North Platte Berean Church
What's Inside?
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
• Lunch with Leaders: Sun. 2/25, 12:15-1:30 p.m., The Commons
• Mission trip informational meeting: Sun. 3/3, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Garage Cafe
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• Lunch with Leaders: Sun. 2/25, 12:15-1:30 p.m., The Commons
• Mission trip informational meeting: Sun. 3/3, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Garage Cafe
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 those participating in Family Dedication (orientation today, celebration 3/10) to be growing in relationship with Jesus and to be supported well by their Christian community in developing authentic faith in the next generation.
• 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 those participating in Family Dedication (orientation today, celebration 3/10) to be growing in relationship with Jesus and to be supported well by their Christian community in developing authentic faith in the next generation.
Worship in Song
• I Thank God – Maverick City Music
• Holy Ground – Passion
• From the Inside Out – Shane & Shane
• Forever YHWH – Elevation Worship
• Holy Ground – Passion
• From the Inside Out – Shane & Shane
• Forever YHWH – Elevation Worship
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: What's Inside?
Three 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!
Does ________________ match _________________
(practice, preaching)
(practice, preaching)
Does _______________ reflect _______________?
(outside, inside)
(outside, inside)
God ____________ circumcised ______________
(praises, hearts)
(praises, hearts)
A Circumcised Heart:
"when what you ought to do and what you want to do are the same thing."
-Tim Keller
"when what you ought to do and what you want to do are the same thing."
-Tim Keller
Baptism – Sun. 3/3, 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. Next Sunday we will baptize Parker Ginn.
Baptism is a public witness of an internal reality, that the person has passed from death to life by trusting Jesus alone for salvation. Next Sunday we will baptize Parker Ginn.
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
• For context, immerse yourself in the text by listening to Romans 2 (npberean.org/beyond3)
• When we do not fully practice what we preach, is this hypocrisy or disobedience or both?
Talk it out
• What outward signs are a clear indication of inward transformation? Why?
• In areas of our lives that we want the Spirit to change, what do we do if nothing seems to be changing?
Live it out
• Identify a way your outer behavior does not match your inner convictions. Honestly share this with someone who can help you seek alignment.
• Pray the chorus of “From the Inside Out.” Make it your continual heart cry this week. (npberean.org/beyond4).
* 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
• For context, immerse yourself in the text by listening to Romans 2 (npberean.org/beyond3)
• When we do not fully practice what we preach, is this hypocrisy or disobedience or both?
Talk it out
• What outward signs are a clear indication of inward transformation? Why?
• In areas of our lives that we want the Spirit to change, what do we do if nothing seems to be changing?
Live it out
• Identify a way your outer behavior does not match your inner convictions. Honestly share this with someone who can help you seek alignment.
• Pray the chorus of “From the Inside Out.” Make it your continual heart cry this week. (npberean.org/beyond4).
* 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).
Next Week's Sermon
Do we fail to match our practice and preaching? Are we prone to emphasize the outside while ignoring the inside? As we move into chapter 3, Paul will turn our attention to a crucial question that can keep us stuck in those ruts depending on how we answer it. But what is the question? And will we answer it with a "no" or "yes"? Join us next week as we find out the question and seek the answer.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom+3%3A1-8&version=ESV