Worship, Unity and Mission

We finished up our short series "Growing Up" this week, which was based on 2 Peter 1:5-7.  Last week was about self-control and perseverance.  We persevere because we have hope, and that hope is that as we grow into maturity, the deep longings of our souls are fulfilled as we are made whole in Christ.  Adding to perseverance godliness and to godliness, brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness, love speaks to the deepest desires of our human hearts for transcendance, belonging, and purpose.

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Growing Up: Self-Control and Perseverance

"Self-Control" is probably not the most popular topic on Thanksgiving week. But that's where we find ourselves this week.

 

 If we are ever to get past "first base" spiritually, we must intentionally implement self-control into our lives through self-discipline and the patient endurance of God's discipline.

 

Kidding about Thanksgiving aside, it's not a one-day feast that does damage to our lives: it is the everyday gluttony of self-indulgence in where we place our minds and energy that leaves us directionless and makes our knowledge and best intentions useless.

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Faith, Virtue and Knowledge

Our nation will not be changed for the better through politicians and legislation. It will come when people's hearts and minds are won for Jesus, and the only way people will be won to Jesus is if those who claim to know Him grow to be like Him. The road to spiritual maturity starts with faith. This week's lesson shows how we build on our initial faith and begin growing in Christ.

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Growing Up: Make Every Effort

"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness" (2 Peter 1:3). So we as believers are not lacking anything we need to be like Jesus and to fulfill our calling. The reason we are not mature and fruitful is not that we are waiting to be equipped by God but rather because of our lack of effort. In this week's message, we examine why Peter urges us to "make every effort" to acquire spiritual maturity.
 

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"Heroes Unmasked" on October 31st

We had a great night on October 31st as we gathered at the church for "Heroes Unmasked." Our adults and youth came together to host a great time of games, candy, and Bible discovery for the kids. They learned about several Bible heroes, including Noah, Moses, Samson, David, Jonah, and Daniel - and our ultimate Hero, Jesus Christ!

Thanks to all of our volunteers!

If you weren't able to be there or just want to relive the experience, here is a slideshow from the event:

ABSC Says 'No' to 'Medical Marijuana'

In a resolution at the annual convention, messengers at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention urged Arkansas Baptists to vote 'No' on issue 5 on the ballot on Tuesday, a law which would would permit the use, sale and growth of marijuana for "medical" purposes.

Larry Page of the Arkansas Faith and Ethics council says that the law is not a grassroots effort to provide "compassionate care" but is instead a calculated effort to pave the way for the full legalization of marijuana funded by a national lobby group.

Read more to find out why Page says it is a "BAD LAW" based on "BAD SCIENCE" for "BAD MOTIVES."

Fall Back Saturday Night

Set your clocks back Saturday night before bed.  Enjoy tour extra hour of sleep and join us Sunday morning!

Pastor's Blog: Election Thoughts

What could be the consequences of Christians lining up to support a Mormon presidential candidate?  This blog is an attempt to get an eternal perspective on the presidential election.

http://thepreachingproject.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-presidential-election-attempt-at.html

Hezekiah: Trusting God

Finished up the Hezekiah series Sunday with the question, "What does it really mean to trust God?" Hezekiah was said to have trusted God like no other man. What does his life tell us about what it looks like to trust God?
 
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