Overwhelming Grace

Pastor John Marc Wiemann
Exodus 35-36

Main point: In Exodus 35-36 God’s overwhelming grace produces an overwhelming response of generosity in His people.

I. Introduction: Why a Stewardship Sermon Series?

II. The Overwhelming Grace of God
Exodus 35:1-9, 20-21

III. The Overwhelming Response of the People
Exodus 35:29; 36:4-7; 39:43

Here are some books which may assist you in deeper study and application of the truths presented in today’s sermon. While the elders cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, we do believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through today’s topic.

Whose Money Is It Anyway? by John MacArthur
Redeeming Money: How God Reveals and Reorients Our Hearts by Paul Tripp
The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

The Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to apply it, and pray for one another.

How does Exodus 35 describe the hearts of the people? How does God’s grace shape our giving?
According to Scripture, money and possessions can also be a great blessing. Read Proverbs 3:9–10; 11:24-25; Malachi 3:8-10; Luke 16:10–11; Acts 20:35; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8. How have these blessings played out in your own life?
Why does the Lord through Moses first remind the people of the Sabbath in Exodus 35 before explaining the contribution for the building of the tabernacle?
How is using skills given by God a way to worship God?
What were the people ordered to do in Exodus 36:6-7 and why? What does this teach us about God’s provision?
What things are easier in your life to be generous with? What things are harder to be generous with?
Considering what you learned in Exodus 35-36, how does God want your beliefs and actions to change?
How by God’s grace can you accomplish the change?
What are some practical steps you can take to pursue this change?