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Everyone is guilty. Whether it's the carnality of Isaac and Esau or the conniving of Rebekah and Jacob, we see in these chapters sins that aren't too different from our own. Yet behind the scenes, God is working to bring about his good promises. 
 
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Everyone is guilty. Whether it's the carnality of Isaac and Esau or the conniving of Rebekah and Jacob, we see in these chapters sins that aren't too different from our own. Yet behind the scenes, God is working to bring about his good promises.

From Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC.

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Jacob, Esau, and the Stolen Blessing (Genesis 26:34-27:46)

With his second word from the cross, Jesus reveals a stunning truth: he can save anyone, anywhere, anytime -- even a dying thief hanging on a criminal's cross. So what about you? Have you responded to Jesus like this thief who acknowledged his own sin, recognized Jesus' sacrifice, and believed in him for salvation? What about the people you know? Have they made that decision? No matter who you are or where you are, Jesus is able to save you. 
 
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With his second word from the cross, Jesus reveals a stunning truth: he can save anyone, anywhere, anytime -- even a dying thief hanging on a criminal's cross. So what about you? Have you responded to Jesus like this thief who acknowledged his own sin, recognized Jesus' sacrifice, and believed in him for salvation? What about the people you know? Have they made that decision? No matter who you are or where you are, Jesus is able to save you.

From Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC.

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Paradise (Luke 23:43)

Today, we begin our journey with the author of Ecclesiastes. He shares his catchphrase with us ("Everything is futile!" CSB) and invites us to answer the question, "Is there any lasting value in anything that we do on earth?" Here's an outline: 
 
1. Title (1:1) 
2. Introduction (1:2-3) 
 - Statement 
 - Question 
3. Poem (1:4-11) 
 
Don't forget to download you're reading guide: https://cedarrockbaptist.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/worthwhile-2.pdf.

Today, we begin our journey with the author of Ecclesiastes. He shares his catchphrase with us ("Everything is futile!" CSB) and invites us to answer the question, "Is there any lasting value in anything that we do on earth?" Here's an outline:

1. Title (1:1)
2. Introduction (1:2-3)
     - Statement
     - Question
3. Poem (1:4-11)

Don't forget to download you're reading guide: https://cedarrockbaptist.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/worthwhile-2.pdf.

Worthwhile: Lesson 1 (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11)

Rest assured, church family, that however great the hardships of the past year have been, our God reigns. He has won the victory. He is in control. And this is good, good news. 
 
From Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC. 
 
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Rest assured, church family, that however great the hardships of the past year have been, our God reigns. He has won the victory. He is in control. And this is good, good news.

From Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC.

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Not the Same Old New Year's Sermon (Isaiah 52:7-10)

Let's be honest, when it comes to genealogies in the Bible, we often view them as "skip-able." But among the difficult names recorded in Genesis 5, we learn about the exceptional life of a man named Enoch. His example challenges us to evaluate our own lives in light of the reality of death and to ask, "Am I walking with God like Enoch?" Join us this week at Cedar Rock to learn more about this passage and to be encouraged and challenged in your walk with God.

The Reality of Death. The Path to Life. (Genesis 5:1-32)

Featuring Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC (http://CedarRockBaptist.com). Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/).

Bible Study: Brotherly Love and Hard Work (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12)

In Genesis 1-2, we see God's good design for gender and marriage. Let's discover why God’s vision is so amazing, wonderful, and good. #CedarRock #Genesis #Marriage #Gender 
 
Featuring Nathaniel Williams and Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC. Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/).

In Genesis 1-2, we see God's good design for gender and marriage. Let's discover why God’s vision is so amazing, wonderful, and good. #CedarRock #Genesis #Marriage #Gender

Featuring Nathaniel Williams and Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC. Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/).

Sermon: God's Blueprint for Gender and Marriage (Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18-25)

Blueprints give us the builder’s intended design for something. Genesis 1-2 serve as God’s blueprint for our world and our lives. Today, we focus primarily on Genesis 1:26-28 to see God’s blueprint for our purpose. #CedarRock #Genesis #CulturalMandate 
 
Featuring Nathaniel Williams and Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC. Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/).

