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Proclaim The Gospel(2 Timothy 4:1-22)For the bulletin in PDF form, click here.Message SlidesCome Before Winter - Chuck SwindollClosing Thoughts on 2 Timothy - StottThe Needs of the Needy - Chuck SwindollMortality - J.I. PackerI solemnly exhort you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort, with great patience and instruction. (4:1-2) NASBThe Proclamation of Scripture Commanded (4:1-8) Because we are the next generation, Serve in your SHAPE.Authority: God & Christ (4:1)Charge: Preach the Word (4:2)Preach: Declaration (κηρύσσω) “herald”Be Ready: Preparation (ἐφίστημι) “stand beside”Rebuke: Confrontation (ἐλέγχω) “have words”Reprove: Raising the Issue (ἐπιτιμάω) “make it important”Exhort: Partnering (παρακαλέω) “come alongside”Patience: Long Range View (μακροθυμία) “stay until results come”Teaching: Instruction (διδαχή) “give information well”Need: Sound Doctrine (4:3-5)Need: Paul's Death (4:6-8)Personal Desire: "Come before winter…” (4:9)Paul's Personal Situation: Alone & Not Alone (4:10-18)Final Greeting & Request (4:19-21)Benediction (4:22)God designed the church to proclaim the Word of Godto the very end of our lives—regardless of reception—because the Lord will return to judge the living and the dead.Home Church QuestionsThe Charge (4:1–2)What might it look like to be “ready in season and out of season” in your daily life or ministry? Have you even ministered when not ready?How have you seen the responsiveness of people to the message of the Bible change during your lifetime?The Message, The Means, and the Messenger (4:2)How do “patience” and “instruction” balance out the confrontational aspects of ministry?How can you cultivate a long-range view (“stay until results come”) when people seem resistant to the truth?The Model of a Faithful Finisher (4:6–8)What does it mean to have “fought the good fight” and “kept the faith”?How does the promise of the “crown of righteousness” motivate endurance today? Does it really motivate you personally?The Personal Heart of a Servant (4:19–22)What does this tell us about the importance of relationships?How can we finish our years with the same grace, hope, and focus Paul displayed?Pray for the Unreached: The Tiwa of IndiaThese people of northeastern India live between the hills and plains of Assam and Meghalaya, blending tribal customs with Hindu traditions. Many still worship local gods, though a few have embraced Christ. Their openness and love of festivals, including Christmas, show hearts ready for truth. Pray that Tiwa believers will rise up to disciple others, that their leaders will recognize Jesus as the true source of life, and that a vibrant movement to Christ will take root among them.FinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 11/16 24,985Giving For 11/23 29,630YTD Budget 726,923Giving 672,902 OVER/(UNDER) (54,021) Fellowship 101New to Fellowship? We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 11th, at 9 AM in the conference room (first floor) to hear about our mission, values, and ministries. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. This is an important step in getting connected at Fellowship. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship Women's Potluck and P.J.'sLadies, grab your cozy PJs, a dish to share, and join us for a fun night together on Thursday, December 4th, from 6–8 p.m. at 11 Skyland Dr. (home of Amy McKissack). Come with a friend or make a new one — it's going to be a relaxed evening of food, laughter, and great company! Join a Home ChurchHome Church small groups are about building a deep community where we are transformed into the image of Christ and serve a broken world for the sake of the gospel. If you are not in a Home Church, we encourage you go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or stop by the Connection table in the Atrium. Men's Discussion GroupMen's Discussion Group is tackling C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce starting Thursday, December 4th from 6-8pm. Through fable and allegory, Lewis dreams he's on a bus between Hell and Heaven—a wild setup for compelling conversations. All men are welcome. Widows' Christmas Party Luncheon - Thursday, December 11th Join us for a special time of food, friendship, and Christmas fun! We'll gather at Ambra's home (3680 Gresham Dr) to enjoy lunch and celebrate the season together. Please RSVP by Monday, December 1 to: Judy: (501) 329-3535 or Ambra: (501) 730-6795. Fellowship Women's Hebrews Bible StudyThis February, join us for Jesus Is Greater—an eight-week Bible study through the book of Hebrews created to deepen your faith, renew your hope, and connect you with other women pursuing Jesus. Led by Rebecca Carter and Heather Harrison, we'll meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., beginning February 3rd at Fellowship. Free childcare by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332 by January 28th. Register at fellowshipconway.org/women.OCC Celebration | December 14We're celebrating the thousands of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes already packed—each one a Gospel opportunity placed into the hands of a child! Fellowship's goal is 8,200 boxes this year; however, we are a bit shy. Good news, there's still time to hit our goal by packing a box online! Every shoebox built online is $30, which includes shipping, and counts towards the 8,200. Go to https://sampur.se/4fGM4EO Let's finish strong together—let's hit 8,200! Men's Fellowship BreakfastJoin us on Wednesday, December 10, at 6:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Atrium for a great morning of food, fellowship, and encouragement. No sign-up is required—just bring your Bible and come ready to enjoy breakfast, connect with other men, and start your day with prayer and Biblical insight. Questions? Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.

