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North Platte Berean Church

God’s Enduring Invitation

God’s Enduring Invitation

In the first half of Romans, Paul laid out the foundations of the gospel (ch. 1-4) and the fruit it bears in our lives (ch. 5-8). He ended in the highest heights, delighting in the gifts we have through faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit. Adoption into God's family. Future glory to which our present sufferings pale in comparison. And the assurance that NOTHING can separate us from God's love – it's a covenant he has made with us through the death and resurrection of his Son! But wait…didn't God make promises to Israel, who were also his covenant people? And not all Israel received Jesus, so did God's covenant fail? How are we to think about this – about Israel, about God's faithfulness? As Paul addresses these questions, he seems to hold God's election (choosing) in tension with human responsibility (to choose God)…how do we make sense of that? Above all, can we really trust that God is faithful, even when we're struggling to see it? (Spoiler: we absolutely can!)

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/cc
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PrimeTimers Retirement Seminar: Thu. 9/5, 6-8 p.m.
Family Dedication: Sun. 9/8, 9:15 or 11:00 and Sun., 9/22, 2:30-4 p.m.
Partnership Exploration: Sun. 9/15, 11a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Families Together training: Sundays 9/15-10/6, 1-3 p.m.

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Office Info
Hours this week: Tue.- Thu. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Mon. 9/2 in observance of Labor Day)
Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448

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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

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; activity bags at back of auditorium to help them engage.
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.
• Prayer space: Drop in anytime during office hours to pray quietly in the Auditorium.
• This week: Pray from Matthew 11:28-30 for those you know (including ourselves!) who labor and carry heavy burdens, that they would find rest in Jesus.

Worship in Song

Same God – Elevation Worship
How Great Thou Art – Shane and Shane
All the Poor and Powerless – The Worship Initiative
Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) – Hillsong Worship

Worship by Giving

Sunday: Use wooden boxes by auditorium doors.
Online: npberean.org/givenew
Text: Text any amount to 1-888-364-GIVE (4483).
Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
This Week's Sermon: God’s Enduring Invitation
Before _____________ comes _________________


(calling, belief)
(belief, hearing)
(hearing, preaching)
(preaching, sending)
Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.

-St. Francis of Assisi ?
What was ___________? ____________


(missing, ___________)
What was ___________? ____________


(missing, belief)
What is God's ________________?


(posture)

Family By Design (October 11-12)

Family by Design is for anyone who hopes to impact future generations; traditional and blended families, single parents, young couples, empty nesters, grandparents, and prayer warriors.
$30/family if registered by 10/1 (covers all costs of KidzCamp, lunch, and sessions)
$50/family if registered after 10/1
Please contact the office if you'd like to come, but you need financial help - scholarships are available.
https://npberean.org/fbd
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*, family, or a friend:

Grow
• To remember the context for this passage, watch this video: npberean.org/beyond10
• Look up the word “believe” in a dictionary. Which definition best fits its use in this passage? Why?

Share
• Write out v.14-15 in your own words. Whose “beautiful feet” preached the good news to you? How does this encourage you to do the same for others?
• Consider one person you know who does not yet believe. Ask the Lord for an opportunity to share the “good news” with them this week.

Connect
• What keeps us from sharing the good news with those in our lives who don’t know Jesus?
• How does God’s posture towards us (v.21) both encourage and convict us?
• Explore Romans 11:1-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg

Next Week's Sermon

Does it ever feel like we're a shrinking minority who want to follow Jesus? Even more, do we ever feel lonely and wonder just how many people around us (besides us) are trying to follow God well? Is the church on the verge of extinction by the attacks of the world? Good news - throughout history, God has always preserved a remnant for himself. He will continue to do this and he can be trusted to protect and preserve at least a remnant of his people!
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%2011%3A1-10&version=ESV