November 10, 2019

The Purpose of FBC . . .

Accept, love and challenge people with

God’s truth. We help any willing person reach

his or her fullest potential to become radically

For Our Guests . . .

Welcome to First Baptist Church! We are so glad you have joined us this morning.

Guests . . If you would like

to receive information or a brochure on FBC and any of its ministries, please stop by the Connections Center. Also, please share any

prayer or praises in the space provided on one of the orange Communication Cards located in the pew racks. Let us know how we can help you!

We are looking for a few good men and women who could help with some important tasks on our campus. We need help with:

Vacuuming Cleaning windows, Landscape projects, Clean tables and chairs, Dusting for cob webs and Organizing several storage rooms.

If you would give a few hours to help with one or more of these projects, contact Pastor Roger at rb618@cox.net.

Financial Update General Giving Budget Plan Giving (Donations)

GF Expenses

Faith Promise Budget Plan Giving (Donations)

FP Expenses

2019

Last Week $ 24,340 $ 25,723 $ 1,383

(Overage)

$ 32,463

Last Week $ 1,022 $ 973 $ -49

(Overage)

$ 124

YTD (11/3) $ 1,070,592 $ 1,013,774 $ -56,818

(Shortage)

$ 957,203

YTD (11/3) $ 44,968 $ 46,230 $ 1,262

(Overage)

$ 53,723

For a complete listing of our Pastoral Staff and contact infor-mation, please visit our website

at fbc-tempe.org. You may also contact the

Church Office at 480-839-0926.

November 10-Luke 22, John 13 November 11-John 14-17 November 12-Matthew 27, Mark 15 November 13-Luke 23, John 18-19 November 14-Matthew 28, Mark 16 November 15-Luke 24, John 20-21 November 16-Acts 1-3 November 17-Acts 4-6

Chad Curry (11/10) Pauline Harner (11/11) Gabriel Carrasco (11/12) Craig Kokron (11/12) Suzann Reisenauer (11/12) Scott Steil (11/12) Brianna Reynolds (11/13) Jean Zobel (11/13) Ayden Connelly (11/14) Stanley Cook (11/14) Roslyn Dobrick (11/14) Stella Schams (11/14) Bob Cowden (11/15) Gary Miller (11/15) Diane Helseth (11/16) Marty Mulkey (11/16) Tyler Steil (11/16) Rassamy Keoduangta (11/17) Charmaine Newton (11/17)

By giving to Faith Promise you help our

missionaries spread the Gospel of Jesus around the world!

Visit our Website for more information on all our

ministries: http://fbc-tempe.org

How Do I Get Connected?

Do you want to meet and get to know the full-time Pastors, Children’s Director, Women’s Ministry Director and others? If so, you are invited to attend one of our

“Welcome Lunches” as a guest of Pastor Roger and Dianna.

If you would like to attend our next Welcome Lunch please contact Jeff Savage by calling 480-839-0926.

Legacy Designated

Last Week

$ 2,492

Since Jan 2019 $ 141,938

Legacy Long-Term Debt Reduction

Please continue to give to help reduce

our long-term Legacy debt of approximately $1,565,842.00

8:00 am

Messenger Class-Room 107/108 (Couples and Singles, 50’s-70’s)

9:30 am Nursery-

Birth through 23 Months Old Children’s Classes-Kid City

(2 Years through 6th Grade)

Couples for Christ-Room 107/108 (Couples, 30’s-50’s)

Friendship Class-Room 106 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

Bible Study for Life-Room 104 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

Science and Creation Class-Room 109 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

Ladies Class-Room 118 (Ladies of All Ages)

Men’s Class-Room 105 (Men of All Ages)

JHM (Junior High)-Room 207 (Junior High Ages 12-14)

HSM (High School)-Room 207 (High School Ages 14-18)

11:00 am

Nursery- Birth through 23 Months Old

Children’s Classes-Kid City (2 Years through 6th Grade)

Young Families Class-Room 109 (Couples and Singles with Children)

