Sermon Outline

1. History of the clock
2. Our Time belongs to God
   1. So how should we use our time, steward time as managers of this resource for God? (Eph 5:8-9)
      1. Recognize where we came from
      2. Recognize Redemption (Eph 1:7)
      3. Walk in accordance with your new identity (HC 91, Eph 5:15-17)
         1. Look & Examine (2Cor 13:5)
         2. Is your life growing in the fruit of the Spirit? (Gal 5:22-23)
         3. Redeem (Gal 3:13)
   2. So what does that kind of time usage look like?
      1. Understanding the will of the Lord! (Eph 5:17b)
         1. Obedience to Father (Mt 21:28-31)
         2. Sacrificing ourselves for other believers (2Cor 8:5)
         3. Holiness (1Th 4:3-7)
            1. Redeeming the time means that we use our time to become more like Jesus
            2. Know the sins you struggle with and take steps to mortify the flesh
         4. Prayer (1Th 5:16-18)
         5. Doing Good, Silencing Fools (1Pt 2:12-16, Mt 25:31-46, James 1:27)
      2. Includes Spirit filled living (Eph 5:18-21)
         1. Encouraging spiritual conversation
         2. Worshipping God
3. Conclusion