How to be an Action Taker, Not Just a Talker

Pastor Michael Turner

October 19, 2025

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Michael's message was centered around the concept of legacy and the role of generosity in creating a meaningful future for our families and communities. He emphasized that while we may not come from a blessed background, we have the power to create a blessed family through our actions and choices. Pastor Michael urged us to recognize that our gifts today create testimonies for tomorrow, and highlighted the importance of modeling generosity for our children. By establishing a kingdom vision and values at home, we can prevent culture from dictating our family's direction. The message called us to actively participate in our church’s legacy offerings, ensuring that our contributions are directed towards building futures for the next generations. Ultimately, we were encouraged to take action as a community of believers, stepping out in faith to build a legacy of blessings.

Scripture References

Deut. 7:9, Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 112:1-3, Proverbs 11:24,25, 1 Chron. 29:1-3,6, Phil 4:15, 17-19, Joshua 24:15

What does legacy mean to you and how can we build one as a family?

In what ways can we model generosity for our children?

Discussion Questions:

How can we clarify our family's values and vision effectively?

What are some practical steps we can take to engage in our church’s legacy offerings?

How has understanding our legacy changed our perspective on giving?

Summary

In this sermon, Pastor Michael reminded us of the importance of building great relationships and advancing the kingdom together. He encouraged us to give generously, focusing on our legacy offerings with our future generations in mind. We reflected on how our generosity can impact not only our lives but also the lives of our children and their children. Pastor Michael emphasized that the legacy offering is not about material needs but about sowing into the futures of families and communities. He challenged us to clarify our family values and vision, and to actively engage in generosity, breaking free from a poverty mindset. By committing our offerings, we can release blessings for the next generation. Together, we were called to take action in faith, to declare our family values, and to contribute to a brighter future for all.