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May 28, 2023

Today’s Sermon by Bro. Simeon Sapp:

2 Timothy 2:1–13

“God’s Soldiers: The Patterns of a Godly Person”

Welcome

We’re glad you’re here!

Revelation

Song

Worthy is the

Lamb who was slain

Holy Holy is He�Sing a new song

to Him who sits on�Heaven’s Mercy Seat

(2x)

Holy Holy Holy�Is the Lord God Almighty�Who was and is and is to come

With all creation I sing�Praise to the King of Kings�You are my everything�And I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows of living color�Flashes of lightning rolls of thunder�Blessing and honor strength and�Glory and power be�To You the Only Wise King

Holy Holy Holy�Is the Lord God Almighty�Who was and is and is to come

With all creation I sing�Praise to the King of Kings�You are my everything�And I will adore You

Filled with wonder awestruck wonder�At the mention of Your Name�Jesus Your Name is Power�Breath and Living Water�Such a marvelous mystery

Holy Holy Holy�Is the Lord God Almighty�Who was and is and is to come

With all creation I sing�Praise to the King of Kings�You are my everything�And I will adore You

Holy Holy Holy�Is the Lord God Almighty�Who was and is and is to come

With all creation I sing�Praise to the King of Kings�You are my everything�And I will adore You

Even though I walk

Through the valley

Of the shadow of death�Your perfect love

Is casting out fear

And even when I’m caught

In the middle

Of the storms of this life�I won’t turn back

I know You are near

And I will fear no evil�For my God is with me�And if my God is with me�Whom then shall I fear�Whom then shall I fear

Oh no You never let go�Through the calm

And through the storm

Oh no You never let go�In ev’ry high and ev’ry low�Oh no You never let go�Lord You never let go of me

And I can see a light

That is coming�For the heart that holds on�A glorious light

Beyond all compare

And there will be an end

To these troubles

But until that day comes�We’ll live to know You

Here on the earth

And I will fear no evil�For my God is with me�And if my God is with me�Whom then shall I fear�Whom then shall I fear

Oh no You never let go�Through the calm

And through the storm

Oh no You never let go�In ev’ry high and ev’ry low�Oh no You never let go�Lord You never let go of me

Yes I can see a light

That is coming

For the heart that holds on

And there will be an end

To these troubles

But until that day comes

Still I will praise You�Still I will praise You

Oh no You never let go�Through the calm

And through the storm

Oh no You never let go�In ev’ry high and ev’ry low�Oh no You never let go�Lord You never let go of me

Scripture Reading

1 Timothy 2:1–7

2 Timothy 2:1–7

1 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the commanding officer.

2 Timothy 2:1–7

5 Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

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Meaning of Church Membership

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Church Mission Statement:

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• Develop the body of Christ by providing Christ believers with fellowship, resources for growth, and disciple training, so that all may serve and worship God in unity.
• Promote and maintain the Truth of God as revealed by the Bible.
• Proclaim the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ with special emphasis in the ministry of bringing fellow Chinese to God.

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• All Christians belong to a holy, universal church. However, we should congregate with other Christians in a physical church to facilitate worship, fellowship and service for the Lord, fulfilling our functions as members of the church.
• Anyone who believes Jesus Christ, has accepted Him as the personal Lord and savior, and has been baptized may apply to become a member of this church.

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Commit to serving the church for God’s glory and others’ benefit.
• Vote to participate in important church matters.
• Eligible for nomination and election for leadership positions of various church ministries.

CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A MEMBER:

• Those who received baptism at the NOCBC are members automatically.
• Christians who were not baptized at NOCBC may join NOCBC to become members provided that all of the following conditions are met:
• Baptized in a church recognized by the NOCBC.
• Attend NOCBC Sunday Worship.
• Make offering to NOCBC.
• At NOCBC for more than 3 months.

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Exceptions:

• Hired Pastoral staff will be automatic members of NOCBC.
• Church employees and seminary students (who must be baptized Christians) will be inducted to the membership during the next biannual meeting.

Worshiping God through Tithes and Offerings

His Mercy Is More

What love could remember

No wrongs we have done?

Omniscient all-knowing

He counts not their sum

Thrown into a sea

Without bottom or shore

Our sins they are many

His mercy is more

Praise the Lord

His mercy is more

Stronger than darkness

New every morn

Our sins they are many

His mercy is more

What patience would wait

As we constantly roam?

What Father so tender

Is calling us home?

He welcomes the weakest The vilest the poor

Our sins they are many

His mercy is more

Praise the Lord

His mercy is more

Stronger than darkness

New every morn

Our sins they are many

His mercy is more

What riches of kindness

He lavished on us

His blood was the payment

His life was the cost

We stood ’neath a debt

We could never afford

Our sins they are many

His mercy is more

Praise the Lord

His mercy is more

Stronger than darkness

New every morn

Our sins they are many

His mercy is more

Praise the Lord

His mercy is more

Stronger than darkness

New every morn

Our sins they are many

His mercy is more (2x)

Prayer

SERMON

God’s Soldiers: The Patterns of a Godly Person

2 Timothy 2:1–13

Bro. Simeon Sapp

2 Timothy 2:1–7

1 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the commanding officer.

2 Timothy 2:1–7

5 Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

2 Timothy 2:1–7

8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my gospel, 9 for which I suffer to the point of being bound like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound. 10 This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

2 Timothy 2:1–7

11 This saying is trustworthy: For if we died

with him, we will also live with him;

12 if we endure, we will also reign with him;

if we deny him, he will also deny us;

13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful,

for he cannot deny himself.

Trust And Obey

When we walk with the Lord

In the light of His Word

What a glory He sheds on

our way

While we do His good will

He abides with us still

And with all who will

trust and obey

Trust and obey

For there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus

But to trust and obey

Not a shadow can rise

Not a cloud in the skies

But His smile quickly

drives it away

Not a doubt nor a fear

Not a sigh nor a tear

Can abide while we

trust and obey

Trust and obey

For there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus

But to trust and obey

But we never can prove

The delights of His love

Until all on the altar we lay

For the favor He shows

And the joy He bestows

Are for those who will

trust and obey

Trust and obey

For there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus

But to trust and obey

Then in fellowship sweet

We will sit at His feet

Or we’ll walk by His

side in the way

What He says we will do

Where He sends we will go

Never fear only trust

and obey

Trust and obey

For there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus

But to trust and obey

First Semiannual Church Member Business Meeting

• Sunday, June 11, 12:30–1:00 P.M.
• Agenda
• Induction of new members
• Deacon board report
• Church financial report

Closing Prayer

Share your faith!

Application

1. Show concern for others’ spiritual welfare.
2. Don’t play around with sin.
3. Pray.

Friday Night Fellowship

• Time: 6:15–8:00 p.m.
• Where: Gym

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Come grow your relationship with God and each other!

English Fellowship Cleaning Day Today!

• Set up tables for fellowship lunch
• Clean up gymnasium after lunch