Author: Bryan Gibson

Weekly Bulletin
September 13, 2020

What Must I Do…
After I Become A Christian?
Do what the very first Christians did—join together with other Christians in a local church and continue “steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42; 11:26; 20:7). Because you will be involved in what this church does, make certain that everything this church does is according to Christ.
Do not forsake the assemblies of the church. The activities in these assemblies are designed by God for your edification (Hebrews 10:24-25).
Now that you have “turned to the Lord” (Acts 11:21), you must “with purpose of heart…continue with the Lord” (Acts 11:23).
Do not live for yourself any longer; live for Jesus, who loved you and gave Himself for you (2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Galatians 2:20).
Put Christ and His word first—before yourself, before your friends, before husband or wife, before father or mother, before son or daughter, before anyone or anything (Matthew 10:34-39; 6:33).
Be willing to surrender all to Jesus—your talents, your money, your time, and yes, even your own life. Give Jesus all you’ve got, because that’s exactly what He has done for you (Romans 8:31-32).
Do not let peer pressure keep you from standing up for Jesus (John 9:20-22; 12:42-43; Mark 8:38; 1 Corinthians 16:13). “Tho’ none go with me, I still will follow” (I Have Decided To Follow Jesus, v. 2).
Do not keep living the way you once did (Ephesians 4:17); “walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).
Regard yourself as “dead to sin, but alive to God” (Romans 6:11)—and then live that way.
Be a “slave of righteousness” (Romans 6:18); do whatever it demands of you.
Change your priorities. Seek the things above (Colossians 3:1), things like kindness, humility, meekness, forgiveness, love, peace, etc. (Colossians 3:12-17). You should no longer have any interest in being like the world. Conforming to the image of Christ is now your main focus (Colossians 3:9-10).
Do not “look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:18). Keep your focus on that “which endures to everlasting life” (John 6:27).
“Regard no one according to the flesh” (2 Corinthians 5:16), or according to the standards of the world. Everything about you now is “new” (2 Corinthians 5:17), including a new way of looking at people. Don’t focus on their nationality, race, color, level of intelligence, financial standing, their sordid past, etc.—focus on their soul, focus on the fact that Jesus loves them and died for them (Hebrews 2:9). See the value in every soul.
Love others the way Jesus loves you (John 13:34-35). Look out for their interests as well as your own (Philippians 2:3-4). Be willing to sacrifice for them, just as Jesus did for you (1 John 3:16-18).
Spend considerable time in the word of God, so you can grow spiritually (1 Peter 2:1-3). The word of God provides food for the soul; you simply cannot live without it (1 Timothy 4:6; Matthew 4:4).
Spend much time in prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17), which will enable you to “obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). Do not try to make it on your own; you will need His help, and you will need it every single day.
Show your appreciation for what God has done for you—do as much for Him as you possibly can (1 Corinthians 15:10, 58). You can start by teaching (or getting someone to teach) your family, friends, and neighbors the gospel of Christ (Mark 5:19; Luke 8:39; Acts 8:4).

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	P.O. Box 680872 / Prattville, AL 36067
	(334) 365-5887 / (334) 868-0801
	prattmont@gmail.com / prattmontchurchofchrist.org

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The Prattmont Church of Christ is just what the name suggests, a church that belongs to Christ. We are not a denomination; we are simply a group of Christians trying very hard to practice the teachings of our Head, Jesus Christ. The New Testament offers a complete pattern for what each local church should be like—its organization, its worship, its work, etc. We are committed to following that pattern. We cordially invite you to attend our services. We would also welcome any comments or questions about this bulletin.

TIMES OF SERVICES:
(temporary during pandemic)
Sunday
Worship 9:00 A.M.
Worship 11:00 A.M.
Tuesday:
Bible Study 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
Bible Study 7:00 P.M.