WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Pastor Ed Ethridge offers hope and encouragement as we face a cruel, unforgiving world.

Does God Really hear our prayers?

How can God forgive a sinner like me?

When I was wayward and not listening to God’s voice, why should He watch over me?

Furthermore, does God hear our prayers for lost family members and friends?

At what point will God just turn me over to my own stubbornness?

Pastor Ed reminds us that God loves and forgives all.

Segment Two: Biblical-Literacy Lesson with Mark Lanier -  Jesus Died for our Sins. But if we don’t believe in sin…

Part Two: Pastor Daniel Henderson, special guest at Champion Forest - Strategic Renewal

Today’s closing prayer:
Almighty, All-Powerful Father,
As we cry out to you for mercy and grace, forgive our stubborn hearts...

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.

DOES GOD REALLY HEAR OUR PRAYERS?

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)

Psalm 81:11–12 “But my people did not listen to my voice…so I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own counsels.”

Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge offers hope and encouragement as we face a cruel, unforgiving world, reminding us that God loves and forgives all.

Click here to learn more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and Truth for You Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the ruler of the universe have compassion on His creation and love each of us with an unending love? (Deuteronomy 6:5)

Does the creator of the universe have patience with his creation, not wanting any to perish, spending eternity separated from Him? (2 Peter 3:9)

Should we pray for God to wait to send Jesus back for the Second Coming so more and more souls can be reached and saved?

Has the g.o.d. of this world blinded many? (2 Corinthians 4:3-4)

Does our God turn some over to a “reprobate mind”? (Romans 1:28) Pastor Ed explains what this means, reminding us that God gave us free will BUT we must be guarded against evil and sin if we truly desire to live a life walking alongside God.

What role does God, through the Holy Spirit, have in our salvation from sin? (John 14:26; John 16:8-11; 1 Corinthians 12:11; Ephesians 1:13-14)

Do our prayers for lost and wandering family member and friends reach God’s ears? Should we ever stop praying for the salvation of family members and friends? (Psalm 66:8) Pastor Ed shares a great prayer tip to get us started and urges us to never, ever stop praying for them.

Are we called to surrender everything to God when we seek salvation and forgiveness for our sins? Pastor Ed passionately shares how long he personally resisted God’s call upon his life to surrender and live life in ministry as a pastor.

If you have questions about God, Jesus, or salvation, please feel free to contact Pastor Ed, click here.

THAT’S WHAT CHRISTIANS DO NOW

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

That’s What Christians Do Now. Written by Reverend Don Wildom, with the American Family Association. This is used with permission. Please, do not be an Easter-Christian, or just a Sunday-Christian. Be an every-day-Christian!

KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host of the What’s UP Radio Program, Terry Lowry, reads from Christian Medical and Dental Association contributor Dr. Autumn Dawn Galbreath’s recent inspirational piece about a trauma patient who showed her complete faith and trust. Isn’t that just like our Heavenly Father?

SO WHAT?!?

Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

Day 2

JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS. GREAT! BUT…SO WHAT?!? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO US TODAY?

This week, Mark Lanier continues with his lesson series on the Book of Romans with a look at some SO WHAT questions that Paul addresses and answers in verses 12-21.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

ANCIENT HONOR-SHAME CULTURE

What did “honor” mean to the Romans? Did they live in a manner as to avoid any type of shame? Did a person’s honor affect every aspect of their life – even their economic opportunities? Did a person’s ancestry determine their honor or shame?

What “boasting rights” did a person have if they had a high level of honor?

What are some examples of things/people that were important and deserved boasting rights? (Abraham: John 8:39; Torah: Romans 2:17-20; Circumcision: Philippians 3:4-6; Temple/covenant)

BUT WAIT! Didn’t Paul already write about NOT being boastful? OR did he write to not be boastful about worldly things but instead boast about God, Jesus, and our salvation? (Romans 3:27; Romans 4:16; Romans 5:3; Romans 5:11) Listen as Mark explains the difference…

For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

THE EXAMPLE OF A FAITH THAT PRAYS

Discussed by Pastor Daniel Henderson
with Strategic Renewal (www.strategicrenewal.com/)

Day 2

This week we are airing a special sermon from Pastor Daniel Henderson, the Founder and President of Strategic Renewal and the Global Director for The 6:4 Foundation, a coalition of pastors passionately committed to prayer-and-word-powered ministry based on Acts 6:4.

Each day this week Pastor Henderson will walk us through Acts 4:23-31 to help us rediscover the heart of biblical, Spirit-led, Scripture-fed prayer, modeled after the early Church. Hopefully you will be challenged and encouraged to pursue a deeper prayer life grounded in God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit.

NOTE: Throughout his sermon, Pastor Henderson pauses for personal and corporate prayer time. Feel free to offer your own prayer wherever you may be listening.

Click here for more information about Strategic Renewal and to download their prayer app (available for Android and iPhone).

Click here for more information about The 6:4 Foundation.

Click here for more information about Pastor Daniel Henderson.

Find Pastor Daniel Henderson’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Daniel Henderson’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Why does Pastor Daniel Henderson call this Scripture passage/prayer “Scripture-fed, spirit-led, worship-based prayer”? Why did the people begin their prayer in this specific manner?

How does Pastor Jarrett Stephens define faith? If you don’t remember, click on the above link and fast-forward to the 8:50-mark to view the definition.

Prayer of Worship: Lord, I praise you that you are sovereign over (fill in the blank).

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Almighty, All-Powerful Father,

As we cry out to you for mercy and grace, forgive our stubborn hearts and do not turn us over to our dishonorable passions.

Be patient with your called ones. Speak to us in your still, small voice.

Make known your ways and teach us to walk your path to eternal life.

Lead us in your truth. May we hide your precepts in our hearts that we will not sin against you.

Remember your steadfast love and mercy towards your children.

May we never cease to pray for the salvation of lost family members and friends while we continue to pull weeds, sow seeds, and witness the harvest of more souls added to your Kingdom.

And, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

Accept our humble prayer in and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen