June 30, 2019

The Purpose of FBC . . .

Accept, love and challenge people with

God’s truth. We help any willing person reach

his or her fullest potential to become radically

For Our Guests . . .

Welcome to First Baptist Church! We are so glad you have joined us this morning.

Guests . . If you would like

to receive information or a brochure on FBC and any of its ministries, please stop by the Connections Center. Also, please share any

prayer or praises in the space provided on one of the orange Communication Cards located in the pew racks. Let us know how we can help you!

We are looking for a few good men and women who could help with some important tasks on our campus. We need help with:

Vacuuming Cleaning windows, Landscape projects, Clean tables and chairs, Dusting for cob webs and Organizing several storage rooms.

If you would give a few hours to help with one or more of these projects, contact Pastor Roger at rb618@cox.net.

Financial Update General Giving Budget Plan Giving (Donations)

GF Expenses

Faith Promise Budget Plan Giving (Donations)

FP Expenses

2019

Last Week $ 24,340 $ 10,937 $ -13,403

(Shortage)

$ 9,927

Last Week $ 1,022 $ 2,223 $ 1,201

(Overage)

$ 3,618

YTD (6/23) $ 608,500 $ 549,658 $ -58,842

(Shortage)

$ 529,701

YTD (6/23) $ 25,550 $ 26,720 $ 1,170

(Overage)

$ 31,086

For a complete listing of our Pastoral Staff and contact infor-mation, please visit our website

at fbc-tempe.org. You may also contact the

Church Office at 480-839-0926.

June 30-II Chronicles 19-23 July 1-Obadiah 1, Psalm 82-83 July 2-II Kings 1-4 July 3-II Kings 5-8 July 4-II Kings 9-11 July 5-II Kings 12-13, II Chronicles 24 July 6-II Kings 14, II Chronicles 25 July 7-Jonah 1-4

Lee Henkelman (6/30) Bill Blaedorn (7/1) Kabrina Ethington (7/2) Grant Getz (7/2) Gilbert Carrasco (7/3) Pearl Kirby (7/3) Vance Dorsett (7/5)

By giving to Faith Promise you help our

missionaries spread the Gospel of Jesus around the world!

Visit our Website for more information on all our

ministries: http://fbc-tempe.org

How Do I Get Connected?

Do you want to meet and get to know the full-time Pastors, Children’s Director, Women’s Ministry Director and others? If so, you are invited to attend one of our

“Welcome Lunches” as a guest of Pastor Roger and Dianna.

If you would like to attend our next Welcome Lunch please contact Jeff Savage by calling 480-839-0926.

General Giving

Last Week

$ 2,741

Since Nov. 2016 $ 608,951

Legacy Long-Term Debt Reduction Since Nov. 2016

Please continue to give to help reduce

our long-term Legacy debt of approximately $1,539,891.00

8:00 am

Messenger Class-Room 107/108 (Couples and Singles, 50’s-70’s)

9:30 am Nursery-

Birth through 23 Months Old

Children’s Classes-Kid City (2 Years through 6th Grade)

Couples for Christ-Room 107/108 (Couples, 30’s-50’s)

Friendship Class-Room 106 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

Science and Creation Class-Room 109 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

JHM (Junior High)-Room 207 (Junior High Ages 12-14)

HSM (High School)-Room 207 (High School Ages 14-18)

11:00 am

Nursery- Birth through 23 Months Old

Children’s Classes-Kid City (2 Years through 6th Grade)

Young Families Class-Room 109 (Couples and Singles with Children)

Berean Class-Room 105 (Couples and Singles, 50’s-90’s)

Watchman Class-Room 107/108 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

The Hood-Room 106 (Couples and Singles, All Ages)

College and Career-Room 217 (Students and Early Career, 18-28)

Young Marrieds Class-Room 218 (Married and Engaged Couples)

8:00 am-Traditional Worship Living for Jesus More Precious Than Silver Welcome and Greeting I Surrender All Grace, Love and Fellowship Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Ryan Barbarisi Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Grace, Love, Fellowship”

9:30 am-Blended Worship Rock of Ages Call It Grace Welcome and Greeting I Surrender All Grace, Love and Fellowship Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Ryan Barbarisi Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Grace, Love, Fellowship”

9:30 am-Intersect Worship Upstairs Loft

Joy of the Lord The Solid Rock Holy Spirit Message-Pastor Anthony Whitlatch “Grace, Love, Fellowship” They’ll Know We Are Christian By Our Love

11:00 am-Praise Worship Revelation Song Welcome and Greeting This I Believe O Come to the Altar Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Ryan Barbarisi Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Grace, Love, Fellowship”

6:00 pm-Blended Worship

Welcome and Greeting I Will Call Upon the Lord Think About His Love Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down What a Savior You Are My King (Amazing Love) Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Julie Huver Message-Pastor Jeff Savage “Slaves to Sons”

Why not consider signing up for electronic giving. FBC relies on the financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give once or on a recurring ba-sis. To give electronically, visit www.fbc-tempe.org and locate the link to the electronic giving page.

FBC car window decals are still available for purchase. All proceeds from these go to Faith Promise to support our FBC Missionaries and Short-Term Mission Trips. If you have any questions regarding these, contact David Brinn.

The Center for Islamic Research and Awareness (CIRA-a full-time ministry of FBC) is pleased to provide you with this financial update for the period of January-December 2019:

Financial Need Annual Budget $ 98,000.00 Giving-to-Date $ 51,427.00 Under Budget $ 46,573.00

On behalf of CIRA ministry we would like to thank you for your kindness and

continued support. Your significant contributions will enable us to serve

HIM to advance the Gospel to our Muslim friends throughout the world.

Make out all checks to FBC earmarked “CIRA.”

Please place any HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother, Epson, Samsung, Kodak, Sharp or Canon empty ink cartridges that you have in the recycle box in Skylight Hall. These help defray the cost of office supplies for the church.

Visit our Website for more

information on all our ministries:

http://fbc-tempe.org

This Week at FBC

Sunday, June 30 8:00 am-Traditional Worship 8:00 am-Adult Bible Class 9:30 am-Blended Worship 9:30 am-Intersect Worship in the Loft 9:30 am-Adult Bible Classes 11:00 am–Praise Worship 11:00 am-Adult Bible Classes 12:00 pm-Lunch in the MAC 6:00 pm-Blended Worship 5:00 pm-Teen Sunday Night at the Movies

Monday, July 1 6:00 am-Men’s Bible Study 5:00 pm-Monday Night Basketball 6:30 pm-Intersect Service Rehearsal 7:00 pm-Parents of Addicted Loved Ones

Tuesday, July 2 6:00 pm-Tuesday Night Volleyball

Wednesday, July 3 6:30 pm-Al-Anon Group Meeting

Thursday, July 4

FBC Office is Closed

Friday, July 5 6:00 pm-Chandler Home Group 6:30 pm-Celebrate Recovery

Saturday, July 6 1:00 pm-Pick-Up Basketball

Want to listen to one of the sermons by Pastor Roger or one of the other FBC Pastors? Free sermons by Pastor Roger and the other FBC Pastors are available to you on the FBC webpage at www.fbc-tempe.org.

The FBC Library is open. Stop by and check out a book or a video! If you would like to donate books to the

Library please contact Sheryl Avis by email at sherylavis@gmail.com.

“Some people say, ‘Give till it hurts.’ But God recommends that we give until it feels good.

God loves a cheerful giver!” (Brian Kluth, Pastor and Generosity Speaker and Author)

“With the price of everything else going up these days, aren’t you glad the Lord hasn’t increased the tithe to 15%?”

“Real charity does not care if it is tax deductible or not.”

“The Dead Sea is the dead sea because it continually receives and never gives.”

The world asks, “What does a man own?” Christ asks, “How does he use it?”

Reflect-Name a few of your most prized possessions, proven skills, abilities, available time or stored-up resources. Have you ever fully yielded these things to God?

Prayer-Heavenly Father, show us what you have placed in our hands. Help us to use it for your glory for all to see. Amen

For the safe-

ty and security of eve-ryone, your backpack or bag may be inspected.

Thanks for your cooper-ation!

Help FBC Meet Its Budget

We appreciate your faithful giving to FBC and its ministries.

God is doing many good things at our church. Pray for the economy in America.

We need $24,340.00 each week to meet our budget.

Faith Promise Update

Since January 1, the total giving to Faith Promise has been $26,720.00. Our need since January 1 is $25,550.00.

Our weekly need is $1,022.00.

We are currently $1,170.00 OVER our year-to-date need! Thank you for being faithful to God’s Word through Faith Promise Giving!

Faith Promise is money you give to help our missionaries.

If we do not receive $4,426.00 each month, all of our Faith Promise missionaries like Mark and Vanessa Burritt, Steve and Darlene Evers, Bob and Elena Gonzalez and Steve and Patty Robenalt will not receive their “full” monthly support from us. Your faithfulness helps our missionaries spread the love of Jesus around the world! Make your checks payable to FBC earmarked “Faith Promise.

YTD Money Needed $608,500.00

YTD Money Received $549,658.00

UNDER Budget $-58,842.00

Budget

Received

Budget Received

Series 1 $608,500.00 $549,658.00

2019 General Fund Giving

Sunday Lunch in the MAC and Dinner in the Quad

Your donations at the Food Line and in the “Wood Boxes” help greatly to cover the cost of the meal.

June 30 – Lunch in the MAC – Meatloaf, Potato Casserole, Veggies, Salad Bar and Dessert

There will be NO Sunday Lunches in the MAC during the month of July!

The DVD’s of Annie

are NOW available!

You can purchase yours in the Connection Center, located just

outside the Worship Center, or you can call the Church Office at

480-839-0926 and ask for Julie.

DVD’s are $10.00 each Annie T-Shirts are $7.00 each

Combo Pack (1 DVD and 1 t-shirt) is $15.00 (Cash or check only)

Worship Service Tech Workers Needed

Due to moves and health issues we are losing three of our Worship Service Tech Workers in the next month. We are in serious need of new Tech Workers to run our Sound, Lighting, Media and Camera Stations for all three morning services, as well as our evening service. If you have a desire to serve our Lord Jesus in these areas, we need you greatly. Our worship services cannot happen without dedicated volunteers to serve these vital tech positions. We will train you on whichever tech station you would like to serve. Please contact Pastor Phillip Shepherd at 770-846-7418 or email him at pshepherd@fbc-tempe.org

FBC Heartbeat Class Date and Time –

Sunday, August 4, 10:30 A.M.

Sharing yourself as a Heartbeat to others!

During the Heartbeat Class our Senior Pastor, Dr. Roger Ball, will present the Doctrines of FBC along with our church’s Mission and Vision. In addition, we will speak about the importance of relationships and how to get connected within our church family.

This class will take place in Pastor Rogers’s office. We will meet in the front lobby of the church at 10:30 a.m.

Please contact Jeff Savage with any questions and RSVP at 201-519-2856 or at fbcoutreach@fbc-tempe.org.

Men’s Upcoming Events

Plan ahead and sign-up at the Men’s Ministry Table in Skylight Hall for the following men’s

events:

Men’s Prayer Group (every Wednesday evening)

Men’s Breakfast (Saturday, July 13)

Men’s Camping Trip (June 21-23)

Colorado River Rafting Trip (August 23-25)

Deep Sea Fishing (August 3)

Hikes with Adam (every other month)

Singles and Couples Marriage Seminar (August 30-31)

Money Management with Dave Ramsey (August-October)

Mission Trip to Uganda in 2020

Mission Trip to Panama in 2021

Fishing in Alaska or Canada (August 2020)

Sign-up at the Men’s Ministry Table across from the Library.

I would like to receive information on “Men Helping Men” to be like Jesus via the FBC Men’s Ministry.

Name _______________________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________

Children’s Ministry (Birth through 6th Grade)

Preschool and Kindergarten Bible Story 9:30 am: Gideon Is Super Brave

Bible Story 11:00 am: Be Brave

Elementary Bible Story: Puzzling Parables: The Sower Bible Point: Puzzling Parables: The Sower

Kid City Prayer Request for the Week: Pray for our Kid City parents

to bring up their children under the care of the Lord. Sanctify them, that they may be concerned

for the salvation of their children.

Ways to “GIVE” to FBC

GIVE ONLINE Go to: www.fbc-tempe.org

Tap “Donations”

Tap “Enter Online Donation System”

GIVE by APP Search for GivePlus Church in the App Store

Download the GivePlus Church App

Enter First Baptist Church of Tempe

Tap Donate Now

GIVE by TEXT Text 480-485-3171

Tap Giving Link

Type in Assist and Enter Information

GIVE by ENVELOPE Use assigned Giving Envelope from Church Office

Or use white Giving Envelope in chair in Worship Center

Place in Offering Plate

Women’s Retreat @ Prescott Pines – Register Now! Sept. 13-15th - Space is Limited! Don’t miss out! For more information: www.prescottpines.org --July 31st is FBC registration deadline--.

Multicultural Potluck – Bring a dish to share! Friday, July 19th @ 6:30 – 8:30pm NEW! Summer Bible Study: The Unexplainable Jesus Tues. mornings starts July 9th, 9:30 – 11:00am {8 week DVD series July 9th to Aug. 27th} NEW! Fall Bible Study: The Writings of Paul Tues. mornings starts Sept. 10th, 9am - 11:30am Tues. evenings starts Sept. 10th, 6:30pm – 8pm {Sept. 10th to Nov. 19th Fall break Oct. 8th}

For information and to sign up for an event go to the WM table by the Café

Follow Jesus in Believer’s Baptism

The only pre-requisite for baptism is to be sure of your spiritual condition. Have you put your trust in Jesus alone for your eternal life?

Our next baptism will be on Sunday, August 18, in our Morning Worship Services in the Worship Center.

I am interested in being baptized on Sunday, August 18. Name _______________________________________________ Contact Information ___________________________________

Men’s Breakfast Saturday, July 13 7:50 to 10:00 am

“Journey with Joy through Life –

Together with Others”

Meet two medical doctors, husband and wife. Learn to journey

with joy through life together with others in the presence of the Lord each and every day. Both doctors interviewed (simultaneous) on the “obstacles” to a joyful inner life. Plus they will share how to remove the obstacles preventing a joyful inner life. Discover why this husband describes his wife as LOML, DD, WW, PP, MTAD and

EEE.

Meet – Know – Pray for Other Men

Fishing Trip to Alaska in 2020

Excellent Breakfast

Inspiring Men’s Videos

Meet Men’s Ministry Leadership Team

Amazing Events by Men’s Ministry

All Men Singing Acapella to God

Large Group Prayer for Anyone in Need of Prayer

Sign-up today at the Men’s Ministry Table in Skylight Hall – Don’t miss it!

YES, you can plan on me to attend the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, July 13.

Name _______________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

Cell Phone ___________________________________________________ (Fill this out and drop in the offering plate)

Most of us, at one time or another in our lives, feel overwhelmed, inexperienced, intimidated, insufficient, too old, too young, invisible, afraid, or lonely. Priscilla Shirer shows us that Gideon’s story is about far more than a wet fleece and a battle won with 300 soldiers. It tells of one man’s struggle with his own weakness – and the One True God who transformed his weakness into victory. “So if you’ve ever struggled with insecurity or had trouble accepting your limitations, this study will help you see how God can use your weakness to unlock His strength.” But, if you haven’t struggled, you may be the tool God uses to unlock His strength in another woman. Yes, weakness is a gift. Join Priscila Shirer for a Bible study that will open your eyes to a brand new perspective on yourself, your God, and …

Women’s

Bible Class

Sundays,

beginning

August 11

9:30 a.m.

