Mosaic - Erwin McManus

Foundation Sunday: The Makers Of The Way

13 snips
Nov 26, 2025
Erwin McManus discusses the significance of Foundation Sunday, emphasizing sacrificial giving and its role in community building. He highlights the story of a paralyzed man and introduces the concept of 'makers of the way'—those who help others overcome obstacles to find Jesus. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on who they're carrying and to shift focus from self to serving others. The value of anonymous sacrifice is celebrated, along with practical creativity in outreach. Finally, there’s a call to action for a culture of generosity and community support.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Valor Of The Unnamed Helpers

  • The story of the paralyzed man highlights the unnamed friends as the true agents who make healing possible.
  • Erwin McManus reframes success as how many people you bring with you, not personal accomplishment.
ADVICE

Know Where You Are In The Story

  • Decide whether you are being carried or carrying others and respond accordingly.
  • If you're being carried, aim to get to Jesus so you can stand and then carry others in turn.
INSIGHT

Giving Often Comes From The Few

  • Many churchgoers benefit from ministry but don't financially contribute.
  • Erwin McManus notes only a small minority give, reframing generosity as service to those who may never give back.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app