WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

The average adult makes about 35,000 decisions each day.

Which ones are “pivotal decisions”? Pastor Stan Parris explains.

What decisions might you make today that will transform your destiny?

We cannot always control our circumstances, but can we always decide our response?

Mark Lanier continues in Romans. (This is a repeat from last week, due to sound quality.)

From the Pulpit at Champion Forest: PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS - THE SPIRIT-LED PRAYER

The closing prayer:
Father God,
As you look out over your creation, may you see your children diligently seeking to do good.
Grant us the desire to not only shun evil, but to actively run from it. 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.

PIVOTAL DECISIONS

Discussed by Pastor Stan Parris
with Pivotal Decisions (pivotaldecisions.org/)

The average adult makes about 35,000 decisions each day. Which ones are “pivotal decisions”? What decisions might you make today that will transform your destiny?

Pastor Stan Parris is the Lead Pastor of Franklin Heights Church in Rocky Mounty, Virginia. With more than three decades in ministry, Pastor Parris focuses on encouraging individuals and churches to stop drifting through life and begin making decisions that will shape a lasting future.

Click here  to order your copy of Pastor Parris’s book, “Pivotal Decisions”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who was Ronald Demuth?

We cannot always control our circumstances, but can we always decide our response? Pastor Parris explains the “Three 10’s Rule” and how it applies to every decision we make – especially emotionally-charged decisions.

Why does Pastor Parris believe that “drifting through life” is dangerous? What can/should we do instead?

If someone feels stuck in a relationship, a career, a habit, or in life in general, where should they begin if they truly desire change? Pastor Parris offers some encouragement we all need to hear…

Is it too late to change direction in life? Pastor Parris walks through some of the decisions we make every day and how we can shift our focus from “us” to “God”.

Click here to contact Pastor Stan Parris.

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?

ROMANS 9 - PART 3

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

Day 4

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with another look at Romans 9 and the age-old question: IS GOD UNJUST?

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:

OBJECTION #1: IS GOD UNJUST? (Romans 9:14-18)

Mark reminds us that mercy is never owed. That’s not how it works!

What is Israel’s story?

What is the historical role of Christ to salvation? No – this isn’t a trick question! Mark explains the “election for the Messiah.”

Who are the two nations which Paul wrote about?

Is hate a 4-letter word? (Genesis 29:31; Luke 14:26)

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

SPIRIT-LED PRAYER

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

Day 4

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: Pray Like Jesus.

In this series, everyone can learn something new about the prayer life of Jesus: his pattern of daily dependence, his prayers for others, his surrender in suffering, and his unwavering trust in the Father.

This week, Pastor Jarrett continues to break down The Lord’s Prayer with four more petitions from Jesus to his Father. He went over the first three last week, so if you missed one of those segments – check out the archives on our home page.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 6:9-13

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

BIG PICTURE: The Greater the Revelation, the Greater the Accountability

Are spirit-led people thankful people? (Psalm 58:8-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Is God a “Cosmic Kill Joy”? Pastor Jarrett shares a picture of the 1973 picture by Willis Wheatley depicting Jesus laughing. Click the link above and fast-forward to the 51-minute mark to see the beautiful painting.


BIG PICTURE: Thanking the Father for Who He Is

What was Jesus thankful for in Luke 10?

How did Jesus describe God, the Father, in his prayer?

When is the last time you thanked God for being there for you?


BIG PICTURE: Thanking the Father for How He Works

Why was Jesus thankful for how God worked in and through his life?

Was Jesus also thankful for God working in and through the lives of others?

Why did Jesus rejoice in the “up-side down Kingdom”? (Isaiah 55:8-9)


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PRAYER

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

Father God,

As you look out over your creation, may you see your children diligently seeking to do good.

Grant us the desire to not only shun evil, but to actively run from it. May we rebuke evil in and through the name of Jesus Christ.

Father God, send your Holy Spirit to encourage the fainthearted and lift up the weak. May we seek your strength and righteousness.

Hear the pleas of the saints, answering each prayer in the center of your will.

And if we are granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ, in whose name we pray,

Amen and Amen