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GRACE POINT CHURCH of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WORSHIP GUIDE: January 28, 2024 9:10am STREAMED LIVE on YouTube and FaceBook: CLICK HERE. 10:45am 12:15pm message_bar.jpg You may fill in the blanks and take personal message notes (click the blue boxes), then email them to yourself or others (link at bottom of page). MESSAGE NOTES: “Anger Management” Series, “Good to Great,” Message 4 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor Matthew 5:17-26, 38-42 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and ...

Worship Guide, January 21, 2024 Part of GPC Worship Guides January 19, 2024 GRACE POINT CHURCH of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WORSHIP GUIDE: January 21, 2024 MESSAGE NOTES: “A New You: SALT & LIGHT” Series, “Good to Great,” Message 3” Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor Matthew 5:13-16 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Oh how wonderful, oh how marvelous-the song I need when I need encouragement Short definition of greatness: Greatness is an inside work that is seen and experienced on the outside. Long definition of gr...

January 11, 2024 GRACE POINT CHURCH of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WORSHIP GUIDE: January 14, 2024 9:10am  STREAMED LIVE  on YouTube and FaceBook:  CLICK   HERE . 10:45am 12:15pm You may fill in the blanks and take personal message notes (click the blue boxes), then email them to yourself or others (link at bottom of page). MESSAGE NOTES: “An Uncommon Greatness” Series, “Good to Great,” Message 2” Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor Matthew 5:7-12 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Jesus wasn’t a c...

How to Simplify Your Life This Year Amber    January 05, 2024 You might say it every year, or this may be the first year you’ve realized things are getting out of hand. A busy schedule and cluttered life are getting in the way, and it’s time to do something about it. If you’re feeling weighed down, dump some of your stress. This year, make it your goal to scale back. Replace your hectic agenda and worries with simplicity. But how do you even begin? Simplicity Is Stepping Back When things start to pile up and you’re feeling stressed, what do you do? Do you work all hours of the night to catch up, frosting 50 cupcakes for the school bake sale while also writing thank you notes for the gifts you got last month? Getting things off your list can feel good in the end—but if you’re working so hard to get it done, is that little check mark worth it? If your mind is on a dozen other things, how can you truly devote time to living His Word? We must focus on the things that matter, rathe...

MESSAGE NOTES: “Descending into Greatness” Series, “Good to Great,” Message 1” Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor Matthew 5:1-11 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Crowds are good. Disciples are GREAT! BE ATTITUDE STRUCTURE: Blessing > Attitude > Promise Blessings is at the start of the Beatitudes. Attitude is the...

         I got this from the DaySpring website when I took one of their quizzes: Your word of the year is simplify! But what does that mean for your 2024 and beyond? Keep reading to hear just what the Bible says about simplifying and slowing down in your life daily and more. In a world that often seems to move at an unrelenting pace, the call to simplify and slow down is a counter-cultural and profoundly spiritual invitation. As believers in God, the wisdom found in Scripture provides a guiding light for those seeking a more intentional and peaceful way of living in 2024. Let's explore what it means to embrace simplicity and a slower pace, anchored in the timeless truths of the Bible. Embracing God's Rest: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28, NIV) In a culture of constant busyness, God invites us to find rest in Him. Simplifying our lives and slowing down allows us to respond to this divine invitation, acknowl...