Fairview Baptist Church
Fairview Baptist Church | Apex, NC
Worship Service | Sunday, July 9, 2017 | 10:30am
Locations & Times
Fairview Baptist Church
5608 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27539, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Welcome to Fairview Baptist Church!
If you are visiting for the first time this morning, or are new to Fairview and would like to find out more about getting connected to our Fairview family, please visit the Next Steps Table in the back of the Worship Center or visit fairviewchurch.org/next-steps. Our next Starting Point Class is August 13, immediately following service. Lunch and childcare are provided-you are welcome to join us. For information on the next Starting Point Class, please email Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).
If you are visiting for the first time this morning, or are new to Fairview and would like to find out more about getting connected to our Fairview family, please visit the Next Steps Table in the back of the Worship Center or visit fairviewchurch.org/next-steps. Our next Starting Point Class is August 13, immediately following service. Lunch and childcare are provided-you are welcome to join us. For information on the next Starting Point Class, please email Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).
Sermon Outline
July 9, 2017
Three Warnings After Victory (Judges 8)
God calls us to think less of ourselves so that we will think of ourselves less.
Beware of The Passion for Status born out of Pride (8:1-3)
1 The men of Ephraim said to him, "Why have you done this to us, not calling us when you went to fight against the Midianites?" And they argued with him violently. 2 So he said to them, "What have I done now compared to you? Is not the gleaning of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer (Abe-e-eezer)? 3 God handed over to you Oreb and Zeeb (Ze-eb), the two princes of Midian. What was I able to do compared to you?" When he said this, their anger against him subsided.
Beware of Pursuit for Security born out of Fear (8:4-9)
4 Gideon and the 300 men came to the Jordan and crossed it. They were exhausted, but still in pursuit. 5 He said to the men of Succoth (Suck-uth), "Please give some loaves of bread to the people who are following me, because they are exhausted, for I am pursuing Zebah (Zee-baa) and Zalmunna (Zal-moon-a), the kings of Midian." 6 But the princes of Succoth asked, "Are Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hands that we should give bread to your army?" 7 Gideon replied, "Very well, when the Lord has handed Zebah and Zalmunna over to me, I will trample your flesh on thorns and briers from the wilderness!" 8 He went from there to Penuel and asked the same thing from them. The men of Penuel answered just as the men of Succoth had answered. 9 He also told the men of Penuel, "When I return in peace, I will tear down this tower!"
Beware of Promise of Prestige born out of Power (8:10-32)
18 He asked Zebah and Zalmunna, "What kind of men did you kill at Tabor?" "They were like you," they said. "Each resembled the son of a king." 19 So he said, "They were my brothers, the sons of my mother! As the Lord lives, if you had let them live, I would not kill you." 20 Then he said to Jether, his firstborn, "Get up and kill them." The youth did not draw his sword, because he was afraid, for he was still a youth. 21 Zebah and Zalmunna said, "Get up and kill us yourself, for a man is judged by his strength." So Gideon got up, killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and took the crescent ornaments that were on the necks of their camels.
God calls us to think less of ourselves so that we will think of ourselves less.
July 9, 2017
Three Warnings After Victory (Judges 8)
God calls us to think less of ourselves so that we will think of ourselves less.
Beware of The Passion for Status born out of Pride (8:1-3)
1 The men of Ephraim said to him, "Why have you done this to us, not calling us when you went to fight against the Midianites?" And they argued with him violently. 2 So he said to them, "What have I done now compared to you? Is not the gleaning of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer (Abe-e-eezer)? 3 God handed over to you Oreb and Zeeb (Ze-eb), the two princes of Midian. What was I able to do compared to you?" When he said this, their anger against him subsided.
Beware of Pursuit for Security born out of Fear (8:4-9)
4 Gideon and the 300 men came to the Jordan and crossed it. They were exhausted, but still in pursuit. 5 He said to the men of Succoth (Suck-uth), "Please give some loaves of bread to the people who are following me, because they are exhausted, for I am pursuing Zebah (Zee-baa) and Zalmunna (Zal-moon-a), the kings of Midian." 6 But the princes of Succoth asked, "Are Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hands that we should give bread to your army?" 7 Gideon replied, "Very well, when the Lord has handed Zebah and Zalmunna over to me, I will trample your flesh on thorns and briers from the wilderness!" 8 He went from there to Penuel and asked the same thing from them. The men of Penuel answered just as the men of Succoth had answered. 9 He also told the men of Penuel, "When I return in peace, I will tear down this tower!"
Beware of Promise of Prestige born out of Power (8:10-32)
18 He asked Zebah and Zalmunna, "What kind of men did you kill at Tabor?" "They were like you," they said. "Each resembled the son of a king." 19 So he said, "They were my brothers, the sons of my mother! As the Lord lives, if you had let them live, I would not kill you." 20 Then he said to Jether, his firstborn, "Get up and kill them." The youth did not draw his sword, because he was afraid, for he was still a youth. 21 Zebah and Zalmunna said, "Get up and kill us yourself, for a man is judged by his strength." So Gideon got up, killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and took the crescent ornaments that were on the necks of their camels.
God calls us to think less of ourselves so that we will think of ourselves less.
Bulletin Announcements - Week of July 9
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MINISTRY
July 16, immediately following service, in the Fellowship Hall, the International Student Ministry will be holding an interest lunch for families who would like to get involved in ministering to incoming NC State international (Chinese) students in Fall 2017. This involves airport pick up, temporary housing, hosting for meals, etc. RSVP: Teresa Jones - tajones1011@gmail.com.
CAMP ROCK | VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to all of the volunteers who have made the first weeks of Camp Rock super fun. As Camp Rock Staff begin traveling for the summer, we can always use an extra set of hands to help. If you want to be part of the fun, email Ellie Puente at elliepuente24@gmail.com.
CAMP ROCK | KIDS
Register your children for Camp Rock. Registration is online at fairviewchurch.org/events.
BUSINESS MEETING | JULY 30
Our Quarterly Membership Business Meeting will be held July 30 immediately following service. Please plan to attend.
ONLINE GIVING
We have online giving available at fairviewchurch.org/give. This allows you to make a one-time gift or set up recurring gifts.
FAIRVIEW FAMILY ON MISSION
During the summer months, many of our church members have served on mission teams all over the world. Continue to pray for God’s work in these countries, and pray about going yourself!
Kaleigh Baughn, Brian and Cassie Beam are in Ecuador until August. Emily Sencenich recently returned from Peru. John and Traci Griggs, Rob and Wendy Willis, and Lesley Leon recently returned from Cuba. Archie and Teresa Jones, Matt Capps, Kyle and Lindsey Fescoe, Scott and Candice Gottfried, Nona Hardy, and Wendy Willis returned from Hungary a few weeks ago.
We are a missional people! We seek to define our lives by mission in all we do, both here and worldwide. To find out more visit fairviewchurch.org/missions.
MEN | SERVICE PROJECT
July 29: Men’s Ministry service project to replace siding at Frances Palmiter’s house. Contact George Hutchins (919)279-7944 / Hutchins4Handyman@gmail.com or Greg Smith (404) 433-2357 / GregoryKyleSmith@gmail.com for more information.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
Muffins & Memories - July 22, 9am, in the Fellowship Hall. Join our Fairview seniors for breakfast and a time of getting to know each other.
STUDENT MINISTRY
Make sure you’re staying up to date on all student activities. Make sure your Breeze profile is up-to-date and contact Josh (josh@fairviewchurch.org) or Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org) to add you to the Student Ministry Tag.
SINGLES MINISTRY | THE WELL
The Well is taking a summer vacation and will not be meeting in July.
STARTING POINT CLASS
If you are visiting for the first time this morning, or are new to Fairview and would like to find out more about getting connected to our Fairview family, please visit the Next Steps Table in the back of the Worship Center or visit fairviewchurch.org/next-steps. Our next Starting Point Class is August 13, immediately following service. Lunch and childcare are provided-you are welcome to join us. For information on the next Starting Point Class, please email Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).
YOU’VE GOT MAIL
We have a designated mail center in the copy room for our members and teams. We also have a lost and found box.
NEW WEB SITE
Earlier this year, we launched a new web site design and we are working on new design features regularly. One new feature is our Member’s Resources section. Click on the “I Am A Church Member” icon to view the full facilities calendar (requires a Breeze username and password), submit a calendar request, submit photos, and more. If you have any questions about our new web site features, contact Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).
July 16, immediately following service, in the Fellowship Hall, the International Student Ministry will be holding an interest lunch for families who would like to get involved in ministering to incoming NC State international (Chinese) students in Fall 2017. This involves airport pick up, temporary housing, hosting for meals, etc. RSVP: Teresa Jones - tajones1011@gmail.com.
CAMP ROCK | VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to all of the volunteers who have made the first weeks of Camp Rock super fun. As Camp Rock Staff begin traveling for the summer, we can always use an extra set of hands to help. If you want to be part of the fun, email Ellie Puente at elliepuente24@gmail.com.
CAMP ROCK | KIDS
Register your children for Camp Rock. Registration is online at fairviewchurch.org/events.
BUSINESS MEETING | JULY 30
Our Quarterly Membership Business Meeting will be held July 30 immediately following service. Please plan to attend.
ONLINE GIVING
We have online giving available at fairviewchurch.org/give. This allows you to make a one-time gift or set up recurring gifts.
FAIRVIEW FAMILY ON MISSION
During the summer months, many of our church members have served on mission teams all over the world. Continue to pray for God’s work in these countries, and pray about going yourself!
Kaleigh Baughn, Brian and Cassie Beam are in Ecuador until August. Emily Sencenich recently returned from Peru. John and Traci Griggs, Rob and Wendy Willis, and Lesley Leon recently returned from Cuba. Archie and Teresa Jones, Matt Capps, Kyle and Lindsey Fescoe, Scott and Candice Gottfried, Nona Hardy, and Wendy Willis returned from Hungary a few weeks ago.
We are a missional people! We seek to define our lives by mission in all we do, both here and worldwide. To find out more visit fairviewchurch.org/missions.
MEN | SERVICE PROJECT
July 29: Men’s Ministry service project to replace siding at Frances Palmiter’s house. Contact George Hutchins (919)279-7944 / Hutchins4Handyman@gmail.com or Greg Smith (404) 433-2357 / GregoryKyleSmith@gmail.com for more information.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
Muffins & Memories - July 22, 9am, in the Fellowship Hall. Join our Fairview seniors for breakfast and a time of getting to know each other.
STUDENT MINISTRY
Make sure you’re staying up to date on all student activities. Make sure your Breeze profile is up-to-date and contact Josh (josh@fairviewchurch.org) or Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org) to add you to the Student Ministry Tag.
SINGLES MINISTRY | THE WELL
The Well is taking a summer vacation and will not be meeting in July.
STARTING POINT CLASS
If you are visiting for the first time this morning, or are new to Fairview and would like to find out more about getting connected to our Fairview family, please visit the Next Steps Table in the back of the Worship Center or visit fairviewchurch.org/next-steps. Our next Starting Point Class is August 13, immediately following service. Lunch and childcare are provided-you are welcome to join us. For information on the next Starting Point Class, please email Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).
YOU’VE GOT MAIL
We have a designated mail center in the copy room for our members and teams. We also have a lost and found box.
NEW WEB SITE
Earlier this year, we launched a new web site design and we are working on new design features regularly. One new feature is our Member’s Resources section. Click on the “I Am A Church Member” icon to view the full facilities calendar (requires a Breeze username and password), submit a calendar request, submit photos, and more. If you have any questions about our new web site features, contact Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).