WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

BILL FEDERER SHARES HOW THE PILGRIMS TRIED COMMUNISM.

HOW COMMUNISM FAILED IN AMERICA

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.

THE PILGRIMS TRIED SOCIALISM FIRST

Discussed by Patrick Hedger
with American Encore www.AmericanEncore.org

Patrick Hedger is the Policy Director at American Encore. He is also the author of “Blueprint for 2015: Setting the Stage for the Next Session”, which covers issues such as jobs, federal spending, and healthcare.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What plan did the Pilgrims draft when they arrived in America?

Listen as Patrick describes the bill a bi-partisan Congress passed in 1996… Was it good or bad?

Fast-forward to today… Has the number of people receiving welfare increased or decreased since 2009 (when Obama took office)?

Did Obama remove the work requirements for people receiving welfare?

Would YOU rather hire an older person with work ethic and experience or someone fresh out of college – or even still in high school? Would their desired salary make a difference in your decision?

Should we demand that Congress restore welfare work requirements nationwide?

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PILGRIMS REJECT SOCIALISM

Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)

Part 1 of 2

The truth about the Pilgrims with historian Bill Federer…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why were people fleeing Europe and Spain?

Listen as Bill reveals which group of people established each colony in America…

Henry the VIII… good or bad?

Mayflower Compact explained.

PART 2 OF 2 - PILGRIMS REJECT SOCIALISM

Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

After the Reformation in Europe, what country invented the first company? How did business transactions transpire before then?

Did businesses begin to pop up everywhere soon after?

Listen as Bill reads some of the original agreement at Plymouth and the people’s reaction…

Is Communism like a cancer that removes people’s desire to work hard?

NEW MORNING MERCIES

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

The redemption story can be summed up in just one sentence: Sin has driven us out of the garden, but grace drives us right into the Father’s arms.

Scripture Passages: Genesis 3:15; Acts 2: 22-41

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THE CONCLUSION

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

Day 5

Over the past nearly 6 months, Mark Lanier has taught on the Book of Philippians. This week, he concludes the book with a look at three areas:

Finding a deeper fellowship with other Christians
An uncomfortable truth
A look at the larger world

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

Scripture Passage: Philippians 4:14-23 .


If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

An Uncomfortable Truth
Will God really supply our every need?
Why is it so hard to talk about money at church? Mark shares a story about a relative who thought the church was just a bunch of people after money. What changed?

A Look at the Larger World
How did Paul’s faith affect so many people?
Mark encourages US to follow Paul’s example. Tell someone TODAY about God’s love.

POINTS TO PONDER:
Forge a deeper fellowship.
Carefully consider the ledger.
Remember: God is doing something great!

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FOCUSED ON THE GOSPEL

Discussed by Pastor Steven Morris
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

What is fighting for your focus? Work? School? Family issues? Physical, emotional, and financial issues? This week, Pastor Steven Morris uses Paul’s hardships and trials to help us stay “Focused on the Gospel”

Find Pastor Steven Morris’ sermon here: 

Scripture Passage: Philippians 1:12-14

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Pastor Morris uses a fantastic illustration on how our sin separates us from God, but Jesus is the bridge. Google “Gospel Presentation” to find the illustration he used.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Spread the love!! When you share the Gospel, someone else shares the Gospel, and another and another.
Don’t be afraid to share the Gospel.
Let God get the glory!

What is consuming your minds? Your Time? Your thoughts? Are you focused on the things that are temporary or on the Gospel? Allow God’s Word to lead your life.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

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