Graceway Church
Oct 03 2021 | Worship Service (2)
Today's Sermon: "Given Over, But Not Given Up"
Locations & Times
Graceway Church
160 Dennis Dr, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
We are glad you have chosen to worship with us at Graceway today. Whether you are here with us in person, or virtually, we want you to know we love you. More importantly, Jesus loves you! That's why everyone is welcome at Graceway... Because Graceway is Jesus' church. We pray you are uplifted & challenged in today's worship service. If there is anything we can do to further minister to you and your family, please let us know.
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You can give online at our website by clicking the link below.Collection boxes and offering envelopes are mounted to both sides of the sound booth walls at the rear of the sanctuary for in-person giving.You may also mail an offering to our physical address at 160 Dennis Drive Lexington, KY 40503
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<b>WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICE</b><br>When -- 10:30am<br>Where -- Worship Center<br><i>-Service is also Livestreamed on Facebook Live</i><br><br><b>GRACEWAYKIDS SERVICE</b><br>When -- 10:30am<br>Where -- Kids Theater, End of Main Hall<br>-<i>Kids Check-in & Pickup at front of Main Hall</i><br><br><b>RISE STUDENT WORSHIP SERVICE</b><br>When -- 7:00pm | Wednesday Nite<br>Where -- Worship Center
This Week's Prayer List...
<b>SPECIAL ATTENTION</b><br>Gospel to Every Home<br>Afghanistan & Refugees<br>Haiti Earthquake Victims<br>Hurricane Ida Victims<br>Rise in COVID Cases...<br>Healthcare Workers<br>Lang Family (Travel)<br>Jason Lail (Travel)<br><br><b>HEALTH</b><br>Larry Harris<br>Lynda Falin (Recovery)<br>Omeda Holland<br>Briana Blackburn<br>Leia Blackburn
Please stop by the Welcome Desk or Exit lobby to pick up your copy of the new Graceway Directory.
Hope Center Chili Outreach This Saturday...
Please bring your hot chili in a disposable sealed container to the church Saturday morning no later than 10:30. We think we have enough signed up, but if you'd still like to make chili please see Amy for the recipe. We can never have too much! Thank you!
Gospel To Every Home Distribution October 17th
Take an active part in the Great Commission!Join in with our first Gospel Distribution event this month as we take Gospel packets into the 40503 community surrounding our church.We also invite those who may not be able to go out to come pray and help assemble the remaining GTEH Packets for our teams to distribute.
On your way out today, pick up your new Bible Study Booklet, and a Blessing Bag or two to minister to the homeless in our community!
"Given Over, But Not Given Up"
Romans 1:24-32
Derek Holmes, Lead Pastor
Romans 1:24-32 (selected)...
Therefore God delivered them over in the desires of their hearts... God delivered them over to disgraceful passions... God delivered them over to a corrupt mind so that they do what is not right... they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them.
THE GREAT EXCHANGE...
God never turns His back on us, but what happens when we turn our back on Him?In this text, we see that we exchanged the truth of God for a lie.When we turn to lies, God allows us to walk down that path.And, that path leads to some pretty dark situations.Let's take a look at what happens when we disregard God...
[1] DISREGARD FOR GOD LEADS TO DOWNGRADED
______________________ (v.24-25)
A. IDOLATRY IS A COMMON ISSUE IN EVERY CULTURE
B. SEXUAL IMPURITY IS A CONSEQUENCE OF IDOLATRY
[2] DISREGARD FOR GOD LEADS TO __________________ IN
OUR WORLD (v.26-28)
A. SEXUAL DISORDER
B. ECONOMIC DISORDER
C. SOCIAL DISORDER
D. SPIRITUAL DISORDER
E. FAMILY DISORDER
[3] DISREGARD FOR GOD LEADS TO ______________________
IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS (v.29-32)
A. DEMONIZE OTHERS WHO AREN’T LIKE US
B. DEHUMANIZE & DESTROY OTHERS WHO THREATEN US
[4] GOD GAVE US ________, BUT HE HASN’T GIVEN US ______.
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