarding-Your-Awe-Pt-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#4)\u00a0Psalm 145:1-10 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your Awe\u201d (Part 2) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we continue considering our\u00a0<\/span>awe<\/em>\u00a0and how we are stewarding it. In Psalm 145 we see David\u2019s overflow of\u00a0<\/span>awe<\/em>\u00a0of God as he gives five reasons why God is worth praising. This message looks at the first two reasons being God\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>greatness<\/em>\u00a0and His\u00a0<\/span>goodness<\/em>. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-09-04-AM-Psalm-145_1-10-Stewarding-Your-Awe-Pt-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#5)\u00a0Psalm 145:11-21 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your Awe\u201d (Part 3) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we continue considering our\u00a0awe<\/em>\u00a0and how we are stewarding it. In Psalm 145 we see David\u2019s overflow of\u00a0awe<\/em>\u00a0of God as he gives five reasons why God is worth praising. This message looks at the last three reasons being God\u2019s\u00a0government, His<\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/span>generosity<\/em>\u00a0and His\u00a0graciousness<\/em>. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-09-11-AM-Psalm-145_11-21-Stewarding-Your-Awe-Pt-3.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#6)\u00a0Psalm 19:7-14 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Word\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>(pdf) \u2013 In this message we consider how we are to steward God\u2019s Word. We look at Psalm 19 and first by understanding the worth<\/em> of God\u2019s Word in order for each of us to rightly respond in\u00a0worship<\/em>. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-09-18-AM-Psalm-19_7-14-Stewarding-Gods-Word.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#7)<\/strong>\u00a0Genesis 37-50 \u201cStewarding Your Influence\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we consider how we are to steward our influence. God has placed each one of us in a sphere of influence. Your sphere of influence includes the people that God has intentionally allowed to be in a position to be influenced by you. Today we will consider Joseph and his life of influence. Joseph was faithful through each test of life that was set before him. No matter where God placed him, he faithfully stewarded his influence by passing each test. Failing these tests of life will hurt and often destroy our influence. Being faithful in these test of life will lengthen the reach of our influence. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-09-25-AM-Genesis-37-50-Stewarding-Your-Influence.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#8)<\/strong>\u00a0Matthew 5:13-16 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your Vote\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 As citizens of this nation each of us have the\u00a0privilege to vote<\/strong>. We have a\u00a0voice<\/strong>\u00a0where we can speak to the direction of this country by simply casting a vote. This is a sphere of influence that we have and should consider how God would have us take action with this stewardship. With this great privilege comes a great responsibility. In this message we look to God\u2019s Word to guide us in any election as we consider casting a vote. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-10-23-AM-Matthew-5_13-16-Stewarding-Your-Vote.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#9)<\/strong>\u00a0Romans 12:2 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your Thoughts\u201d (Part 1) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong> (pdf) \u2013 In this message we consider our thoughts and how we should faithfully steward them. Romans 12:2 says that we are \u201ctransformed by the renewing of [our] minds.<\/em>\u201d In this part one we look our thoughts that lead to defeat as well as the transformation of thought that we are called to. \u00a0(\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-10-30-AM-Romans-12_2-Stewarding-Your-Thoughts.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#10)\u00a0Romans 12:2 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your Thoughts\u201d (Part 2) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we continue considering our thoughts<\/em> and how we should faithfully steward them. Romans 12:2 says that we are \u201ctransformed by the renewing of [our] minds<\/em>.\u201d In this part two we look at the renovation process<\/em> of our thoughts that lead to victory. \u00a0(\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-11-06-AM-Romans-12_2-Stewarding-Your-Thoughts-Pt-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#11)\u00a02 Corinthians 10:5<\/a> \u2013<\/a> \u201cStewarding Your Thoughts\u201d (Part 3) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we continue considering our thoughts<\/em> and how we should faithfully steward them. In this part three we look at the\u00a0renovation process\u00a0of our thoughts that lead to victory. 2 Corinthians 10:5 speaks about the\u00a0destruction\u00a0process before we can begin the\u00a0construction\u00a0process of Philippians 4:6-9. \u00a0(\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-11-13-AM-2-Corinthians-10_5-Stewarding-Your-Thoughts-Pt-3.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#12)\u00a0John 15:1-11<\/a> \u2013<\/a> \u201cStewarding Your Trials\u201d (Part 1) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this first message stewarding your trials<\/em> we consider the wrong<\/em> question that we ask and the right<\/em> questions we should ask. We look at the \u201cwhy<\/em>\u201d question and see the error of it. Then we consider the right question, asking, \u201cwho<\/em>\u201d? The goal is to look beyond the storm and see the God who controls the storm\u2014the God who is purposeful in every trial He allows us to go through. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-11-20-AM-John-15_1-11-Stewarding-Your-Trials-Pt-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#13)\u00a0John 15:1-11<\/a> \u2013<\/a> \u201cStewarding Your Trials\u201d (Part 2) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this second message on\u00a0stewarding your trials<\/em>\u00a0we consider the\u00a0right\u00a0questions we should ask. We look at the \u201cwhat<\/em>\u201d questions. The goal is to look beyond the storm and see the God who controls the storm\u2014the God who desires to use our trials to draw us closer to Him and in turn prepare us to serve Him. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-11-27-AM-John-15_1-11-Stewarding-Your-Trials-Pt-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#14) 2 Corinthians 12:9 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Grace\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message we consider our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s grace<\/em>. God\u2019s grace is His divine enablement to help us through life\u2014especially life\u2019s trials. It is important to see that one\u2019s humility<\/em> is the key to the enjoyment of God\u2019s grace. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-12-04-AM-2-Cor-12_1-10-Stewarding-Gods-Grace.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#15)\u00a0Matthew 1:18-25 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Merciful Gift\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we consider our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s merciful GIFT<\/em>. During this time of gift-giving it is important to consider the greatest Gift that was ever given. From Matthew 1:21 we see the reason for this Gift\u2014\u201cfor He shall save His people from their sins<\/em>.\u201d To begin to understand the magnitude of this Gift we need to see as John Newton stated, \u201cI am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.\u201d (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-12-11-AM-Matthew-1_18-25-Stewarding-Gods-Merciful-Gift.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#16)\u00a0Luke 1:26-38 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Miraculous Gift\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we consider our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s miraculous GIFT<\/em>. During this time of gift-giving it is important to consider the greatest Gift that was ever given. From Luke 1:26-38 we see the miraculous nature of this Gift. We also see the humble mindset of the vessel God chose to use as a faithful steward of this most precious Gift. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-12-18-AM-Luke-1_26-38-Stewarding-Gods-Miraculous-Gift.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#17)\u00a0Philippians 2:5-11 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Magnified Gift\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we consider our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s magnified<\/em> GIFT. From Philippians 2:5-11 we see Christ\u2019s supreme humiliation<\/em> as He stepped down from glory, putting on flesh to dwell among His creation. As a steward, let us follow His supreme example and bow in humility, confessing Him as Lord as we yield our lives in dependence<\/em> to Him, humbling our will to His perfect will. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-12-24-PM-Php-2_5-11-Stewarding-Gods-Magnified-Gift.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#18)\u00a0Isaiah 9:6<\/a> \u2013 <\/a> \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Majestic Gift\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we consider our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s\u00a0majestic<\/em>\u00a0GIFT. In Luke 2:1-21 we see the heavenly announcement about the birth of the King of kings. We then see the response of the humble shepherds as they\u00a0pursued\u00a0Christ; they\u00a0praised\u00a0Christ; and then they\u00a0proclaimed\u00a0Christ. As stewards of this\u00a0majestic<\/em>\u00a0Gift we are called to daily bow in humble worship to the King of kings. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2016-12-25-AM-Isaiah-9_6-Stewarding-Gods-Majestic-Gift.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#19)\u00a0Luke 2:41-51<\/a> \u2013 <\/a> \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Missing Gift\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we consider our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s\u00a0missing<\/em>\u00a0GIFT. In Luke 2:41-51 we see the account of a time when Jesus when missing. Consider your stewardship of Christ in this New Year. At times, we can become so busy with life that He becomes the \u201cmissing Gift<\/em>.\u201d Christ becomes this \u201cmissing<\/em> Gift\u201d when lose sight of Him in our daily lives and in turn live in such a way that He is not on full display in our lives. Our challenge is to commit to pursuing a year of faithful stewardship of this greatest Gift. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-01-01-AM-Luke-2_41-51-Stewarding-Gods-Missing-Gift.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#20)\u00a0Ephesians 5:15-17 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your Time\u201d (Part 1) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we consider our\u00a0stewardship of our time<\/em>. We have three options for how we use our time: we can\u00a0waste<\/em>\u00a0it,\u00a0spend<\/em>\u00a0it, or\u00a0invest<\/em>\u00a0it by wise stewardship. In Ephesians 5:15 we look at this investment of time by considering how to\u00a0walk in wisdom\u00a0by stewarding\u00a0life\u2019s principles<\/em>. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-01-08-AM-Eph-5_15-17-Stewarding-Your-Time-Pt-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#21)\u00a0\u00a0Ephesians 5:15-17 \u2013 \u201cStewarding Your Time\u201d (Part 2) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we continue to consider our\u00a0stewardship of our time<\/em>. In Ephesians 5:16 we look at this investment of time as a\u00a0limited privilege<\/em>. We consider its\u00a0limitations<\/em>,\u00a0privilege<\/em>, and\u00a0temptation<\/em>. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-01-15-AM-Eph-5_15-17-Stewarding-Your-Time-Pt-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#22)\u00a0Ephesians 5:17 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Will\u201d (Part 1) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we continue to consider our\u00a0stewardship of our time<\/em>, then begin our look into our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s will<\/em>. We are challenged to steward the\u00a0Lord\u2019s purposes<\/em>\u00a0as we seek to \u201cunderstand what the will of the Lord is<\/em>.\u201d Understanding God\u2019s will begins by our obedience to His revealed will. When we are irresponsible with God\u2019s Word, we will be irresponsible with God\u2019s will. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-01-22-AM-Eph-5_17-Stewarding-Gods-Will-Pt-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#23)\u00a0Ephesians 5:17 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Will\u201d (Part 2) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we continue to consider our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s will<\/em>. We are challenged to steward the\u00a0Lord\u2019s purposes\u00a0as we seek to \u201cunderstand what the will of the Lord is<\/em>.\u201d Understanding God\u2019s will begins by our obedience to His revealed will. When we are irresponsible with God\u2019s Word, we will be irresponsible with God\u2019s will. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-01-29-AM-Eph-5_17-Stewarding-Gods-Will-Pt-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#24)\u00a0Romans 12:1 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Mercy\u201d (Part 1) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we begin considering our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s mercy<\/em>. The perspective<\/em> we maintain as we go through this life is of utmost importance. Attitude<\/em> leads to action<\/em>. Right thinking leads to right living. In order to live right we must think right. In order to live Godly we must think Godly. Our success in our pursuit of holiness is dependent upon a mind renewed with God\u2019s truth as we remember His mercy toward us. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-02-05-AM-Rom-12_1-Stewarding-Gods-Mercy-Pt-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#25)\u00a0Romans 12:1-2 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Mercy\u201d (Part 2) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we continue\u00a0considering our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s mercy<\/em>\u00a0which is displayed in our\u00a0perspective<\/em>. From Romans 12:1-2 we are challenged maintain a right perspective by remembering our pardon and our pursuit along with resisting the pull of the world. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-02-26-AM-Rom-12_1-Stewarding-Gods-Mercy-Pt-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#26)\u00a0Ephesians 3:14-21 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Love\u201d \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we consider our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s love<\/em>\u00a0which is displayed in our\u00a0perspective<\/em>. From Ephesians 3:14-21 we see Paul\u2019s prayer for the process of the believer to be able to faithfully bring praise to God. Bringing glory to God is the result of faithful stewardship of God\u2019s love. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-03-05-AM-Eph-3_14-21-Stewarding-Gods-Love.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#27)\u00a0Psalm 37 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Leading\u201d (Part 1) \u2013 Outline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we consider our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s leading<\/em>.\u00a0From Psalm 37 we look to understand how we can be faithful in our walk of faith in light of the perceived unrestrained injustice in this world by first addressing the \u201cput off<\/em>\u201d commands followed by the promises with which we are to \u201crenew<\/em>\u201d our minds. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-03-12-AM-Psalm-37-Stewarding-Gods-Leading-Pt-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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(#28) <\/strong>Psalm 37 \u2013 \u201cStewarding God\u2019s Leading\u201d (Part 2) \u2013 Outline<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(pdf) \u2013 In this message, we consider part 2 of our\u00a0stewardship of God\u2019s leading<\/em>.\u00a0From Psalm 37 we look to understand how we can be faithful in our walk of faith in light of the perceived unrestrained injustice in this world by finally addressing the \u201cput on<\/em>\u201d commands. (\u201cStewardship\u201d Series)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/pibcny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2017-03-19-AM-Psalm-37-Stewarding-Gods-Leading-Pt-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n