When we lie, we lose a part of our soul. If we continue to lie and live a lie we lose our souls completely and no longer have an authentic relationship with God or his Kingdom. (Rev. 21:8) Over time a liar becomes “seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron” (I Tim 4:2). This means that certain people can lie so often that it doesn’t bother them anymore. They can lie without batting a eye and never feel bad. In fact they become experts at dishonesty and deceit. They are pros at selling their lies, covering their lies, living their lies, and then they go to church and pretend that they are children of light. It’s important that as children of light, that we be people of truth and complete honesty. In the long run it pays off. People in business over time, when they lie and cheat and steal, will be found out, and will “reap what they sow” (Gal 6). They can live in their million dollar houses, drive their expensive cars, and act as if they are successful businessmen while ripping you off, and then pretend that they are fooling everyone, but in the end, the scriptures say that they will “reap what they sow”. Live with integrity. Live in such a way that when Christ comes back again, that you will not shrink away from Him in Shame (I John 2:28) as all your lies are finally exposed.
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We begin a new Sermon Series on July 19th, on the Book of Malachi, called “You Can Not Out Give God”. Malachi is the last book in your Old Testament, and is only four chapters long but it has a lot to say to our present generation. God challenges us in this book that if we follow His commandments he will open up to us the windows of heaven. In other words, you can not out give God. He will beat you every time.
BOOK OF MALACHI
YOU CAN NOT OUT GIVE GOD
Chapter 1 Giving God our BEST
Chapter 2:1-12 Giving God our LEADERS
Chapter 2:13-16 Giving God our MARRIAGES
Chapter 2:17 - 3:5 Giving God our BODIES
Chapter 3:6 -18 Giving God our GOLD
Chapter 4 Giving God our REVERENCE
Our new sign has been spruced up a little with some decorative bricks on the side columns. The work was done just before the July 4th weekend.
Each month after our pot luck dinner at Saguaro Buttes, the kids enjoy playing basketball while their parents are visiting.
One of the jobs on Sunday morning is giving people rides from the parking lot, up the hill to the church’s front door. Thomas is our golf cart driver and has been doing the driving for the last year. He is doing a great job, and if you ask him, I think he enjoys doing this “difficult” job.
Worship Services April 2009
What do people want when they come to church? I think it all depends. Some want programs for their children, some want a place to build relationships, others want great worship music. And there are those who want a beautiful place to worship that is preferably close to home.
I think people want a place that they can call home. A place where people know who you are, and care, and where you can get to know other people. It’s about relationships.
Small churches have one advantage over the large mega churches, and that is you get to know most of the people in the church. It becomes a family. An extended family, so that when you come to church, you know who you’re sitting by, and you are not sitting by strangers week after week. I am not knocking large churches, but I do like the feeling of a smaller church.
At Saguaro Buttes we enjoy monthly fellowship meals (potlucks). We have been doing this for the last 4 years. Usually the church provides the main dish, (Tacos, Beef, Sub Sandwiches, etc.), and members bring a side dish or dessert. What a wonderful way to spend your Sunday morning. To come and spend some time in the presence of God and His glorious creation and enjoy the fellowship of other believers, (and the food is not to bad either). If you are looking get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and find a little peace and quiet then remember that it is usually the second Sunday of every month. A special thanks to Tim & Sandy Skjah who have been organizing and cooking for this wonderful event.
