North Platte Berean Church
I Believe
As evangelical Christians in western Nebraska in 2023, it's easy to get tunnel vision and forget that we’re part of a MUCH bigger story. A story that has included many Christians in many parts of the world over the course of centuries. The Apostles’ Creed is a helpful reminder of the common confession we all share – the essentials of knowing and following Jesus. Like the moon, it has no light of its own, but it reflects the light of the Scriptures it’s based on. Join in as we let the Apostles’ Creed point us back to God’s Word, giving us a well-rounded understanding of the faith and a deeply-rooted sense of our place in the community of believers throughout history.
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.
• Sola (grades 6-12): Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet in 252 Room/Commons.
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.
• Sola (grades 6-12): Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet in 252 Room/Commons.
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: I Believe
Jesus saved me from my sin.
I believe...
in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried.
He descended to death,
The third day he rose again from the dead,
And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty,
From thence he shall come to judge the living and dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints.
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried.
He descended to death,
The third day he rose again from the dead,
And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty,
From thence he shall come to judge the living and dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints.
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
This creed brings _____________
(symmetry)
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This creed brings _____________
(clarity)
(clarity)
What Evangelicals Believe in 2022
A new survey reveals the theological beliefs of Americans about God, sin, salvation, heaven and hell, the church, and the Bible. And the results show many evangelicals hold unorthodox and heretical beliefs. The 2022 Ligonier Ministries’ State of Theology survey is a biennial survey conducted by LifeWay Research that takes “the theological temperature of the United States to help Christians better understand today’s culture and to equip the church with better insights for discipleship.”
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/state-theology-2022/What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. ... Worship is pure or base as the worshiper entertains high or low thoughts of God. -A.W. Tozer
Do You Believe?
If you'd like to further your understanding of 12 key doctrines of Christianity and grow in recognizing their practical significance, this book by Paul David Tripp could be very useful.
https://www.crossway.org/books/do-you-believe-hcj/This creed brings _____________
(community)
(community)
This creed brings _____________
(counsel)
(counsel)
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: What is God showing me about himself?
• Being Transformed: How is God challenging me to grow? What is my next step in this?
• Loving Others: Who do I have opportunity to live out these truths with this week?
• Pursuing Unity: How can we take a step in this area, to unite us more closely together?
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: What is God showing me about himself?
• Being Transformed: How is God challenging me to grow? What is my next step in this?
• Loving Others: Who do I have opportunity to live out these truths with this week?
• Pursuing Unity: How can we take a step in this area, to unite us more closely together?
Next Week's Sermon
I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Consider that God has revealed himself in many ways to us as humans. He is the Creator and we are merely his created. He is the Master and we are but his humble servants. He could have let these truths define our relationship with him, but through Jesus Christ he has adopted us into his family and we have become his sons and daughters! He is our good, good Father!
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Gen+1%3A1%2C+Ps+123%3A2%2C+Mt+6%3A9%2C+Rom+8%3A15&version=ESVConsider that God has revealed himself in many ways to us as humans. He is the Creator and we are merely his created. He is the Master and we are but his humble servants. He could have let these truths define our relationship with him, but through Jesus Christ he has adopted us into his family and we have become his sons and daughters! He is our good, good Father!