This message explores Mark 12:1–12 and the parable of the vineyard, showing how God has intentionally planted, invested, and entrusted us with His resources — and what it means to live faithfully as caretakers of His garden. Pastor Andy Cass Key Themes & Takeaways: God is intentional: He planted, built, and provided — showing His deep care. We are renters, not owners: What we’ve been entrusted with belongs to Him. The danger of entitlement: Tenants treated God’s gifts as their own. The big question: What are you doing with your vineyard… your garden… your life? Community matters: “Bad company corrupts good character” (1 Cor. 15:33). Who’s in the garden with you? Faithfulness is not hoarding — it’s sharing God’s blessings fresh with others. Big Idea: Blessings are not meant to be canned and stored — they’re meant to be shared. Financially → Give it, don’t can it. Time → Invest it, don’t can it. Talent → Use it, don’t can it. Peace, Love, Joy, Patience → Share them freely. Supporting Scriptures: Genesis 2:15 — “God took the man and put him in the garden to work it and care for it.” Mark 12:1–12 — The parable of the tenants. 1 Corinthians 15:33 — “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Timothy 6:7 — “For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” Invitation: Don’t wait for His return — invite the Gardener into your home, your daily life, and your everything. The beauty of the garden is that it’s slow. Growth takes time, but His presence makes it worthwhile. Stay Connected: Give: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Online Service: Sundays 9 AM (YouTube & Facebook Live) Connect: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/people/forms/113001 Instagram: @wearetheechochurch #EchoChurch #MadeToGarden #ChristianSermon #FaithGrowth #BibleTeaching