Why would God use someone as messed up as me?

Open Hands, 1 of 2 from February 15, 2026

“How we steward God's gifts show our spiritual maturity.”

Psalm 90:1-6 and 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 by Ryan Gagnon (@RyGagnon)

SUMMARY

This sermon launches a new series on stewardship, teaching that everything belongs to God and must be held with open hands rather than clenched fists. Drawing on the Apollo 13 story, the Pastor Ryan compares the astronauts’ use of limited resources to the church’s call to steward time and spiritual gifts for the common good, since God patiently gives time and empowers redeemed people through the Holy Spirit. Spiritual maturity is seen in how we hold and use God’s gifts for His redemptive purposes.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 How open are your hands? Where do you need to open them a bit more?

• 💬 How are you doing with time management? What role does God play in your calendar?

• 💬 How has He equipped you to reach the lost? Are you listening well?

• 💬 What experiences has He led you through that have equipped you for a special mission?

• 💬 What has this morning revealed to you about your spiritual maturity?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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• 💾 Download a transcript of this message

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• 📖 Read Psalm 90:1-6

• 📖 Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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