Living the Resurrected Life

Philippians 3.10-11

Resurrection

What does it really mean ?

It involves more than an empty tomb long ago.

“I want to know Christ … ” (Philippians 3.10-11)

Dead to sin – alive in Christ (Romans 5.20 – 6.14)

Paul suggests the purpose of the law. (5.20-21) STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
As our awareness of sin increases, our need for grace increases. PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
kyle@churchst.org
Christians must learn to say “ No ” to sin. (6.1-7)
FAMILY MINISTER
Bill Tankersley 993-8977 INTENSE TRAINING ` February 25, 2018
We are buried with Christ in baptism – and resurrected to a new life!
Tankersley69@cs.com It is that time, again, when our televisions are flooded with images of athletes who have
Christians must learn to say “ Yes ” to Christ. (6.8-14) YOUTH MINISTER gathered from all across the globe to compete against themselves and others in the
Caleb Taylor 993-2151 Olympic Games. The current edition of the Winter Olympics features 2,951 of the world’s great-
Sin cannot be allowed to reign in our body — it is not to be offered to sin, but only to God. caleb@churchst.org est athletes, a multitude of well-trained men and women who have descended upon
HISPANIC MINISTER Pyeong Chang, South Korea, seeking to make lifelong dreams for athletic success come
Hector Cruz 993-0009 true. Through the television coverage of the events, many stories and vignettes are shared
A call to true repentance hectorcruz@cscofc.org that give viewers an opportunity to pull back the curtain and get a closer look at the
SECRETARY individual athletes and the extreme commitment that has dominated their lives and has
This is the message preached by Jesus . Talitha Liggett 359-3597 allowed them to finally make it to this experience of a lifetime!
tbl76@bellsouth.net
Repent! Change ! (Matthew 4.17; Luke 5.31-32; 13.1-5) As we watch, in wonder and awe, the things these athletes are able to accomplish, it makes
me wonder what kind of results such intense training, discipline, and commitment in one’s
What is true repentance? ELDERS spiritual life might be able to wield?
Wayne Cozart 224-2818 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a
Jesus’ call is as much to forsake sin as it is a summons to faith. wayne@churchst.org way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it
David Jent 270-6631 to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do
We must come to understand biblical repentance david@david jentrealty.com
david@davidjentrealty.com not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I beat my
Don Ledford 615-714-3213 body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be
It always speaks of a change of purpose . disqualified for the prize. (1 Corinthians 9.24-27, NIV)
dledford@ledfordexchange.com

