Song of Worship: “The Lord Reigns”

Song of Worship: “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 33:4-22

Song of Preparation: “Living Hope”

Sermon: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

1. Paul is confident in his calling as an apostle. (ἀπόστολος)
2. Paul is writing as an older, more experienced minister to a younger protegé.
3. God is the source of grace (χάρις), mercy (ἔλεος), and peace (εἰρήνη).

The Lord’s Supper: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Song of Response: “My Worth Is Not in What I Own”

Benediction: 1 Timothy 1:17

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Song of Worship: “May the Peoples Praise You”

Song of Worship: “Firm Foundation (He Won't)”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 145

Song of Preparation: “Holy Forever”

Sermon: Psalm 145 | One Generation to Another

• Examples of acrostics
  • Pauline Johnson, "CANADA"
  • Ichthys
• Example from Psalm 145:1
  • “I will extol”: אֲרוֹמִמְ
  • Aleph: א

1. It is good to praise the Lord.
2. The Lord is great.
3. The Lord is gracious, merciful, and good.
4. The Lord is faithful and kind.
5. The Lord is righteous and near.
6. When we truly enjoy, admire, and appreciate God, we will speak of Him to the next generation.
   • Christian parents, you have the amazing privilege of commending God to your children.
   • All Christians, you have the opportunity to commend the ways of God to those who are younger in the faith.

• Applications
  1. Praise God as often as you can.
  2. Praise God as creatively as you can.
  3. Praise God for as much as you can.

Song of Response: “Jireh”

Benediction: 1 Timothy 1:17

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Song of Worship: “May the Peoples Praise You”

Song of Worship: “Cornerstone”

Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:1-11

Song of Preparation: “The Church's One Foundation”

Sermon: Psalm 133 | Together

1. Unity is good and pleasant
2. Unity flows from the Holy Spirit through and to His people.
3. Unity demonstrates to a watching world that nothing is impossible with God.
4. Unity leads to blessing.

Song of Response: “They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

Benediction: John 17:20-23

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Song of Worship: “The Lion and the Lamb”

Song of Worship: “God Is For Us”

Scripture Reading: Romans 12:9-21

Song of Preparation: “Goodness of God”

Sermon: Psalm 109 | Curses and Blessings

Observations

1. David appeals to the LORD for help in his distress.
   • APPLICATION: Prayer is the first resort, not just the last resort.
2. David prays curses over his enemy.
3. David appeals to the LORD to act.
4. Finally, David praises the LORD.

How should we understand the curses?

• We could try to understand these curses in one of the following incomplete ways:
  1. We could dismiss them as simply the product of an ancient culture that prioritized vengeance over forgiveness.
  2. We could claim that these curses are not actually coming from David but from his enemies: David is putting words in the mouths of his accusers, expressing their desire to curse him.
• Let’s look at what David is not doing:
  • He is not expressing a desire for personal retaliation.
  • He is not overreacting to personal slights and offences.
  • He is not uttering an incantation or spell in his own power.
  • He is not cursing his enemy for being different from himself.
  • He is not taking matters into his own hands.
• Let's remember the following truths:
  • There really are evil people in the world.
  • Not all sins are equal in their effects on people, but every sin is an offence against God, and therefore deserves punishment.
  • David's enemies have not just done evil, but they have returned evil for good.
  • We should hope and pray that wickedness gets punished.
  • David wasn't was God's anointed king.
  • God, not David, is the one who will carry out the punishment.
  • The apostle Peter quotes this psalm in reference to Judas Iscariot.

Applications

1. When people attack you, give yourself to prayer.
2. Remember that vengeance belongs to the Lord.
3. Make it your desire to see evil people repent from their sin and turn to God.
4. Is there someone in your life whom you need to bless and not curse?

Song of Response: “How Great Thou Art”

Benediction: Psalm 106:48

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Song: “The Lord Reigns”

Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”

Sermon: Psalm 117 | "Praise the Lord, all you nations!"

