WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

On July 4, 1986, President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation from New York Harbor.

This is an absolutely EPIC speech – and his words still ring true today.

Plus: WHY DO WE CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY?

Lee Greenwood: GOD BLESS THE USA

David Fleming begins a lesson on: THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (SOTERIOLOGY)

From the Pulpit: Pastor Stephens begins Part 8 on: FIGHT TO THE FINISH

Today’s Prayer:
O Mighty Father,
Lifting this prayer to your throne room, acknowledging your divine providence.
It was your will to create the universe, this earth, and our country.. 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.

PRESIDENT REAGAN’S SPEECH JULY 4, 1986

Discussed by Ronald Reagan
with Ronald Reagan Quotes

On July 4, 1986, President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation from New York Harbor. This is an absolutely EPIC speech – and his words still ring true today.

Click here to view the video of President Reagan’s speech.

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY?

Discussed by Special Guest
with Special Guest

As bitterly divided Americans bicker over politics, love of America and it's founding in liberty should never be debated.

Now more than ever it seems we need to be reminded about the most foundational reasons why we celebrate July 4th.

Click here to view the video for this special.

GOD BLESS THE USA

Discussed by Lee Greenwood
with Special Guest

Enjoy Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA”.

THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (SOTERIOLOGY)

Discussed by David Fleming
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 1

WHAT IS SALVATION? WHAT DOES SALVATION MEAN TO YOU? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SAVED? WHAT ARE WE SAVED FROM? WHY ARE WE SAVED?

It’s summer time and that means special lessons from various guests for the Biblical Literacy Lesson from Champion Forest Baptist Church.

This week, former CFBC Pastor David Fleming is first to sub in and he will be teaching on The doctrine of salvation (soteriology).

NOTE: Have no fear, though! Mark Lanier actually preached the sermon this week, so you will still get to hear from him, too!

To view David Fleming’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:

GROUNDWORK

Does the world have a sin problem?

Are we all sinners, falling short of the glory of God? David discusses the difference between sins of commission and sins of omission.

Does sin separate us from God, rendering us unholy?


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

FIGHT TO THE FINISH

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

Day 1

HOW ARE YOU RUNNING THE RACE OF LIFE? ARE YOU COASTING ALONG – WAITING TO SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING? OR ARE YOU RUNNING THE RACE AS IF YOUR LIFE – AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS – DEPENDS ON IT?

This week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the FIGHT sermon series, reminding us that starting well is important, but we must also finish well – and finish strong.

Scripture Passage: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

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:

THE CALL TO FINISH STRONG

How long had Paul been following Jesus when he wrote 2 Timothy (a letter)?

Where was Paul when he wrote this letter?

Why does Pastor Jarrett like verse 7 so much? (I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.)

What are some other Scriptures in 2 Timothy that encourage us to finish strong? (2 Timothy 1:13-14; 2:1-2; 2:22-23; 4:1-2)


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

PRAYER

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

O Mighty Father,

Lifting this prayer to your throne room, acknowledging your divine providence.

It was your will to create the universe, this earth, and our country.

Since our founding nearly two-and-a-half centuries ago, you have used this land and its people to further the Gospel.

Forgive us corporately and individually when we are wrong and disobedient.

Strengthen and guide our leaders from the White House to our houses of worship.

Be in our homes this day. May we thank you for our freedom to worship you, to share the Good News with others, and to gather with family and friends.

Until the trumpet sounds or you call each of us home, may we be growing in the knowledge of your Word, willing to share the Good News, always allowing the Light of Jesus Christ to shine forth.

Bless your children, enlarge our influence for good. May your guiding hand also shield us from the fiery darts of the evil one. May we choose to run from evil so we do not cause you pain.

And if you grant us tomorrow, may we be eager to call you Father God.

Lifting this prayer in and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen