Weekly Message - Entries from September 2011

TueTuesdaySepSeptember27th2011 Cheerful Giving 2 Cheerful Giving
September 25, 2011
(Click the link below these notes to hear a portion of Pastor Tim's Sermon. Due to a technical glitch the beginning portion was not recorded.)

“My Cheerful-Giving Covenant”
Matthew 6:19-21;  2 Corinthians 9:11-16, 15
We must raise our standard of giving rather than our standard of living.

When I raise my standard of giving – 2 Corinthians 9:11…..

God is  magnified - 9:11         
God is  pleased (F.H.P.) - 9:7b          
I will reap a  harvest  of  blessing -  9:6, 10          
I will be  “enthusiastically  thrilled”  to give – 9:7       
I will be  content  with God’s provision – 9:8            
I will  mature  spiritually – 9:10, 11                 
I will  energetically  worship  God – 9:15              

“7 Reasons why I generously give” -   Pastor Bill Hybels/Pastor Tim Rezac

1. It Feels Good.
2. Obeying God.
3. A Promise made to God and to my flock.
4. To remain covered by God's blessing.
5. I believe in the Mission and Vision of His Church
6. Set an Example to my Children
7. I want to hear "Well Done, my son"

So what?
Prayerfully evaluate my standard of giving. Make adjustments based on biblical teachings – my love and devotion to Christ.

“Cheerful Giving Covenant”
2 Corinthians 9:6 – 11, 15

• I confirm God’s complete ownership of me and everything entrusted to me.
• I will give the first fruits – an intentional, generous portion of my income – as a cheerful, consistent offering to further Christ’s Kingdom work.
• Out of the remaining treasures God has entrusted to me, I will seek ways to give to those in need and/or are spiritually lost.
• Recognizing that I cannot take earthly treasures from this world, I determine to store up treasures in Heaven – for Christ’s glory and the eternal benefit of others.

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Prepare for next week
New series: “The Liberating Riches of Grace”
Studies in Galatians
“The only TRUE Religion” – Galatians 1:1-24
God’s grace – a life-changing reality;  Tell your story! Audio 20110925.mp3

ThuThursdaySepSeptember15th2011 The Freedom of Forgiveness The Freedom of Forgiveness
September 11, 2011
(Click the link below these notes to hear Pastor Tim's Sermon)

“Forgiveness = Freedom!”
Leviticus 1:1-9; Colossians 3:12-14;  Hebrews 10:3,4

We must grasp the magnificence of God’s forgiveness – and do likewise.

Our magnificent, forgiving Lord    
O.T. – Leviticus 1:1-9 -   :4 – “atonement” = to cover; conceal

N.T. – Hebrews 10:3,4,10,17,18  -  Christ once for all time!

Forgiveness – To graciously set a guilty person free
(Declare innocent….though guilty)

3 Elements of the forgiveness process:
1.     Injury         2.  Debt       3.  Cancellation of debt

    3 Levels of forgiveness

1.    Attitude Forgiveness –

2.    Authentic forgiveness –

3.    Absolute forgiveness -



So what?
Since Christ…..so must I!
Rejoice!  Forgiveness frees the offender AND the offended.
Colossians 3:12-14


Prepare for next Sunday – New series – “Cheerful Giving”
“Buried Treasure, or Shared Treasure?”
Matthew 6:19-21; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Invest generously in Christ’s kingdom Audio 20110911.mp3