1. All nations are invited to praise the LORD!
2. We celebrate the LORD because of His steadfast love and faithfulness.
   1. God is love.
   2. God is strong.
   3. God is steadfast.

Song: “Nations”

Song: "All of Jesus for All the World”

Benediction: Romans 15:13

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Song of Worship: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

Song of Worship: “Great Things”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 96

Song of Preparation: “Here I Am to Worship”

Sermon: Psalm 96 | Sing to the LORD!

1. Sing to the LORD a new song.
2. Sing to the LORD, all the earth.
3. Tell His salvation from day to day.
4. Declare His glory among the nations.
5. Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
6. Wait for the judgment of the LORD.  

Song of Response: “There Is a Fountain”

Benediction: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

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Song of Worship: “Come People of the Risen King”

Song of Worship: “The Goodness of Jesus”

Song of Preparation: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

Sermon: Psalm 88 | “Hope Amid the Shadows of Death”

• The psalmist utters three cries of despair:
  1. The cry from the valley of the shadow of death
  2. The cry for God to do something
  3. The cry of one in need of relief
• Why does this psalm seem so hopeless?
• Why Psalm 88 is in the Bible
  1. We can approach God from within our despair and despondency.
  2. We can have hope even in the darkest moments.
     1. The psalmist is praying…period!
     2. The psalmist is praying…to the LORD.
     3. The psalmist is praying to the LORD…the God of his salvation.
     4. The psalmist is praying…persistently.
     5. The psalmist acknowledges that God is still at work in the world.
     6. The psalmist is praying with the knowledge that God is still in control of the course of his life.
  3. We have a model for how to face suffering and hardship: Jesus the Messiah
     1. Jesus is the Man of Sorrows.
     2. Jesus felt abandoned by the Lord.
     3. Jesus is able to sympathize with our weaknesses.
     4. Jesus promised that He will always be with His followers.

Song of Response: “Blessed Be Your Name”

Benediction: Romans 8:35-39

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However, attached you will find a link the worship service slide show and sermon notes for Sunday, July 19.

We trust it will still be a blessing to you.

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Call to Worship: Psalm 100:1-4

Song of Worship: “House of the Lord”

Song of Worship: “Trust in God”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 4

Song of Preparation: “Be Thou My Vision”

Sermon: Psalm 73 | "Truly God is good"

Song of Response: “The Goodness of Jesus”

Benediction: Psalm 100:5

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Song of Worship: “May the Peoples Praise You”

Song of Worship: “Before the Throne of God Above”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 72

Prayer for Indonesia

Song of Preparation: “Agnus Dei”

Sermon: Psalm 72 | He Shall Have Dominion

1. This king will rule with justice and righteousness (vv. 1-4, 12-14)
   • Protecting vulnerable peopl
   • Crushing the oppressor
   • Valuing all life
2. This king will rule for the good of his people (vv. 5-7, 15-17)
   • Like rain that falls on the mown grass (v.6)
   • The righteous flourish (v.7)
   • Peace abounds (v. 7)
3. This king will receive honour from his peers in other nations (vv. 8-11)
4. This king will rule for the glory of God. (vv. 18-20)

• A Report Card on Solomon: How does Solomon measure up?
  • Solomon gave wise judgments
  • Solomon received gifts from many foreign leaders
  • Solomon's glory did expand farther than other Israelite kings
  • Solomon was wealthy
  • BUT Solomon broke faith with the God of Israel; he began to worship other gods for the sake of his wives and his relationships with other nations
• Will there be another, better king than Solomon? YES!
  1. Jesus will rule with justice and righteousness.
  2. Jesus will rule for the good of His people.
  3. Jesus will subject all other earthly authorities to Himself.
  4. Jesus will rule for the glory of God.
• How can we get ready for Jesus' rule and reign?
  1. Pray for your children.
  2. Pray for your country's leaders.
  3. Pray for the nations of the world.
  4. Pray for Jesus' return.
  5. Surrender your life to Jesus.

Song of Response: “Jesus Shall Reign”

Benediction: Revelation 22:20-21

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Song of Worship: “Great Things”

Song of Worship: “Way Maker”

The Lord’s Supper: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Song: “Behold the Lamb"

Sermon Notes: Psalm 67 | Let the Peoples Praise You!

1. The psalm begins with requests to God.
2. The psalm gives reasons why God should grant those requests.
3. The psalm calls the people to worship.
4. The psalm calls the nations to be glad!
   • "What is a chiasm / chiastic structure in the Bible?"
5. The psalm calls the people again to worship!
6. We see what happens when God’s saving power is known among the peoples of the earth.
7. God seeks worshippers from every people and language and nation of the world.
   • "People Groups of the World"
   • "Young Hearts, Bold Faith: Raising the Church in Mongolia"

Song of Response: “May the Peoples Praise You”

Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26

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Song of Worship 1: “King of Heaven”

Song of Worship 2: “Only a Holy God”

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 1:1-9

Song of Preparation: "O Praise The Name (Anástasis)"

Sermon: Psalm 45 | The King and His Bride

1. The psalm provides us with its setting and context.
2. The psalm describes the chosen King.
   • A sight for sore eyes
   • Speaking with gracious words
   • Blessed by God
   • Equipped to defend his people
   • Majestic
   • Victorious
   • Pursuing truth
   • Pursuing meekness
   • Pursuing righteousness
   • Achieving awesome deeds through his strength
   • Fighting against those who seek his downfall
   • Reigning with moral authority
   • Discerning between right and wrong, and acting accordingly
   • Carrying himself with pleasure
   • Taking joy in knowing that he has been appointed by God
3. The psalmist interjects with praise to God.
4. The psalm describes the King’s Bride.
5. The psalm describes the heritage of the King.

Song of Response: “The King Has Come”

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Song of Worship: “The Lord Reigns"

Song of Worship: “All Creatures of Our God and King”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 19

Song of Preparation: “Speak, O Lord”

Sermon: Psalm 19 | God Reveals and Instructs

1. God reveals Himself through what He has created.
   • The heavens communicate God’s glory to us.
   • The sun is a part of God's creation that teaches us about Him.
   • Creation testifies to its Creator.
     • We call this display “natural revelation” or “general revelation.”
     • We can learn certain things about God by looking at the world around us.
     • We can learn about the problems of the world by observing the world around us.
     • God / אֵל / El
     • T=the Lord / יְהוָה / Yahweh
2. God reveals Himself as the LORD through His words.
   • We can love God's instructions because we are God's people.
   • God's words are a blessing to His people.
   • God's instruction is superior to other valuable things.
3. Following God's Word brings reward.
   • Pray that God would shine the blazing sunlight of His glory into our lives.
   • Pray that God would preserve us from falling into sinful patterns.
   • Pray that our words, thoughts, and actions would be pleasing and acceptable to the LORD.
4. God is our Rock and Redeemer.
   • God is our Rock.
   • God is our Redeemer.
   • Jesus Christ is God in human flesh.

Song of Response: “May the Words of My Mouth”

Benediction: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

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Song of Worship 1: “Mighty to Save”

Song of Worship 2: “Christ Is Risen”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 2

Song of Preparation: “You Said”

Sermon: Psalm 2 | The Last Laugh

1. The peoples of the world oppose God.
2. God mocks and terrifies His enemies.
   1. God is in heaven.
   2. God is sitting.
   3. God is laughing.
   4. God is terrifying in His anger.
   5. God displays His authority.
3. God has anointed someone to carry out His purposes.
4. Only one response is appropriate.

• WoIs Jesus your refuge or your rod of iron?

Song of Response: “The Lord Reigns”

Benediction: Psalm 2:12b

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Call to Worship: Psalm 8

Song of Worship: “House of the Lord”

Song of Worship: “Holy Forever"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 1

Song of Preparation: “Only a Holy God”

Sermon: Psalm 1 | Two Ways to Live

1. Psalm 1 is an introduction to the rest of the book of Psalms.
2. Psalm 1 instructs us through the use of contrast.
3. The blessed person develops a pattern of omitting evil behaviours while committing good behaviours.
   • What the righteous person doesn’t do
     1. Walk in the counsel of the wicked
     2. Stand in the way of sinners
     3. Sit in the seat of scoffers
   • What the righteous person does
     1. Delight in the law of the Lord
     2. Meditate on the law day and night
4. The outcomes of a righteous life and an evil life are radically contrasted.
   • The righteous person is like a fruitful tree
   • The wicked person is like windblown chaff
5. The consequences of these two paths is clear.
   • The wicked will not stand in the judgment.
   • For the Lord knows the way of the righteous.  

Lord’s Supper: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Song of Response: “Goodness of God”

Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26

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Song of Worship: “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)”

Song of Worship: “Blessed Assurance”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 46

Song of Preparation: “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”

Sermon Notes

1. David is faint of heart and far away from where he wants to be.
2. David looks to God for refuge.
   1. God is “the rock that is higher than I.”
   2. God is “a strong tower against the enemy.”
   3. “Let me dwell in your tent forever.”
   4. “Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings.”
3. David celebrates that God has answered his prayer and bestowed blessings on him.
4. David seeks God’s blessings in order to thrive.

Psalm 61 and Us

1. Often we are faint of heart.
2. God is our protection.
3. Jesus is the king who fulfills David’s prayer.

When hardships come, remember God’s covenant faithfulness.

1. Run to God, not away from Him.
2. Move toward God’s people, not away from them.
3. Remember that a better day is coming.

Song of Response: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

Benediction: Psalm 29:11

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Song of Worship 1: “The Lion and the Lamb”

Song of Worship 2: “Only a Holy God”

Scripture Reading: Luke 6:39-49

Song of Preparation: “Speak, O Lord”

Sermon: Kingdom People, part 2

1. Kingdom people are discerning, not ignorant. Guard against blindness by following the truth.
2. Kingdom people are discerning, not fault-finding. “When you are looking for faults to correct, look first in the mirror.”
3. Kingdom people have godly character. Rely on God to transform your heart.
4. Kingdom people follow their King in word and deed. Build your house on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Song of Response: “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”

Benediction: 1 Corinthians 3:11-17

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Song of Worship: “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)”

Song of Worship: “Living Hope”

Scripture Reading: Luke 6:27-38

Pastoral Prayer: "A Prayer for Mother's Day"

Song of Preparation: “Speak, O Lord”

Sermon Notes: Kingdom People, part 1 (Luke 6:27-38)

1. Kingdom people listen to the word of God.
2. Kingdom people love their enemies because Jesus loved His enemies.
3. Kingdom people treat others the way that they would wish to be treated.
4. Kingdom people are merciful because they know God has been merciful to them.
5. Kingdom people are rewarded by God: "You will be sons of the Most High"

Song of Response: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee"

Benediction: 1 Corinthians 15:58

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Song of Worship: "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"

Song of Worship: "All Sufficient Merit"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 1

Song of Preparation: "Is He Worthy?"

Sermon Notes

• It's as if Jesus is saying, "Here is what it means to be my disciple…"
• The Sermon on the Plain is one of the ways in which Jesus has announced the new covenant that God is making with His people.

Song of Response: "Be Thou My Vision"

Benediction: Revelation 21:1-7

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Song of Worship: “Open Up the Heavens”

Song of Worship: “God Is For Us”

Scripture Reading: Luke 6:12-20a

Song of Preparation: “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”

Sermon: Mountaintop Moments

1. Why go to a mountain? Mountains are often a place of spiritual encounter.
2. Why pray? “not my will, but yours be done"
3. Why pray all night? God uses the actions of people to carry out His plans.
4. Why choose twelve? Jesus the leader of the Restored Israel, the Israel that would truly be a blessing to all the nations.
5. Why name them apostles? ἀποστόλους, “the ones who are sent out”
6. Why come down from the mountain? Being called an apostle is more than a title or a feeling.
7. Why lift up His eyes to His disciples? The calling that the apostles and disciples have received will be put to the test.

