Date | 2015-03-22 |
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Bible | Deuteronomy 26:1-10 |
MP3 Download | http://www.fellowshipusa.com/pod/downloa...orship.mp3 |
Offering Up Firstfruits of Your Time to the Lord
(Deuteronomy 26:1-10)
Rev. Mark Kosko
I. As with the Israelites, and now because of Christ, God has:
Liberated us from this world of sin and oppression
Driven us in to the wilderness
Given us an inheritance into his Kingdom
In return, we offer back firstfruits of His abundance in the form of tithes and offerings
II. Tithing our Time (10% of Gross or Net?)
My Preferences for “Me Time” are:
1. ______________________ 2. _____________________
3. ________________
Time Spent in thought
Time does not always heal all wounds
III. Be careful about offering up “leftover” time
Malachi 1:6-8, 13-14
God of the OT is not to be disrespected
Firstfruits of our time is a deliberate choice
IV. Reflection:
I recall a pastor once making the comment that some people sincerely want to make a donation towards church ministries but are so personally indebted financially it’s impossible. Similarly, do we find ourselves genuinely wanting to offer up more time to the Lord but are challenged with so many other things we’ve allowed ourselves to become indebted to that it’s sapped our strength and will to follow through? And do those other things we spend our time doing create separation from the Lord?
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Terrified but giving Glory to God
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The Bible
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Fear of the Lord Leads to Trust
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Apostle Peter: True Strength of Character out of Human Weakness
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Isaac: To Be Used by God Was No Laughing Matter
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Time is Short to an Eternal Life with God
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by NCFCin Mark Kosko
Offering Up Firstfruits of Your Time to the Lord
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God Provides, Can We be Glad in it?
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Both Rejoicing and Suffering as One
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Adjusting Your Life to God
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God Pursues a Love Relationship with You
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May Our Faith Have Proven Genuine
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Rejoice Because God Gives Us Great Joy!
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Know Thyself and Know the World, Victory (in Christ) Is Surely in Hand
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True Authentic Intimacy with the Lord takes Effort not Work!
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Make Good on your Faith in the Lord
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It’s His World, We’re Just Living in it
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A Peace Which Transcends All Understanding
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No More Tearful Regrets