Pathways Baptist Church
We welcome you to Pathways. We hope you will feel the presence of God's Spirit in today's worship service. Pastor Jonathan Der continues our Sermon Series: "Chasing Carrots" focusing on "Comfort."
What really makes for a happy life? A dream job, a bigger house, or a new relationship? If you’re always hungry for the next big thing, but frustrated because it never seems to satisfy, you might be Chasing Carrots. It’s time to hop off the treadmill and chase after something real. This four-week series is about the things people commonly chase after that only bring fleeting happiness, fulfillment, or validation—things like fame, achievements, approval, fame, or comfort. It's more relevant than you may think.
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Praise Song: GREAT THINGS
Psalm 27:7-14, NIV
7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord;
be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”
Your face, Lord, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me,
do not turn your servant away in anger;
you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, Lord;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
spouting malicious accusations.
13 I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Praise Song: GOODNESS OF GOD
Praise Song: GREAT ARE YOU LORD
NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION: The Newcomers Orientation will meet today following worship Noon until 2p. We look forward to serving you at Pathways.
There will be a Special Called Meeting for members of Pathways on Sunday, May 22 following worship. This meeting will be a short 15 minutes update for our church family.
Offering Song: GREAT THINGS
CHASING CARROTS: COMFORT
Rev. Jonathan Der, Student Ministries Pastor
James 1:2-4 NIV
1 Peter 5:6-9 NIV
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 NIV
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DISCUSSION PROMPTS
1. What specific comfort appeals to you the most? It could be a type of food, a pastime, a place, etc.
2. What are some ways in which chasing counterfeit comfort eliminates your need for faith? How have you seen that play out in your life?
3. What steps can you take to embrace the authentic comfort that comes from drawing near to God?
4. What might it look like to be finally and completely free of chasing that particular trap and idol of comfort?
5. Who can you ask to help you reach that freedom?
6. How can you share Christ’s comfort with someone in need of encouragement this week?
Closing: EM TEUS BRACOS