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Sermon Outline “Until He Comes: Be Faithful Stewards” - I Peter 1:1-11 Steward: “sty ward” - warden, guardian, manager, fiscal agent, superintendent, etc (Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary). Christians are called to be stewards of God’s grace, truth & work. *{Romans 12:1, Galatians 2:20} 2012 Theme: Until He Comes - looking for Jesus to come again & seeking to live according to that perspective. Faithful Steward: 1)Thinks like his/her Master, Jesus - vs1. *{I Peter 3:18, Philippians 2:5} 2)Not driven by human passions, but God’s will - vs2. 3)Not given over to sin - vs3. 4)Not deterred by unbelieving (or even believing) friends - vs4 - May be maligned. - Should be concerned for their spiritual welfare - vs5. - Gospel preached to those who are dead - before they died - vs6. 5)Is mindful of the time - “end of all things is at hand” - vs7. 6)Is self-controlled & sober-minded (sober, not sour) - vs7. Prayers not hindered by unconfessed sin nor selfish pursuits, but are “on point.” 7)Loves brothers & sisters in Christ - “above all” - vs8. “Love covers a multitude of sins.” 8)Is hospitable - opening & offering life to others - vs9. “Without grumbling!” 9)Is gifted by God & uses gift(s) to serve - vs10. We are to be instruments/channels of God’s grace. 10)Is totally dependent on God & represents God - vs11. *{“choregeo” (from which we get word choreography) - “to be a chorus leader, furnish the chorus at one’s own expense” (Strong’s).} 11)Seeks God’s glory always - vs11. Being a faithful steward is a calling beyond our reach. It is only as the indwelling Holy Spirit works in and through us that we can be faithful stewards. Give yourself away to God; yield to the Holy Spirit’s control. Until He comes, be about His business and be faithful stewards of His grace.