Unburdened: Stress is Bad
October 12, 2025
In this second installment of our annual stewardship series, Unburdened, we explore the topic of financial stress. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by the constant pressure of modern life, especially when it comes to money? We explore the various financial burdens that keep us from experiencing true tranquility and spiritual freedom, embracing the concept "Less is More."
We also discover three essential prayers that will help us recenter our lives and move toward being financially and spiritually unburdened:
- God, Give Me Self Control — Learning to say no now so you can say yes later.
- God, Give Me Understanding — Gaining the knowledge to see how interest and compound growth truly work, both for and against you.
- God, Give Me a Plan — Recognizing that you can wander into debt, but you must plan your way out of it, inviting God into that process.
Sermon Reflections
- What is one thing you're currently holding onto that is causing you more toil and stress than peace?
- We all have that two-year-old kid inside of us who screams, "I want it now!" What is one small thing you can say no to this week?
- What is one financial concept you lack knowledge about, and what step can you take to gain that knowledge this week?
- Church member Chris shared his journey with financial stress, highlighting the need for a plan. In what areas of your life do you tend to wander, and how can you inteiontally create a place to Move Forward?
- How doe financial planning and self-control connect your faith journey and ability to honor God?