Room #104

For more info, contact Dianna: 602-463-7329 or db618@cox.net

NEW Bible Class – Moral Choices

This 12-18 week class will study Biblical Ethics

STARTING: Sunday, July 7, at 11:00 am in Room 118

Topics for Study in Class include:

Beginning of Life (abortion/birth control etc.)

Genetics/cloning

Physician assisted suicide

Sexuality (hetero/homo/bi/trans-sexuality, gender dysphoria, etc.)

Capital Punishment

War

Gun Control

Immigration/refugees

And MORE!

Teacher: Rev. Robin Shakal

This class will navigate Scripture related to these topics as well as talk through the real life difficulty of these moral issues in daily life and our American culture.

Contact Pastor Anthony Whitlatch for more information at awhitlatch@fbc-tempe.org or call the church office (480) 839-0926.

Learning from Others

No matter how efficient, smart or independent we happen to think ourselves to be,

sooner or later we run into a “brick wall” that our intelligence or

experience cannot handle for us.

We can fake it, avoid it or blunder through it. But a better solution would be

to find someone who has walked that way before and has gained wisdom from the experience.

Gloria Gaither “Decisions”

Starts Mid-

August!

Dates – Wednesday

Evenings (August 21 – October 16, 2019) (August 14 – Preview Lesson)

(9 lessons / 9 weeks) Time – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Cost – $100.00 (for workbook and budget app)

Never worry about money again! Financial Peace University will help you take control of your money,

plan for your future and transform your life. This program will teach you how to win with money,

you will also be given the tools to help you stay on track and the options to fit your life.

Some of the lessons include:

How to Budget

How to Pay Off All Debt

How to invest for the Future

Retirement Planning

Giving

YES, I want to sign-up to take Financial Peace University Name ________________________________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________________________________

(Tear off and place in the Offering Plate)

I would like to receive more information on the Trip to Israel planned for March 6-16, 2020. Name ________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________

Would you like to journey to Israel and experience the wonder of this unique place with Pastor Roger and Dianna Ball as your tour guides?

Join us as we visit Nazareth Village with detailed explanations of what life was like during the time of Jesus.

We will board a replica wooden “Jesus Boat” for a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

We will make our way to the Jordan River for the opportunity to be baptized in that special river.

We will visit the beautiful Mt. of Olives to behold the breathtaking panorama of the Holy City.

We will proceed to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of Agony where tradition holds that Jesus prayed.

We will enter Jerusalem and walk to the holiest site in the whole Jewish world, the Western Wailing Wall and much, much more!

Israel

Save the Date!!

Walk with God in Israel!

March 6-16, 2020

FBC Boutique & Car Show!!! Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2

Women’s Ministry Outreach Fundraiser!!

This is a great opportunity to help support women in our church with scholarships and financial assistance. In addition we will be reaching out to the community with fun family activities!

New Boutique Vendor applications are being accepted now. Deadline is August 30! We have limited space in the MAC and Quad so register ASAP! For the online registration form go to http://www.fbc-tempe.org and click on the Women’s Ministry page.

NEW this year is our Car Show on Saturday morning, November 2, and during our Boutique. Judging and cash prizes! For registration details go to http://www.fbc-tempe.org and click on the Women’s Ministry page. We do need judges so please check with Mindelle Will.

There are MANY areas you can volunteer for this event. This is an opportunity to show God’s love to the community, local vendors and car owners who do not attend a church home. For more information check out the Women’s Table across from the Cafe!

Growing in Christ

In order to be a child of God, we have to change; that’s what Jesus said. We have to admit we cannot get there the way we are and be willing to humble ourselves and change.

Remember that God’s love for you is absolutely steadfast, and unlike humans, He does not give or take away His love based on your performance or your qualifications. It will not take God by surprise when you discover an area in your life that is less than what it should be. He knows it already and even knowing all there is to know about you, His love and concern for you have not budged one inch.

Mary Welchel “How to Thrive from 9 to 5”

Help Us Update the Information for our FBC Family Picture

Directory

Since we are getting ready to publish our FBC Family Picture Directory

please fill this out and turn it in to be sure that the information put in the directory is complete and accurate.

Name ____________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ______________________________________________ Home Phone _______________________________________________ Cell Phone __________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ E-mail address______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Birthdate ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Children’s Names and Birth Dates _______________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Wedding Anniversary _________________________________________ Are you a:

_____Visitor _____Regular Attender ____ Member

July 2019 Bible Reading

July 1 ........................... Obadiah 1, Psalm 82-83 July 2 ............................................... II Kings 1-4 July 3 ................................................ II Kings 5-8 July 4 .............................................. II Kings 9-11 July 5 ................. II Kings 12-13, II Chronicles 24 July 6 ...................... II Kings 14, II Chronicles 25 July 7 .................................................. Jonah 1-4 July 8 ...................... II Kings 15, II Chronicles 26 July 9 .................................................. Isaiah 1-4 July 10 ................................................ Isaiah 5-8 July 11 ................................................. Amos 1-5 July 12 ................................................. Amos 6-9 July 13 .................. Isaiah 9-12, II Chronicles 27 July 14 ................................................ Micah 1-7 July 15 ............... II Kings 16-17, II Chronicles 28 July 16 ............................................ Isaiah 13-17 July 17 ............................................ Isaiah 18-22 July 18 ............................................ Isaiah 23-27 July 19 ......... II Kings 18:1-8, II Chronicles 29-31 July 20 .............................. Psalm 48, Hosea 1-7 July 21 ............................................. Hosea 8-14 July 22 ............................................ Isaiah 28-30 July 23 ............................................ Isaiah 31-34 July 24 ............................................ Isaiah 35-36 July 25 ........................... Isaiah 37-39, Psalm 76 July 26 ............................................ Isaiah 40-43 July 27 ............................................ Isaiah 44-48 July 28 ... II Kings 18:9-19:37, Psalm 46, 80, 135 July 29 ............................................ Isaiah 49-53 July 30 ............................................ Isaiah 54-58 July 31 ............................................ Isaiah 59-63

When you finish reading for July, 2019, sign below and drop in the offering plate!

Name: _______________________

VBS Says "Thanks!"

Thank You to our amazing Escape VBS leaders! Thank you for praying, planning, giving and participating. It takes every part of the church body to make VBS successful. Our students learned how to escape from daily struggles by unlocking life’s problems with the ultimate code that is guaranteed to have a safety exit ready at every turn.

Lisa Barbarisi, Morgan Roland, Amanda Fones , Sue Goodwin, Leticia Beltran, Marybeth Warrick, Sam Shedenhelm , Renee Mullins, Holly Huver-Lange, Heather Malmin, Lisa Bernier, Caleb Curtisi, LeeAnna Frisbie, Melody Sandoval, Sami Curtisi, Jimmy Lausen, Amanda Watson, Abby Wraight, Joy Getz, Karen Cook, Sheryl Arvayo, Natasha Will, Meredith Lomeli, Kimberly Elliott, Becca Blum, Grace Blum, Kim Blum, Charleigh Fisher, Lee Henkelman, Aryelle Reynolds, Brianna Reynolds, Chase Reynolds, Trinity Reynolds, Mindelle Will, Larae Keso, Jacob Betz, Joey Lausen, Pat Mitchell, Emma Malmin, Rachel Guthrie, Jorie McQuaid, Marissa Schlueter, Meagan Connelly, Jessica Hunyada, Jackson Steil, Tyler Steil, Caleb Lomeli, Rachel Griess, Nancy Peake, Miranda Wolfe, Laura Brinn, Emily Frisbie, Ruth Jimenez, Rebekah Sandoval, Sebastian Healey, Karen Williams, Chris Williams, Aly Lemons, Josiah Lemons, Tanya Garmon, John Renninger, Lexi Alderman, Nico White, Jennifer Atterbery-Pierpont, Nancy Brooks, Oksun Renninger, Justin Burciaga , Kanyon Bakutis, Max Healey, Adam Bachman, Jennifer Horton , Reece Hauter, Clarissa De los Angeles, Ariel De los Angeles, Don Halver, Ben Barnes, Quinn Mitchell, Jeff Savage, Phillip Shepherd and Bev Marten. A BIG SHOUT OUT to everyone who donated snacks, supplies and financial gifts.

