Welcome to Online Worship with First Baptist Church, Wilmington. We worship together united by the Spirit of God present with you this day.
"What is the biggest sacrifice you have ever made? Perhaps it was something you had to give up for another person; or maybe, it wasn’t something you did, but something you didn’t do. In this week’s sermon, we’ll be looking at worship through the lens of sacrifice as described in Romans 12:1-2." - John Kimbrough
"The Sacrifice of Worship"
Romans 12:1-2
John Kimbrough, Minister of Modern Worship & Young Adults
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
RESPOND IN PRAYER
Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Move us to praise your gracious will, for in Christ Jesus you have saved us from the deeds of death and opened for us the hidden ways of your love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
RESPOND THROUGH REFLECTION
Sometimes we look at worship with an attitude of “must do,” rather than “can do.” Our response to this attitude is often to try and transform our own minds and produce within ourselves a willingness to worship; however, when we do this, we fail to recognize that God not only calls us to worship Him willingly, but also gives us the means of transformation to do so through the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells us in Matthew 30 that His “…yoke is easy and [his] burden is light.” How have you been carrying the unnecessary and fruitless burden of self-transformation in your life rather than submitting to the yoke of Jesus Christ living in you?
RESPOND THROUGH GIVING
Trusting in God with all we have, we give to support the work of God's church because we believe in our mission to share God's love with our community and world in the name of Jesus. Give online or by mail. Giving allows us to keep being the church, even in the absence of our physical presence. Mail to: 411 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. How To Give Online
RESPOND THROUGH CONNECTING
God desires to have a relationship with you! He has given us ways to know Him better through His son, Jesus Christ. Knowing God and having faith in Jesus is a personal and individual decision for each person. Do you have questions about being in a relationship with God? We would love to talk with you and help you begin or deepen your faith journey.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU TONIGHT 'TAILGATE WORSHIP GATHERING' at 7PM
HEY KIDS!
Kids games this week! Socially distanced, in-person, games on the Activities Center lawn at 6:30pm on August 30. A parent is requested to stay with kids younger than Kindergarten. Contact Becca.
HEY STUDENTS!
Student Small Groups tonight! In-person, socially-distanced Small Group Games at AC this Sunday Night at 6pm. Need a small group? Contact Gavin.