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THIS WEEKEND’S LESSON
Jon Henninger | Lead Pastor
Week 3: Allow Evil
13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.
James 1:13-14
12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
Ephesians 6:12-13
No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other.
Matthew 6:24
15 The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. 16 But the Lord God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden— 17 except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.”
Genesis 2:15-17
1 The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” 2 “Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” the woman replied. 3 “It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God said, ‘You must not eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die.’” 4 “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. 5 “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” 6 The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too. 7 At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.
Genesis 3:1-7
9 Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” 10 He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.” 11 “Who told you that you were naked?” the Lord God asked. “Have you eaten from the tree whose fruit I commanded you not to eat?” 12 The man replied, “It was the woman you gave me who gave me the fruit, and I ate it.” 13 Then the Lord God asked the woman, “What have you done?” “The serpent deceived me,” she replied. “That’s why I ate it.”
Genesis 3:9-13
Stay away from every kind of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 3:7
21 For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, 22 adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. 23 All these vile things come from within;
Mark 7:21-23
3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:3-4
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
Romans 12:21
9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:9-11
9 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Matthew 6:9-13
COMING UP SOON….
SAY YES WALL
Pick up a card and sign-up to help in Kid Depot
More kids are experiencing Jesus in Kid Depot every weekend at Central! In order to keep a safe learning environment, Kid Depot is in need of at least 30 more volunteers ASAP. You can make a difference - Get the HOW, WHAT, WHEN, and WHERE in the atrium this weekend!
FOOD GIVEAWAY
You can help people right here in our community!
Part of Central Serve Day on May 07 is a Food Giveaway and you can help make it happen! Pick up an orange shopping bag in the atrium and shop for the items listed inside. Please bring your bag back to Central by April 17.
NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Sunday, April 3 at 6pm | Worship Center
This evening is an exciting time of worship and ministry as we thank God for what He is doing here in the Central family. Psalm 29:2 says, “Honor the Lord for the glory of His name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” Let’s celebrate the conclusion of our Winter Groups and worship together!
40 DAY GOSPEL CHALLENGE
Mar 09 - Apr 17 | Church-Wide
Join the 40 Day Gospel Challenge - we’ll read all four Gospels from the New Testament in the 40 days leading to Easter. Details on the CentralNOW App & schedule guides are available in the atrium.
WAYS TO GIVE
-Text “GIVE” to 517-201-0330
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-Place checks/cash in blue boxes in the Worship Center tunnels.
BY THE NUMBERS:
March 13, 2022
Total Attendance: 3,288
Onsite: 1,816
Online: 1,472
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