North Platte Berean Church
Watching and Waiting - Part 1
As we approach Christmas, we enter a season called Advent ("Coming"). It's a time to celebrate God coming in human flesh (Jesus) and the miraculous saving intervention that brought! Yet, of course, before "coming" is "waiting"…God's people long ago waited for Christ's first coming; now we wait for His return. What can their waiting teach us about ours? This Advent, we'll look back with gratitude and look ahead with anticipation, worshiping the Lord for what He has done and will do.
Locations & Times
North Platte Berean Church
202 W 8th St, North Platte, NE 69101, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:15 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Sunday 6:00 PM
ConnectCard
We’d love to connect and be a spiritual resource for you – please fill out a ConnectCard (in seat pocket or npberean.org/cc). If you’re new, bring it to the information center for a welcome gift.
https://npberean.org/ccMore Details
PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
NEW HERE?
• Sunday large gatherings: 8, 9:15, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. (livestream info: npberean.org/live)
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• Office hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Tue. 1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
• Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448
FOR FAMILIES
• Mother's Room: A private place to care for your baby and still connect to the gathering via livestream – follow signs north of auditorium.
• Kids Connect (infant-grade 6): Available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in east of Commons or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings. (See https://npberean.org/#featured) for holiday schedule.)
• Sola (grades 6-12): Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet in 252 Room/Commons. (See https://npberean.org/#featured) for holiday schedule.)
NEW HERE?
• Sunday large gatherings: 8, 9:15, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. (livestream info: npberean.org/live)
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• Office hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Tue. 1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
• Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448
FOR FAMILIES
• Mother's Room: A private place to care for your baby and still connect to the gathering via livestream – follow signs north of auditorium.
• Kids Connect (infant-grade 6): Available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in east of Commons or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings. (See https://npberean.org/#featured) for holiday schedule.)
• Sola (grades 6-12): Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet in 252 Room/Commons. (See https://npberean.org/#featured) for holiday schedule.)
Giving
• On Sunday: use wooden boxes by auditorium doors
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: text any amount to 84321
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: text any amount to 84321
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
This Week's Sermon: Watching and Waiting - Part 1
They __________________ in _______________________
(watched, anticipation)
(watched, anticipation)
Am I watching for ways to encounter Jesus this season?
John's Sabbatical Reflections Letter
We'd love for you to read John's letter to our body (just not during the sermon today).
https://npberean.org/sabbaticalThey ___________________ in _____________
(journeyed, faith)
(journeyed, faith)
Who or what is God asking me to move toward in faith?
They ___________________ in __________________
(responded, worship)
(responded, worship)
What am I being called to offer Jesus as a worship response?
Talk It Over
Visit npberean.org/grow-groups to find a group, start a group, or get more resources.
• What was one thing from this week’s sermon that impacted/challenged me?
• Treasuring God: How do I see God’s hand at work in this passage? What kind of response does that stir up within me?
• Being Transformed: What can we learn from the example of the Magi? In what ways can I become more like them?
• Loving Others: Have I ever considered the influence that my celebration of Christmas has on others? How am I currently impacting those around me in this way?
• Pursuing Unity: Like the Magi, what can we do over the next few weeks to help one another anticipate Christ’s birth, seek Him in faith, and worship Him well?
Visit npberean.org/grow-groups to find a group, start a group, or get more resources.
• What was one thing from this week’s sermon that impacted/challenged me?
• Treasuring God: How do I see God’s hand at work in this passage? What kind of response does that stir up within me?
• Being Transformed: What can we learn from the example of the Magi? In what ways can I become more like them?
• Loving Others: Have I ever considered the influence that my celebration of Christmas has on others? How am I currently impacting those around me in this way?
• Pursuing Unity: Like the Magi, what can we do over the next few weeks to help one another anticipate Christ’s birth, seek Him in faith, and worship Him well?
Next Week's Sermon
First we viewed how Jesus perfectly (and against all odds) fulfilled prophecies in his first coming. Second, we explored how wise men watched and waited for, journeyed in faith and responded so well to the Advent of the King of the Jews; let's follow their example. Next week we'll be pivoting from Jesus' FIRST coming, to his SECOND Advent (which we're still anticipating). Join us for a glimpse of the Kingdom to come!
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+11%3A1-10&version=ESV