Blueprints give us the builder’s intended design for something. Genesis 1-2 serve as God’s blueprint for our world and our lives. Today, we focus primarily on Genesis 1:26-28 to see God’s blueprint for our purpose. #CedarRock #Genesis #CulturalMandate

Featuring Nathaniel Williams and Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC. Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/).

Sermon: God’s Blueprint for Your Purpose (Genesis 1:26-28)

Really living involves looking carefully, investing, valuing the things that matter, and encountering God in prayer. #CedarRock #Thessalonians 
 
Featuring Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC (http://CedarRockBaptist.com). Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/).

Really living involves looking carefully, investing, valuing the things that matter, and encountering God in prayer. #CedarRock #Thessalonians

Featuring Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC (http://CedarRockBaptist.com). Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/).

Bible Study: Abundant Love (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13)

This week, Cody continues our study of 1 Thessalonians. #CedarRock #Thessalonians #BibleStudy 
 
Featuring Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC (http://CedarRockBaptist.com). Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/).

This week, Cody continues our study of 1 Thessalonians. #CedarRock #Thessalonians #BibleStudy 

Featuring Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC (http://CedarRockBaptist.com). Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/).

Bible Study: Suffering in the Church (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)

What do we make of Black Saturday — the oft-forgotten day between the bitter Good Friday and sweet Resurrection Sunday? 
 
Featuring Nathaniel Williams and Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC (CedarRockBaptist.com). Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/). 
 
#Easter #CedarRock

What do we make of Black Saturday — the oft-forgotten day between the bitter Good Friday and sweet Resurrection Sunday? 

Featuring Nathaniel Williams and Cody Beasley at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC (CedarRockBaptist.com). Videography by Andrew Wagner (https://www.andwags.com/). 

#Easter #CedarRock

Sermon: Black Saturday (Matthew 27:55-66)

In this video, Pastor Nathaniel Williams shares 4 Bible verses to comfort your Coronavirus fears. In addition, Cody Beasley teaches on "3 Signs of Sincere Surrender" from 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10. He explains, "If someone began living their lives exactly as you’re living it, would they grow closer to Jesus because of it?” #CedarRock #Thessalonians #BibleStudy

Bible Study: Bible Verses for Coronavirus Fears + 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

On the surface, the events of Good Friday are horrific, painful, sorrowful, and unjust. What, then, is so good about Good Friday? In this message, we take a bird's-eye view of all the events on that fateful day so we can see for ourselves how Good Friday really is good. #GoodFriday #CedarRock #Easter

Sermon: Good Friday (Matthew 26:57-27:54)

In this passage, Ezekiel announces God's judgment on the wicked shepherds of Israel, and he explains God's plan to send a servant from the line of David who will shepherd the people Himself. This passage encourages believers today to remember God's greatest gift during the Christmas season: Jesus Christ, the Servant King who gives us hope and joy through a relationship with God.

The Promise of the Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:1-31)

Jesus suffered for you -- and endured God's wrath for you. (We apologize for the poor audio quality.)

The Bad News of Easter (Matthew 27:27-61)

Paul gives us two steps that will help us to become more like Jesus.

Declare War on Your Sin (Galatians 5:24-25)

Jesus suffered for us. He endured the Father's wrath for us. And he uses broken sinners just like us. 
 
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Jesus suffered for us. He endured the Father's wrath for us. And he uses broken sinners just like us.

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The King's Cross (Matthew 27:27-61)

On the night before Jesus died, he was betrayed in three tragic scenes. In this passage we learn how we also betray Jesus. 
 
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On the night before Jesus died, he was betrayed in three tragic scenes. In this passage we learn how we also betray Jesus.

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Betrayed (Matthew 26:47-75)

When we come to the Lord's Table, we look inward. We look Christ-ward. And we look forward. 
 
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When we come to the Lord's Table, we look inward. We look Christ-ward. And we look forward.

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Come to the Table (Matthew 26:17-29)

We look at two of Jesus' most popular miracles (and a lesser known story in between) and learn how we should worship our savior.

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