WEALTH

Oct 11, 2026 • Dr. Jason Kennedy

What does it really mean to follow Jesus with everything we have? In this message drawn from Mark 10:17-31, we encounter a wealthy man who runs to Jesus with a sincere question about eternal life, only to walk away grieving because he cannot bring himself to release his grip on his possessions. The central tension of this passage is not really about money at all -- it is about authority. Who truly directs our lives? Jesus looks at this man with love, not judgment, and issues a clear and personal challenge. That same loving gaze is directed at us. The story forces us to ask ourselves whether we have quietly placed portions of our lives beyond the reach of Jesus, telling ourselves that everything belongs to God while behaving as though our finances, our comfort, and our security are entirely our own domain. The rich young man was one decision away from walking alongside Jesus. That sobering detail reminds us that proximity to truth is not the same as obedience to it. We can feel the weight of conviction and still walk away unchanged. This message calls us to move beyond emotion and into genuine, concrete action -- because stewardship, at its core, is an act of trust.

Chapters

Chapter 1: Everything Belongs to God

0:00 - 9:09

The passage from Mark 10 introduces the rich young ruler and establishes the foundational truth that God owns everything we have.

Chapter 2: Stewardship Begins with Recognizing Jesus's Authority

9:09 - 20:49

True stewardship starts with surrendering authority over our lives and possessions to Jesus, not merely performing religious duties.

Chapter 3: Stewardship Reveals Where We Have Placed Our Trust

20:49 - 34:00

How we handle our money and possessions exposes what we truly trust, and Jesus calls us to concrete, not theoretical, obedience.

Chapter 4: Stewardship Flows from Grace and Becomes Real Through Obedience

34:00 - 43:54