WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

IS IT OKAY TO PLAY SPORTS AND DECLARE YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST?

Throughout the World Cup, we saw coaches and players glorifying God.

This trend is happening across many major sports. Hallelujah!

PLUS: Prayers for Children.

And a political segment: Meet Stan Stanart

This week: Segments of two sermons from Champion Forest Baptist Church:
First: TRUE SATISFACTION, Pastor Kal Kilgo
And: FULLY CONVINCED, Pastor Emory Cothen

Closing Prayer:
Father God, Redeemer of our souls,
We rejoice with gladness, for you are in our midst.
When the righteous cry for help, you, O Lord, hear their pleas. 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.

IT IS OKAY TO PLAY SPORTS AND DECLARE YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST!

Discussed by Shaun Smithson
with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA.org)

Throughout the World Cup, we saw coaches and players glorifying God. This is a trend that is happening across many major sports. Hallelujah!

Today, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Executive Vice President Shaun Smithson discusses some of these wonderful stories and also encourages young students athletes to stand boldly for Christ.

Click here for all the details about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Click here to order your back-to-school FCA GEAR!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did the coach of Spain and others testify of their reliance on God?

Did the U.S. team celebrate wins AND losses with prayer?

Did the World Cup halftime show feature a worship song?

Is the thrill of victory fleeting, leaving players and fans searching for something more?

Are more athletes praying and making Jesus known during sporting events?

Is this a noticeable shift – athletes who are no longer keeping quiet about their faith in Jesus Christ?

Does the Fellowship of Christian Athletes help equip student athletes to boldly share their faith?

Click here to help support the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHILDREN

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

Lord, I pray that my children would understand their need for Jesus and rejoice in the good news of the Gospel. (Psalm 68:19-20)

Lord, I pray that my children will love learning and that their hearts would seek to understand the world you have created. (Proverbs 15:14)

I pray that as they learn about your world, they would behold the majesty of your glory. (Psalm 19:1)

Lord, I pray that you would surround them with friends who make wise choices and encourage their faith. (Proverbs 13:20)

I pray that their teachers would be wise and gentle. (Proverbs 15:2,4)

Lord, I pray that they would work with diligence and put forth their best efforts. (Proverbs 13:4)

I pray that they would be thoughtful with their words and respectful with their replies. (Proverbs 15:28)

Lord, I pray that you would free them from the pressure of trying to be like everyone else by instilling in them the confidence that they are uniquely made by you. (Psalm 139:14)

I pray that they would receive correction well. (Proverbs 15:31-32)

I pray that they would share their faith with others. (Psalm 145:11-12)

I pray that when they do what is wrong, they would bear consequences that lead them to repentance. I pray that when they do what is right, you would bless their obedience that they may learn to love your ways. (Proverbs 14:14)

I pray that your Word would be on their hearts and in their minds as they learn. (Proverbs 16:20)

I pray that they would be kind to others. (Proverbs 21:21)

I pray that you would give them the grace of self-control. (Proverbs 25:28)

Lord, I pray that your grace would rest upon my children. (Psalm 90:17)

I pray that you would protect them from all evil. (Psalm 121:1-2,7)

More than anything else, may their lives glorify you! (Psalm 86:12)

WHAT ISSUES ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU?

Discussed by Stan Stanart
with Stanart for HD126

Stan Stanart is the former Harris County Clerk. Today, he discusses our safety and property taxes. As Harris County Clerk, voters trusted him to run elections fairly and with integrity.

A life-long Republican, Stan is now running for State Representative House District 126, vowing to stand strong defending our God-given and Constitutional freedoms.

Click here to learn more about Stan.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are voters concerned with the crime rate and a judicial system determined on letting criminals back on the street?

Are voters concerned with their ever-increasing property taxes? Stan briefly discusses some of the proposals that have been introduced and whether or not the Governor has the power to change the current property tax laws.

Are voters concerned with AI Data Centers?

Are voters concerned with election integrity?

Click here to help support Stan Stanart’s campaign for House District 126. And sign up to volunteer!

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?

TRUE SATISFACTION

Discussed by Pastor Kal Kilgo
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

NOTE: We are airing the past TWO sermons from CFBC due to audio difficulties with the Biblical-Literacy lesson. 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   For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

WHAT DOES SATISFACTION MEAN TO YOU? DOES SOMEONE OR SOME THING SATISFY YOU? IS IT A JOB WELL DONE AND A GOOD DAY’S WORK? IS IT A WARM, HOME-COOKED MEAL? DOES YOUR SPOUSE SATISFY YOU? DO YOUR KIDS SATISFY YOU? DOES MONEY OR PRESTIGE BRING YOU SATISFACTION?

Pastor Kal Kilgo steps into the pulpit this week to present the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church from Psalm 90. Pastor Kal is the College and Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon notes here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

THE FINITE MAN (Psalm 90:3-11)

Have you ever stood on the shore of the ocean or the top of a mountain and marveled at the wonder of God?

Have you every stood in front of your loved one’s gravesite and realized how small you are in light of all of creation?

How is the Christian life like a blade of grass? This is a great analogy! Pastor Kal reminds us that God has so much more for our lives than what the world can offer us and Jesus died for our sins in order to provide true lasting satisfaction. Trust Him!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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.

FULLY CONVINCED

Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

ARE YOU CONVINCED OF YOUR SAVIOR OR OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE? ARE YOU ALLOWING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO DEFINE YOU OR DESCRIBE YOU? WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the LIFE LESSONS sermon series with a powerful message on who he wants to be – as a Christian, husband, father, and pastor.

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:19-21

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Have you ever forgotten about God and His promises when your circumstances are great? Pastor Cothen warns us to stop thinking everything will always be okay simply because you are a Christ-follower, reminding us of Abraham’s faith through the bad AND the good.

Where do you draw your strength? Do you immediately turn to God when hard times hit – or do you cry and complain and worry? Pastor Cothen says: “When we get fixated on the things that we are worried about, we miss our God. But when we are convinced of our God, we glorify Him. In that process, we grow strong in our faith.”

With all he had been through, how could Abraham be fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised? (Romans 4:21)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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, Redeemer of our souls,

We rejoice with gladness, for you are in our midst.

When the righteous cry for help, you, O Lord, hear their pleas.

Have mercy on those who bow before you. Withhold your anger and indignation.

Be patient and longsuffering, creating a clean heart within each saint.

Guide us by your Spirit as we serve your son.

And, should we be granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the Cause of Christ,

Amen and Amen.