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January 12, 2024


Title: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
Topic: Special Sermon
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Pastor Emory Cothen offers hope and encouragement as we enter a new year. Pastor Emory is the Young Adults Pastor at the Champions Campus of Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 2

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon 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

REVERE GOD’S AUTHORITY

Why did Paul believe that actions speak louder than words?

What do YOUR private conversations reflect? Do they praise God or the world?

Commentary: “Persuasion is man’s means of moving his fellow man. God’s means is demonstration, leaving no doubt, and inspiring implicit faith by the powerful working of the Spirit.”

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Live your life in a way that others know God is number one.

Remember that God is the anchor that keeps us from drifting away.

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.



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January 11, 2024


Title: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
Topic: Special Sermon
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Pastor Emory Cothen offers hope and encouragement as we enter a new year. Pastor Emory is the Young Adults Pastor at the Champions Campus of Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 2

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon 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

RECOGNIZE YOUR OWN INABILITY

Did Paul know he was weak and insufficient on his own? (Jeremiah 17:9)

Have you ever tried to go through life on your own? Even as Christians, we do this from time to time. How did it work out? Pastor Emory reminds us that we are human and we need a Savior.

What is “emotional intelligence”? Pastor Emory uses a graphic from Harvard to explain and reads from Proverbs 30:7-9.

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.



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January 10, 2024


Title: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
Topic: Special Sermon
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Pastor Emory Cothen offers hope and encouragement as we enter a new year. Pastor Emory is the Young Adults Pastor at the Champions Campus of Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 2

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon 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

RELY ON THE CROSS

What was Paul’s one desire? Pastor Emory says: “He had a simple message that had a profound impact.” Why didn’t Paul focus his message on his own testimony? It was a doozy, after all!

RENOUNCE THE WORLD

Why did Paul tell the people to let go of the things of the world? (Proverbs 8:26)

Why wasn’t Paul concerned with winning peoples’ approval? Pastor Emory offers us hope and encouragement as we navigate this tough issue…

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.



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January 9, 2024


Title: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
Topic: Special Sermon
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Pastor Emory Cothen offers hope and encouragement as we enter a new year. Pastor Emory is the Young Adults Pastor at the Champions Campus of Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 2

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon 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

Have you ever drifted away from your faith? Pastor Emory begins this segment sharing about growing up in Beaumont, Texas and a special fishing trip he took where he caught a monstrous fish (no exaggeration) but then something happened. The boat drifted away…

RELY ON THE CROSS

Was Paul an eloquent speaker/writer?

Was Paul a super special person?

What did Paul claim to “know”?

Did other believers in Corinth have an effect on Paul’s faith?

What was Paul’s one desire? Pastor Emory says: “He had a simple message that had a profound impact.”

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.



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January 8, 2024


Title: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
Topic: Special Sermon
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Pastor Emory Cothen offers hope and encouragement as we enter a new year. Pastor Emory is the Young Adults Pastor at the Champions Campus of Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 2

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon 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

Do you have a word, phrase, or goal for the new year? Pastor Emory Cothen discusses some of Champion Forest’s missions for the new year (and every year): advancing the kingdom by making disciples, loving the community, and strengthening the Church.

Who was Paul writing to in his letter in 1 Corinthians? Were they united or divided? Pastor Emory gives a little background of chapter one before diving into chapter two.

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.



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August 4, 2023


Title: Psalm 100: Worship With Your Life
Topic: Summer in the Psalms
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Why should we worship? Where should we worship? Is there a right way to worship? Is corporate worship the only way to worship God? Do you ever put worship in a box? Are you worshipping anything or anyone else other than God?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues the summer sermon series “Summer in the Psalms” with Psalm 100. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Pastor Emory Cothen is the Young Adult’s Pastor at the main Champion Forest Baptist Church campus.

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:

So why do we worship God? We know we are commanded to, but “why”? (Psalm 100:5; Isaiah 6:3)

What are you passionate about? If your passion was blasted on a TV screen, what would it show? Would it show a picture of Jesus or something else? OUCH! (Matthew 15:8)

How long should we worship God? QUOTE: Charles Spurgeon: “So long as we are receivers of mercy, we must be givers of thanks.”

Should older generations be encouraging younger generations to worship God with their whole lives?

Pastor Cother says: “We praise God with our whole life, because anything less than that is not an adequate response to His goodness.”


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.



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August 3, 2023


Title: Psalm 100: Worship With Your Life
Topic: Summer in the Psalms
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Why should we worship? Where should we worship? Is there a right way to worship? Is corporate worship the only way to worship God? Do you ever put worship in a box? Are you worshipping anything or anyone else other than God?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues the summer sermon series “Summer in the Psalms” with Psalm 100. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Pastor Emory Cothen is the Young Adult’s Pastor at the main Champion Forest Baptist Church campus.

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:

Why should our worship be reserved only for God? (Mark 10:18; Psalm 8:3)

How has God redeemed us to worship Him alone? (2 Corinthians 5:17)

SOMETHING TO PONDER: Are you living a life of worship? Can others see a difference in your life? Can your family see a difference? When was the last time you shared the Gospel with a stranger?

How can we follow God through our worship? Pastor Cothen reminds us that we are all sheep and need a Shepherd.

So why do we worship God? We know we are commanded to, but “why”? (Psalm 100:5; Isaiah 6:3)


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.



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August 2, 2023


Title: Psalm 100: Worship With Your Life
Topic: Summer in the Psalms
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Why should we worship? Where should we worship? Is there a right way to worship? Is corporate worship the only way to worship God? Do you ever put worship in a box? Are you worshipping anything or anyone else other than God?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues the summer sermon series “Summer in the Psalms” with Psalm 100. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Pastor Emory Cothen is the Young Adult’s Pastor at the main Champion Forest Baptist Church campus.

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:

Why should we be joyful when we worship?

Are you just “showing up” for church every Sunday? Are just going through the motions? (Matthew 6:21)

Is worship reserved only for God? (Exodus 20:4)  QUOTE: John Lin: “He is to be the exclusive object of our worship, the ultimate object of our love and desire. We must worship God according to who He is and not according to what we want Him to be. In other words, do not worship false gods and do not worship God falsely.”


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.



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August 1, 2023


Title: Psalm 100: Worship With Your Life
Topic: Summer in the Psalms
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Why should we worship? Where should we worship? Is there a right way to worship? Is corporate worship the only way to worship God? Do you ever put worship in a box? Are you worshipping anything or anyone else other than God?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues the summer sermon series “Summer in the Psalms” with Psalm 100. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Pastor Emory Cothen is the Young Adult’s Pastor at the main Champion Forest Baptist Church campus.

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:

Who is commanded to worship God? (Psalm 150:6)

Is Jesus the only king we should worship? (1 Chronicles 29:11; Exodus 15:18)

Have you ever received news that you weren’t expecting? Why is it hard to worship God in those rough times? Isn’t that when we should be relying fully on His power? Pastor Cothen shares a personal story about a scary situation he and wife experienced with their daughter while she was in the womb. What did he and his wife do when they received that devastating news?

Pastor Cothen reminds us: “Even when there are tears coming out of your eyes, you are still called to worship God.”

Why should we be joyful when we worship? Tune in tomorrow for more encouragement from Pastor Cothen…


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.



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July 31, 2023


Title: Psalm 100: Worship With Your Life
Topic: Summer in the Psalms
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Why should we worship? Where should we worship? Is there a right way to worship? Is corporate worship the only way to worship God? Do you ever put worship in a box? Are you worshipping anything or anyone else other than God?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues the summer sermon series “Summer in the Psalms” with Psalm 100. Their hope is that your life will be impacted and transformed by the truths found in some of the most beloved Psalms.

Pastor Emory Cothen is the Young Adult’s Pastor at the main Champion Forest Baptist Church campus.

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:

Pastor Cothen begins the sermon reminiscing about his recent trip to England to learn from Biblical scholars about the importance of living a life of legacy and recognizing the “dash”.

What does worship mean?

Is worship really commanded by God?

Why does Psalm 100 start with a command?


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.



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January 13, 2023


Title: Startin with the Heart
Topic: New Year
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Pastor Emory Cothen presented the New Year’s Day Sermon at Champion Forest Baptist Church. His goal this week is for you to look more like Jesus in 2023.

Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

Scripture Reference: Mark 10:17-31

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Emory closes the sermon this week sharing about his love of Jesus and football and how he didn’t initially follow God’s call to the ministry. He admits: “I wanted to do something that would fulfill me.” Thankfully, he had people in his life that showed him that a life with Jesus is better than anything else.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
Matthew 6:21 “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

NOTE: IF you would like to be part of the 30-Day Bible Reading Plan, text BIBLE to 77069. You do not need to be a member of CFBC to participate.

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January 12, 2023


Title: Startin with the Heart
Topic: New Year
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Pastor Emory Cothen presented the New Year’s Day Sermon at Champion Forest Baptist Church. His goal this week is for you to look more like Jesus in 2023.

Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

Scripture Reference: Mark 10:17-31

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

LIVE IN FAITHFULNESS
Can we live in faith without righteousness and truth? HINT: Nope.
How can we live in faithfulness in a world that is full of sin and selfishness? Pastor Emory says: “Faithfulness doesn’t make sense to this world, so we are called to live a life that looks different… It’s the only thing that matters in eternity.” Pastor Emory shares about his grandfather who was actually an interim pastor at CFBC 45 years ago and his own call to ministry. Tune in tomorrow to hear more of his testimony.

NOTE: IF you would like to be part of the 30-Day Bible Reading Plan, text BIBLE to 77069. You do not need to be a member of CFBC to participate.

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




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January 11, 2023


Title: Startin with the Heart
Topic: New Year
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Pastor Emory Cothen presented the New Year’s Day Sermon at Champion Forest Baptist Church. His goal this week is for you to look more like Jesus in 2023.

Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

Scripture Reference: Mark 10:17-31

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

LISTEN TO THE TRUTH
Why didn’t the rich young ruler like what Jesus had to tell him (aka the TRUTH)? Pastor Emory says: “It’s more than keeping a list of do’s and don’ts; it’s giving him your heart and following Jesus. He [the rich young ruler] didn’t want to listen to that.” What are you filling your time with?
What truth are you listening to? Pastor Emory reminds us that what we take in affects every aspect of our lives; be careful! (Luke 6:45)

LIVE IN FAITHFULNESS
Can we live in faith without righteousness and truth? HINT: Nope.
Why was the rich young ruler saddened by the Truth?
Why were the disciples confused when Jesus said: “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God”?
How can we live in faithfulness in a world that is full of sin and selfishness?

NOTE: IF you would like to be part of the 30-Day Bible Reading Plan, text BIBLE to 77069. You do not need to be a member of CFBC to participate.

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January 10, 2023


Title: Startin with the Heart
Topic: New Year
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Pastor Emory Cothen presented the New Year’s Day Sermon at Champion Forest Baptist Church. His goal this week is for you to look more like Jesus in 2023.

Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

Scripture Reference: Mark 10:17-31

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What lesson was Jesus trying to teach the rich young ruler? Pastor Emory says: “He had a great resume, but his heart loved the world.”

Can you relate to the rich young ruler?

LOOK FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS

Can we serve two masters at the same time? (Mathew 6:24)
Can we find righteousness in ourselves?
Why did the rich young ruler run to Jesus and then kneel before him? Pastor Emory explains that both acts were very uncommon in that day, but it also revealed something about what the man was seeking.

LISTEN TO THE TRUTH

What is the difference between “hearing” and “listening”? Pastor Emory shares a personal story about him not “listening” to his wife…

Tune in tomorrow for more on the rich young ruler.

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January 9, 2023


Title: Startin with the Heart
Topic: New Year
Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Pastor Emory Cothen presented the New Year’s Day Sermon at Champion Forest Baptist Church. His goal this week is for you to look more like Jesus in 2023.

Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

Scripture Reference: Mark 10:17-31

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Who is Pastor Emory Cothen?

Do you make New Year Resolutions? Pastor Emory mentions a few of the top resolutions people make – and break…

How can we accomplish goals without Jesus? HINT: We can’t!

Who was the “Rich Young Ruler”? What did he ask Jesus? Why didn’t the young man like what Jesus had to say?

Can you relate to the rich young ruler?

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