North Main Street Church of God
A Tale of Two Fathers
1201 North Main Street Ext. Butler, PA 16001 06/18/2023
Locations & Times
North Main Street Church of God
1201 N Main St Ext, Butler, PA 16001, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Sunday Morning
Join us on Sunday Mornings online where you can Check-in/Connect, Give, and Watch along with us.
https://northmaincog.org/online/Know Christ intimately,
Grow in Christ continually, and
Go for Christ daily
Check-in Here
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Newcomers to North Main
If you are a newcomer, we’re so glad you’ve joined us! If you’re here in person, make sure to stop by the Welcome Center where we have a gift bag for you with some information about us and some delicious homemade chocolate chip COOKIES. <br> For those online please visit the website below and make sure to click the COMMUNICATION CARD button and fill that out so we can send you a free gift!
https://northmaincog.org/onlineChurch Mobile App
Did you know North Main has a church mobile app? Access videos anytime from your device and never miss a sermon. Securely and easily give your tithes, offerings, and donations. Instantly register for upcoming events, and stay in the know of what's happening. Contact Us at any time with a simple message. Find others in the North Main directory. To download go to:
https://northmaincog.org/app/Bible Reading Plan
Join us in 2023 as we read through the Bible in a year and highlight evidence of “KINDNESS” throughout our daily Scripture readings. Reading Guides and GREEN highlighters, the color that represents KINDNESS, are available at the Welcome Center. You can also access the resources digitally on NORTHMAINCOG.ORG/BIBLE
https://northmaincog.org/bible/
Events
For more information about events at North Main such as our upcoming softball games, women’s hikes, classes, and groups, please make sure to stop by the Welcome Center or visit our website at
https://northmaincog.org/eventsNorth Main’s kitchen is giving away the hundreds of sets of unused ceramic dinnerware that have been in the kitchen for decades. They’re sitting out on tables in the Life Center for you and are FREE FOR THE TAKING. They will only be available this Sunday and next Sunday the 18th.
Give
We thank you for your faithful gifts. You can give online and, of course, on Sundays by using the secure drop boxes located outside the doors of the Sanctuary. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS.
https://northmaincog.org/give/
(1 Samuel 2-3; Matthew 1:18-25)
Yearly Theme: “Kindness is… Action”
Series Title: “Kindness through Discipline”
June 18th, 2023
The Hebrew word for marred is translated ruined. The flaw was in the clay itself not in the skill of the potter. Reflecting on the entire verse, what does this reveal to you about God’s hand in your life? How can you respond to God when you find those flaws in your own life? Are you able to trust the Potter as he creates you into something new?
Count the times the word “if” is used in this passage. What does that tell you about God’s promises? Since God does not change, what are his blessings and punishments contingent upon? Does this idea force you to consider how you approach God? Does this passage help you better understand the importance God places on relationships as opposed to religion?
Reading through the passage and reflecting, can you identify a “shepherd” who was uncaring, harsh, frightening, and or destructive? What was your response? Was it effective? What does God promise in this passage not only about the destructive shepherds but of the sheep in their care? How can you walk out faithfulness to God when He places you in the role of a shepherd over others?
In this passage, God describes a new King. What are some of the promises to come with this King? What are the Hebrew people looking for regarding this King who was to come? Often, as we read these texts, we wonder how the nation of Israel missed the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Why might it be easier to understand the dismay of the Crucifixion because of passages like this?
Reflecting on this passage, what are the Israelites instructed to do while in exile, and for how long? Why is obedience to this directive important? What happened within a period of 70 years? Can you find any connection between this exile and the time following the Exodus? How easy do you think it was for the Israelites to follow God’s lead, to find that place between revolt and compromise? How difficult is it for you to do today?
Past Sermons
To view past sermons, please visit our website below.
https://northmaincog.org/media-resources/sermons/Contact Us
If you would like to update your information or have a prayer request, please fill out the link below.
https://northmaincog.org/media-resources/contact-us/North Main Street Church of God
1201 North Main Street Ext.Butler, PA 16001 (724) 285-4214 info@northmaincog.org
http://www.northmaincog.org/Give
We thank you for your faithful gifts. You can give online at NORTHMAINCOG.ORG/GIVE, text "give" to (724) 313-2211, and, of course, on Sundays by using the secure drop boxes located outside the doors of the Sanctuary. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS.
https://www.northmaincog.org/giveMonday - Thursday
9:00am - 4:00pm