North Platte Berean Church
From Groaning to Glory
We've 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
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
• Prayer and Worship Night: Sat. 6/29, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Lost and found: Mon. 7/1
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• Prayer and Worship Night: Sat. 6/29, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Lost and found: Mon. 7/1
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; activity bags at back of auditorium to help them engage.
• Students (grades 6-12): Sola is on break for summer – will resume in August.
• 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 is on break for summer – will resume in August.
Worship through Prayer
• Saturday evening: It’s our monthly Prayer & Worship Night! Join in from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.
• Prayer space: Drop in anytime during office hours to pray quietly in the Auditorium.
• This week: Pray for eager hearts and willing hands to join in serving the next generation through our Kids Connect ministry, and in serving our Berean Fellowship family at the Connect conference (July 21-24).
• Prayer space: Drop in anytime during office hours to pray quietly in the Auditorium.
• This week: Pray for eager hearts and willing hands to join in serving the next generation through our Kids Connect ministry, and in serving our Berean Fellowship family at the Connect conference (July 21-24).
Worship in Song
• The Joy – The Belonging Co
• Son of Suffering – Bethel Music
• It Is Well – Austin Stone Music
• Firm Foundation (He Won’t) – Cody Carnes
• Son of Suffering – Bethel Music
• It Is Well – Austin Stone Music
• Firm Foundation (He Won’t) – Cody Carnes
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: From Groaning to Glory
Present ________________ ____________ in comparison
(suffering, pales)
(suffering, pales)
Present ________________ ____________ widely
(suffering, extends)
(suffering, extends)
Present ________________ has a ____________ ________________
(suffering, forever, purpose)
(suffering, forever, purpose)
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
• Look up the word “glory” in a dictionary. Which definition best fits the way it’s used in this passage? Why? (For an outline of biblical usage, see npberean.org/beyond21.)
• What does it mean to be “called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:28)? Check out this explanation from GotQuestions.org: npberean.org/beyond22.
Share
• Who do you know who is suffering right now? How can Romans 8:26-27 help you better pray for them this week? As you pray, ask the Spirit also to intercede on their behalf.
• Listen to the song Firm Foundation (npberean.org/beyond23). Share specific ways God has been your firm foundation with someone who needs encouraged this week.
Connect
• Discuss ways that we add to creation’s “groaning” (Rom. 8:20-22). What do we need to do differently?
• Do you believe God is able to turn every circumstance around for our long-range good (Rom. 8:28)? Discuss how this can be true even in desperate situations.
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg
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
• Look up the word “glory” in a dictionary. Which definition best fits the way it’s used in this passage? Why? (For an outline of biblical usage, see npberean.org/beyond21.)
• What does it mean to be “called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:28)? Check out this explanation from GotQuestions.org: npberean.org/beyond22.
Share
• Who do you know who is suffering right now? How can Romans 8:26-27 help you better pray for them this week? As you pray, ask the Spirit also to intercede on their behalf.
• Listen to the song Firm Foundation (npberean.org/beyond23). Share specific ways God has been your firm foundation with someone who needs encouraged this week.
Connect
• Discuss ways that we add to creation’s “groaning” (Rom. 8:20-22). What do we need to do differently?
• Do you believe God is able to turn every circumstance around for our long-range good (Rom. 8:28)? Discuss how this can be true even in desperate situations.
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg
Next Week's Sermon
It has been said that the most important thing about us is what we believe about God. Paul drills down on this concept as he reaches the climax of chapter 8 by asking a series of questions to clarify and solidify our understanding and view of God. As we ask and answer these next week, we'll once again see the eternal weight of God's goodness, and the light momentary nature of anything in this world that might try to destroy His love for us.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+8%3A31-39&version=ESV