Continue in The Gospel(2 Timothy 3:1-17)For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Message SlidesThe Uniqueness of Scripture - LeifeldDepravity on Parade - SwindollHow to Respond to Evil - Swindoll2 Timothy 3 - Bill MounceInterpretation - J. I. PackerMaking a Difference (Bible Study Methods) - SwindollThe Origin and Purpose of Scripture - John StottYou, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (3:14-15) NASBThe Nature of the Last Days (3:1-9)Some have always been and will always be unresponsiveto the work of God-Run Away!False Teachers (3:1-5)Easy Victims (3:6-7)Clear Folly (3:8-9)The Power of God's Word (3:10-17)Paul's Example of Faithfulness (3:10-13)Timothy's Commission to be Faithful (3:14-15)The Inspiration & Value of Scripture Explained (3:16-17)Stay anchored in Scripture because it is foundational and transformative.Nature: God-breathed & ProfitableFunction: Belief & Behavior+ Teaching: Positive related to Belief  - Reproof: Negative related to Behavior - Correction: Negative related to Belief+ Training: Positive related to BehaviorResult: Character & Service= Adequate: Character (aptioc)= Equipped: Service (éEaptizw)God designed the church to have the God-breathed Word of God to shape our lives in both belief and behavior producing character and service-so that we will be a powerful witness in the last days.Home Church QuestionsThe Nature of the Last Days (3:1-9)Paul says the "last days" will be marked by people who "hold to a form of godliness but deny its power." What does this look like in You?How can we recognize this in ourselves before it takes root? How could living in real community prevent this.The Power of God's Word (3:10-17)Who has modeled faithful endurance in your life?What specific qualities make someone's example worth following?What might persecution look like in our Conway Arkansas today?Timothy's Commission to be Faithful (3:14-15)What spiritual habits have you learned that you need to continue in?In what ways can you pass a heritage of faith to the next generation?The Inspiration and Value of Scripture (3:16-17)What does it mean that Scripture is "God-breathed"? How does this conviction shape the way we read, trust, and apply the Bible?The passage outlines Scripture's four functions: teaching, reproof, correction, and training. Which of these do you most welcome in your life—and which do you resist? Why?In what ways do belief and behavior work together to make us powerful witnesses for Christ?Pray for the Unreached: The Ath Pahariya in Nepal In the hills of eastern Nepal, the Ath Pahariya people blend Hindu, Buddhist, and spirit worship traditions--strongholds that keep them from knowing the one true God. Dependent on farming and steeped in ritual, they live with deep spiritual need but little access to the gospel. Pray that God would send workers to share His truth, that the Ath Pahariya would turn from empty religion, and that a new movementFinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 11/09 50,812Giving For 11/16 24,985YTD Budget 692,308Giving 643,272 OVER/(UNDER) (49,036) Turn In Your Gospel Opportunities Today!What an amazing Collection Week we've had at Fellowship—thousands of shoeboxes have already been received and are ready to go on their way to children across the globe! If you haven't brought your boxes in yet, there's still time. Drop them off today between 1:00 and 6:00 PM. Remember, every single shoebox represents a child who will hear the hope-filled message of the Gospel—many for the very first time. Your generosity doesn't just send gifts; it shares the love of Jesus with a child and their family. We can't wait to celebrate all that God has done through our church! Join us on December 14 during both services as we reveal the final number of shoeboxes collected.New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship Kids Parents' Night OutParents, this night is for you! Drop off your kids for an evening full of fun while you enjoy some time to yourselves. Feed your kiddos dinner, dress them in their favorite pajamas, and bring them over! We'll play games, make Christmas crafts, enjoy a snack, and watch a movie together.​ Register by November 24 at fellowshipconway.org/register. Fellowship Women's Potluck and P.J.'sLadies, grab your cozy PJs, a dish to share, and join us for a fun night together on Thursday, December 4th, from 6–8 p.m. at 11 Skyland Dr. (home of Amy McKissack). Come with a friend or make a new one — it's going to be a relaxed evening of food, laughter, and great company! Join a Home ChurchHome Church small groups are about building a deep community where we are transformed into the image of Christ and serve a broken world for the sake of the gospel. If you are not in a Home Church, we encourage you go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or stop by the Connection table in the Atrium. Men's Discussion GroupMen's Discussion Group is tackling C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce starting Thursday, December 4th from 6-8pm. Through fable and allegory, Lewis dreams he's on a bus between Hell and Heaven—a wild setup for compelling conversations. All men are welcome. Widows' Christmas Party Luncheon - Thursday, December 11th Join us for a special time of food, friendship, and Christmas fun! We'll gather at Ambra's home (3680 Gresham Dr) to enjoy lunch and celebrate the season together. Please RSVP by Monday, December 1 to: Judy: (501) 329-3535 or Ambra: (501) 730-6795. Fellowship Women's Hebrews Bible StudyThis February, join us for Jesus Is Greater—an eight-week Bible study through the book of Hebrews created to deepen your faith, renew your hope, and connect you with other women pursuing Jesus. Led by Rebecca Carter and Heather Harrison, we'll meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., beginning February 3rd at Fellowship. Free childcare is available - to reserve a spot, simply text Shanna at 501-336-0332 by January 28th. Come discover—or rediscover—the truth that Jesus truly is greater: greater than your stress, your schedule, your fears, and anything else vying for your heart. We'd love for you to be part of it. Register by clicking here.

Reach Community Church

Last week, we talked about the better covenant God made with us through our faith in Jesus. This week, we focus on the sacrifice that made that covenant possible. There was a payment in blood that had to be made. Hebrews 9:22 reminds us, “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.” Sin is not just the problem of “those people”—it’s our problem. Romans tells us that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Jesus came to fix that problem once and for all. So the question this morning is: What sacrifice are you trusting in?

Everyone has some kind of agreement with God—spoken or unspoken. We think: “If I do better, God will bless me.” That’s covenant thinking. But Hebrews 8 reminds us: there’s a difference between the Old Covenant, which depended on our performance, and the New Covenant, which depends on God’s promise. Warren Wiersbe says“A covenant is not a contract we negotiate with God; it is a relationship established by His grace and guaranteed by His Son.” So the question becomes personal: Which covenant are you living under—your promises to God, or His promises to you?

If you’ve ever felt small — like your life barely registers against the size of this world — you’re not alone. David felt the same way when he looked up at the stars and asked, “What is man that You are mindful of him?” Hebrews 2 answers that question. It reminds us that the God who made the stars didn’t just notice us — He became one of us. He stepped into our weakness to rescue, restore, and reign on our behalf. This is the story of a Savior who dove into our brokenness so we could share His glory. So the writer says: “Don’t drift.” Don’t let distraction steal your attention or fear rob your confidence. Because the One who made you is also the One who came for you — and He’s not ashamed to call you family.

Hebrews 1: 1-4 Jesus is Greater by Burleigh Village Uniting Church

We live in a world that loves to hear from God—but not always to listen to Him. We want His comfort more than His correction, His blessing more than His direction. But when God speaks, it isn’t for our curiosity—it’s for our obedience. Every time God’s Word comes, it confronts a choice: Will I trust what I feel or obey what He says? Will I chase safety, or surrender to His will? Two stories—separated by centuries—reveal that difference. One ends in captivity. The other fuels the gospel. Because when God speaks, the outcome always depends on how we respond.

Every one of us has moments we wish we could erase—words we’ve said, choices we’ve made, people we’ve hurt. And yet, when we come face to face with those memories, there’s something incredible about realizing that Jesus already knew all of it—and still came for us. That’s the heart of the gospel: Jesus didn’t come to recruit the righteous; He came to rescue the rebellious. He didn’t wait for the world to clean itself up before stepping in—He entered it, fully, with mercy that overflows and patience that never runs out. For many, it’s easy to believe Jesus saves “sinners in general.” But it’s harder to believe He came for me—with all my pride, my failures, my hidden struggles. Yet that’s exactly what He did. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners… and He hasn’t stopped doing it.

You may think you know who you are. But do you know who you are in Christ? Well, before anyone can know who they are in Christ, they first need to know the truth about who Jesus is. Today, Ron takes us to the book of Colossians to identify the truth about Jesus, and the truth about who we are as a result. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.”

Some two thousand years ago, false teaching had begun to creep its way into the church at Colossae. So the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Colossians to debunk those heretical ideas. What were these false teachings, and how does Paul's letter apply to us today? Answers come your way next, as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.”

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to start strong in your faith but lose focus along the way? Life gets noisy. Culture pulls hard. And before long, Jesus can move from the center of our lives to just another part of it—something we “add” rather than the One we build everything around. That’s exactly what was happening in the early church Paul writes to. So before giving any corrections, Paul begins with something powerful—a prayer. Not a prayer for comfort or blessing, but a prayer that they would grow deeper, stronger, and more fruitful in their walk with Christ. Because when the gospel takes root, it changes everything about how we live, think, and endure.

