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Bethel Christian Church
Grace on Display- Faith In The Public Square
Sermon Series: Grace On Display Sermon Text: Romans 13:1-7 Pastor James Galbraith
Locations & Times
Bethel Christian Church
12901 W Pleasant Valley Rd, Parma, OH 44130, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
God's grace isn't meant to stay hidden. Grace changes the way we worship, shapes the way we love, and shines through the way we live.
GRACE REMINDS US THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL!
Political uncertainty should never produce spiritual panic.
If your sense of peace relies solely on politics, it might have become an idol. God never instructed us to place our hope in government; instead, He calls us to trust in Him.
GRACE CALLS US TO BE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS!
WHAT DOES RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP LOOK LIKE?
- It means we PARTICIPATE
- It means we PRAY
- It means we VOTE
- It means we OBEY THE LAW
- It means we CONTRIBUTE
- It means we LIVE WITH INTEGRITY
- It means we PARTICIPATE
- It means we PRAY
- It means we VOTE
- It means we OBEY THE LAW
- It means we CONTRIBUTE
- It means we LIVE WITH INTEGRITY
We represent Jesus not only during church services but also in daily life.
GRACE CHANGES HOW WE SPEAK ABOUT PEOPLE IN AUTHORITY!
Your political convictions should never give you permission to abandon Christian character.
GRACE REMINDS US WHERE OUR ULTIMATE ALLEGIANCE BELONGS!
Jesus did not come to create a political party; His purpose was to establish a Kingdom. This Kingdom surpasses any nation, president, political movement, or election.
FOUR TAKEAWAYS
1. God is still in control: So I don't have to panic.
2. I am called to be a responsible citizen: So I will participate with integrity.
3. I am called to honor people in authority: So I will disagree without dishonoring.
4. My ultimate allegiance belongs to Jesus: So I will put my hope in His Kingdom.
1. God is still in control: So I don't have to panic.
2. I am called to be a responsible citizen: So I will participate with integrity.
3. I am called to honor people in authority: So I will disagree without dishonoring.
4. My ultimate allegiance belongs to Jesus: So I will put my hope in His Kingdom.
Our greatest calling in the public square is not to make sure everyone knows where we stand politically. Our greatest calling is to make sure everyone can see WHO we stand for.
Upcoming Events!
Wednesday Night Adult Classes
Beginning September 16: BC Parents Class, Unoffendable, Take Every Thought Captive
Beginning September 23: Griefshare
September 18-19th Time Apart Ladies Retreat
September 20th is Friends Sunday, start to pray now and ask God who he wants you to invite! There are invite cards located at the Info center for you to take and hand out to your friends!
Encounter Weekend - September 26th and 27th: Evangelist Jessica Bryan will be here preaching for these special services. Saturday night 6pm and Sunday morning at 10:30am.
Board Nominations - Members of the church are welcome to submit nominations for the Church Board between now and Sunday, October 4th
Check out www.mybcfamily.com/events for the latest information!
Beginning September 16: BC Parents Class, Unoffendable, Take Every Thought Captive
Beginning September 23: Griefshare
September 18-19th Time Apart Ladies Retreat
September 20th is Friends Sunday, start to pray now and ask God who he wants you to invite! There are invite cards located at the Info center for you to take and hand out to your friends!
Encounter Weekend - September 26th and 27th: Evangelist Jessica Bryan will be here preaching for these special services. Saturday night 6pm and Sunday morning at 10:30am.
Board Nominations - Members of the church are welcome to submit nominations for the Church Board between now and Sunday, October 4th
Check out www.mybcfamily.com/events for the latest information!
Connect with us!
We are so excited that you chose to spend time with us this week! If you have not done so already, we would love to have you fill out a "Connect Card" at the link below so we can begin to connect with you!
https://www.mybcfamily.com/connect