North Platte Berean Church
Gospel Questions
Did you realize that Paul's letter to the Romans is his only NT letter to a church he hadn't planted or at least visited? Paul was eager to keep taking the good news of Jesus where it had never been heard, and Rome could be a great place for launching a gospel ministry into Spain. But in many ways, Paul was an unknown to the church there. So, rather than spend a lot of time addressing their dysfunctions (like he does, say, with the Corinthians), Paul offers an overview of his teaching, beginning with foundational understandings about the gospel and its implications for unity between Jews and Gentiles. (This was one of the great social divides of the time and presented a key challenge for the Roman church.) Join in as we explore how these same gospel foundations have the power to bring hope and unity in our lives still today!
Locations & Times
North Platte Berean Church
202 W 8th St, North Platte, NE 69101, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:15 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
ConnectCard
We’d love to connect and be a spiritual resource for you – please fill out a ConnectCard (in seat pocket or npberean.org/cc). If you’re new, bring it to the information center for a welcome gift.
https://npberean.org/ccThe Latest
• Missions Meal & Africa Debrief: Sun. 2/4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 252 Room
• Family Dedication: Orientation - Sun. 2/25 at 9:15 or 11 a.m., Celebration - Sun. 3/10 from 2:30-4 p.m.
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• Missions Meal & Africa Debrief: Sun. 2/4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 252 Room
• Family Dedication: Orientation - Sun. 2/25 at 9:15 or 11 a.m., Celebration - Sun. 3/10 from 2:30-4 p.m.
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
Office Info
• Hours this week: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Tue. 1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
• Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448
• Hours this week: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Tue. 1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
• Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448
New Here?
• Sunday large gatherings: 8, 9:15, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. (livestream info: npberean.org/live)
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
Worship as a Family
• Mother's Room: Care for your baby and still connect to the gathering via livestream – follow signs north of auditorium.
• Children (infant-grade 6): Kids Connect is available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in inside east doors or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Students (grades 6-12): Sola gathers on Wednesdays – middle school from 6-7:45 p.m. and high school from 7:30-9 p.m.
• Children (infant-grade 6): Kids Connect is available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in inside east doors or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Students (grades 6-12): Sola gathers on Wednesdays – middle school from 6-7:45 p.m. and high school from 7:30-9 p.m.
Worship through Prayer
• Saturday evening: 7-7:30 p.m., meet at main office to start.
• 24-7 prayer room: Now available! Stop by the Caring Center (8th & Jeffers) anytime to engage the prayer stations there. Entry code is 0633 (north entrance).
• This week: Pray for wisdom and insight for our Finance Team as they have their monthly meeting. Ask God for good travel, connections, and learning for our team attending the Berean Fellowship’s Engage conference in Torrington.
• 24-7 prayer room: Now available! Stop by the Caring Center (8th & Jeffers) anytime to engage the prayer stations there. Entry code is 0633 (north entrance).
• This week: Pray for wisdom and insight for our Finance Team as they have their monthly meeting. Ask God for good travel, connections, and learning for our team attending the Berean Fellowship’s Engage conference in Torrington.
Worship in Song
• I Believe – Phil Wickham
• Yet Not I but through Christ in Me – CityAlight
• Thank You Jesus – Hillsong Worship
• Glorious Day – Kristian Stanfill
• Yet Not I but through Christ in Me – CityAlight
• Thank You Jesus – Hillsong Worship
• Glorious Day – Kristian Stanfill
Worship by Giving
• Sunday: Use wooden boxes by auditorium doors.
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: Text any amount to 84321.
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: Text any amount to 84321.
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
This Week's Sermon: Gospel Questions
Paul's Journeys
1st Journey: 47-48 AD
2nd Journey: 49-52 AD
3rd Journey: 53-57 AD (this is when he likely wrote Romans)
4th Journey: 61-63 AD
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Paul-the-Apostle/MissionThree Notes About Romans
1. Paul is writing to a church he did not plant and has never visited
2. The Jew/Gentile split (prevalent in all early churches) is likely pronounced in Rome.
3. Paul desires to use Rome as a missionary base to reach the unreached!
1. Paul is writing to a church he did not plant and has never visited
2. The Jew/Gentile split (prevalent in all early churches) is likely pronounced in Rome.
3. Paul desires to use Rome as a missionary base to reach the unreached!
Are we ___________ ____________?
(gospel-minded)
(gospel-minded)
Are we ________________? Are we ______________?
(indebted, eager)
(indebted, eager)
Are we __________________?
(ashamed)
(ashamed)
The Righteousness of God
1. A divine attribute
2. A divine activity
3. A divine achievement
1. A divine attribute
2. A divine activity
3. A divine achievement
Are we __________________?
(righteous)
(righteous)
Beyond Sunday
Growing with Jesus isn’t just for Sundays. Make it an everyday, everywhere, with everyone mission by going “beyond Sunday”!
Engage in these resources on your own and with your Grow Group*:
Think it out
• Do you know how to share the gospel? Check out this app: npberean.org/beyond20
• For further study as we get into Romans:
- Ch. 1-4 overview: npberean.org/beyond15
- In-depth video study: npberean.org/beyond18
Talk it out
• Why is it easy to talk about what we love? Am I eager to talk about Jesus?
• Am I ashamed of the gospel? How can I be bold with those who see the cross as foolishness?
Live it out
• Read 1 Peter 3:15. Are you prepared? Who can you share the gospel with this week?
• Listen to “Yet Not I but through Christ in Me” daily. Ask, “How can I live this out today?” (npberean.org/beyond19).
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg or contact Andrew (andrewwalker@npberean.org, 308-532-7448).
Growing with Jesus isn’t just for Sundays. Make it an everyday, everywhere, with everyone mission by going “beyond Sunday”!
Engage in these resources on your own and with your Grow Group*:
Think it out
• Do you know how to share the gospel? Check out this app: npberean.org/beyond20
• For further study as we get into Romans:
- Ch. 1-4 overview: npberean.org/beyond15
- In-depth video study: npberean.org/beyond18
Talk it out
• Why is it easy to talk about what we love? Am I eager to talk about Jesus?
• Am I ashamed of the gospel? How can I be bold with those who see the cross as foolishness?
Live it out
• Read 1 Peter 3:15. Are you prepared? Who can you share the gospel with this week?
• Listen to “Yet Not I but through Christ in Me” daily. Ask, “How can I live this out today?” (npberean.org/beyond19).
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg or contact Andrew (andrewwalker@npberean.org, 308-532-7448).
Baptisms – Sun. 2/4, 9:15 a.m. gathering
Baptism is a public witness of an internal reality, that the person has passed from death to life by trusting Jesus alone for salvation. Today we’re baptizing Wylie Johnson (by friends and brothers in Christ, Chase Dodson and Shane Miller) and Mariah Johnson (by husband Wylie Johnson and friend Lindee Miller).
Baptism is a public witness of an internal reality, that the person has passed from death to life by trusting Jesus alone for salvation. Today we’re baptizing Wylie Johnson (by friends and brothers in Christ, Chase Dodson and Shane Miller) and Mariah Johnson (by husband Wylie Johnson and friend Lindee Miller).
Next Week's Sermon
Honestly, the next three weeks are about to be pretty intense as Paul seeks to describe the reality of the bad news about the whole human condition - sin and disobedience has ravaged everyone and all people are without excuse. Jew and Gentile - everyone - must reach out to God in faith for rescue. But sadly, not everyone will. May the Lord use these weeks to generate in us more compassion and love for others.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom+1%3A8-17&version=ESV