While at a dinner table, Jesus responds to a self-righteous Jew who spoke as though they were blessed or entitled to eat bread in the Kingdom of God. In the Parable of the Great Banquet, Jesus responds to his statement with a story comparing the Kingdom of Heaven with a great banquet, in which the guests gave excuses to reject the host’s gracious invitation. Selected passage Luke 14:15-24
Excuses, excuses. God is inviting both Jews and Gentiles to come to Christ and taste of His eternal grace and the goodness of the Kingdom of God. Those who offer excuses and reject God’s invitation to believe on His Son will never taste of God’s offer of eternal salvation but will remain under the wrath of God forever. So, what will you do with your invitation?
Previous Pulpit Points messages: Ordinary People (audio archive)
In preparation for you tomorrow, the grounds have been inspected and cleaned. The below images were taken earlier today. But be reminded the temperatures are expected to drop below the freezing mark tonight so there will be some patches of ice. EXTREME caution is to be used if you plan to attend in person.
Prayer, Praise & Preaching Fellowship Service
Service will begin in Prayer promptly at 9:00 am, followed by Praise in songs, hymns and spiritual songs. Then we will have the Preaching of God Holy Word by Minister DeWayne Cason.
As with all of our In-Person services, our “Safe Fellowship Protocols” are in effect for the safety of us all. Masks or facial coverings, the practice of distancing during fellowship is encouraged.
We will also transmit the morning service live from the parking lot on your FM frequency 107.5
In addition to the audio service, you can download the Faithlife Proclaim app to your cell device for a more enhanced experience as you follow the screen displays being used for the preached message.
Due to the current inclement weather conditions, our “Sunday Prayer, Praise and Preaching Service” has been cancelled for January 23rd, 2022. As important as fellowship and gathering together is, we are equally responsible and aware for the health and safety of our family and guests. As the Lord leads, stay safe and check in on those you were expecting or hoping to see tomorrow.
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IMPORTANT: MAINTAIN YOUR HEALTH BY BEING SAFE DURING THESE WEATHER CONDITIONS
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Ministry Leaders, let’s begin planning out this year’s events. Let us know how we can coordinate and collaborate to minister, bless and encourage God’s people and reach the community with the Gospel of Christ. Meeting date TBD
Over the past year, as we all can attest, have had our share of distractions. Some we could not avoid and other we could only minimize. God’s word reminds us “Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit serve the Lord” (Rom. 12:11). It is our intent at New Berean to provide you and our guests a blessed worship experience and a place where we can all fulfill our calling through the preaching and teaching of his word. We can and will do this with a deliberate plan to protect you from all forms of distractions and adhering to these guidelines.
The safety of our worship facility is one we have and will continue to prioritize so we can minimize the risk of your health. Our signages, postings and verbal instructions are intended to be in compliance with the federal, state and local recommendations and directives. But more importantly it is to be in alignment with God’s words to attend to the needs of the people of God, especially those of the household of faith (Gal. 6:10). Our guidelines and expectations will remain in place until further notice.
Distanced Seating
Maintaining Safe Fellowship
Temperature Readings Will Be Taken
Periodic and Frequent Cleaning (as needed)
New Berean Ministry still offers alternatives for those who are unable to come inside the building. We are grateful to the Lord for the things He has provided for us during these challenging times. We are always seeking ways to keep our church family and friends connected to the “Commission of Our Father’s Business”.
Pastor Cason’s Sunday morning messages are recorded and posted to our website under the “Inspiration” tab entitled Pulpit Points. Along with this we have our weekly ZOOM Ladies Bible Study, Pastor Cason’s Mid-Week Lessons series, theSunday School Devotionaland Pause-N-Pray. Pause-N-Pray is simply a mid-week reminder to join in with our Prayer Warrior’s to pause for a moment at the throne of grace and share with our Heavenly Father the things on our heart. We also have live FM transmission of the Sunday Morning service beginning at 9:15 am. If you have any questions, concerns or comments about your church, inquire with any one of the Officials or your respective Ministry Leaders
Just as it was for the saints of the early Church, being scattered is just another opportunity to spread God’s word outside the walls, encourage others in their faith and point people to the hope we have found in Christ Jesus. Nothing is impossible with God (John 19:26). While we are looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith, let us encourage others to do likewise
Current Mid-Week Lesson Series The Local Church and Why It Is Important
In today’s message “A Tale of Four Preachers“, we learn that towards the end of the time of the Judges, God had been silent to Israel for decades. The priests are corrupt. The surrounding countries continued to jeopardize the land’s safety. Even Eli, the high priest and judge of Israel, was not faithfully serving God and the people. Israel needs more than a judge. Israel needs the Word from God. Israel needs a prophet, a Man of God. But who would God choose? Let’s find out in this is a tale of four preachers.
In conclusion, we see that Israel was witness to God’s uncompromising stance. He wants His creation to worship Him in His way from the pew to the pulpit. Perhaps we should take this tale of four preachers as a warning to all who serve God in his Church. Are we like Samuel, or like Hophni and Phinehas or their father Eli? Have we dealt with the sacraments of God with fear and trembling? Have we served Christ in every person over whom we have charge properly? Have we devoted ourselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and the prayers? Or has the Church become fat from comforts of finances and praises of men, lax in our duties or become self-serving in our leadership positions. Let us serve our God in such a way that when we serve the flock of God, we do right before God, before His people and before world who watches what we do.
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