BeFree Church
Weekly Worship: November 19, 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)
• 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!
• 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.
The Sermon on the Mount = Living the Kingdom of God
Matthew 5
Jesus introduces the nature of Kingdom life for his disciples = He fulfills OT law
Matthew 6
Jesus teaches the genuine contrast His Kingdom brings personally:
- Give like this, not like that
- Pray like this, not like that
- Fast like this, not like that
- Choose Your Lord: God or Wealth
- Choose Your Provider: God or Worry
Matthew 7
Jesus teaches the genuine contrast His Kingdom brings relationally:
- Condemning others is wrong
- Discerning others is wise
- God’s guidance and grace for dealing with others
- Warnings: a decision for Jesus is all the difference
Jesus introduces the nature of Kingdom life for his disciples = He fulfills OT law
Matthew 6
Jesus teaches the genuine contrast His Kingdom brings personally:
- Give like this, not like that
- Pray like this, not like that
- Fast like this, not like that
- Choose Your Lord: God or Wealth
- Choose Your Provider: God or Worry
Matthew 7
Jesus teaches the genuine contrast His Kingdom brings relationally:
- Condemning others is wrong
- Discerning others is wise
- God’s guidance and grace for dealing with others
- Warnings: a decision for Jesus is all the difference
Matthew 7:1-12
Three Markers of Being a Genuine and Gracious Disciple
In Christ, we can live free from the negative bondage of judgmental attitudes.
Three Markers of Being a Genuine and Gracious Disciple
In Christ, we can live free from the negative bondage of judgmental attitudes.
The hypocrite’s judgmental attitude reveals his self-righteous soul, and that is the issue in all of us.
In Christ, we can be wisely on guard against gullibility toward harmful people.
The opposite extreme of being judgmental of others is being gullible about people and evil.
Golden Rule = “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you…” v12
Applied to text: some people need love in the form of truth, some need truth in form of love.
Golden Rule = “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you…” v12
Applied to text: some people need love in the form of truth, some need truth in form of love.
In Christ, we can keep on praying to God, He is good and wise and generous.
3 imperatives in present tense = Be persistent in prayer: keep on asking, keep on seeking, keep on knocking
*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
Tap to expand each item below to learn more about what's happening at BeFree.
Tap to expand each item below to learn more about what's happening at BeFree.
Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due November 19
It's shoebox time! Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Learn all you need to know at http://www.samaritanspurse.org. Physical boxes are due today!
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!
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.