North Main Street Church of God
Evil Personified
1201 North Main Street Ext. Butler, PA 16001 02/25/2023
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 2024 as we read through the Bible in a year and highlight evidence of “GOODNESS” throughout our daily Scripture readings. Reading Guides and PURPLE highlighters are available at the Welcome Center. You can also access the resources digitally on:
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/eventsEaster Flowers
Easter flowers may be ordered anytime through Sunday, March 19th. You can order with the paper order form that you should have gotten as you came in today, or by visiting the Welcome Center or our website at:
https://northmaincog.org/flowersJoin us NEXT WEEK 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: Glazed Ham, Potatoes Gratin, Fresh Vegetable, Fresh baked roll, Burnt Almond Torte.
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/
(Genesis 4:1-16; Romans 12:17-21)
Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Great”
Series Title: “Breaking Bad: The Consequences of Sin”
February 25th, 2024
As we close out our series today on the “Consequences of Sin,” we do so by looking at the story of Cain and Abel and the devastating result of choosing evil over good. As we’ll read, Cain is confronted with a choice: Either listen to the voice of sin as it crouches at his door, or listen to the voice of GOD telling him to overcome it. Lest we think we’re any different, we too continually face the reality of choices throughout our lives that will either set us on a course for good, or set us on a course for evil. What will we choose? Let’s take a look at Cain’s story today:
Key Point: “The only hope for good to succeed is to overcome evil with good.”
What can we learn from this passage that could help us make the right choices in all situations? Let’s take a look:
Genesis 4:7c (NLT), Sin is crouching at the door…
1 Peter 5:8-9a (NLT), 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9a Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith.
Genesis 4:7 (NLT), You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.
Luke 22:31-32 (NLT), 31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.32 But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NLT), 12 If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. 13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
Genesis 4:7d …you must subdue it and be its master.
Ephesians 4:26-27 (HCSB), 26 Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and don’t give the Devil an opportunity.
Ephesians 6:10-11 (NLT), 10 Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
Like Cain, we too have a choice. Will we give in to the monster scratching at our door, pleading with us to open up, or will we subdue the beast called sin and become its master? For Cain, his choice led to a curse instead of a blessing. What will you choose?
Key Point: “The only hope for good to succeed is to overcome evil with good.”
Can a Christian experience victory over sin? How?
If Abel’s sacrifice was better than Cain’s, what does that suggest about Abel’s attitude towards God? What does Cain’s response to God’s approval of Abel’s sacrifice suggest about his attitude toward God?
What does “live peaceably with all” mean? How does this compare to living in harmony with one another?
Who are we supposed to pay evil for evil? In whose sight are we to do what is honorable? With whom are we supposed to live peaceably?
How does reflecting on our true state, our true home, and the mercy and grace of God help us respond correctly to evil?
How did Jesus respond to his enemies and overcome evil with good?
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