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Celebrating God as Our Founder

New guest Cynthia Scott discusses her book, “Celebrating God Our Founder”.

Was God at the center of every principle and guideline of our founding?

Was God working through colonists, patriots, and ordinary people to establish this one-of-a-kind nation?

Did prayer sustain the patriots fighting for freedom?

What would the founders say if they could see America today?

Mark Lanier continues with No Condemnation in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens: are you fired up to be used by Christ?

Prayer for today:
Father God,
With a humble heart and hands raised in praise, accept our thanks for our many, many blessings.
As you have freely given, may we in turn freely give..… More below

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.

CELEBRATING GOD OUR FOUNDER PART

Discussed by Cynthia Scott
with God Our Founder (https://godourfounder.com/)

Part 1 of 3

Did our God providentially establish the great country of America?

Today, new guest Cynthia Scott discusses her book, “Celebrating God Our Founder”, which highlights that God was the center of every principle and guideline, working through colonists, patriots, and ordinary people to establish this one-of-a-kind nation we call home.

Click here to order a copy or two of Cynthia’s great book.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

As America approaches its 250th birthday, is it important to revisit the nation’s spiritual foundations?

Is it true that a nation which doesn’t know its’ history is bound to repeat the same mistakes?

Why does Cynthia say “God was America’s Founder”? How does she support that claim?

Did prayer play a role in the American Revolution? If you have never heard the story behind the First Great Awakening, listen as Cynthia shares the amazing details!

PART 2 OF 3 - CELEBRATING GOD OUR FOUNDER

Discussed by Cynthia Scott
with God Our Founder (https://godourfounder.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How can pastors, educators, and parents use “Celebrating God Our Founder” as a bridge between faith and civic responsibility?

Did prayer sustain the patriots fighting for freedom? Cynthia shares about the public calls for prayer, fasting, and thanksgiving. She also discusses some interesting details about the Shot Heard Around the World.

What do we risk losing if we forget the divine influence in our founding?

PART OF 3 - CELEBRATING GOD OUR FOUNDER

Discussed by Cynthia Scott
with God Our Founder (https://godourfounder.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Some say that faith and government should remain completely separate. Cynthia shares her typical response to this misconception.

What would the founders say if they could see America today?

Why did Cynthia write “Celebrating God Our Founder”?

Some say America’s best days are behind us. What does Cynthia think? She says: “That depends on us!”

What would it look like for America to “rededicate” itself to God at 250 years old?

Click here to order a copy of Cynthia Scott’s book, “Celebrating God Our Founder”.

THE WORLD WITHOUT AMERICA

Discussed by Special Guest
with Special Guest

What would the world look like without America?

KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host of the What’s UP Radio Program, Terry Lowry, reads from Christian Medical and Dental Association contributor Dr. Autumn Dawn Galbreath’s recent inspirational piece about a trauma patient who showed her complete faith and trust. Isn’t that just like our Heavenly Father?

LOVING OUR COMMUNITY

Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

Day 4

Last year, Mark Lanier began a lengthy study on the Book of Romans. He and others took a break over the holidays from Romans to study other areas of the Bible. This week, Romans is back and the focus is on the fact that God is merciful and just and there is no condemnation in Jesus Christ.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

CS LEWIS: THE PROBLEM OF RECONCILING HUMAN SUFFERING WITH THE EXISTENCE OF A GOD WHO LOVES IS ONLY INSOLUBLE SO LONG AS WE ATTACH A TRIVIAL MEANING TO THE WORD “LOVE” AND LOOK ON THINGS AS IF MAN WERE THE CENTER OF THEM.

Yesterday, Mark began to explain God’s divine wrath. He continues today with more Scripture. (Romans 1:18; Romans 2:5; John 3:16 and 36)

How do we escape God’s condemnation? Is there more than one way?

How are we “in Christ Jesus”? (2 Corinthians 5:21) Mark shares two different scenarios to explain…

Does God look past our mistakes and love us anyway? Does Satan, on the other hand, remind us of our mistakes and sin over and over and over again?


For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

A VISION TO FIRE YOU UP

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

WHAT ARE YOU EXPERIENCING TODAY? DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR WORLD IS CRUMBLING AROUND YOU? WELL, THE MESSAGE THIS WEEK IS FOR YOU!

Pastor Jarrett takes a short pause from his Priorities series to share a special sermon, which was preached on Sunday, January 25 – the day Houston shut down due to the “freeze”.

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 6:1-8

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does what we look at, listen to, and even read really affect our heart and mind? Can you recognize your own sin in your life like Isaiah did? Do you acknowledge your sin to God and ask for forgiveness? (vs 5)

What do we receive from the glory of God? What did Isaiah receive from the glory of God? (vs 6-7) Pastor Jarrett explains using a great illustration by Nashville Pastor and President of Renewal Ministries, Ray Otland. Click on the link above and fast-forward to the 33-minute mark to view the quote.

How did God make Isaiah whole again? Why was His answer a mission trip? (vs 8)


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click here.

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Father God,

With a humble heart and hands raised in praise, accept our thanks for our many, many blessings.

As you have freely given, may we in turn freely give.

Walk with us, guide us, use our time and talent to sow good seeds with an abundant harvest.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen