August 23, 2020 Rick Bright - preacher churchofchristmo.blogspot.com [email protected] Cell: 417-468-8194 Cathy’s Cell: 599-8980 Office: 468-4161 Sunday Worship: 9:00 am Worship: 11:00 am (online) Wednesday Assembly: 7:00 PM Thursday 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Class Sunday Morning Radio & TV KOOL 104.7 FM Answers 9:00 AM Hardy, Arkansas Live stream www.myhometownradiostations.com Channel 10 Search 7:00 AM Living Word, 7:30 AM Channel 33 Know Your Bible, 10:30 AM Marshfield church of Christ 610 S. Marshall P.O. Box 458 Marshfield, MO 65706 (417) 468-4161 churchofchristmarshfield.org www.facebook.com/ marshfieldchurchofchrist The Danger of Getting Too Hot Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. Daniel 3:19 After the cooler days we have enjoyed here in the Ozarks, it is not good news to hear that it is going to get hotter. Highs in the 70s to low 80s going back to the 90s makes it time to get the ice tea glasses filled and the chairs under the shade trees. It also reminds us that it is important to avoid getting overheated. Sadly, two weeks ago a 16-year-old Piggott, Arkansas High School junior suffered an extreme heat stroke during football practice and died. According to SEMA (State Emergency Management Agency), Missouri summers, which bring a combination of high temperatures and high humidity, can prove to be not only uncomfortable, but fatal. In 2019, there were more than 600 deaths from heat stroke reported in the United States. Therefore, without question, there is a grave danger in getting too hot. Long ago the King of Babylon ended up getting too hot and it proved to be fatal. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold and then commanded that when instruments were sounded the people in his kingdom were to bow down and worship the image (Daniel 3:1-5). Daniel records the words of the King which commanded, “and whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace” (Daniel 3:6). In other words, the King was turning up the heat for those who failed to follow his commands. But despite the warning, the faithful Jews could not heed the words of the Chaldean king. And, as expected, certain Chaldeans went and told the king on the Jews. They reported to Nebuchadnezzar, “There are certain Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego; these men, O king, have not paid due regard to you. They do not serve your gods or worship the gold image which you have set up” (Daniel 3:12). Then we read in verse 13, “Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave the command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego.” You could easily say Nebuchadnezzar was having a heat stroke! He told the Jewish men “that if you do not worship, you shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace” (Daniel 3:15). Of course, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego refused to surrender to the threats and worship the image. As a result, the king grew even hotter under the collar and then ordered things to get too hot! We read, “Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated” (Daniel 3:19). Tragically, the furnace was just too hot for the men who were ordered to cast the Jews into the super hot furnace and they were killed. The king, who had grown hotter and hotter at the Jews, ended up taking the lives of his own men. It has been said that if all sin kills, anger unleashed is one of the most deadly. God warns, “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret—it only causes harm” (Psalm 37:8). The hotter one gets, the worse it gets for all concerned. Anger and rage can lead to murder, and if not murder, it can destroy friendships, relationships and families, including the family of God. James puts it simply, “for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God” (James 1:20). Remember, people who get hot under the collar are only cooking themselves. Unfortunately, others around them pay the price when things get too hot. Therefore, if we find ourselves getting too hot, please remember Paul’s inspired words, “Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath” (Ephesians 4:26). Solomon tells us why: “A man of great wrath will pay the penalty!” (Proverbs 19:19). As faithful children of God, we must guard against getting too hot and having a spiritual heat stroke! Are you keeping cool? Need a glass of ice cold sweet tea? Rick Bright Connued from Page 1 Connued on p. 4 www.churchofchristmarshfield.org Marshfield Church of Christ It’s God’s Plan for Man Believe: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 16:16, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:31 Repent: Mahew 4:17, Acts 2:38, Acts 17:30 Confess: Romans 10:9-10, Acts 8:37 Be Bapzed: Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:21, Galaans 3:26-29, Acts 8:36-38, Acts 22:16, Romans 6:3-4 Live Faithfully: Romans 6:4, Mahew 7:21, Mahew 28:20, Revelaon 2:10 A Place to Stand in Christ Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2 God is holy, but wicked man is sinful. Thus the problem, God cannot fellowship with sin (Isa. 59:1-2). The only standing ground that we have is “in Christ,” which we access by faith. Then by the grace of God, we are able to stand “in Christ”, wherein one is able to have fellowship with God. The one who is not “in Christ” has no place to stand! Grace gives us a standing place! Through faith, whenever we trust in the work of Christ and turn to God through repentance and our obedience to the gospel, we then have a place to stand “in Christ.” As the Apostle Paul stated, God “hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son” (Col. 1:13). When we stand in grace, we understand that God forbids sinful living. Paul asked, “Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” Paul’s inspired answer: “God forbid” (Romans 6:1). This prohibition means those in Christ do not surrender to sensual living. “For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ” (Jude 1:4). Some were “turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness,” fulfilling the lusts of flesh. This sinfulness underscores the error of those who want access to grace, but refuse to live godly lives. It is a lie to say, “We can stand in the grace of God while living any sinful way we want to live!” Make no mistake, the Bible does not teach this! Grace forbids sensual living. By grace through faith, we can choose our stand with God “in Christ” and must choose not to live a life of sin. Because of what Jesus did, culminating with His death, burial and resurrection, we are able to access and stand in saving grace through the obedience of faith (Rom. 1:5; 16:26). (adapted)
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August 23, 2020
Rick Bright - preacher
churchofchristmo.blogspot.com
Cell: 417-468-8194
Cathy’s Cell: 599-8980
Office: 468-4161
Sunday
Worship: 9:00 am
Worship: 11:00 am (online)
Wednesday
Assembly: 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM Ladies Bible Class
Sunday Morning
Radio & TV
KOOL 104.7 FM Answers 9:00 AM
Hardy, Arkansas Live stream
www.myhometownradiostations.com
Channel 10
Search 7:00 AM Living Word, 7:30 AM
Channel 33 Know Your Bible, 10:30 AM
Marshfield church of Christ
610 S. Marshall P.O. Box 458 Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 468-4161
churchofchristmarshfield.org www.facebook.com/
marshfieldchurchofchrist
The Danger of Getting Too Hot Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. Daniel 3:19
After the cooler days we have enjoyed here in the Ozarks, it is not good news to hear that it is going to get hotter. Highs in the 70s to low 80s going back to the 90s makes it time to get the ice tea glasses filled and the chairs under the shade trees. It also reminds us that it is important to avoid getting overheated. Sadly, two weeks ago a 16-year-old Piggott, Arkansas High School junior suffered an extreme heat stroke
during football practice and died. According to SEMA (State Emergency Management Agency), Missouri summers, which bring a combination of high temperatures and high humidity, can prove to be not only uncomfortable, but fatal. In 2019, there were more than 600 deaths from heat stroke reported in the United States. Therefore, without question, there is a grave danger in getting too hot.
Long ago the King of Babylon ended up getting too hot and it proved to be fatal. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold and then commanded that when instruments were sounded the people in his kingdom were to bow down and worship the image (Daniel 3:1-5). Daniel records the words of the King which commanded, “and whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace” (Daniel 3:6). In other words, the King was turning up the heat for those who failed to follow his commands. But despite the warning, the faithful Jews could not heed the words of the Chaldean king. And, as expected, certain Chaldeans went and told the king on the Jews. They reported to Nebuchadnezzar, “There are certain Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego; these men, O king, have not paid due regard to you. They do not serve your gods or worship the gold image which you have set up” (Daniel 3:12). Then we read in verse 13, “Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave the command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego.” You could easily say Nebuchadnezzar was having a heat stroke! He told the Jewish men “that if you do not worship, you shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace” (Daniel 3:15). Of course, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego refused to surrender to the threats and worship the image. As a result, the king grew even hotter under the collar and then ordered things to get too hot! We read, “Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated” (Daniel 3:19). Tragically, the furnace was just too hot for the men who were ordered to cast the Jews into the super hot furnace and they were killed. The king, who had grown hotter
and hotter at the Jews, ended up taking the lives of his own men.
