Unburdened: Less is More
October 5, 2025
We kick off a new worship series, Unburdened, as we begin this year's stewardship campaign. In this first sermon, Pastor Ken guides us through what it means to embrace "Less is More." We explore the Parable of the Rich Fool and the wisdom found in Ecclesiastes and together discover how redefining our priorities leads to genuine commitment and why our lives should be spent pursuing what matters, not what's on our credit card statement.
Sermon Reflections
- What we often insist matters most (our family, our faith) is often not reflected in how we spend our time. What is one way your time allocation needs to be adjusted this week to align with your truest priorities?
- Ecclesiastes tells it is better to have "one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind." In what area of your life (your career, possessions, commitments) are you currently grasping at "two handfuls with toil" or "chasing after the wind"?
- Pastor Ken teaches us that when we embrace "less is more", we get a "free hand" to help others. What specific opportunity for service or connection are you currently missing because your "hands are full"?
- This sermon challenges us to cut back or give away things we don't use. What is one material possession or commitment you can "unburden" yourself of this week to create more freedom?
- The communion table is described as a "less is more" moment because through a little bit, God gives us everything. How does your spiritual life reflect the principle of "less is more" (e.g., focusing on quality over quantity in prayer or service)?