Hungry people don’t always know they’re hungry—until they catch a whiff. In this message, Pastor Matt uses the aroma of fresh bread (and smoked pork butt!) to show how the Spirit is stirring a hunger for Jesus in our culture—and how the church must steward the gospel well.
We look at what faithful stewardship really means: knowing the gospel clearly, living it credibly, sharing it wisely, protecting it from distortion, and investing it in people. From Isaiah’s “Here I am—send me” to Jesus’ call to “feed my sheep,” this is a practical call to be the aroma of Christ in everyday life.
Key takeaways
- The Spirit is awakening hunger for Jesus—be ready with real food, not fluff
- Know the gospel simply and clearly; don’t settle for “I know enough”
- Live it out with integrity, joy, kindness, and margin
- Share wisely—meet people where they actually feel the ache
- Guard the message from distortion
- Invest in people; discipleship changes the world
Scripture references
1 Corinthians 4:1–2; Matthew 9:37–38; 2 Corinthians 2:15; Isaiah 6:1–8; John 21:15–17; John 4:7–26
Discussion prompts
- Who first “stewarded the gospel” to you?
- Which of the five practices do you most need to grow in right now?
- Where is God asking you to simplify so you can serve?
- Who is one person you can invest in this month?
Next steps
- Pray: “Lord, make me the aroma of Christ this week.”
- Pick one person to invite, encourage, or disciple.
- Practice one simple act of Spirit-led kindness today.