It has been said that if all sin kills, anger unleashed is one of the most deadly. God warns, “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret—it only causes harm” (Psalm 37:8). The hotter one gets, the worse it gets for all concerned. Anger and rage can lead to murder, and if not murder, it can destroy friendships, relationships and families, including the family of God. James puts it simply, “for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God” (James 1:20). Remember, people who get hot under the collar are only cooking themselves. Unfortunately, others around them pay the price when things get too hot.
Therefore, if we find ourselves getting too hot, please remember Paul’s inspired words, “Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath” (Ephesians 4:26). Solomon tells us why: “A man of great wrath will pay the penalty!” (Proverbs 19:19). As faithful children of God, we must guard against getting too hot and having a spiritual heat stroke! Are you keeping cool? Need a glass of ice cold sweet tea?
Rick Bright
Continued from Page 1
Continued on p. 4 www.churchofchristmarshfield.org
Marshfield Church of
Christ
It’s God’s Plan for Man
Believe: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 16:16, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:31
Repent: Matthew 4:17, Acts 2:38, Acts 17:30
Confess: Romans 10:9-10, Acts 8:37
Be Baptized: Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:21,
Galatians 3:26-29, Acts 8:36-38,
Acts 22:16, Romans 6:3-4
Live Faithfully: Romans 6:4, Matthew 7:21,
Matthew 28:20, Revelation 2:10
A Place to Stand in Christ
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2
God is holy, but wicked man is sinful. Thus the problem, God cannot fellowship with sin (Isa. 59:1-2). The only standing ground that we have is “in Christ,” which we access by faith. Then by the grace of God, we are able to stand “in Christ”, wherein one is able to have fellowship with God. The one who is not “in Christ” has no place to stand! Grace gives us a standing place! Through faith, whenever we trust in the work of Christ and turn to God through repentance and our obedience to the gospel, we then have a place to stand “in Christ.” As the Apostle Paul stated, God “hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son” (Col. 1:13).
When we stand in grace, we understand that God forbids sinful living. Paul asked, “Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” Paul’s inspired answer: “God forbid” (Romans 6:1). This prohibition means those in Christ do not surrender to sensual living. “For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ” (Jude 1:4). Some were “turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness,” fulfilling the lusts of flesh. This sinfulness underscores the error of those who want access to grace, but refuse to live godly lives. It is a lie to say, “We can stand in the grace of God while living any sinful way we want to live!” Make no mistake, the Bible does not teach this! Grace forbids sensual living. By grace through faith, we can choose our stand with God “in Christ” and must choose not to live a life of sin.
Because of what Jesus did, culminating with His death, burial and resurrection, we are able to access and stand in saving grace through the obedience of faith (Rom. 1:5; 16:26). (adapted)
Remember in Prayer: The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 * indicates local member at Marshfield
*Pauline Buttram will have back surgery September 4. *William Dill continues to suffer from frequent severe
migraines. Shanda Hahn, a relative of Becky Hyder, has stage 4 cancer. *Dennis Hawkinson had a good report and his ulcers are
healed. Sid Heistand, Elvis’s father, will be undergoing further
treatment and possibly more surgery. Karen Helms, a friend of the Chafins, has cancer. *Lilah Herman’s surgery has been rescheduled for
September 14. *Christina Hopkins will have a myelogram on the 25th. Dean Horning ‘s condition is growing worse. *Connie Isis is suffering severe back pain. Kathie Jones, a friend of Betty Sheppard, will have heart
surgery on September 2. Marsha Kammerer is doing well and awaits more scans
next month. *Bobby Lewis continues to fight a battle with seizures and
other related health problems. *Missy Lewis is having ear problems and is asking for your
prayers. Keith McHenry has passed all of his tests and is now on the
list for a kidney donor. Tye McMasters is continuing to improve. Eli Peak, a friend of Alex Heistand, has lung cancer. *Roy and Judy Phillips are battling several health issues. Tom Porter, Jeana Tracy’s brother-in-law, was moved to a
nursing home in Mountain Grove. Brooklyn Reynolds, niece of Kristy Johnson, is infected
with the Covid-19 virus. She and her husband, Caleb, are especially concerned since Brooklyn is 7 months pregnant.
