“Outrageous Reflections on the Gentleness of God.” Week 3
Richy Fisher, Galatians 5:22-25
Galatians 5:22-25
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
Sermon Questions:
Jesus said that the meek will inherit the earth. However, in our world, it seems that the strong and aggressive actually succeed the most. What was Jesus talking about?
Briefly discuss someone in your life that is gentle.
For most people gentleness is the hardest fruit of the spirit to develop. Why do you feel this is so?
What are some ways that you can show gentleness this week?
There were 3 benefits of being gentle given in today’s message. Can you think of any others?
What are some people that you need to be gentle with this coming week?
Home Group and Discipleship Groups
CB Groups sign-ups are happening now.
You can sign up for home groups, discipleship groups, and Bible studies at communitychurch.com/groups or by texting CBGROUPS to 94090.
If you have any questions, email Rachel Todd.
Celebrate Recovery
CR meets at our Fort Smith campus on Tuesdays at 6pm every week. We also have our online recovery service every Thursday night at 6pm right here: http://communitybiblecr.online.church Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step program for anyone with a hurt, habit, or hang-up. Celebration Place and the Landing are 52-week programs that mirror Celebrate Recovery curriculum, discovering the same truths in age-appropriate ways for our children and our students. If you have any questions about the program, contact Frankie Post For now there will be no meals. We will keep you posted when we are able to begin those again.
ACTS 4 Ministry
Our ACTS 4 ministry collects used furniture and appliances (in good, working condition) and stores it to give to individuals and fami- lies in need. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Baxter Gladden at 479-739-0066 or Jim Kolp at 918-520-1422 to set up a time for pick-up.
CB-Kids has returned to in-person services.
All ages of CB-Kids have resumed during our 9:00AM service. Our team has been hard at work creating a safe, fun, and comfortable environment for your kids to return.
For more information check out our CB-Kids Restart Procedures.
If you choose to continue to attend virtually, CB-Kids content will be available on the CB-Kids Video Hub.
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SERMON NOTES // Sunday, Sept 27th, 2020
“Outrageous Reflections on the Gentleness of God.” Week 3
Kevin Thompson, Galatians 5.22-23
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
Sermon Questions:
What are the dangers of anger? How is gentleness the antidote to those issues
What’s the difference between gentleness and passivity?
How do we avoid harsh words without watering down the truth?
Describe a time where someone gave you undeserved gentleness. How did that change you?
Which characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit describe our church? Which ones need more work?
Night Of Vision
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
Make plans to join us for a Night of Vision as we plan and prepare for some exciting new opportunities in 2020. All are invited and encouraged to attend!
Men’s Group
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
Wednesdays | 6-8pm
Join us as we walk through a study of 7 characteristics that will help us become better men, fathers, and leaders. If you are interested in learning more, email Troy Jarrell.
Women’s Bible Study
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
Wednesdays | 6-8pm
Our Women’s Bible Study is in a study called “Twelve Women of the Bible.” For more information, email Regina Clack
CB Groups
If you’ve considered joining a home group, discipleship group, bible study, or class, it’s never too late to sign up. If you are inter- ested in learning more, email email Troy Jarrell for more info.
COVID-19
Due to the virus, we will continue to minister to you all as best as we know how using our online abilities and with having our services online.
Celebrate Recovery
CR meets at our Fort Smith campus on Tuesdays at 6pm every week. We also have our online recovery service every Thursday night at 6pm right here: http://communitybiblecr.online.church Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step program for anyone with a hurt, habit, or hang-up. Celebration Place and the Landing are 52-week programs that mirror Celebrate Recovery curriculum, discovering the same truths in age-appropriate ways for our children and our students. If you have any questions about the program, contact Frankie Post For now there will be no meals. We will keep you posted when we are able to begin those again.
ACTS 4 Ministry
Our ACTS 4 ministry collects used furniture and appliances (in good, working condition) and stores it to give to individuals and fami- lies in need. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Baxter Gladden at 479-739-0066 or Jim Kolp at 918-520-1422 to set up a time for pick-up.
TEAMKIDS
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
CONVERGE
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
SERMON NOTES // Sunday, Sept 27th, 2020
“Outrageous Reflections on the Gentleness of God.” Week 3
Kevin Thompson, Galatians 5.22-23
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
Sermon Questions:
What are the dangers of anger? How is gentleness the antidote to those issues
What’s the difference between gentleness and passivity?
How do we avoid harsh words without watering down the truth?
Describe a time where someone gave you undeserved gentleness. How did that change you?
Which characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit describe our church? Which ones need more work?
Home Group and Discipleship Groups
These groups will all continue online. If you have any questions, email Doug Young
Celebrate Recovery
CR meets at our Fort Smith campus on Tuesdays at 6pm every week. We also have our online recovery service every Thursday night at 6pm right here: http://communitybiblecr.online.church Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step program for anyone with a hurt, habit, or hang-up. Celebration Place and the Landing are 52-week programs that mirror Celebrate Recovery curriculum, discovering the same truths in age-appropriate ways for our children and our students. If you have any questions about the program, contact Frankie Post For now there will be no meals. We will keep you posted when we are able to begin those again.
ACTS 4 Ministry
Our ACTS 4 ministry collects used furniture and appliances (in good, working condition) and stores it to give to individuals and fami- lies in need. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Baxter Gladden at 479-739-0066 or Jim Kolp at 918-520- 1422 to set up a time for pick-up.
