BeFree Church
Weekly Worship: November 5, 2023
Locations & Times
BeFree Barrington
118 Church St, Barrington, NH 03825, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Welcome! (tap to expand)
Welcome! If you’re visiting in person, watching online, or are new to BeFree, we're glad you're here! Please visit https://befree.church/barrington-card to let us know you joined us.
Students ages 5 through 4th grade are excused during our greeting time to attend DIG on the lower level. If your student isn't registered for DIG, please fill out our online form: https://befree.church/barrington-digform.
For parents of kids ages birth through four, our childcare center is available to you. Our service streams live on the quiet room television for parents who need to be with their kids.
Students ages 5 through 4th grade are excused during our greeting time to attend DIG on the lower level. If your student isn't registered for DIG, please fill out our online form: https://befree.church/barrington-digform.
For parents of kids ages birth through four, our childcare center is available to you. Our service streams live on the quiet room television for parents who need to be with their kids.
Communication E-Card (tap to expand)
Are you new to our in-person gatherings or livestream? Do you have a prayer request? Do you want to get connected with a small group? Fill out our electronic communication card at https://befree.church/barrington-card with as much or as little information as you'd like. The form is automatically delivered to our office inbox where someone will connect with you.
Find Us Online (tap to expand)
Follow us:
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BeFreeBarrington)
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• YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/BeFreeChurch)
Visit http://barrington.befree.church for sermon audio and video, news, resources, and more!
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BeFreeBarrington)
• Twitter (https://twitter.com/befreechurch)
• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/befreebarrington)
• YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/BeFreeChurch)
Visit http://barrington.befree.church for sermon audio and video, news, resources, and more!
Giving (tap to expand)
We’ve established several ways you can give to BeFree wherever you are and whenever it works for you.
• At the Church: If you're at our building and you came prepared to give, please use one of the wall-mounted offering boxes.
• On your Phone or Tablet: Download the PushPay app from your device’s app store. Search for BeFree Community Church, and add it to your favorites list.
• Online: Visit http://give.befree.church to be redirected to our online giving site.
• By Mail: Mail a check to PO Box 618, Barrington, NH 03825.
• At the Church: If you're at our building and you came prepared to give, please use one of the wall-mounted offering boxes.
• On your Phone or Tablet: Download the PushPay app from your device’s app store. Search for BeFree Community Church, and add it to your favorites list.
• Online: Visit http://give.befree.church to be redirected to our online giving site.
• By Mail: Mail a check to PO Box 618, Barrington, NH 03825.
Matthew 6 - Our Jesus Priority and Generosity
Matthew uses five major messages or discourses from Jesus’ teaching
Discourse on Discipleship - Matthew 5-7
Discourse on Mission - Matthew 10
Discourse of Parables - Matthew 13
Discourse on Relationships - Matthew 18
Discourse on the Future - Matthew 24-25
Matthew shows us Jesus primarily interacting with three types of people:
Crowds =
Disciples =
Religious leaders =
Matthew 5-7 Jesus is teaching about the Kingdom (with God)
Discourse on Discipleship - Matthew 5-7
Discourse on Mission - Matthew 10
Discourse of Parables - Matthew 13
Discourse on Relationships - Matthew 18
Discourse on the Future - Matthew 24-25
Matthew shows us Jesus primarily interacting with three types of people:
Crowds =
Disciples =
Religious leaders =
Matthew 5-7 Jesus is teaching about the Kingdom (with God)
“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.”
There is something powerful behind what we do with our resources and what they do with us.
2300 verses in the Bible talk about matters of money.
There is something powerful behind what we do with our resources and what they do with us.
2300 verses in the Bible talk about matters of money.
Choose Your Priority: God or Wealth (a rival god)
“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.
Working to earn money, having financial plans, being a good steward of what God gives us is a Christian ethic:
Proverbs 6 = be like the ant not the sluggard or Matthew 25 = be a faithful Kingdom steward
Money and wealth are not inherently evil, but our love (devotion) for money/wealth is. 1Timothy 6:10
Why? If we are devoted to material wealth, we will fall head over heels for its deceptions:
“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.
Working to earn money, having financial plans, being a good steward of what God gives us is a Christian ethic:
Proverbs 6 = be like the ant not the sluggard or Matthew 25 = be a faithful Kingdom steward
Money and wealth are not inherently evil, but our love (devotion) for money/wealth is. 1Timothy 6:10
Why? If we are devoted to material wealth, we will fall head over heels for its deceptions:
A false sense of personal security and power
“Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you…The very wealth you were counting on…you have hoarded will testify against you on the day of judgment.” James 5:1-3
When we become loyal to wealth we are choosing to invest in what will never last
When we become loyal to God we are choosing to invest in what will last forever
A false assessment of personal worth
“In this life they consider themselves fortunate and are applauded for their success. But they will die like all before them and never again see the light of day.” Psalm 49:18-19
A terrible investment of our days
Jesus: “what does it profit you if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?”
“Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you…The very wealth you were counting on…you have hoarded will testify against you on the day of judgment.” James 5:1-3
When we become loyal to wealth we are choosing to invest in what will never last
When we become loyal to God we are choosing to invest in what will last forever
A false assessment of personal worth
“In this life they consider themselves fortunate and are applauded for their success. But they will die like all before them and never again see the light of day.” Psalm 49:18-19
A terrible investment of our days
Jesus: “what does it profit you if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?”
Choose Your Provider: God or Worry (rival god)
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
Choose Your Practice of Gratitude
“Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light.”
Greek word haplotes here denotes both a generous life and single focused devotion to God
“Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light.”
Greek word haplotes here denotes both a generous life and single focused devotion to God
Money, wealth, possessions have at least three purposes in Scripture:
-To provide for our family
1Thessalonians 4:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, 1Tmothy 5:8
-To help those in need, beginning with our church family
Acts 11:27-30, Romans 15:25-27, 2Corinthians 8:1-15, Galatians 6:7-10, 1Timothy 5:3-7
-To support our church ministry and the Gospel mission around the world
1Corinthians 9:3-14, Philippians 4:14-19, 1Timothy 5:17-18
-To provide for our family
1Thessalonians 4:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, 1Tmothy 5:8
-To help those in need, beginning with our church family
Acts 11:27-30, Romans 15:25-27, 2Corinthians 8:1-15, Galatians 6:7-10, 1Timothy 5:3-7
-To support our church ministry and the Gospel mission around the world
1Corinthians 9:3-14, Philippians 4:14-19, 1Timothy 5:17-18
*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
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Senior Breakfast: November 9
Calling all BeFree folks ages 55 and up: get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving a little early at our next Senior Breakfast! We'll meet at the church on Thursday, November 9 from 9-11:30am. We'll be joined by Warren Hardy as our speaker.
Baptism: November 12
Are you interested in being baptized? Email Chris <chris@befreechurch.net> for more information and plan to join us on Sunday, November 12 to celebrate!
Food Pantry Donations Due November 17
Each year, the Barrington Food Pantry provides many local families with Thanksgiving baskets to make a holiday dinner. To help, we're collecting fresh produce--specifically butternut and acorn squashes. Please bring in donated items by Friday, November 17.
Student Study: Acts
Students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us at the church from 9-10am on Sunday mornings to study the book of Acts. Donuts provided!
Men's Group: Saturdays at 8am
Men of all ages are invited to join us for coffee, fellowship, and a study time weekly on Saturday mornings at 8:00am. We’ll be reading and reviewing “Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers” by Dane Ortland. For more information, email Cliff Byrd <onebyrd@gmail.com>, call 619.578.1481, or connect with Cliff, Warren Hardy, or Liam Clinch.
To participate, we ask that you sign up at http://befree.church/mens-group so we can send you our weekly updates.
To participate, we ask that you sign up at http://befree.church/mens-group so we can send you our weekly updates.
Help BeFree MOPS Expand its Ministry!
BeFree MOPS has a waiting list of moms looking to be welcomed in, but we need more women to join us in children’s ministry to make this ministry happen. MOPS meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 9-11am at BeFree Barrington.
MOPS is also looking for "Mentor Moms" who are willing to provide support and encouragement to the moms during our meetings.
Come be part of the team: email the MOPS Coordinators <befreemops@gmail.com> for more info!
MOPS is also looking for "Mentor Moms" who are willing to provide support and encouragement to the moms during our meetings.
Come be part of the team: email the MOPS Coordinators <befreemops@gmail.com> for more info!
Membership Class
Are you interested in learning more about membership at BeFree? We'll be coordinating a BeFree 101 membership class in the near future. Contact Chris Clinch <chris@befreechurch.net> for more information.
Directory Updates
It's time to update our directory! Have you added a family member or moved in the past two years? Do you have a new email address or cell phone number? Are you new to BeFree? Add or update your information via our online form: https://befree.church/barrington-directory.
Seeking New Musicians
Do you play an instrument? Our Worship Team is looking for a few more musicians! Email Amberle Bennett <amberleb.20@gmail.com> for info.
Tech Team Volunteers Needed
Are you tech savvy? Want to make an immediate impact at church? Our tech team is looking for a few more people interested in learning the ropes for running sound, video, or slides. Contact Peter Poole <ppoole118@gmail.com> for more information!
End 68 Hours of Hunger
BeFree supports End 68 Hours of Hunger! Leave donations in our bin inside the door on the parking lot level anytime. For shopping ideas, visit https://www.end68hoursofhunger.org/donate.