We must rid ourselves of our old ways and distractions. Lee Morrison 703-4044 Are we intensely training ourselves daily in our spiritual walk with God so that, when the
lee@churchst.org time comes, we will be fully equipped and prepared for our own experience of a lifetime?
Kyle
What about us?
DEACONSSteve Allen 359-
4616 CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR MARCH: bottled orange juice or grape juice
The only way to live is to be willing to die . Steve Allen 359-4616
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
Grover Collins 359-5386
UPCOMING MARCH EVENTS:
To know, and to live, the power of the resurrection …
Matt Ervin 637-1830
Greg Hardison 703-4231 March 2 & 3 Women of Hope Conference at the Wilson County Showgrounds
… we must share in Christ’s suffering and become like Him in death .
Joel Hargrove 652-7143 March 4 Elders, deacons & ministers meeting at 4:30 in Rm 13.
Robert Hopkins 364-3927
Death to sin must come before resurrection to life !
Gary Lancaster 359-5215 March 9 - 11 Spring Advance — turn those applications in ASAP.
Kelly Lane 359-5986
What does the “ resurrected ” life look like? Joe Liggett 359-4929 March 26 - 30 Spring Break in area schools
Ray Wakefield 359-2328 March – April Sign up on Caleb’s door if you are interested in having a
What is the best resurrection story? Clifford Whitaker 637-3507
Britt Wiles 359-7702
Youth Newsletter mailed to your house!
Christians, who are truly repentant , live the new “resurrected” life! Mike Wiles 359-4165
Will Wilson 293-6814
 Prayer Updates Birthdays and Anniversaries
 Jim Rucker is still in Vanderbilt.
 Please add: Jack Bomar, friend of Bob Martin, to your
prayer list.
BY CALEB Continue to Remember in Prayer ... February 21 Madison Newberry
It’s All About God  Jordan Burgett, Keith Childers, Tyler Cole, Tom Cook,
February 26 Matthew Darnell - 2
Dan Courtemanche, Kaity Hopkins, Amanda Jett, Carl Jared McKnight
Johnson, Harold Long, Jimmy Nix, Darlene Smith, David Mandy Owens
The purpose of life is far greater than our personal fulfillment, our peace of mind, or even our Charles Ramsey
Thompson
happiness. It’s far greater than our families, our careers, or even our wildest dreams and ambitions. Sandra Wolaver
 Martha Andrews (friend of Ralphine Derryberry) February 27 Fletcher Cathey
If we want to know why we are placed on this planet, we must begin with God. We were born by his Aidan Hurt - 14
purpose and for his purpose. Sadly, the search for the purpose of life has left many people puzzled for Ongoing Prayer Needs February 28 Stacye Burgett
February 29 Mallory Maddox
several years. That’s because we typically begin at the wrong starting point — ourselves.  IN HOME SHUT-INS
Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn, Wynona Clark, Betty March 1 Karli Cole
Daniels, Austin & Ruth Grogan, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip, Franklin Crigger
We ask ourselves self-centered questions. But focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life’s purpose. March 2 Winston Doud
Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike McCollum, Roslyn
The Bible says, “In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind” (Job 12.10). Sutherland. March 3 Susan Lane

Focus on God this week, and allow him to show you your purpose!  NHC LEWISBURG
Bobbye Lou Adcock, Anna Bailey, Pat Blackmore,
February 25 Neely & Kaity Hopkins
Emmaline Bless, Keith Childers, Norman Evanko,
Verse to remember: “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, Margaret Morton, Elise Murphy, Larry Sharp, Margaret
whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things were created through him and for Tyree, James Whitsett, Alice Willis, Elizabeth Wood
him” (Colossians 1.16).  NHC OAKWOOD UPCOMING LADIES DAY’S
Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton
Question to Consider: In spite of all the advertising around us, how can we remind ourselves that life is March 3 - Riggs Church of Christ
 VILLAGE MANOR Speaker, Lori Eastep
really about living for God, not for ourselves? James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Bobby Cowser, Nancy
Derryberry, Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita March 17 - Chapel Hill Church of Christ
With love, Weaver Speaker, Lori Boyd

Caleb Taylor  OUR MILITARY April 7 - East Main Church of Christ

Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd Speaker, Denise Martin
Lowrance April 14 - Farmington Church of Christ
 OUR MISSION POINTS Speaker, Michelle Massey
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico);
April 27 - Church Street Church of Christ
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail
Speaker, Nicole Young
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home;
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local
March 4 (7:00 pm) Bowling (all ages) (Funtime Bowl) Hispanic Ministry
March 9-11 (4:30 pm) Spring Advance (Camp Hickory Hills) FOR THE RECORD
February 18, 2018
March 11 (4:00 pm) City of Children meeting (Church Street) We have received thank you notes from:
March 14 (8:00 pm) Dairy Queen trip (All ages) Benny & Brenda Matthews, AM 350*
March 16 (7:00 pm) Guys sleepover (Caleb’s house) Tom Cook, Hispanic 29
March 17 (11:00 am) Cracker Barrel Brunch (grades 7-12) Debbie Solomon, PM 160
March 18 (2-4 pm) Egg Hunt (Collins’ home) & Wynona Clark. Bible Class 292*
Please stop & read. Wed. Night 179
March 18 (5:00 pm) Area-Wide Devotional (Cornersville)
March 21 (5:30 pm) WOW (Annex) ********************
Contribution $14,167.25
SIGN UP FOR ADVANCE! Our love and sympathy are extended to
the family of Mr. Ross Beckham. * includes Hispanic group
105 days until summer camp!!! His service was on Friday.