North Main Street Church of God
Straight and Tall
1201 North Main Street Ext. Butler, PA 16001 10/22/2023
Locations & Times
North Main Street Church of God
1201 N Main St Ext, Butler, PA 16001, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Sunday Morning
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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!
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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:
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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/eventsUganda Missions Trip Info Meeting
North Main is “GO”ing on a missions trip to Uganda in August of 2024! If you missed the last meeting, we’d love for you to join us for this informational meeting NEXT SUNDAY 10/29 immediately following the Sunday morning service on October 29th. Please let us know you’re coming by signing up on the form at the Welcome Center. or email info@northmaincog.org
https://northmaincog.org/event/22191358-2023-10-29-uganda-2024-mission-trip-meeting/Give
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(Luke 13:10-17)
Yearly Theme: “Kindness is… Astounding”
Series Title: “Kindness 24/7”
October 22nd, 2023
Outrage is all the rage in our current cultural climate. The sad reality about this is that it distracts way too often from the truth. In addition, way too many Christians get caught up in the outrage without even considering the validity of the accusations being made.
In Jesus’ day and age, outrage often (and sadly) came from the religious leaders in the local synagogues and places of study, prayer, and worship (like the Temple in Jerusalem). Instead of focusing on the intent of the law as given by GOD, they added man-made rules to GOD’s law and imposed many other restrictions on the people that were not only unwarranted but also very burdensome.
Today, we come to another passage of the healing ministry of Jesus. As was often the case, He came in direct conflict with the religious leaders who became outraged by His ministry and miracles. After healing a woman who was bent over for 18 years, the leader of the synagogue where Jesus was condemned not only Jesus, but the woman and anyone who would come to the synagogue seeking healing on the Sabbath. Let’s take a closer look:
Key Point: “True kindness knows no bounds.”
What is the process that Jesus took in healing this woman and how does it contrast with the leader of the synagogue where this miracle happened?
Luke 13:10-12 (NLT), 10 One Sabbath day as Jesus was teaching in a synagogue, 11 he saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!”
Luke 13:13 (NLT), Then he touched her, and instantly she could stand straight. How she praised God!
Luke 13:14-17 (NLT), 14 But the leader in charge of the synagogue was indignant that Jesus had healed her on the Sabbath day. “There are six days of the week for working,” he said to the crowd. “Come on those days to be healed, not on the Sabbath.”
15 But the Lord replied, “You hypocrites! Each of you works on the Sabbath day! Don’t you untie your ox or your donkey from its stall on the Sabbath and lead it out for water? 16 This dear woman, a daughter of Abraham, has been held in bondage by Satan for eighteen years. Isn’t it right that she be released, even on the Sabbath?”
17 This shamed his enemies, but all the people rejoiced at the wonderful things he did.
So, who are we in this story? Are we the synagogue leader, outraged by Jesus setting a woman free from an 18-year-old illness, or are we more like Christ, compassionately looking at a woman in need and doing something about it?
Kindness does the right thing no matter the situation. Regardless of the supposed rules and regulations of society, following GOD’s rules and standards would never keep us from extending love and help to those in need. Just like Jesus’ healing the woman on the Sabbath who had been crippled for 18 years, we too should go beyond our uncomfortableness, pride, and unwillingness to share the love of GOD by assisting those who have been created in the image of GOD.
Key Point: “True kindness knows no bounds.”
What was her response? What does it mean to “glorify God?” How is this part of our testimony (Psalm 103:1-5; Psalm 107:2)? What are some of the things that the Lord has done for you?Do you ever take time to tell others? Spend some time giving thanks to Him for all that He has done for you!
What concern was raised by this healing? What had already happened (Luke 6:7; 11:53-54)? What offended the Pharisees? What did Jesus tell them about the purpose of the Sabbath? How did his healing fulfill the real purpose of the Sabbath?
Read 1 John 3:16-18. What is the true measure of our love for others? How should the ruler of the synagogue have responded? What does God desire most from our lives? Is it following rituals and laws or is it caring for others? What are some things that you can do to show God’s love to someone this week? Pray that God would use you to bring glory to His name.
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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