S.T.R.I.V.E. in Unity, We Are Called is the message from Pastor Tony this past Sunday. God has called us as believers to a life of godliness, holiness and unity. In order to live out our calling, we must faithfully obey His word with is the truth and allow ourselves to be changed and transformed by it. It is not just for “others” to change their ways, but it is for us. We have been called with a supernatural ability (through the person of the Holy Spirit) to do a supernatural task in a natural environment

Sunday’s Coming

Be a part of the single greatest expression of love by sharing the good news of God (I Corinthians15:1-7, “The Gospel“) in the marketplace. God’s word is clear on the reality of his love for us. Not only does he love his human creation enough to allow his son, Jesus to die on our behalf, but his love sustains us in him throughout all eternity and nothing can break that bond (Rom. 8:38-39). Every 3rd and 4th Saturday, we’re looking for you to share Christ and him crucified in the marketplace or wherever you may be with the intent to plant the seed of the word of God in someone’s heart, or water that seed that someone else has already planted or be the one who God will use to bring that soul to salvation in Christ.

S.T.R.I.V.E. in 2025

From the Pastor’s Desk

Take a view minutes to follow along with Pastor Tony and our weekly discipleship training lessons:

Discipleship Training Lesson                                                                           1/14/2025

A New Soul Evangelized

Read Acts 16:13-15

1. The Sabbath Rest

a. There were three types of “rest” mentioned, name them? Hebrews 4:9-16 mentions which?

b. The Woman at the riverside: why were they meeting there?

c. The Synagogue: How many men were needed to start one?

d. The Riverside: How did Psalms 1:1-3 reflect Paul’s missionary team which were made up of who?

e. The Method and the Message of Paul to the woman was to?

2. Lydia – the first European Christian

            a. Tyrian Purple: How was it made

            b. What did the color purple symbolize?

            c. Who wore the color?

3. Lydia’s Testimony

a. She Believed and was Baptized, how did her testimony change her home and city.

b. Describe the person and type of woman Lydia was and came to be? Hint: verse 15  

The Lord our God challenges us, urges us, encourages us to pray to pray without ceasing, leaving nothing out about everything.

We are in a warfare in the spiritual realm that cannot be combated with physical weapons (Eph. 6:10-19).

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Married couples of New Berean, sign up by Jan. 29th and get connected with the other married couples for our Married Couples Retreat. This will be a time of fellowship, fun and focusing on your spouse and how you can help enjoy one another the way the Lord has planned,

Join us and invite a friend

Later next month

STRIVING with Christ often bring opposition. When we choose to follow after the things of Christ, there with things, people (even ourselves) and past experiences that will crop up on us in an attempt make the press towards Christ even more difficult. Pastor helps explains the reality of this challenge

The Full-Length message, click here

All Members of New Berean are asked to participate in the Official Budget Business Meeting for 2025. It is a blessed opportunity to all of our members to learn, know and understand the plans and business expectations for our ministry as we S.T.R.I.V.E. (Together) in 2025.

Meeting: This Saturday, January 18th, at 9:00 am. Agenda: review 2024 budget, present 2025proposed budget, and vote.

This Week at The BereanWay

The BereanWay Sunday in the pulpit preaching ministry of Pastor Tony Harris. Join us every Sunday as he declares the truth and the life changing precepts of God word.

S.T.R.I.V.E. in 2025 is the core focus to give Sound Doctrine, to Teach and Train Other to Serve, Reaching Out to Others with compassion, Intercede for Other in Prayer, Value others with grace and Evangelize others with the Gospel of Christ.

Sunday Morning Prayer – Every Sunday, the Prayer Warriors of New Berean, join and meet together as we seek the Lord for his divine instructions and insight.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

To STRIVE is to make a concerted, defined and deliberate effort to do a thing or task. God has called us to STRIVE in 2025 as we see the Day of the Lord approaching. Together we can and will STRIVE for the Mastery of those things that please the Lord

Coming Up

Men and young men alike, join our Men’s Ministry us for a POP-UP Matinee, this Sunday Jan 12th at 6:00 pm. The featured showing of “The Forge” is free. Soft drinks, popcorn and snacks are included in the free admission. See you Sunday afternoon

Married couples of New Berean, join other married couples as we celebrate and honor the institution God honors called marriage. Please RSVP by Jan 29th if you plan to attend. Again, this event is for married couples of New Berean Baptist Church.

The BereanWay Sunday is our library of messages from the pulpit preaching ministry of Pastor Tony. This past Sunday’s message S.T.R.I.V.E. in 2025 was recorded live in the auditorium of New Berean Baptist Church.

You can listen for the first time or listen again to these challenging and encouraging messages from our Lead Pastor Antonio B. Harris.

Welcome to a new year here at New Berean Baptist Church. As a reminder, we have a new format for our Sunday morning line. You are encouraged to join in and STRIVE with God in 2025

• Morning Prayer – 8:30 am
• Sunday School LIVE (Adults) 9:00 am
• SSS LIVE (Students) – 9:00 am
• Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 am

Coming in February

• Married Couples Retreat – Feb. 8th at New Berean

Pastor Tony…

The goal of being like Christ is the life of a servant with a mindset of humility and disciple (Heb. 5:8). It is a life in 2025 that God would have each one of us. Let us strive in Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit to glorify our Lord God, as our Savior lived

Together we are going to STRIVE in 2025 beginning this Sunday with Sunday School LIVE! Join us as we prepare, train and educate one another to make the extra effort to grow in our faith, it’s The BereanWay