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Open to Matthew 12 with Dr. Mitchell as he explores verses 38 thru 45. Here again the religious leaders ask a sign from Jesus. That generation was was evil and adulterous, so, the only sign Jesus gave to them was the sign of Jonah.Dr. Mitchell says, this sign was not to convince them but to condemn them for their continued unbelief. Matthew writes that Jesus appeals to the O.T. truth of Jonah being in the belly of the sea monster for three days and three nights. Jesus, too, would be buried for three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Jesus appeals to 2Chron 9:1 about the Queen of the South who would judge this evil generation. She did not have as much light as these rulers but she believed what she knew.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 12:38-45.

We live in a world that tells us to hold tight to what we have—save more, secure more, insure more. But Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 9 that God’s economy works differently. In God’s kingdom, open hands don’t lead to emptiness—they lead to fullness. Generosity is not about losing; it’s about sowing. And when we sow generously, God promises to supply all grace, meet every need, and multiply eternal fruit. Paul anchors this truth in Scripture itself, quoting Psalm 112 to remind us that the righteous have always been marked by open-handed giving. And at the very center of it all stands Christ, God’s inexpressible gift to us.

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church preaches through a series looking at the book of Hebrews. Holding On: Our Anchor in Christ. This week we see that Jesus is superior to the angels; therefore his message is superior to theirs. Passages: Hebrews 1:5-2:4; Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14; Psalm 97:7; Deuteronomy 32:43; Psalm 104:4; Psalm 45:6-7; Psalm 102:25-27; Psalm 110:1

Our world feels like it’s spinning out of control. In just the last month, we’ve watched headlines filled with tragedy: school shootings, a woman stabbed to death on public transportation in Charlotte, and even the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. The last two were so public that videos spread across the internet for the world to see. No matter where you stood on Charlie Kirk’s politics, one thing was undeniable: he was open about his faith in Jesus and unashamed to defend his beliefs. And yet here we are — watching more violence, more chaos, more confusion. I wish I could stand here today and explain exactly what God is doing in all of this, but I can’t. What I can tell you is this: God is still good. He is still in control. And He is working all things — even the things we don’t understand — for His glory. But that raises a hard question: How do we keep moving forward without losing heart in a world like this? How do we not give in to fear, despair, or bitterness? That’s where today’s text helps us. Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 5 that the way we endure is by fixing our eyes on eternity. This world is temporary. Our bodies are temporary. But our hope is eternal, our home is eternal, and our mission is eternal.

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Join us as Pastor Wendy wraps up our series, "Jesus is Greater".

Jesus is God's final word—greater than angels, prophets, or anything in this world. He's not just part of the message; He is the message.  In today's message, Pastor Ron Zappia teaches about why Jesus is greater than anyone or anything.   This message was originally preached at Highpoint Church on Sunday, September 7, 2025 Title: Jesus is Greater than Anyone or Anything Passage: Hebrews 1:1-14   For more info about Highpoint Church, or to find a location near you, visit our website at https://highpoint.church.   Connect with Pastor Ron on Instagram @ronzappia, or find more Bible teaching at https://ronzappia.com

Everyone here carries some kind of weight—stress at work, family tension, health issues, unanswered prayers. Some of us hide it well, but deep down we know what it feels like to be stretched thin. The real question is, when life squeezes us, where do we turn for strength? Today we’re going to talk about a God who doesn’t leave us alone in our weakness.

As we finish up Chapter 1, we hear the writer of Hebrews make the case that no matter how important these heavenly beings may be, angels don't hold a candle when compared to the person, role, and status of Jesus Christ. The scriptural chain of support the author presents is encouraging to those who currently follow Jesus, but also serve as a warning to those who don't or are thinking of walking away from Him. Tom Rubino | August 31, 2025 ________________________________________________ We're Incarnation Tallahassee! Visit our website! www.incarnationtlh.org/
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Pastor Matt continues our series, "Jesus is Greater"

Everyone has a filter through which they make decisions. For some, it’s comfort: “What makes me happy?” For others, it’s success: “What gets me ahead?” But Paul calls us to a different filter altogether—one that changes how we eat, drink, work, spend, post online, and even how we interact with people who don’t know Christ. The question isn’t first about what benefits me—it’s about what glorifies God and what helps others see Him more clearly.

Pastor Matt continues our new series, "Jesus is Greater"

I'm excited to have the added privilege of opening God's word with you all this Sunday, we will pick up from last week in Luke's gospel. Read Luke 9:29-45 in preparation for this Sunday. This text is so rich, and Lord willing we will be able to engage well with the passages before us.