How To Get Over Offense

How To Get Over Offense

Can a ladder help you get over ‘a fence’?

Jesus said that “offenses” come (Luke 17:1). In fact, He said that it is impossible that they not come. That is quite a statement from Jesus.

On this BACK TO CHURCH Sunday, we are going to talk about offenses. As we are trying to reach people who do not actively participate in church, we have to deal with the number one reason why people do not attend church. They claim that they were “offended”.

It is true, you will get offended in church. Why? Because a church has people. People who are trying to serve Jesus but are still a work in process. So, these people who are not perfect yet will offend you. We have to learn how to get over offenses because Jesus said it is impossible for offenses not come.

I am going to show you what to do when you get offended. I am going to give you step by step (like a ladder) instructions on how to get over the ‘a fence’ (offense). We are going to find out what our number one goal should be when we are offended. I believe the Holy Spirit is going to do some amazing things this Sunday.

Why B-Groups?

Life change happens in the context of relationships

We are designed for relationships. Relationships define us, grow us, challenge us, strengthen us, and bless us. While our culture devalues personal relationships, Scripture requires them.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”
—Acts 2:42–47 NIV84

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
—Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 NIV84

“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
—Hebrews 10:25 NIV84

At ENC, we believe our church must grow both larger and smaller at the same time.

ENC is committed to the original mission to go and make disciples of all nations. We desire to reach the unchurched, the lost, and the prodigals. However, as we grow larger, we will continue to grow smaller by connecting people in B-Groups. B-Groups are the most effective way to connect people to relationships, provide ministry, and facilitate spiritual growth.

“And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: ‘Jesus is the Messiah’.”
—Acts 5:42 NLT

Join a B-Group this Sunday. Most of them will last for 3 months (September, October, and November). There will be lists in the foyer and they ARE NOW available on the website and app.

We are believing to connect 1000 people to Jesus Christ and His Church.

We have tools for you.
Evangelism How-To Pamphlet
Surrendered Follow-up Cards
For more go to http://evangelnorth.net/surrendered/

Also, get your “How can I PRAY for you?” shirts here.

We love you. We are looking forward to seeing you at Evangel North Church Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM, and Wednesday at 7 PM.

Also new service: Saturdays 6 PM, at Evangel World Prayer Center (6900 Billtown Road).


Pastors John & Erin Carmichael

Evangel North Church – A multi-generational multi-ethnic church reaching a region with the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit and the love of God.

TOGETHER… we are better.

September 15 9AM & 11AM

Fill the house! Bring as many guests as you can.

You and Guest(s) will get a gift and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize worth over $100.

We need a sign. (Note: The picture of the sign will look quite different than the one pictured above. For instance, it can not be a changeable LED sign.) 

In order to increase the visibility of the church, we need another sign. One of the issues with our building is that it is largely hidden by the apartment complex. When you examine churches that are growing today, they are largely visible from main roads. We can not move the building. We can not move the apartments. Our current sign is in poor condition and sits very low to the ground. We can increase the visibility of the church with a high-quality sign. This is especially important now due to the increased traffic on Veterans Pkwy and Green Tree Blvd.

Ask God What Your Part Is

A high-quality sign is not cheap. It will cost over $12k to purchase the sign and get it installed. That is not a lot of money for God. Ask God what He would have you give. Some may want to set a faith-pledge of $500, $1000 or more.

Let’s get this done!  
Click here to give toward the sign project. 🙂

Check out our NEW ENC website at www.evangelnorth.net!
There are still kinks in it, but it is fresher and more responsive. Look at on your phone and computer.

We are still building ministry pages such as youth, children, food pantry, etc. Those will be rolling out soon. It will have photo galleries, sermon players, and more.

Do you have any suggestions? Corrections? Let us know. Email us at prayer@evangelnorth.net

We are looking for B-Group leaders. Email pastorjohn@evangelnorth.net if you are interested in becoming a B-Group leader.
Check out the B-Group webpage. Just go to www.evangelnorth.net/bgroups there is an online directory. The ENC App also has a directory of the B-Groups. Try it out!

ARE YOU READY TO LEAD?

Download the ENC App for Android and Apple.

Features include blog updates, prayer requests, giving, audio sermons, YouTube channel, and more.

Stay connected to ENC 24/7. Just go to where you get apps and download it today! 


We have an additional Nursing Home: 1st Sunday. September 1. See Bro. Martin Hackworth for more information on this new opportunity.

Autumn Woods Health Campus 2911 Green Valley Road New Albany, IN 47150
Every 2nd Sunday at 3PM
The next date is October 6th.

Hillcrest Nursing Home 203 Sparks Ave Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Every 3rd Sunday at 3PM
The next date is September 15th.


Full Pardon Jail Ministry

Clark County Jail
501 E Court Ave #159, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Every 5th Sunday 3PM (arrive at 2:30PM)

September 29th. See Pastors Chuck and Mary Rodgers for more information. 

NURSING HOME & JAIL MINISTRY VISION:
Fulfill Evangel North Church’s purpose to evangelize the world by going to those who can not come to us. 

Evangel North Food Pantry (a partner of The Lord’s Kitchen)
***NEW Date & Time***

NEXT DATE: September 26th at 7PM.

Darvis & Laura Richardson (Interim Food Pantry Directors)
Have questions? Message them on Facebook. Click their name for a link to their Facebook page.

FOOD DRIVE: We are asking people to bring your canned goods to the food pantry. There is a collection box in the foyer. 

Need food? Just show up.
Want to help? Visit the Evangel North Food Pantry Facebook page or call the church 502.413.0115 ext. 2.

Christ-Centered; Child Focused
Changing a culture, one family at a time.

NOW Enrolling!  NOW Hiring!  Call 812-964-3570
FIRST WEEK FREE!

Monday thru Friday 6AM to 6PM available.  Special after-school and half-day rates.


Michelle Mallory, Director of ENDP

EVANGEL NORTH DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL VISION:
Fulfill Evangel North Church’s purpose to evangelize the world by being a Christ-centered, child focused daycare and preschool.

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