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FIRST BAPTIST KNOXVILLE - FIRST COMMUNITY
OF THE BIBLEGREAT PRAYERS
February 21 -February 21 -The Most Powerful Prayer You Can’t PrayThe Most Powerful Prayer You Can’t Pray
Jesus' Prayer for Our FaithJesus' Prayer for Our Faith
February 28 - Heart Check February 28 - Heart Check David's Prayer of RepentanceDavid's Prayer of Repentance
March 7 - When You Don’t Know What to Do March 7 - When You Don’t Know What to Do Jehoshaphat's Prayer for GuidanceJehoshaphat's Prayer for Guidance
March 14 - A Prayer In the Whale March 14 - A Prayer In the Whale Jonah's Prayer for HelpJonah's Prayer for Help
March 21 - The Power of Believing Prayer March 21 - The Power of Believing Prayer Hannah's Prayer for Her Greatest DesireHannah's Prayer for Her Greatest Desire
March 28 - Unfinished Business March 28 - Unfinished Business Jesus' Prayer for ForgivenessJesus' Prayer for Forgiveness
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Jesus MessiahChris Tomlin | Daniel Carson | Ed Cash | Jesse Reeves© 2008 sixsteps Music | Vamos Publishing | worshiptogether.com songs | Wondrously Made Songs
He became sin who knew no sinThat we might become His righteousnessHe humbled Himself and carried the crossLove so amazing love so amazing
Jesus Messiah Name above all namesBlessed Redeemer EmmanuelThe Rescue for sinnersThe Ransom from heavenJesus Messiah Lord of all
His body the bread His blood the wineBroken and poured out all for loveThe whole earth trembled and the veil was tornLove so amazing love so amazing
All our hope is in YouAll our hope is in YouAll the glory to You GodThe Light of the world
Jesus MessiahLord of allThe Lord of allThe Lord of all
Welcome | Pam Neal
TrembleAndres Figueroa | Hank Bentley | Mariah McManus | Mia Fieldes© 2016 All Essential Music | Be Essential Songs | Bentley Street Songs | Mosaic LA Music | Mosaic MSC Music | Upside Down Under
Peace bring it all to peaceThe storms surrounding meLet it break at Your name
Still call the sea to stillThe rage in me to stillEvery wave at Your name
Jesus Jesus You make the darkness trembleJesus Jesus You silence fearJesus Jesus You make the darkness trembleJesus Jesus
Breathe call these bones to liveCall these lungs to singOnce again I will praise
Your name is a light that the shadows can't denyYour name cannot be overcomeYour name is alive forever lifted highYour name cannot be overcome
Scripture Reading (2 Chronicles 20:5-12) | Susan Tatum5 Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the temple of the Lord in the front of the new courtyard 6 and said:
"O Lord, God of our father, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you. 7 O our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend? 8 They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying, 9 'If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.'10 "But now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them. 11 See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession you gave us as an inheritance. 12 O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you."
Leader: The Word of God for the people of GodCongregation: Thanks be to God!
Prayer | Tim Boone
Cares ChorusKelly Willard© 1978 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing
I cast all my cares upon YouI lay all of my burdensDown at Your feetAnd anytime that I don't knowWhat to doI will cast all my cares upon You
Sermon | Brent McDougalGreat Prayers of the Bible: When You Don't Know What to Do | 2 Chronicles 20:5-12
O Come to the AltarChris Brown | Mack Brock | Steven Furtick | Wade Joye© 2015 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing
Are you hurting and broken withinOverwhelmed by the weight of your sinJesus is callingHave you come to the end of yourselfDo you thirst for a drink from the wellJesus is calling
O come to the altarThe Father's arms are open wideForgiveness was bought withThe precious blood of Jesus Christ
Leave behind your regrets and mistakesCome today there's no reason to waitJesus is callingBring your sorrows and trade them for joyFrom the ashes a new life is bornJesus is calling
Oh what a SaviorIsn't he wonderfulSing alleluia Christ is risenBow down before himFor he is Lord of allSing alleluia Christ is risen
Bear your cross as you wait for the crownTell the world of the treasure you've found
Ordinance of The Lord's Supper
Worship Through Offering | Brent McDougal
Spoken Benediction
Please drop your offering in the Offering Box by the door.
Songs Used by Permission CCLI License # 841196
Last Week’s AttendanceWorship Total 190
(does not reflect at-home viewers)
Jan ‘21Revenue (all sources) $113,355Expenses $148,160Excess/Deficit ($34,805)
Fiscal YTD $1,075,022 $936,225 $138,796
Please drop your offering in the Offering Boxes next to the doors.
Today is the first Sunday of the month. We will receive our Community Care/Benevolence Offering, which allows us to meet critical needs in our community.
SERMONNOTES
Have you ever faced a challenge where you said, "Am I strong enough for this?" Did you wonder where you would find the strength and wisdom to overcome a great problem or obstacle?
In 2 Chronicles 20, Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah faced not just one but three armies. They felt overwhelmed, afraid, and uncertain. What did they do? They turned to God and received help. They also prayed one of the greatest prayers of the Bible.
What can we learn from this ancient leader for times when we don't know what to do?
“After this, the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to wage war against Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20:1, NIV).”
“Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him (2 Chronicles 20:3-4, NIV).”
“We have no power to face this vast army. We don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on you (2 Chronicles 20:12).”
Lesson #1: If you don’t know what to do, ________________ God.
“Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the Lord your God (1 Chronicles 22:19, NIV).”
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth (Colossians 3:1–2, ESV).”
"WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO"2 CHRONICLES 20:5-12
The great obstacle to seeking the Lord is ____________________.
“All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:13, NIV).”