James Taylor, a friend of the Hyders, is battling cancer. Liz Barrows Taylor, friend of Leon Moon and daughter
Patty, is confined to a walker with rheumatoid arthritis. Ila Thomas has been diagnosed with ALS. Ila is the sister-in
-law of Janet Batson Penn who has visited with us.
Charles Todd, Ivan’s brother, has been suffering with heart problems.
Cheyenne Villines has started her chemo treatments. Eddie Watkins is still struggling due to his stroke resulting
in some paralysis and effects to his speech. Susan Ziebarth is having trouble with her diabetes.
Remember The Care Bound Judy Barrow (Webco)
Jaxon Bradley (Citizen’s Memorial in Bolivar)
Faye Blazer (Marshfield Care Center)
Bonnie Doherty (Webco East)
Pat Lamb (Webco)
Zoe Lawless (Webco)
Jeana Tracy (Marshfield Place)
Welcome Visitors: Please leave a record of your visit by filling out a visitor’s card and placing it in the collection plate.
Worship: Thank you for attending worship today. And thank you to all who are arranging and participating in our worship today. Also appreciation goes out to those greeting, providing masks, and sanitizing before and after our assemblies.
Work Day: The next work day at 1712 Dark Valley Road is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, starting at 8:00. All workers are welcome! Painting will take place Tuesday, August 25, beginning at 1:00. Call Linda Blazer if you would like to participate in painting.
Thank You to Terry Cruise and everyone else who helped to make last night’s singing and fellowship so much fun.
Teachers Needed: We need at least two teachers to take over the 2-5 year-old class when we resume Bible school classes in the future. To provide for rotation of teachers, we anticipate needing two additional teachers. If you are willing and able, please let a member of the education committee (Ron T., Randy H., or Bob L.) know as soon as possible.
Wednesday Summer Series Continues at 7:00 p.m.
It is great to be back together on Wednesday night! Remember, we are meeting in the auditorium for singing and the Summer Series lesson. (No children’s classes at this time.) Masks are required at this meeting time and we are using the social distancing seating. Please make your plans to attend! It is worth it!
John Marchand will be presenting the next lesson from the book, Why I Am a Member of the Church of Christ by Leroy Brownlow: “Because it teaches the kingdom has been established and Christ is now reigning.”
These lessons from the scriptures will affirm why we believe what we believe. They also will encourage us in our walk with Christ by creating a great appreciation for the scheme of redemption and the church.
Upcoming Wednesday Summer Series Speakers: 9/2 Terry McMasters
9/9 Dan Johnson 9/16 Larry Chafin 9/23 Luther Sheppard
Both Sunday and Wednesday assemblies are being made available on YouTube. The video quality is better than Facebook and is well suited for access on smart TVs. Put in the YouTube search bar: Marshfield Mo church of Christ (Please note they are uploaded after being recorded.)
Pantry: There is a limited variety of groceries in the kitchen on the south counter. If you are in need or you know someone else in need, feel free to help yourself to whatever is there.
Please bring shelf stable foods, toiletries, and similar items to the church building to be included in the pantry for local needs.
News and Announcements:
Christina Hopkins 8/02
Jerry Branstetter 8/03
Jim King 8/03
Ellie Sanders 8/08
Jeff Fisher 8/09
Thad Layne 8/14
William Dill 8/15
Susan Brown 8/20
Wanda Crews 8/20
Scot Greer 8/20
Travis Hampton 8/20
Diana Greer 8/21
Jaren Hamilton 8/21
Ron Peck 8/24
Luther Sheppard 8/30
John & Tiffany Sanders 8/07
Monty & Glenda Farley 8/08
Bob & Missy Lewis 8/08
John & Marcie Marchand 8/22
August 16Sunday combined attendance— 93
August 16 Sunday contribution—$3530
August 19 Wednesday attendance—37
If you are unable to attend, contributions can be
mailed to: Marshfield Church of Christ, P.O. Box
458, Marshfield. MO 65706.
Daily Prayer List Additions
1. That God will bless the congregation with continued growth
2. That our ongoing home Bible studies will bear fruit
3. That our God will provide an Eldership
4. That our faith, unity, peace and harmony will remain strong together in Christ.
It is all about lost souls! Luke 19:10
October 2-4—Gospel Meeting with brother Dave Miller
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