FBC E-Blast - February 2, 2015
FBC E-Blast
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Mankind has a debt problem. In the physical world, our desire for a higher standard of living and more "stuff" has led to burdensome credit card balances and unwieldy mortgage payments. The weight of what we owe can cause restless nights and the feeling that we're trapped. We long for someone to rescue us from the mess we have made.
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However, material indebtedness isn't our biggest problem. Our sin - debt is. All of us were born with a "flesh" nature that prompts us to rebel against the Lord. Our rebelliousness is an affront to His holy nature, incurring a debt that we owe to Him. Until this penalty is paid, we are under God's righteous judgment and remain spiritually separated from Him (Ephesians 2:1-2). The trouble is, we are unable to pay what's due. No amount of good works, self-sacrifice, or religious devotion will lessen what we owe.
So God, in His great mercy, sent His Son to rescue us. Jesus Christ left heaven and all of its glory so He could come to earth to live and die for us (Philippians 2:6-7). Although the cost to our Savior was enormous, He willingly paid the price we owed. He took our sins upon Himself, bore them to the cross, and discharged our debt in full. Hallelujah!
When we receive Jesus as our Savior, His atoning work is credited to our account. We become children of God and co-heirs with Christ - we're changed from debtors to inheritors (I Peter 1:3-4). Let the knowledge of His sacrifice on the cross permeate your thinking, attitude, and choices.
Used with permission from In Touch Ministries, Inc.
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Sermon Series
What does a disciple do? Are disciples chosen by God? Or do they choose willingly a life that promises great suffering and trial? Absolute submission. Ultimate sacrifice. And relentless pursuit of that which is promised to those who will follow. This is what it means to be a disciple. Will you?
Last Week:
The term 'Christian' has lost its veracity and deep meaning. We are called to be disciples. It is a challenging thing and something that we are told to count the cost over. Learn 3 things that disciples of Christ will do.
Sunday's message is available for streaming or for download on our website, just under the calendar, or by visiting us on iTunes.
Next Week:
We will continue our series Disciple, by looking at how a disciple is to Go Fishing. We are going to look at what true Christ-followers are supposed to do.
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Upcoming Events
February - Get to Know You Dinners. This is for our church families to get to know one another better.
February 3 - Men's Bible Study at the church at 7 PM. We will, Lord willing, complete our study in James 5.
February 21 - Soup Cook-off at the church beginning at 5 PM. Everyone is welcome to come and enter a soup for the contest.
February 22 - Lord's Supper and Deacon's Fund following the AM Worship service.
February 28 - Secret Sister Kick-Off Luncheon at Kim Staub's home. More details to come.
March 1 - Special Guest Speaker: Terry Taylor Our missionary to Trinidad & Tabago.
- Carry-in Fellowship Dinner following the AM Worship Service
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