Google Classroom
We want your kids to stay connected during this time at home so we created google classrooms that have weekly lessons, activities and videos to help stay engaged with the gospel! If you have a kid in 1st-5th grade log on to google classroom and use the class code isylo4w and if you have a kid age 3 year old-kindergarten use class code uok73tx.
Zoom Meetings
VB Student Ministry will meet on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. through Zoom Video Chats. Contact Rachel Dahl if you need instructions on how to get set up.
“Outrageous Reflections on the Gentleness of God.” Week 3
Kevin Thompson, Galatians 5.22-23
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
Sermon Questions:
What are the dangers of anger? How is gentleness the antidote to those issues
What’s the difference between gentleness and passivity?
How do we avoid harsh words without watering down the truth?
Describe a time where someone gave you undeserved gentleness. How did that change you?
Which characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit describe our church? Which ones need more work?
Celebrate Recovery
CR meets at our Fort Smith campus on Tuesdays at 6pm every week. We also have our online recovery service every Thursday night at 6pm right here: http://communitybiblecr.online.church Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step program for anyone with a hurt, habit, or hang-up. Celebration Place and the Landing are 52-week programs that mirror Celebrate Recovery curriculum, discovering the same truths in age-appropriate ways for our children and our students. If you have any questions about the program, contact Frankie Post For now there will be no meals. We will keep you posted when we are able to begin those again.
Pray that we assimilate more of our Wednesday Youth & Children’s families into our Sunday gatherings. Pray that we help youth and children with spiritual maturity both personally and as a group through professions of faith, baptism & service.
CB North Student Facebook Page
Check out and like our Facebook page by going to “CB North Students” and liking our page.
Pray that we identify 3-5 ministry/missional opportunities within NFSM and Beyond. Pray that we help families seek to become discipling communities within our homes and neighborhoods through 3-5 Community (missional) groups.
CB On Mission | Short Term Trips
New Mexico/Arizona - Navajo Reservation | March 21-26th | Families and Individuals
Haiti | February 15-22nd | Men’s Trip
Tegucigalpa, Honduras | July 18-24th | Students and Adults
Many local missional opportunities as well!
RSVP to donnie@communitychurch.com
Location
Our North Fort Smith Campus normally meets on Sundays at 1st Presbyterian Church and at Union Christian Academy on Wednesday Nights. But to COVID-19 and Summer scheduling we are having to be more flexible. Please contact Pastor Jackie Flake at jackie@communitychurch.com for specific times and locations during the summer.
We accentuate our values using the acrostic TRUST:
Truth
Rhythms (Spiritual Disciplines)
commUnity
Service
Transformation
Celebrate Recovery
CR meets at our Fort Smith campus on Tuesday nights at 6pm. It is a 12-step program for anyone with a hurt, habit, or hang-up. Celebration Place and the Landing are 52-week programs that mirror Celebrate Recovery curriculum, discovering the same truths in age-appropriate ways. If you have any questions about the program, contact Frankie Post
Not ready to come back to CR in person yet? Or, want to give it a try but not just yet in person? Join us online every Thursday night at 6pm right here: http://communitybiblecr.online.church
1. Keep your sharing focused on your own thoughts and feelings.
Not your spouse’s, someone you’re dating, or your family members’ hurts and hang-ups, but your own. Focusing on yourself will benefit your recovery as well as the ones around you. Stick to “I” or “me” statements, not “you” or “we” statements.
Limit your sharing to three to five minutes, so everyone has an opportunity to share — and to ensure that one person does not dominate the group sharing time.
2. There is NO cross-talk. Cross-talk is when two people engage in conversation excluding all others. Each person is free to express his or her feelings without interruptions.
Cross-talk is also making distracting comments or questions while someone is sharing. This includes speaking to another member of the group while someone is sharing, or responding to what someone has shared during his or her time of sharing.
3. We are here to support one another, not “fix” one another. This keeps us focused on our own issues.
We do not give advice or solve someone’s problem in our time of sharing or offer book referrals or counselor referrals! We are not licensed counselors, psychologists, or therapists, nor are the group members. Celebrate Recovery groups are not designed for this. It is up to the participants to include outside counseling to their program when they’re ready.
4. Anonymity and confidentiality are basic requirements. What is shared in the group stays in the group. The only exception is when someone threatens to injure themselves or others.
We are not to share information with our spouses/family/co-workers. This also means not discussing what is shared in the group among group members. This is called gossip. Please be advised, if anyone threatens to hurt themselves or others, the Small Group Leader has the responsibility to report it to the Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader.
5. Offensive language has no place in a Christ-centered recovery group.
Therefore, we ask that you please watch your language. The main issue here is that the Lord’s name is not used inappropriately. We also avoid graphic descriptions. If anyone feels uncomfortable with how explicitly a speaker is sharing regarding his/her behaviors, then you may indicate so by simply raising your hand. The speaker will then respect your boundaries by being less specific in his/her descriptions. This will avoid potential triggers that could cause a person to act out.
Emphasize at the close of your meeting that Group Sharing Guidelines stay intact as participants fellowship with each other after the meeting.
CR Crisis Response Additional 3 Guidelines for online group meetings:
