I begin two new series of sermons this Sunday as we gather for worship.
On Sunday morning, I return to the Gospel of Luke where I will share a series "The Greatest Man to be Born." No, this is not a series of messages about Jesus but instead Jesus said in Luke 7:28 "For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist..."
WOW - what a statement by Jesus. So, we will focus on the life of John the Baptist. Interestingly about John, he performed no miracles and his public ministry only lasted about six months. But what an impact.
This Sunday we begin "A Great Man is Born with Purpose" as examine his birth as recorded in Luke 1.
Then Sunday night, we begin our annual Prayer and Fasting emphasis. Last year we introduced this emphasis and heard so many positive comments about it. This year, we are going a little deeper.
We will fast for 24 hours this week beginning at sundown Tuesday until sundown Wednesday. This is the Jewish calendar for fasting (sundown to sundown).
The "pure" way of fasting is do without food. But I realize some may not be able to do that, so fast to whatever degree God leads and is appropriate for you. Those who cannot fast from food may choose to fast from certain types of food or from social media, television, or something similar. Even if you cannot fast, pray with us. We want everyone to participate at some level.
You may want to participate in the Prayer Time each weekday morning (through January 28) at Broadway Baptist Church from 6-7 AM and on Saturday from 9-10 AM in community praying initiated from The Church of the Highlands in Birmingham. I attended a few times last year and it was a blessing.
We will also be fasting on Wednesday, January 1 and three days from Monday, January 23 through Wednesday, January 25.
Our focus for these days will be the life of Daniel. This Sunday night we will look at Daniel 1 and Daniel's practice of fasting.
Looking forward to getting back to our worship times on Sunday nights.
WOW - what a statement by Jesus. So, we will focus on the life of John the Baptist. Interestingly about John, he performed no miracles and his public ministry only lasted about six months. But what an impact.This Sunday we begin "A Great Man is Born with Purpose" as examine his birth as recorded in Luke 1.
Then Sunday night, we begin our annual Prayer and Fasting emphasis. Last year we introduced this emphasis and heard so many positive comments about it. This year, we are going a little deeper.
We will fast for 24 hours this week beginning at sundown Tuesday until sundown Wednesday. This is the Jewish calendar for fasting (sundown to sundown).
The "pure" way of fasting is do without food. But I realize some may not be able to do that, so fast to whatever degree God leads and is appropriate for you. Those who cannot fast from food may choose to fast from certain types of food or from social media, television, or something similar. Even if you cannot fast, pray with us. We want everyone to participate at some level.
You may want to participate in the Prayer Time each weekday morning (through January 28) at Broadway Baptist Church from 6-7 AM and on Saturday from 9-10 AM in community praying initiated from The Church of the Highlands in Birmingham. I attended a few times last year and it was a blessing.
We will also be fasting on Wednesday, January 1 and three days from Monday, January 23 through Wednesday, January 25.
Our focus for these days will be the life of Daniel. This Sunday night we will look at Daniel 1 and Daniel's practice of fasting.
Looking forward to getting back to our worship times on Sunday nights.
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