Sunday Mornings Messages

July 7 – “Is Jesus God?” (John 1:1-2)

Pastor Caleb Curtisi (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

July 14 – “Where Did Life Come From?” (John 1:3-4)

Al Fadi (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

July 21 – “Life Needs Light – Why?” (John 1:4-5)

Al Fadi (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

July 28 – “Does God Send You?” (John 1:6-8)

Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

Pastor Roger’s sermons and other FBC Pastors can be heard for free on our website

at www.fbc-tempe.org or on the go in the Sermons.io App

(http://sermons.io/the-app).

Sunday Evening Messages

June 30 – “Slaves to Sons” (Galatians 4:1-7) Pastor Jeff Savage

July 7 – “Worthless Religion” (Galatians 4:8-31) Pastor Jeff Savage

July 14 – “True Freedom Leads to Love” (Galatians 5:1-15) Pastor Jeff Savage

July 21 – “Gospel Grace Leads to Godliness” (Galatians 5:16-25) Pastor Jeff Savage

“Grace … Love … Fellowship”

June 30, 2019 Dr. Roger Ball

rb618@cox.net

People disagree. Friends slander friends. Neighbors get upset. Co-workers say and do hurtful things. Right? People reject people. People avoid people. How should we respond?

The Bible always shows the negative and provides ____________________.

II Corinthians is a church not loving each other well. Six Positive Responses to Negative Christians.

#1. Speak only ______________ only in ______________.

II Corinthians 6:1 - And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain-Grace is a rich part of love.

II Corinthians 6:3 - giving no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited,

I Corinthians 13

Ephesians 4:15 - but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,

#2. Reason _____________. Avoid ___________ ____________.

Acts 17:2 - And according to Paul’s custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

II Corinthians 2-3-4-5 #3. Never hate the _______________Christian or not.

Matthew 5:44 - But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Hateful people need _____________ not ____________.

II Corinthians 6-7-8-9 #4. ________________70 times 7 is ________________.

Matthew 18:21 - Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” (22) Jesus *said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.

II Corinthians 10-11-12

#5. When slandered ____________________.

Matthew 5:44 - But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

II Corinthians 13

The last verse … the benediction says … #6. Offer the ___________________ blessing.

II Corinthians 13:14 - May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Paul does not _________ nor ________ but ___________. Four Blessings to All Enemies #1. Give only ____________ ___________ to all your enemies.

II Corinthians 13:14 - May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Underline last three words.

Jesus died for _______________ enemies.

This verse is all about _________________ for all.

Three good Gifts from the Trinity:

Gift #1 The _____________ of the _________________

Gift #2 The ______________ of _____________

Gift #3 The _____________ of ________ __________

When frustrated by people who disagree with you … nothing is impossible with God. #2. Request the _______ ________ of _______ on all enemies

II Corinthians 13:14 - May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Who needs favor every day?

The grace of Jesus … equals what?

II Corinthians 12:9 - And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

Grace is a free favor from who? The power favor of Jesus Christ includes:

Grace brought Jesus down from Heaven into our world and nature.

Grace took Jesus to Gethsemane and on the Cross.

All that Jesus has done was by grace.

All peace, hope, confidence, and strength flows from the fountain of grace.

#3. Extend the ___________ of _____________ to all enemies

II Corinthians 13:14 - May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Give protective love not hate.

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

God please takes positive love steps toward my enemy. Not passive. John 3:16

God please _______________ for the enemy. John 3:16

God, addresses serious needs. John 3:16

From death to eternal life. Not perish. #4. Elevate the ___________ of the Holy Spirit on your enemies.

Fellowship means what?

John 14:26 - But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

Cooperate with the Holy Spirit.

Do you need to improve? Be restored? Broken or weak?