North Platte Berean Church
Real Life That Lasts
We've just seen how Paul starts his letter to the Romans by laying Gospel Foundations: our need to be justified (declared "not guilty") by God and how He makes this possible through faith alone. So…now what? In chapters 5-8, Paul shifts his focus to what this gospel produces. He highlights the fruit (benefits) the gospel brings to those who believe it, and how this in turn produces even more fruit (Christ-honoring attitudes and actions) in their lives. Join in as we delight in our justification ("not guilty!"), peace, hope, reconciliation, freedom from sin, and Spirit-filling, among so many other amazing Gospel Fruits!
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
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• Kids Connect Summer Schedule: 252 Kids and 252 Tweens
• Summer in the Psalms – A Series of Gatherings for Women: starting Wed. 6/5
• Partnership Exploration: join the NPBC mission: Sun., 6/9, 9:15-10:30 a.m.
• Berean Fundamentals: Tuesdays, 6/11-8/6, 6:45-8:30 p.m
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• 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?
• 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
• 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): On break for summer – will resume in August.
Worship through Prayer
• 24-7 prayer room: Available at the Caring Center (8th & Jeffers, north door, entry code 0633).
• This week: Ask the Lord to be at work in and through our sister churches in the Berean Fellowship of Churches’ central region – Alma, Brady, Cozad, Curtis, Gandy, Gothenburg, Kearney, and Lexington. Pray for his leading in the BFC’s search for a new President, as Scott Mathis steps down to focus on the Rancho Rio church plant.
Worship in Song
• Holy Forever – Chris Tomlin
• Thank You Jesus – Hillsong Worship
• Build My Life – Passion
Worship by Giving
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: Text any amount to 84321.
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
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• Captured in war
• Bought
• Born
• To pay off debts
• Voluntary (provision in poverty, love their master)
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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
• Consider the biblical meaning of “righteousness” by watching this BibleProject video: npberean.org/beyond7
• Copy Romans 6:22 on a card. Read it every morning and evening until you know this precious promise by heart.
Share
• Listen to Build My Life (npberean.org/beyond8). Ask God for ways you can demonstrate he is your firm foundation with those he leads you to this week.
• Write out Romans 6:23 in your own words. How will you share this truth through your words or actions this week?
Connect
• True or false: “There are no free agents. We’re either a slave to sin, impurity, and lawlessness or to obedience, righteousness, and God.“ Discuss.
• Based on choices you’re making, what master do you seem to be serving the most? Where is that going to lead? Share with a friend what’s working, what needs to change, and how “the free gift of God” can motivate that change in you.
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg