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Message

EXPERIENCING GOD
"The Response to God’s Love”
Selected Passages 

Introduction: “…the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:5b) Our response to God’s Love is not only a reflection of His love for us but also our worship.

Worship is not for our benefit or our partial obedience nor an event we attend; it is expressing value to God through our lives. 

Receiving Christ’s Love For Us—Salvation (Romans 5)

Our Condition of Hopelessness:
--we were “without strength” (Romans 5:6a)
--we were “ungodly” (Romans 5:6b)
--we were “sinner(s)” (Romans 5:7-8)          
--we were objects of God’s “wrath” (Romans 5:9)
--we were God’s “enemy” (Romans 5:10)

His Demonstration of Love:
--He “died” for us (Romans 5:6-8)
--He “justified” us (Romans 5:9a)
--He “saved” us (Romans 5:9b)
--He “reconciled” us (Romans 5:10) 

Responding to God’s Love For Us—Worship

Worship is Sacrificing Our Worldly Allegiance & Ambitions to God (Romans 12:1-2) (Luke 9:23)

Worship is Focusing Our Attention on God (Matthew 6:6)

Worship is Expressing Our Affection to God (Mark 12:29-30)
--“with all your heart”—a pure love
--“with all your soul”—a passionate love
--“with all your mind”—a perceptive love
--“with all your strength”—a practical love

Worship is Using Our Abilities for God (Colossians 3:23)

Application: What are you worshipping? It is:
--whatever you are giving your greatest allegiance & ambitions to
--whatever you are giving your greatest attention to
--whatever you are giving your greatest affections to
--whatever you are giving your greatest abilities to 

Conclusion: Worship is magnifying Jesus (making Him large), expressing highest value to God through our lives in response to who He is and His love for us.

“If what we call love does not take us beyond ourselves,
it is not really love.   

If we have the idea that love is characterized
as cautious, wise, sensible,          
and never taken to extremes--radical
then we have missed love’s true meaning.  

This may describe affection
and it may bring us a warm feeling,
but it is not a true and accurate description of love. 

Have you ever been driven to do something for God
not because you felt that it was useful
or your duty to do so,
or that there was anything in it for you,
but simply because you love Him?   

Have you ever realized
that you can give things to God
that are of value to Him?   

Or are you just sitting around daydreaming
about the greatness of His redemption,
while neglecting the things you could be doing for Him?”

Oswald Chambers

Giving

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Shelby Mission Camp

PCC is honored to be partnered with the Shelby Mission Camp. PCC members Robbie & Christie Alexander are the new directors of this community ministry.  Stay tuned for exciting mission opportunities in the future!

For more info, or to get regular updates from the Shelby Mission Camp, email:  ralexander@ncbaptist.org

I'm A Christian Now

Begins: October 16

A 5-week class for kids 1^st - 5^th grade who have made a profession of faith.  We recommend your child complete this class before baptism.  Parents are asked to
attend the first class
with their child. 

To Register by 10/12 click: HERE

Deacon Nominations

Due October 30

Pick up a nomination form at the Connect Desk or iDesk & return in the Give boxes or to the church office.

Welcome New Members

Bob Bullock 
Ginger Bullock
Eric Davis 
Teresa Davis
Derek Soots
Jessica Soots

NEW WATCHCARE MEMBER
Madison Massie

Great Date

5:00-8:30 pm - October 8

An intentional date experience with your spouse! Our church believes in marriage date nights so much that we offer free childcare and talking points with fun and directional questions!

To Register by 10/5 click: HERE

Experiencing God

Begins September 11

This will be for all adult (12wks) and student (8wks) Connect Groups. The Study Guide will be $5 and can be purchased at the Connect Desk or the Church Office (Cash/Check/Card accepted).  We believe God will transform lives and our church family through this study.

Prodigal Prayer Group

Beginning October 9 - Prayer Room

A group committed to praying for family members who are away from the LORD.  We will be meeting the 2nd Sunday of each month at 11 am. For more information, contact Gary Marburger - gmarburger@pccshelby.com

Right Now Media

Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.

To sign up, click: HERE 

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching