North Main Street Church of God
From Death to Life
1201 North Main Street Ext. Butler, PA 16001 09/24/2023
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
Thanks for joining us! If it's your first time here we'd love to connect with you! Fill out the form below. <br> For our regular attenders, please check in with your name and email, if you need to update information
https://northmaincog.org/online-connection-form/Joining us online?
Thank you for joining us today! Please check in here:
https://northmaincog.org/online-connection-form/
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/eventsISAIAH 117 Training
Isaiah 117 house will be having a volunteer training October 2 6:30 to 830 at North Main Street Church Of God. Sign up at the welcome center to register. This is for anyone who would be interested in volunteering at the house when it is opened.
https://northmaincog.org/event/21333528-2023-10-02-isaiah-117-training/Uganda missions trip informational meeting
North Main is “GO”ing on a mission trip in August of 2024! We’d love for you to join us for our informational meeting on Sunday, October 1st immediately following the connection luncheon. Please RSVP on the signup sheet at the Welcome Center, or email us to let us know you’re coming.
https://northmaincog.org/event/20616942-2023-10-01-uganda-2024-mission-trip-meeting/Connection Luncheon
Join us NEXT SUNDAY for our Connection Luncheon! Anyone new to North Main eats for free, so make sure to invite a friend! Cost: $6/adult $4/child and a max of $20/household. ON THE MENU: Bacon Wrapped Meat Loaf, Smashed Red Potatoes, Rolls, Apple Pie and Drinks.
https://northmaincog.org/events/connection-luncheon/We will be celebrating communion together this morning during worship. The ushers will distribute the elements at that time, but for those who need a gluten-free or sealed option, those are available at the Welcome Center right outside of the doors you came in today.
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/
(Mark 5:21-23, 35-43)
Yearly Theme: “Kindness is… Astounding”
Series Title: “Kindness 24/7”
September 24th, 2023
Pastor and author, Rick Warren, is quoted as having contrasted the difference between optimism and hope: “Optimism” he says, “is psychological; hope is theological. Optimism focuses on what you think you can do. Hope trusts in what God can do.”
As we continue our series on the miracles of Jesus today, we come to a particular passage where a man’s faith is put to the test as he hopes that Jesus can heal his 12-year-old daughter. Before Jesus can get there, the girl dies, and all hope seems lost. However, Jesus instructs the man that it’s not over yet. Let’s take a look:
Let’s walk through the narrative together this morning and break down the specifics:
Mark 5:21-23 (NLT), 21 Jesus got into the boat again and went back to the other side of the lake, where a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. 22 Then a leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet, 23 pleading fervently with him. “My little daughter is dying,” he said. “Please come and lay your hands on her; heal her so she can live. …”
Mark 5:35-36 (NLT), 35 … While he was still speaking to her [the woman with the issue of bleeding in vs. 24-34], messengers arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. They told him, “Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.”
36 But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.”
Mark 5:40-43 (NLT), 40 The crowd laughed at him. But he made them all leave, and he took the girl’s father and mother and his three disciples into the room where the girl was lying. 41 Holding her hand, he said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means “Little girl, get up!” 42 And the girl, who was twelve years old, immediately stood up and walked around! They were overwhelmed and totally amazed. 43 Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell anyone what had happened, and then he told them to give her something to eat.
Hope is not hope if it can be taken away. Hope only resides in the one who believes in a GOD who is more than able and capable of doing what is best in our lives and for our eternities. GOD’s acts of kindness throughout the Bible are countless. GOD’s promises throughout the Bible, are complete and everlasting. If Christ can raise a 12-year-old from the dead then He is more than able to deal with our difficult situations. For the GOD who can raise a child from the dead also raised the crucified Christ from the dead to take away the power and the sting of sin and death.
If you’ve lost your hope today, it’s time to find a new one. And the only one worth having is found in Jesus. Don’t be afraid. just have faith.
Key Point: “True acts of kindness can resurrect life and hope.”
Jesus told the leper, “I will. I am willing to heal you.” Imagine what it must have been like for the leper to hear those words from Jesus.
What prayer of yours lately do you most long to hear those words from Jesus?
Verse 16 says that Jesus “often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” What do you most appreciate about your prayer life right now?
What is difficult for you about prayer right now?
Jot down a few notes, then talk to God honestly about that. Is there a step He’s inviting you to take?
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