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Message

MOMENTUM
“The Potential of Generosity”
Matthew 6:19-33 

Definition of Spiritual Momentum: A move of the Holy Spirit in the life of a church family that is awakening to, rallying around, and fulfilling the vision of the Great Commission.

The Great Commission: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ Amen.”                                (Matthew 28:18-20)

Culture Value: Generosity Is Common

We are the recipients of the greatest gift the world has ever known, the gift of Jesus Christ that brings about life, grace, mercy and freedom; at no cost to us- yet at the highest cost to Him.

Because we have been freely given all of this, our only right response is to freely give.

Therefore, giving out of obligation is the wrong response and unbiblical. Giving is a part of our worship. Our response is not to calculate how little we can return to Him but to realize that we are mere managers of all that He has entrusted us.

Generosity is not about our wealth as much as it is about our hearts and our confidence in God.

Introduction: The Christian Life should be identified as a life of generosity. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly outlined what it means to live Kingdom Principles--covering almost every area of life including our willingness to give of ourselves.

“The Sermon on the Mount is not some unattainable goal; it is a statement of what will happen in a person when Jesus Christ has changed their nature by putting His own nature in them.”  --Oswald Chambers

A Contrast:  About Two Kinds of Riches

Earthly Riches Are
--not the best investment (Matthew 6:19a)
--corruptible (Matthew 6:19b)
--not secure (Matthew 6:19c) (1 Timothy 6:7)

Heavenly Riches Are
--the best investment (Matthew 6:20a) (Luke 12:15)
--incorruptible (Matthew 6:20b) (1 Peter 1:3-4)
--secure (Matthew 6:20c)

Bottom Line: When it comes to riches, God desires that a person’s heart be aligned with His own. (Matthew 6:21)

A Warning:  About Two Kinds of Hearts

A Good Heart is Like a Good Eye (Matthew 6:22)
--not deceived
--focuses on the heavenly 

A Bad Heart is Like a Bad Eye (Matthew 6:23)
--deceived
--focuses on the earthly

“The eye is the lamp of the body;
so if your eye is clear [spiritually perceptive], 
your whole body will be full of light 
[benefiting from God’s ways]. 

But if your eye is bad [spiritually blind], 
your whole body will be full of darkness 
[devoid of God’s ways]. 

So if the [very] light inside you 
[your inner self, your heart, your conscience] is darkness,
how great and terrible is that darkness!”      
(Matthew 6:22-23—Amplified Bible)

A Choice:  About Two Kinds of Masters (Matthew 6:24)

Serving Money Brings Bondage

Symptoms of Bondage: (greed)
--investment worries—storing up
--overdue bills—spending out
--unmet family needs (1 Timothy 5:8)
--unmet Church needs (Malachi 3:10)

Serving God Brings Blessings
--necessities for life (Matthew 6:25-26)
--freedom from anxiety (Matthew 6:27-31)
--contentment (Matthew 6:32)
--abundance (Matthew 6:33) (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

Application: The Process Of Financial Freedom:

1. Daily surrender to God every financial decision, no matter how large or small (Lordship)
2. Accept God’s wisdom in every decision
3. Give the minimum testimony to God of His ownership (a tithe)
4. Willingly seek to share with others, even if it requires a sacrifice to do so (sacrificial-living)

Giving

To Give Online: Click HERE

Pleasant City Church's 75th Anniversary

We will be celebrating our church’s 75th anniversary, through October, with a new series called Momentum. 

October 6: Former Youth Pastor Mike Morris will speak.

Baptism

Nov 24th—9:30 & 11:00 Gatherings

If you are interested in Baptism, to register by Wednesday, 11/20, click: HERE

Men of the Word

Begins October 7—6:30pm—Room 1

An 8-week Monday evening class for men of all ages.

Studying: End Times: Discovering What the Bible Says.  Book Cost: $7

For more information, click: HERE

Parent Child Dedication

Child Dedication Class: 11am Nov 3

Child Dedication November 10 in both Gatherings

to register by 10/27, click: HERE

Men's Breakfast

7:30am—October 5th—Shelby Mission Camp

Calling all men of Pleasant City Church! Join us for a time of fellowship, food, & encouragement! This is a great opportunity to connect with other men, build relationships, and be strengthened in your faith. Come hungry and ready to be inspired!

To register, click: HERE

PCC 101

11:00 am—Today—Room 1

Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

I'm a Christian Now Class

Begins: October 6

A 5-week class for kids 1^st - 5^th grade who have made a profession of faith.  We recommend your child complete this class before baptism.  Parents are asked to
attend the first class with their child. 

To Register by 10/2, click: HERE

Right Now Media

Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.

To sign up, click: HERE 

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching