North Platte Berean Church
Believe & Receive - Not Achieve
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
• Take A Step: Mon. 3/25, 5:457:45 p.m., 252 Room
• Oaxacan cooking demo with missionaries, the Lopez’s: Tue. 3/26, 5-8 p.m., 252 room
• Good Friday 24 Hours of Prayer and Fasting: Fri. 3/29, 12 p.m.-Sat. 3/30, 12 p.m., NP Berean
• Easter gatherings: Sun. 3/31, 8, 9:30, or 11 a.m., or video watch party 6 p.m.
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• Take A Step: Mon. 3/25, 5:457:45 p.m., 252 Room
• Oaxacan cooking demo with missionaries, the Lopez’s: Tue. 3/26, 5-8 p.m., 252 room
• Good Friday 24 Hours of Prayer and Fasting: Fri. 3/29, 12 p.m.-Sat. 3/30, 12 p.m., NP Berean
• Easter gatherings: Sun. 3/31, 8, 9:30, or 11 a.m., or video watch party 6 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 – this week we’ll be at the City Wide youth event at the D&N Event Center, 6-9 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 – this week we’ll be at the City Wide youth event at the D&N Event Center, 6-9 p.m.
Worship through Prayer
• Saturday evening: Not meeting this week; join in on our Good Friday prayer/fasting!
• 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 good connections with others and with the Lord at the City Wide youth event Wednesday. Ask God to move powerfully as we pray/fast on Good Friday & celebrate on Easter.
• 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 good connections with others and with the Lord at the City Wide youth event Wednesday. Ask God to move powerfully as we pray/fast on Good Friday & celebrate on Easter.
Worship in Song
• King of My Heart – Bethel Music
• Gratitude – Passion
• How Deep the Father’s Love for Us – Austin Stone Worship
• Yet Not I but through Christ in Me – CityAlight
• Gratitude – Passion
• How Deep the Father’s Love for Us – Austin Stone Worship
• Yet Not I but through Christ in Me – CityAlight
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: Believe & Receive - Not Achieve
We _________________
(receive)
(receive)
We don't ________________
(achieve)
(achieve)
We must ______________
(believe)
(believe)
Baptism – Sun. 3/31, 9:30 & 11 a.m. gatherings:
Baptism is a public witness of an internal reality, that the person has passed from death to life by trusting Jesus for salvation. Next Sunday we will baptize Marcie Morrell, Tylan Silos, Jaylen Schledewitz, Ali Neidhardt, Corey Miller, Shawn Morrison, and Samantha Abbott
Baptism is a public witness of an internal reality, that the person has passed from death to life by trusting Jesus for salvation. Next Sunday we will baptize Marcie Morrell, Tylan Silos, Jaylen Schledewitz, Ali Neidhardt, Corey Miller, Shawn Morrison, and Samantha Abbott
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.
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
• How could you share the joy of being justified with someone who has never encountered Jesus?
• For more on the life of Abraham from Genesis, check out this video: npberean.org/beyond13
Talk it out
• What are some ways we try to achieve righteousness instead of receiving it by faith?
• Why do we often put our faith in something other than God? What is the outcome of misplaced faith?
Live it out
• Romans 4:7-8 is a quote from Psalm 32. Read this psalm aloud, personalizing it to your life.
• Who in your life struggles to have faith? Use truths from this message to encourage them this week.
* 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).
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.
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
• How could you share the joy of being justified with someone who has never encountered Jesus?
• For more on the life of Abraham from Genesis, check out this video: npberean.org/beyond13
Talk it out
• What are some ways we try to achieve righteousness instead of receiving it by faith?
• Why do we often put our faith in something other than God? What is the outcome of misplaced faith?
Live it out
• Romans 4:7-8 is a quote from Psalm 32. Read this psalm aloud, personalizing it to your life.
• Who in your life struggles to have faith? Use truths from this message to encourage them this week.
* 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
We'll celebrate Christ's resurrection as we see how Christ's resurrection empowers us to live without fear! Jesus' own words remind us, "Do not fear." We'll gather three times on Easter morning (8, 9:30, and 11) and delight together in the amazing reality of the resurrection!
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28&version=NLT