{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Generous Living: Where Your Treasure Is\u2026 | Rev. Vicki Harrison","description":"Where does your treasure live? If someone followed your calendar, your bank account, or your social feed\u2014what would they say matters most to you? In Week 2 of our Generous Living series, Pastor Vicki takes us to Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Talents to ask a vital question: What are we doing with what God has entrusted to us? Watch the full worship service video below or listen to the sermon audio player to experience the full message. \u2e3b What We Treasure, We Multiply Jesus often taught in parables, and the one in Matthew 25:14\u201330 is especially provocative: a master entrusts his wealth to three servants before leaving on a long journey. When he returns, he wants to know what they\u2019ve done with it. Here\u2019s what we learned from Pastor Vicki\u2019s message: \u2022 Everything belongs to God. The gold, the servants, the very breath in our lungs\u2014it all comes from the Master. Our culture loves the idea of being independent, self-made, or self-owned. But in God\u2019s kingdom, we\u2019re stewards, not owners. \u2022 God expects spiritual profit. This parable isn\u2019t just about money. It\u2019s about using your time, energy, gifts, and influence for God\u2019s purposes. Pastor Vicki challenged us: \u201cWe are created to multiply God\u2019s impact through what we\u2019ve been given.\u201d \u2022 Fear is not a faithful excuse. The third servant buried the money out of fear. He didn\u2019t lose it\u2014but he also didn\u2019t use it. Fear of failure or scarcity can paralyze us spiritually. But the kingdom of God calls for bold, faithful living, even in risk. \u2e3b Faithful Stewardship Starts with Surrender We can\u2019t multiply what we\u2019re still clinging to. The first step in living generously is surrendering ownership back to God. That means asking: \u201cWhat have I been given, and how can I use it for God\u2019s glory?\u201d Whether it\u2019s your finances, your free time, your talents, or your relationships\u2014God\u2019s looking not for perfection, but participation. You don\u2019t have to do everything. Just something. Faithfully. If you\u2019re ready to take your next step, join a Group or explore ways to serve at New Hope this season. \u2e3b Know Jesus. Grow Faith. Go Multiply. This parable echoes New Hope\u2019s mission: Know Jesus. Grow Faith. Go Multiply. We want to be a church that multiplies disciples by living generously and faithfully with everything God has placed in our hands.","author_name":"New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.findnewhope.com\/messagearchive","html":"