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North Platte Berean Church

Bad News First

Bad News First

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/cc
The Latest
Sermon notes for kids: Reminder! We have kid friendly sermon notes pages and activity bags for your little ones at the back of the auditorium.
Lost and found: Mon. 3/18, Foyer
• Meal Leader Training: Tue. 3/19, 6-7:30 p.m., church kitchen
Easter is coming! – Sun. 3/31; 8, 9:30, 11 a.m.
Andrew Walker sabbatical: Mon. 4/22

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

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

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.

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 that we would be a church who invests deeply in developing authentic faith in the next generation – such as through today’s Family Dedication celebration, our Kids Connect and Sola ministries, and Royal Family Kids Club.

Worship in Song

Graves into Gardens – Elevation Worship
Son of Suffering – Bethel Music
I Surrender – Hillsong
Only a Holy God – City Alight

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
This Week's Sermon: Bad News First
"The Righteousness of God" (Rom 1:17)

1. A divine attribute (God's RIGHTEOUS character - he always does right)

2. A divine activity (God is making people righteous like himself)

3. A divine achievement (God has already legally declared us "Not guilty!")
Sin is ____________________


(universal)
Sin is ____________________


(ungodly)
Sin is ____________________


(condemning)
Beyond Sunday

Note: We’re evaluating whether or not to continue including this new Beyond Sunday section in the bulletin. If you’ve found it useful and would like us to keep it (and/or if you have ideas to make it better), please let us know at npberean.org/yes.

Engage in these resources on your own and with your Grow Group*:

Think it out
• How has sin caused destruction in your life?
• To look more into the Biblical understanding of sin, watch this video: npberean.org/beyond8

Talk it out
• Do you agree it is impossible to keep God’s law perfectly? Then how can we possibly have a righteous life?
• How do you see universal sin playing out in the world around you right now?

Live it out
• Listen to “Son of Suffering” this week
(npberean.org/beyond9). Celebrate all the ways Christ’s amazing sacrifice gives you hope.
• Who in your life is breaking down in sin? How can you acknowledge their “bad news” but also share the good news of Jesus with them?

* 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

With the bad news declared up through last week, we now turn to the amazing beauty of the good news of Jesus Christ. We'll
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+3%3A21-26&version=ESV