This Sunday: “unranked”
So much of life is fear management. Reasons to fear abound:
They found a lump.
Work is downsizing.
He’s never been this late before.
We don’t want to be controlled by the “what if’s,” but simply pretending there’s nothing to worry about is a sham. God offers something better. Our final unnamed hero demonstrates how to face fear with courage.
Sunday at 11:00am, 4862 Broadway* (map). Join an accepting community for accessible, useful teaching from the Bible.
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Devoted to Prayer: March 16
Make prayer your first response, not you’re last resort.
Pray bigger than you think is reasonable.
Pray for things only God can do.
Those are some of the key thoughts from our current series of teachings called unnamed (see Gatherings for the schedule). On Friday March 16, from 8p-9p, Everyday people will gather at the church office, 5030 Broadway Unit 630, New York, NY 10034 (map), to live those words together. Mark your calendar and get involved.
Acts 2:42, NLT: “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” They devoted themselves to prayer.
Mark Your Calendar: March Events
For more information about these opportunities to get involved, please Contact Us. For our current schedule of Sunday gatherings, see our Gatherings page.
Math Tutoring, Session #1, Sat 9a-11a. Find how you can make a difference for a neighborhood student here: One Plus One.
Math Tutoring Session #2, Sat 9a-11a
Prayer Meeting, Fri 8p-9p at the Everyday Church office, 5030 Broadway Unit 630, New York, NY 10034 (map). Some key thoughts from our current series of teaching: “You have direct access to the Almighty.” “Make prayer your first response, not your last resort.” And, “Pray bigger than you think is reasonable. Pray for things only God can do.”
Math Tutoring, Session #3, Sat 9a-11a
Math Tutoring, Session #4, Sat 9a-11a
Math Tutoring, Session #5, Sat 9a-11a
About Everyday: Power, Not Glitz
In one of the glitziest cities in the world, we can’t compete. The “Empire State of Mind” is true, “big lights will inspire you.” But there’s something else, and it goes like this:
One time, I was feeling inadequate as I prepared to speak at another church in Manhattan. That’s how I feel whenever I consider the impossible task of changing peoples’ hearts. So I prayed, simply and honestly, that God would speak to people. In that talk, I made a point from Scripture to the effect of, “People sometimes think they have a problem with worry or with their marriage or how they manage their money, when in actuality it’s a foundation issue.” That’s a simple Truth– not much glitz there.
After the service, a man came up to me trembling, with tears in his eyes, and said, “I don’t know if I should hug you or punch you.”
“You know what, why don’t hug me,” I suggested.
He seemed rattled. Slowly shaking his head, he explained, “On the train on the way over here, I just asked my wife, ‘Could this be a foundation issue?'” Only God can make a moment like that happen. That guy probably doesn’t remember my name, but I doubt he’ll forget what God said to him.
I’m in favor of hard work and excellence, but I also think that the time our worship team spends praying is more important than the time they spend practicing.
“because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction” (1 Thessalonians 1:5).
Post by: Chris Travis