Berean Class-Room 105 (Couples and Singles, 50’s-90’s)

The Hood-Room 106 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

Watchman Class-Room 107/108 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

College and Career-Room 217 (Students and Early Career, 18-28)

Young Marrieds Class-Room 218 (Married and Engaged Couples)

8:00 am-Traditional Worship Step By Step Refiners Fire Welcome and Greeting Take My Life and Let It Be White As Snow Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Julie Huver Message-Al Fadi “Righteous Anger of Jesus”

9:30 am-Blended Worship My Lighthouse Master’s Praise Choir Welcome and Greeting Build My Life Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Julie Huver Message-Al Fadi “Righteous Anger of Jesus”

9:30 am-Intersect Worship Upstairs Loft Amazing Grace Made Alive Lord I Need You How Deep the Father’s Love For Us Message-Pastor Anthony Whitlatch “Righteous Anger of Jesus” Give Us Clean Hands

11:00 am-Praise Worship My Lighthouse Master’s Praise Choir Welcome and Greeting Build My Life Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Julie Huver Message-Al Fadi “Righteous Anger of Jesus”

6:00 pm-Blended Worship Welcome and Greeting Let It Be Said of Us I Love to Tell the Story There Is a Savior Ancient Words Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Ken Enfinger Message-Pastor Jeff Savage “Understand the Abuser and Be Truthful”

Why not consider signing up for electronic giving. FBC relies on the financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give once or on a recurring ba-sis. To give electronically, visit www.fbc-tempe.org and locate the link to the electronic giving page.

FBC car window decals are still available for purchase. All proceeds from these go to Faith Promise to support our FBC Missionaries and Short-Term Mission Trips. If you have any questions regarding these, contact David Brinn.

The Center for Islamic Research and Awareness (CIRA-a full-time ministry of FBC) is pleased to provide you with this financial update for the period of January-December 2019:

Financial Need Annual Budget $ 102,000.00 Giving-to-Date $ 85,602.00 Under Budget $ 16,398.00

On behalf of CIRA ministry we would like to thank you for your kindness and

continued support. Your significant contributions will enable us to serve

HIM to advance the Gospel to our Muslim friends throughout the world.

Make out all checks to FBC earmarked “CIRA.”

Please place any HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother, Epson, Samsung, Kodak, Sharp or Canon empty ink cartridges that you have in the recycle box in Skylight Hall. These help defray the cost of office supplies for the church.

Visit our Website for more

information on all our ministries:

http://fbc-tempe.org

This Week at FBC

Sunday, November 10 8:00 am-Traditional Worship 8:00 am-Adult Bible Class 9:30 am-Blended Worship 9:30 am-Intersect Worship 9:30 am-Adult Bible Classes 11:00 am–Praise Worship 11:00 am-Adult Bible Classes 12:00 noon-Lunch in the MAC 12:00 pm-Youth Parent Meeting 12:15 pm-Cancer Prayer Meeting 3:00 pm–GriefShare 4:00 pm-Moms in Prayer 5:00 pm-Dinner 5:45 pm-Awana Club 6:00 pm-Blended Worship

Monday, November 11 6:30 am-Men’s Bible Study 5:00 pm-Monday Night Basketball 6:30 pm-Intersect Service Rehearsal 7:00 pm-Parents of Addicted Loved Ones 7:00 pm-Deacon Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 12 9:00 am-Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study 6:30 pm-Women’s Tuesday Evening Bible Study

Wednesday, November 13 8:45 am–Joyful Motherhood 6:30 pm-Al-Anon Group Meeting 6:30 pm-Pick-Up Basketball 6:45 pm-Choir and Orchestra Rehearsal

Thursday, November 14 6:30 pm-Women’s Thursday Evening Bible Study

Friday, November 15 6:30 pm-Celebrate Recovery

Saturday, November 16 8:00 am-Fall Compassion Outreach Day

Want to listen to one of the sermons by Pastor Roger or one of the other FBC Pastors? Free sermons by Pastor Roger and the other FBC Pastors are available to you on the FBC webpage at www.fbc-tempe.org.

The FBC Library is open. Stop by and check out a book or a video! If you would like to donate books to the

Library please contact Sheryl Avis by email at sherylavis@gmail.com.

“He who gives while he lives, gets to know where it goes.”

(Percy Ross, American Philanthropist)

“I judge all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity.” (John Wesley, English Evangelist and Founder of Methodism)

“I never would have been able to tithe the first million dollars I ever made if I had not tithed my first salary, which was $1.50 per week.”

(John D. Rockefeller Sr., American Industrialist and Philanthropist)

Reasons to give 10% or more . . .

It will allow you to experience God as your Provider. One of the most amazing things about learning to faithfully give to the Lord is the joy you will experience when you see God provide for you in creative ways that show His love for you as your Heavenly Father. (I Kings 17, Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:7-15, Haggai 1:4-11, Luke 6:38, Deuteronomy 28, Philippians 4:15-19, and Mark 12:41-44)

For the safe-

ty and security of eve-ryone, your backpack or bag may be inspected.

Thanks for your cooper-ation!

Help FBC Meet Its Budget

We appreciate your faithful giving to FBC and its ministries.

God is doing many good things at our church. Pray for the economy in America.

We need $24,340.00 each week to meet our budget.

Worship Service Tech Workers Needed

Due to moves and health issues we are losing three of our Worship Service Tech Workers in the next month. We are in serious need of new Tech Workers to run our Sound, Lighting, Media and Camera Stations for all three morning services, as well as our evening service. If you have a desire to serve our Lord Jesus in these areas, we need you greatly. Our worship services cannot happen without dedicated volunteers to serve these vital tech positions. We will train you on whichever tech station you would like to serve. Please contact Pastor Roger Ball at 602-402-5309 or email him at rball@fbc-tempe.org or Julie Huver at jhuver@fbc-tempe.org.

YTD Money Needed $1,070,592.00

YTD Money Received $1,013,774.00

UNDER Budget $-56,818.00

Budget

Received

Budget Received

Series 1 $1,070,592.00 $1,013,774.00

2019 General Fund Giving

Faith Promise Update

Our weekly giving need for Faith Promise is $1,022.00.

Our need since January 1 is $44,968.00

Thank you for being faithful to God’s Word through Faith Promise Giving! Faith Promise is money you give to help our missionaries.

If we do not receive $4,426.00 each month, all of our Faith Promise missionaries like Mark Burritt,

Steve and Darlene Evers, Bob and Elena Gonzalez and Steve and Patty Robenalt will not receive

their “full” monthly support from us. Your faithfulness helps our missionaries spread the love of Jesus around the world!

Would you consider giving to Faith Promise to help us meet our financial commitment to our missionaries. Make your checks payable to FBC earmarked “Faith Promise.

Angel Tree

The Angel Tree program is alive and well and coming soon to FBC. On Sundays, November 17, November 24 and December 1, there will be a Christmas tree in

the foyer with hanging paper angels representing children of incarcerated parents. Each of our 52

children will get a clothing gift and a fun gift. All you have to do is choose one or more angels, purchase a $25.00 gift for each angel and return it to the Church no later than Sunday, December 8. This act of kindness will put a smile on a child’s face and hopefully impact him or her for years. Please pray that this very important program will bless many unfortunate children.

Team Leaders Needed in Skylight Café

If you are looking to get involved in a ministry then Skylight Café may be the place for you! This is a great place to meet

and greet individuals and families coming to the Café, whether as first time visitors or as FBC family, and begin building lasting relationships while serving God and His people.

We are looking for individuals or couples who would like to join the Skylight Café team. We are in need of people who would be willing and available to run the Café for a month at a time. Along with the normal operational duties, you would need to be able to pick-up the bagels and doughnuts on Sunday mornings before opening the Café.

If interested or if you would like more information, please contact Tammy Morrissey at tlm65@cox.net or at 480-861-2629 or you can contact Scott Morrissey at 480-861-6028.

Sunday Lunch in the MAC and Sunday Dinner in the Quad

Your donations at the Food Line and in the “Wood Boxes” help greatly to cover the cost of the meal.

November 10 – Lunch in the MAC – Meatloaf, Roasted Potatoes, Veggies, Salad Bar and Dessert November 10 – Dinner in the Quad – Cheese Tortellini with Marinara, Veggies, Garlic Toast and Salad Bar November 17 – Lunch in the MAC – Chicken Enchilada Bake, Rice and Beans, Chips and Salsa, Salad Bar and Dessert November 17 – Dinner in the Quad – Sloppy Joes, Chips, Coleslaw, Salad Bar and Dessert November 24 – Lunch in the MAC – Sweet and Sour Chicken, Fried Rice, Veggies, Salad Bar and Dessert November 24 – Dinner in the Quad – Cheese Manicotti with red Sauce, Roasted Veggies, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar and Dessert

It isn’t what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.

Children’s Ministry (Birth through 6th Grade)

Preschool and Kindergarten Bible Story: Joshua and Jericho

Bible Point: God Always Keeps His Promises

Elementary Bible Story: The Exodus, Part #1

Bible Point: God is a Warrior

Extraordinary Blessings / Special Needs Bible Story: Thanksgiving is for Saying Thanks to God

Kid City Prayer Request for the Week: Pray for our Kid City Teachers to:

walk in holiness and may their steps by ordered by God.

Awana Clubs 3-Year Olds through 6th Grade

Sunday evenings from 5:45 to 7:15 pm

November 10 – Wear Red, White and Blue Day November 17 – November 24 -

Grieving? Know someone who is?

When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants discover:

How to deal with emotions

What to do about traditions

Helpful tips for surviving social events

How to find hope for the future

Join us on Tuesday, December 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (FBC Room 118) for this encouraging seminar. Register online at www.griefshare.org/groups/100619.

Ways to “GIVE” to FBC

GIVE ONLINE Go to: www.fbc-tempe.org

Tap “Donations”

Tap “Enter Online Donation System”

GIVE by APP Search for GivePlus Church in the App Store

Download the GivePlus Church App

Enter First Baptist Church of Tempe

Tap Donate Now

GIVE by TEXT Text 833-412-0173

Tap Giving Link

Type in Assist and Enter Information

GIVE by ENVELOPE Use assigned Giving Envelope from Church Office

Or use white Giving Envelope in chair in Worship Center

Place in Offering Plate

Do You Stay For Lunch? Can You Help Serve?

Many hands make light work! I can help:

1. _____ Set up Tables and Chairs in the Gym at 8:30 am on Sundays 2. _____ Serve food after the 11am service 3. _____Wash dishes During lunch 4. _____ Wash dishes After lunch 5. _____ Take down tables and chairs after lunch 6. _____ Cook food with Ryan Some Sundays

a. _____ I would like Ryan to teach me to cook b. _____ I have some experience cooking for groups

I can help 1 2 3 4 times per month (circle one). Name: ____________________________________________

Best Way to Contact Me: ________________________________________ All information will go to Anthony Whitlatch – awhitlatch@fbc-tempe.org

Fall Bible Study: The Writings of Paul (Led by Mindelle Will, WM Director) Tuesday mornings 9:00 am - 11:30 am Tuesday evenings 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm {September 10 to November 19}

Fall Book Study: Boundaries (Led by Dr. Lisa Bernier, GCU Professor of Education) Thursday evenings 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm {September 12 to November 21}

Fall Bible Study: Joyful Motherhood “The Unexplainable Jesus” Study on Luke (Hosted by Lacy Vega) Wednesday morning 8:45 am - 9:45 am) {August 28 to November 20}

Fall Prayer Group: Moms In Prayer (Led by Yadi Dorsett) Sundays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm) {Follows Awana/Youth Choir Schedule}

For information and to sign up for an event go to the WM table by the Café

Cancer Prayer Group

Consider joining a group of friends who pray for those with cancer. We meet on the second Sunday of each month from 12:15 to 1:15 pm here at FBC in Room 104. If you or a family member are experiencing cancer and want

more information about this group please email Joy Morse at joymorse@cox.net.

Walk to Bethlehem

Needs Hosts and Hostesses

Would you be willing to be a Host/Hostess for Walk to Bethlehem?

There are a number of spots open for Hosts and Hostesses for Walk to Bethlehem between the dates of Thursday, November 28, and Monday, December 24, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the home of Pastor Roger and Dianna.

If you would like to be included in this special Christmas ministry, please stop by the Walk to Bethlehem Table in Skylight Hall and sign-up for one of these dates or call Pam Rosendale in the Church Office at 480-839-0926.

Compassion Outreach Day

Honoring God & Others!

Saturday, November 16, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Free barbecue lunch in the MAC

Feed My Starving Children

Operation Christmas Child

Project Cure

Outreach to the Homeless

McClintock Street Clean-Up

Centennial Village, Mesa

Free Car Wash

Women4Women Tempe

“This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples When they see the love you have for each other.” (John 13:3)

19 Men Committed

to the Men’s Leadership

Team

Pray for the individuals listed below on the Men’s Leadership Team as they plan, lead and direct Bible studies, trips, breakfasts, etc., for the men of FBC.

Adam Bachman

Ryan Barbarisi

David Brinn

Marc Caban

Steve Camiano

Austin Erwin

Mike Farrell

Men’s Upcoming Events

Plan ahead and sign-up at the Men’s Ministry Table in Skylight Hall for the following men’s

events:

Men’s Breakfast (Saturday, November 9) – Rise Up Against Hate, Abuse, Violence and Bullying

Hikes with Adam (every other month)

Money Management with Dave Ramsey (August-October)

Mission Trip to Uganda in 2020

Mission Trip to Panama in 2021

Fishing in Alaska (August 20 – September 2, 2020)

Sign-up at the Men’s Ministry Table across from the Library.

I would like to receive information on “Men Helping Men” to be like Jesus via the FBC Men’s Ministry.

Name _______________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

Darrell Smith

Robert Smith

Jim Strouse

Pastor Anthony Whitlatch

Pastor Roger Ball, Men’s Director

Robert Hill

Orale Hood

Sylvons Iyavoo

Dale Marr

Peter Molina

Minh Nguyen

Rafael Salgado

Introducing Bertha Lopez FBC-Tempe’s Newest LIT (Leader-in-Training)

Bertha Maygualida Lopez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico. Her family migrated from Mexico to the U.S. in the late 70’s. She was raised by a God loving and caring mother, Sofia. Bertha’s father passed when she was just two leaving her mother to raise ten children by herself. Bertha was introduced to Jesus Christ when she was

ten or eleven years old. Bertha learned to serve in the church from her mother who actively served in the church and the community. Bertha was raised to love the Lord and to serve others.

After seeing her first child and how perfectly God had made him, Bertha began walking closer to God. Bertha began serving in many ministries: children’s ministry, welcome team, setting up and tearing down ministry with the mobile industries, leading women (Spanish speaking class), feeding the homeless, missions trips, Stephen’s Ministry, bread ministry and elderly ministries.

While parenting four beautiful children (Ashley Eugene, Audrey Nicole, Pierre Isaiah and Amahya Jayleen) Bertha obtained her Bachelors in Criminal Justice. After her divorce in 2001 she moved to AZ and worked for the Maricopa County Superior Court as an electronic monitoring probation officer. During this difficult time the church became her sanctuary. She opened her home to runaway teens. Bertha provided shelter, food, love and guidance in job search skills and job leads. They in turn were required to hold a job, be active servants at church and follow rules. She has served in many churches in many roles.

Bertha’s vivacious and contagious personality is a positive for her ministries at FBC-Tempe. She is active in the new Women’s Sunday Bible class Come to the Table, Kid’s City, greeting everyone who walks by her, Compassion Days, Walk to Bethlehem and integrating women into our FBC family.

Greet Bertha and let her know if you would like help connecting with others in the FBC family.

Meet Scott Summers

On Sunday, December 1, Scott Summers will be candidating here at FBC to become our full-time Youth-Parent Pastor.

Scott, his wife, Brooke, and their three children live here in the Valley.

Below are a few “Meet and Greet” opportunities: Sunday, November 10

6:00 pm – Meeting with the Junior High and High School students in the Youth Room

Sunday, December 1 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am and 6:00 pm – Scott will be on campus all day

and interviewed in each of our Morning and Evening Worship Services. Take a few minutes to introduce yourself to Scott and his family.

If God leads we will be voting on Scott Summers as our full-time Youth-Parent Pastor on Sunday, December 15, during each of our Morning Worship Services.

Christmas Cookie Reception

We will be hosting a Christmas Cookie Reception following the master’s Praise Christmas Concert, “Christmas Makes Everything New” on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

We are need of all kinds and varieties or cookies to be donated for this. We are hoping to fill the auditorium that evening so lots of goodies are needed.

Cookies can be dropped off on the morning of Sunday, December 15, at the designated table in the Worship Center Lobby.

YES, I am willing to donate cookies for the Christmas Cookie Reception

Name ________________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________________

Telephone ____________________________________________________

1 dozen 2 dozen 3 dozen Please tear off and drop in the offering plate!

Help FBC With Your

Year-End Donations

Help FBC reduce the deficit, pay our bills and reach our budget goal.

You can give through online giving, through your local bank or by writing a check and

placing it in the offering plate on Sunday. Your year-end giving is greatly appreciated.

To be able to declare your end-of-year gifts for 2019, and in accordance with IRS rules:

1. All checks need to be dated no later than December 31, 2019,

2. If hand carried to FBC, your gifts need to be in the church's possession on or before 4:00 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019,

3. If sent through the mail, your gifts need to be postmarked no later than December 31, 2019 and

4. If you use online giving your gifts must be dated no later than December 31, 2019.

Meet Hunter, Andrea, Jeremy and Joshua Combs

Join with us on Sunday evening, November 24, at 6:00 pm here at FBC to meet Hunter, Andrea, Jeremy and

Joshua Combs, as they share about the ministry the Lord has allowed them to be part of for the last 20 months to Muslims in Africa. They will share about the opportunities they have had to do street evangelism and visit mosques in order to share the Gospel. They also have witnessed to students from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. An even more effective and fruitful ministry has been there regular door-to-door ministry. Through these methods of witnessing they have been able to develop friendships in which they can continue to share the Gospel.

Let's Help This Thanksgiving and Christmas … FBC Families Need

Help!

There are a number of families in our church who face "monthly painful challenges." Hardship has become a

way of life for these families. But all of these families serve God with a smile among us. They work hard. They purpose to pay their bills on time. Lazy, no. No scams here. But no savings. Some families are younger. Some are older. Red, yellow, black and white and they all need some help at Christmas. Some families struggle every month to make medical payments on major medical expenses. Some families work part-time as they constantly look for full-time employment. From big families to families of one. Some face the loss of their rental home and some contemplate being homeless. Some live paycheck to paycheck on part-time wages. Some walk or ride the bus. Some families have one car. Some have no insurance.

We would like to help 20 low income families in our church with some extra money at Thanksgiving or at Christmas. If you know of a family who is facing some special needs, please contact Pastor and give him your recommendation.

Starting now and until Christmas, please give a check marked "Thanks Jesus." Pray and give. The last opportunity to give to this is at our three Christmas Eve Services on Tuesday, December 24, at 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 pm.

Counting Your Blessings

It is so easy for us to be focused on the negatives and forget all about the positives. Recently a good bit of my jewelry was stolen from a hotel room. Obviously that did not make me happy, and I was doing everything possible to try to find it. The local police came to take my report, and the hotel security people were doing all they knew to help me. They kept apologizing to me, but I said to them, “Well, it is just jewelry. I have not been notified that any of my family is sick or has a problem; I still have good health. This will not change my life in any significant way, I have so much to be thankful for that I refuse to let this unfortunate incident get to me.”

Have you learned to stop and count your blessings in the middle of a bad day? It is such a good way to get your perspective back.

Mary Whelchel, “How to Thrive from 9 to 5”

Sunday Mornings Messages

November 17 – “The Prophecy of Crucifixion-Resurrection” (John 2:18-22)

Pastor Fred Morse (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

November 24 – “The Fickle Heart of Man” (John 2:23-25)

Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

December 1 – “The Need to Be Born Again” (John 3:1-3)

Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

December 8 – “Spiritual Not Physical Birth” (John 3:4-8)

Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

Pastor Roger’s sermons and other FBC Pastors can be heard for free on our website

at www.fbc-tempe.org or on the go in the Sermons.io App

(http://sermons.io/the-app).

Sunday Evening Messages

November 10 – “Understand the Abuser and Be Truthful” (Micah 2:1-11) Pastor Jeff Savage

November 17 – “The Shepherd / King” (Micah 2:12-13) Pastor Jeff Savage

November 24 – “Lessons from a Grateful Missionary Serving in South Africa”

Hunter Combs

December 1 – “Bad Stewardship” (Micah 3:1-12) Pastor Jeff Savage

“Righteous Anger of Jesus”

November 10, 2019 Al Fadi

Do you get angry? Is it a good or bad emotion to get angry? When should we get angry? How should we behave when angry? Who should I direct my anger toward? All of these question often times will consume us before, during, or after an episode of anger. However, the most important question we must ask is “What does the scripture teach about anger”? And what is considered a “Righteous Anger”? John 2:12 - After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days. (13) The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. (14) In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. (15) And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. (16) And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; do not make my Father's house a house of trade.” (17) His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” EXPOSITION John 2:16 - “Take these things away; do not make my Father's house a house of trade.”

1. Corrupt People can __________ __________ __________

a. The Passover – Exodus 12:23-27

b. Feast of the Unleavened Bread - Ezekiel 45:21

John 2:14 - “In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there”

2. Corrupt People can __________ __________ __________

a. Temple tax – Exodus 30:13-14

John 2:16 - “And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; do not make my Father's house a house of trade.””

3. Corrupt People can __________ the meaning of worship for

__________ __________ __________ __________

John 2:16 - “…do not make my Father's house a house of trade…”

4. Righteous anger is __________ __________

a. It focuses on the problem

b. It is not a __________ __________, which focuses

on the person

John 2:15 - “And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple…”

5. Righteous anger is __________ __________

a. It is a God given emotion

Psalm 4:4 - “Be angry, and do not sin…” Proverbs 12:16 - “Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults”

John 2:17 - “His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.””

6. Righteous anger is founded on _______ _______ _______

a. It is for the purpose of glorifying God

b. It is based on the Word of God

c. Jesus was not promoting violence.

d. He was drawing attention to righteous worship and

sinful nature.

Malachi 3:1 - ““Behold, I am going to send My messenger, and he will clear the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple; and the messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight, behold, He is coming,” says the Lord of hosts. (2) “But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap. (3) He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord offerings in righteousness.”

APPLICATION 1. Righteous anger must be directed towards SIN - “Now the works

of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,

idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries,

dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like

these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do

such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” (Galatians 5:19–

21).

a. __________ __________ __________

2. Righteous anger must not result in us SINNING - “Be angry and

do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no

opportunity to the devil” (Ephesians 4:26–27; Psalm 4:4).

a. __________ __________ __________

3. Righteous anger does not mean vengeance [revenge] - “Do not

take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is

written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord. On the

contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give

him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals

on his head.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with

good” (Romans 12:19–21).

a. __________ _____ _____ __________ __________

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4. Righteous anger is anger at the right time for the right purpose

directed towards the right situation - “Know this, my beloved

brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to

anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness

of God” (James 1:19–20).

a. __________ ______ ______ __________ __________