“You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you (2 Chronicles 20:17, NIV).”
“Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful (2 Chronicles 20:20, NIV).”
Lesson #2: When God shows you what to do, take _______________ as soon as possible.
“...Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.’ As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir...and they were defeated (2 Chronicles 20:21-22, NIV).”
Lesson # 3: When you face your enemies, keep __________________.
“…the Lord your God is the one who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you (Deuteronomy 20:4, NASB).”
What is God saying to you today? What is your prayer?
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SERMONNOTES
WEEKLY FOCUS: MIRA & SASHA ZIVANOVMira and Sasha Zivanov serve among the immigrant community in and around St. Louis, Missouri, predominantly working with refugees from the former Yugoslavia, which includes the countries of Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia. Originally from Yugoslavia, Mira and Sasha are uniquely able to minister to this population that comes to St. Louis with next to nothing. Partnering with Kirkwood Baptist Church and other local churches, the Zivanovs seek to provide outreach ministries that meet the needs of refugee families that have lost much to years of violence, conflict, and hardship but have arrived in the United States with hope. The Zivanovs cultivate beloved community through a weekly food pantry. They bear witness to Jesus Christ through friendship and an enduring pastoral presence among Roma and other immigrant families. They also seek transformational development through a tutoring program that leads to changes in the lives of young Roma, other students, and their families.
PRAYER FOCUS:Thank God for Mira and Sasha as they work hard to create a community for refugees, helping them once again feel security, stability, and peace. Pray for the immigrants and refugee families to find a home in America. Help us to find ways to help others in our community feel like they have a place to belong to.
SEASON OF PRAYERFOR NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS
SUNDAYANNOUNCEMENTSLet's Get to Know Knoxville: Downtown Demographics and DreamsBegins March 10, 6 pm | Sanctuary/VirtualJoin us for Bible study and discussion this Wednesday, March 10, either in-person or virtually, as we look at downtown demographics and consider how we can best practically care for our neighbors. This is the first discussion in a series that will also address such topics as mental health, homelessness, and racial history in the downtown area.
Can You Help With External Communications?A new short-term team is being formed to brainstorm, strategize, and recommend communication avenues for how we can best reach out to our community and invite relationships. If you have a background in communications, experience in marketing, or simply a love for your neighbors and a desire to see our church communicate more effectively, then email Vanessa Moore ([email protected]) to express your willingness to serve. Meetings (in-person/Zoom hybrid) will be conducted monthly starting in April.
EggstravaganzaSunday, March 28, Noon | Front LawnIt’s BACK! Eggstravaganza 2021 will take place on March 28, after the 11 am service. There will be a few guidelines to follow:
• All events, including the drama, will be held outside.• Masks are required for all adults/children ages four and older.• A free boxed lunch will be provided to either eat on the
front lawn with your family group or take with you as you leave after the drama and egg hunts.
• To gauge the number of boxed lunches needed, please register your family at fbcknox.org.events/eggstravaganza.
• You may bring a picnic lunch from home to eat on the front lawn with your family if you desire.
How can you help? Please donate pre-wrapped and packaged candy small enough to fit inside a plastic egg. NO PEANUT BUTTER OR NUTS! You may leave these in the baskets in the Welcome Center and outside Trentham Hall.We also need a few volunteers to help with hiding eggs, distributing lunches, and setting-up/taking-down a few tables. Please email Susan at [email protected] to volunteer!
Easter 2021This Easter (April 4) we are offering three ticketed services to accommodate in-person attendance. Three services allow maximum social distancing, better traffic flow in and out of the building, and gives our facilities crew time to sanitize in between the services. Service times are as follows:8:30 am: Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) - limit 200 tickets 9:45 am: First Community (Trentham Hall) - limit 100 tickets 11:00 am: Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) - limit 200 ticketsTickets are required and are available for pick up! You may pick up tickets in person on Sundays or Wednesdays or call the church office (865-546-9661) on a weekday to request a ticket. Tickets must be picked up before Easter Day, and please return any you will not use by March 28.Childcare for ages three and under is available for all services. If you need childcare, you must RSVP to Susan Tatum ([email protected]) by Thursday, April 1, noon.
Deacon NominationsThe Deacon Selection Sub-Committee, in beginning its work to select new Deacons, requests your input in nominating individuals to serve as Deacons. Please take some time to prayerfully consider who God might call to serve in one of these leadership roles or if you feel called yourself. Please fill out a Deacon Nominations Form and return it to the drop box in the Welcome Center, email your form to Pam Neal at [email protected], or snail mail the form to the church to the attention of the Deacon Selection Sub-Committee. Please consider that Deacons must be church members who attend regularly, support the church financially, and exhibit a servant’s heart. Deacons are servant leaders with demonstrable spiritual maturity.
Season of Prayer for North American MissionsDuring the pandemic, our missionaries display great courage and vision to persist – and even thrive – amid great challenges. When needs in local communities arise, these missionaries step up to bring material help and eternal hope by the grace and power of God. Lives are changed, and you are a significant part of that when you pray and give. Thank you! As our missionaries change course, innovate, and share the gospel, please continue to help them move the mission forward. WMU encourages you to use the Prayer Guides for North American Missions during your personal prayer time and to give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and the Offering for Global Missions. Our goal is $20,000. www.AnnieArmstrong.com or www.cbf.net
Contacts
Main Number | 865-546-9661
Tim BooneMinister to Young Adults and Missions
Richard BuerkleMinister of Music and Worship
Brent McDougalSenior Pastor865-246-4664
Pam NealMinister for Administration
Susan TatumMinister with Children and Families
Dave WardMinister Emeritus
865-246-4667
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