Either GOD is your MASTER and You are HIS SLAVE and money serves you or Money is your MASTER and YOU are its SLAVE and God serves you!

CYCLE OF SCARCITY
1. My money
2. Don’t have enough
3. Hold onto it (Not generous)
4. God is not pleased, and doesn't bless.

Surplus Cycle
1. Steward of God's money
2. More than Enough (hands are open)
3. Faithful to Invest it / Generous
4. God is pleased and Blesses

THE FINANCIAL FUNNEL:
1. Honor God with Giving to Him… Be generous!
2. Short Term Savings
3. Invest Your Money
4. Live off the Rest
5. Drip at the bottom is extra

MODEL:
1. Give to God first
2. Pay Yourself Second (Invest, put your oney to work)
3. Live off the rest.

TALK IT OVER

Icebreaker: Getting to Know Your Financial Journey
1. What is one piece of financial advice you’ve received that has impacted you the most (positively or negatively)?
2. How do you typically feel when the topic of money and stewardship is discussed in church or among friends? Why?

Understanding Biblical Perspectives on Wealth
3. Read 1 Timothy 6:10. Why do you think Paul emphasized that it’s the love of money, not money itself, that leads to problems? How do you see this distinction play out in today’s world?
4. In what ways can the pursuit of wealth become a substitute for serving God? Share examples from your own experiences or observations.

Reflecting on True Wealth
5. Reflect on the statement: “True wealth comes from adding honoring God and being faithful with what we have.” What does honoring God mean in your life, and how do you practice faithfulness with your resources?
6. Share a story of a time when you felt truly blessed by giving or helping someone else. What did that teach you about where real wealth comes from?

Stewardship and God’s Blessing
7. Read Matthew 25:14-23 (the Parable of the Talents). What stands out to you about how each servant managed their master's resources?
8. Discuss how God’s blessing is related to our stewardship rather than the amount we start with. What practical steps can we take to become better stewards of what God has entrusted to us?
9. Discuss the cycle of scarcity in the message notes. How has this cycle planned a par of your financial story? Discuss the cycle of surplus. What is the foundation of the cycle of surplus and how does your current view of God matchup to this cycle?
10. Review the funnel of Biblical money management. What key take aways can you learn from this method? What habits do you have that align with this method? What area needs the most improvement? What areas are you a model to follow?

Debunking Common Money Myths
11. What are some common myths about money that you have believed or heard from others? How has this sermon challenged or changed your perspective on any of those beliefs?