SERMON NOTES

January 3, 2021 1705 SE Marshall, Albert Lea MN 56007

office: 507-373-1533 www.newlifechristianal.org

Good morning and welcome as we embrace together this wonderful opportunity for friendship, fellowship, and lifting up our praise in the worship of our Lord!

Last week’s Memory Verse:

"Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him." Matthew 2:2

No Regrets: If Only Romans 8:1-7

I. If Only…History, and life, are full of them. A. All the things I could-have, should-have done.

Jeremiah 46:17 B. All the things I wish I had never done. C. All the things God would have me think about and do.

II. Romans 8 is The Holy of Holies in the temple of the Word A. What is your “If Only” regret of 2020? B. 1,784 “ifs” in the Bible, most of them being conditional

conjunctions between God’s promises and the presence of His blessings in our lives.

C. What is holiness? Is it defined by what we do or what we do not do?

D. Romans 8:1-2 There is not condemnation for anyone who is IN Christ

III. 8 Biblical “Ifs”

1. Revelation 3:30 If you listen for Jesus 2. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sin 3. James 1:5 If we ask God for wisdom 4. Romans 10:9 If we confess that Jesus is Lord 5. Matthew 17:20 If you have faith, God will do 6. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 If you will obey God, blessing will

pursue you 7. Romans 8:31 If God is for us who can stand against us 8. 2 Corinthians 5:17 If anyone is in Christ, they are a new

creation

Memory Verse: Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2

Welcome and Happy New Year!

Wednesday Night Study: Wednesday Night Study resumes this Wednesday at 6:30 pm

Sunday School: Sundays, 9:30 am

Elders Meeting: Saturday, 8:30 am

Annual Reports: Due by January 24th

May our Father God guide us in worship, love, and ministry

God’s blessings over us, and all of our nation, as we live through this present health crisis

T Wayne Douglas - getting stronger, may be transferred to recovery center in a few days

Those struggling with Covid

Gary LeRud’s brother, Dean - tumors, including one on brain stem

Jeremy Barclay - work needs

Anna Lee Heemsbergen - Inner ear/equilibrium issue, neurology appts coming up

Our Church Family - Health and safety

Praise for our law enforcement officers, and to our Lord for keeping them safe

Please keep the following NLCC family members in your ongoing prayers:

Bev Weitzel, Diane Newton, Jackie Lamphier, Pam Harris, Charlotte Schocker, LeRoy Peterson, Janice Schroader, Lola’s son, Mike, Adam Hamberg, Coleen Smith, and Anna Lee’s D-I-L, Michelle

Our more senior folks, especially during this health crisis

Soldiers deployed—Eli Malimanek, Eliah Schroader, JT Slack

Police, First Responders, and Armed Forces, especially those deployed

Community, State, and National Leaders

Kingdom of God around the world

All of our families and children

Please pray for greater peace in the hearts of God’s servants

* If you would like a prayer need included, please notify Sue by Thursday of each week.

PRAYER NEEDS/PRAISE ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME !

It is good to have us back together. There are some standards we need to follow for the sake of safety:

Please observe proper social distancing.

Masks are required.

Please enter the glass doors just off the parking lot and exit through the sanctuary glass doors.

Please keep most socializing outside.

Please pick up communion emblems as you enter the sanctuary.

If you can’t be here in person, we are Live Streaming the sermon on YouTube. Just go to YouTube at 10:30 am and type in New Life Christian Church and the name of the sermon if you know it. There may be a slight delay so be patient. Please subscribe to our New Life Christian YouTube channel. Doing so will make things easier. The sermon video will also be available on our New Life Christian Church Facebook page and our website: www.newlifechristianal.org on Monday.

Communion Meditation January 3, 2021:

Jerry Copas