WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Lessons Learned at the Speed of Sound.

What is a course correction?

Why must we be willing to implement a course correction?

Lt. Col. Phil Cochran (Ret. USAF) shares: “failure is not final”.

Biblical Literacy: Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with a close look at Romans 9. Today: examining Paul’s grief for the people.

From the Pulpit of Champion Forest: Pastor Jarrett Stephens-Before anything else: Pray like Jesus

Closing Prayer:
Father God,
May I crucify my flesh and no longer seek eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity.
May I not seek recognition or praise from man. More below….

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.

LESSONS LEARNED AT THE SPEED OF SOUND

Discussed by Lt. Col. Phil Cochran
with Special Guest

For more than two decades, Lt. Col. Phil Cochran flew the F-16 Fighting Falcon, where every decision mattered and every mistake carried consequences. At the same time, he spent 23 years preaching and teaching God’s Word.

Today, Phil discusses his latest devotional book: “Lessons Learned at the Speed of Sound”.

Click here to listen to his podcast: “Lessons learned at the Speed of Sound”.

Click here to read more about Lt. Col. Phil Cochran.

Click here for a great YouTube video about Lt. Col. Phil Cochran.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the connection between aviation and the Christian life? What spiritual discipline practices can we implement to keep us steady and on course?

What are the similarities between drifting as a fighter pilot and drifting as a Christian? Are course corrections necessary?

Only 30% of American Protestant Christians attend church weekly and only 32% read the Bible daily. Is this surprising? Is this clear evidence that those who profess a belief in the risen Savior desperately need a course correction?

Is it important for believers to have a mentor – someone they can talk to other than a spouse, close friend, or ever pastor?

What did flying teach Lt. Col. Phil Cochran about failure and correction? Why does he say “failure is not final”?

Which of the 40 devotions found in “Lesson Learned at the Speed of Sound” is Lt. Col. Phil Cochran’s favorite?

Click here to purchase Lt. Col. Phil Cochran’s book and to support the Church and Family Life ministry.

THE RAG MAN

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

“Rags! Rags! New rags for old! I take your tired rags!”

Click here for one interpretation of The Rag Man.

ROMANS 9

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

Day 2

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with a close look at Romans 9, examining Paul’s grief for the people, the gifts (promises) given to Israel, and the glory of who Jesus is.

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

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Can we ever do enough to earn God’s favor and merit? Mark continues his short review of Romans 1-8 since we have been out of the series for a bit.

Paul was a citizen of several regions. Why does this matter when studying his writings?

Why did Paul use Abraham to explain the law of God?

Trick Question: Do we gain more Christianity the more we sin? Obviously not – but some people seem to live like this! Do you?

Why do many scholars report that Romans 9-11 are the toughest passages to understand in the Bible?

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

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BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series this week entitled: Pray Like Jesus. In this series, everyone can learn something new about the prayer life of Jesus: his pattern of daily dependence, his prayers for others, his surrender in suffering, and his unwavering trust in the Father. After all, if we're going to grow in our relationship with the Lord, who better to learn from and who better to emulate than Jesus Himself?

Scripture References: Mark 1:35; Luke 3:21-22; Hebrews 5:7; Luke 5:16; Luke 6:12-13; Mark 6:46; John 15

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

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QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Is prayer just a box to check for you? Or do you view prayer as a relationship with your Father in heaven?

What is the first time Jesus prayed that is recorded? (Luke 3:21-22) FUN FACT: The phrase “to pray” is mentioned 84 times in the Bible. Luke records 34 of those times in the Book of Luke or the Acts of the Apostles.

What did Jesus do before he ministered? (Luke 3:21)

What did Jesus do before he made a decision? (Luke 6: 12-13)

What did Jesus do when he woke up each day? (Mark 1:35; Luke 5:16)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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

Father God,

May I crucify my flesh and no longer seek eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity.

May I not seek recognition or praise from man. May I no longer wish to be needed or rewarded.

I live to be in the presence of you, Father God. When the winds blow, I will lean in with faith.

In my dealings with your creation, I will love with patience and lift all things in prayer.

I will labor in the power and strength of the Holy Spirit.

O Hallelujah! I am born again and saved forevermore.

And, Lord, if I am granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ, in whose name I pray,

Amen