Song of Response: “Be Still My Soul (In You I Rest)”

Benediction: Ephesians 3:20-21

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Song of Worship: “Omemma”

Song of Worship: “Way Maker”

Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:6-17

Song of Preparation: “Jireh”

Sermon: Jesus and the Sabbath

The Sabbath is the seventh day of the week on which Jews were expected to rest from their regular work.

1. The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.
2. "Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?"

What should be our attitude toward the Sabbath?

1. We need to agree on what we mean by "Sabbath."
2. Do Christians even need to keep the Sabbath?

Since Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath,
since the Sabbath was made for people, and
since the Sabbath points us to the rest that comes from God's salvation...

How should we observe the Sabbath today?

1. Reevaluate how you are stewarding your time.
2. Resist the temptation to compare yourself to other people in how you observe the Sabbath.
3. Remember that the purpose of the Lord's Day is not to "make up" for the bad things we have done the other six days of the week.
4. Redeem the time by serving the Saviour.
5. Rest in Christ.

Song of Response: “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”

Benediction: Isaiah 30:18

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Song of Worship: “Come People of the Risen King”

Song of Worship: “In Christ Alone”

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9a

Song of Preparation: “All Sufficient Merit”

Sermon: Three Parables and a Proverb | Luke 5:27-39

• A Proverb: “Those who are well have no need of a physician.”
  • If God the Great Physician were to perform a spiritual checkup on your life, would He diagnose you as healthy or as sick?
  • What is our attitude toward the marginalized, the weak and wounded, the sick and sore?
• Three Parables
  1. Guests at a wedding feast
  2. New patch on an old garment
  3. New wine in old wineskins
• As 21st-century Christians, what should our attitude be toward the wedding of the bridegroom? Should we be feasting or fasting?
• Both! The Already and the Not Yet

Song of Response: “Do What You Want To"

Benediction: Titus 2:11-14

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Attached is a link to the worship service slide show for Maundy Thursday, April 2.

Attached is a link to the worship service slide show and sermon notes for Resurrection Day, April 5.

Here is a playlist for our Maundy Thursday and Resurrection Day worship.

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Song of Worship: “Prepare the Way”

Song of Worship: “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)”

Scripture Reading: Luke 19:29-40

Song of Preparation: “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”

Sermon: Luke 5:12-26: "The Scandal of the Son of Man"

• scandal: σκάνδαλον (skándalon): snare, trap; stumbling-block, offense
• Jesus scandalizes the religious leaders.
  1. He heals a man “full of leprosy” by touching him.
  2. He declares that He has forgiven the sins of a paralyzed man.
  3. He accepts the praise of crowds who welcome Him into Jerusalem as the promised Messiah.
• Are you offended by Jesus?

Song of Response: “Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy”

Benediction: Psalm 31:23-24

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Song of Worship: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”

Song of Worship: “Way Maker”

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8

Song of Preparation: “Be Thou My Vision”

Sermon: Scripture and notes

Song of Response: “Jesus, All for Jesus”

Benediction: Romans 8:31-37

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Song of Worship: “This Is Amazing Grace”

Song of Worship: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Scripture Reading: Exodus 15:2,11; Revelation 15:3b-4

Song of Preparation: “Way Maker”

Sermon: “A Day in the Ministry of Jesus”

• And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee.

1. Jesus demonstrates His power and authority in preaching and teaching.
2. Jesus demonstrated His power and authority over the spiritual realm.
3. Jesus demonstrated His power and authority over sickness and disease.
4. Jesus demonstrates His power and authority with compassion.
5. Jesus demonstrates His power and authority by staying committed to His purpose: advancing the Kingdom of God.

Song of Response: “In Christ Alone”

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Song of Worship: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

Song of Worship: “Great Things”

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61

Song of Preparation: “His Mercy Is More”

Sermon: Luke 4:14-30

Song of Response: “Christus Victor (Amen)”

Benediction: Romans 16:25-27

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Song of Worship: “Open Up the Heavens”

Song of Worship: “Before the Throne of God Above”

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4:12-16

Song of Preparation: “Desert Song”

Sermon: Luke 4:1-15: "The Temptation of Jesus"

Song of Response: “Victory in Jesus (Christ Won the Victory)”

Benediction: Hebrews 13:20-21

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Song of Worship: “Prepare the Way”

Song of Worship: “Open Up the Heavens”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 2

Song of Preparation: “Holy, Holy, Holy”

Sermon: The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus

1. "And when Jesus also had been baptized…": Luke assumes Jesus' baptism; almost like a passing statement
2. Jesus "was praying": let us also be a praying community
3. We have to wonder: why was Jesus baptized at all?
   1. Not because Jesus needed to repent of His sins, for He was sinless
   2. In order to fulfill the promises that were made about him, specifically to inaugurate His ministry
   3. To identify Himself with the very people He came to save
4. "The heavens were opened": God is about to make an entrance
5. "The Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove": a new act of God
6. "A voice came from heaven, 'You are my beloved son; with you I am well pleased.'" Jesus is doing exactly what His Father intends for Him to do.
7. Luke provides us with the genealogy of Jesus. Jesus is perfectly placed to do the work of redemption that He came to do.

• Have you been buried and raised with Christ?

Song of Response: “Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear)”

Benediction: Ephesians 6:23-24

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Song of Worship: “Omemma”

Song of Worship: "Prepare the Way”

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:1-8

Song of Preparation: "Do It Again”

Sermon: Luke 3:1-20

1. Luke sets the scene: “In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar…”
2. “The word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.”
3. “He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.”
   • John’s baptism is a symbol of purification.
   • John’s baptism is a symbol of preparation.
4. John is preparing the way for the Christ.
5. John's words to the people are not easy listening.
6. John puts to rest any expectations that he himself might be the Christ.

• Whose kingdom are you building in your life?

Song of Response: "The Blessing”

Benediction: Isaiah 40:30-31

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Song of Worship: "House of the Lord”

Song of Worship: “The Lion and the Lamb”

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:41-52

Song of Preparation: "Holy Forever”

Sermon Notes

• Why did Luke write this Gospel? Luke 1:1-4
• What does Luke say about the mission of Jesus? Luke 19:10
• Observations
  1. This is the only story about Jesus' life between His circumcision/dedication and His public ministry.
  2. Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem every year for the Feast of the Passover.
  3. Jesus was 12 years old.
  4. Jesus' family travelled in a group.
  5. Jesus was in the temple.
  6. All who heard Jesus were amazed.
  7. Jesus' response shows that He understands that His primary relationship is with His Father in heaven.
  8. Jesus’ parents did not understand what He was saying to them.
  9. Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and men.
• Applications
  • Being about the things of your Father means…
    • Making God a priority in your time.
    • Communing with God.
    • Seeking wise counsel.
  • Being about the things of your Father does not mean you have permission to do whatever you want to do.
  • Godly parents give their children to God.

Song of Response: "Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”

Benediction: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

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Song of Worship: “All Creatures of Our God and King”

Song of Worship: “Across the Lands”

Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37; 15:1-17

Song of Preparation: “They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”

Sermon Notes
 

1. The Central Question: What is the world?
   • Everything that God created
   • The values and culture of fallen, sinful people
   • When I use the term, I mean anything that God has created, in particular all people who are not part of God's family (i.e., not a Christian)
2.  How should Christians view our connection to "the world"?
   • Should we say that the Christian position is always "against" the world
   • Should we say that the Christian position is always "for" the world?
   • You have probably heard the phrase, "Be in the world but not of the world"
3. What does it actually mean to be "in the world but not of the world"? 
   • We inhabit the same planet as non-believers
   • We participate in many of the same activities as non-believers
   • We stay away from participating in sinful activities with others
     • We also realize that this is one of those areas in which good, faithful Christians can disagree with one another
     • Live as faithful followers of Jesus without either sealing ourselves off from the people that Jesus Christ died for or compromising our witness to Christ by supporting things that are wrong.
   • We maintain an eternal perspective beyond present space and time: "This world is not my home"
4. So, how should Christians connect to the world?
   1. Remember that God loves the world.
   2. Remember that both Jesus and we Christians are lights of the world.
      • Think of the difference between the greater light (the sun generates its own light) and the lesser light (the moon reflects light).
   3. Jesus came into the world to bear witness to the truth.
   4. We are ambassadors for Christ.
   5. The world is accountable to God.
   6. We should not conform to this world.
   7. God turns the world upside down.
   8. God is reconciling the world to Himself, in Christ.
5. How can we, at Connexion Church, connect to our world?
   1. SERVING THE STRANGER
      • The Central Question: Who is my neighbour?
      • Read Luke 10:25-37 (Parable of the Good Samaritan)
      • Hospitality: welcoming the stranger
      • VISION: That we would be servant-neighbours to those outside the church.
   2. SEEKING THE LOST
      • The Central Question: Who is lost?
      • Read Luke 15:1-7 (Parable of the Lost Sheep)
      • VISION: That we would be a church that points people to Christ and brings people to Christ.
   3. STEWARDING ALL CREATION
      • The Central Question: What is stewardship?
      • Read Matthew 25:14-30 (Parable of the Talents)
      • VISION: That we would be found faithful with what God has given to us to steward.

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Song: “Come Praise and Glorify”

Song: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Song: “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)”

Sermon

• We are committed to each other.
  • The church is a community of believers
    1. The church is physical.
    2. The church is relational.
  • Being part of the church means that…
    1. We are committed to the priesthood of all believers, under the Great High Priest.
    2. We are devoted to “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3).
    3. We are committed to being in fellowship (koinonia) with other believers.
    4. We are committed to breaking bread together.
    5. We are committed to praying together.
  • The body needs exercise.
• We are engaged with the global church.
  1. We value our personal spiritual heritage.
  2. We value our historical heritage. 
  3. We value our global community.

The Apostle’s Creed

Song: “O Church Arise (Arise Shine)”

Benediction: 1 Corinthians 1:3

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Song: “Great Things”

Song: “Living Hope”

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14

Song: “In Christ Alone”

Sermon

• What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?
  • Your relationship with the Holy Spirit is with a Person.
  • You are a truly Spiritual person.
  • You live according to the Holy Spirit.
• Being filled with the Holy Spirit does NOT mean that...
  • You need to be an overly emotional or expressive person
  • You always need to hear from God audibly
  • You need to speak in tongues to prove anything
  • You need to handle poisonous snakes
  • You need to be a faith healer
  • You need to be a televangelist!
  • You need to have all the answers
• Why we should be filled with the Holy Spirit…
  • In order to grow in our walk with the Lord…
  • But how does the Holy Spirit enable us to grow in our walk with God
    • Spiritual gifts
    • Spiritual fruit
    • Spiritual disciplines
      • Hearing God’s voice
      • Having God’s ear
      • Participating in God’s body

Song: "Ever Be”

Benediction: 2 Corinthians 13:14

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Songs

• “Angels from the Realms of Glory”
• “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”

Congregational Reading: Matthew 2:1-23

Songs

• “We Three Kings”
• “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”

Sermon:“Epiphany: Jesus (and Our Thoughts) Revealed”

• The Responses of the Outsiders
  • The Magi
  • King Herod
• The Responses of the Insiders
  • The citizens of Jerusalem
  • The chief priests and scribes
  • Joseph (and Mary)
• How will you respond to Jesus?

Song: “Joy Has Dawned”

Benediction: Almighty God, You have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, kindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

(Book of Common Prayer)

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Songs of Praise

• "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing"
• "Angels We Have Heard on High"

Scripture Reading & Candle Lighting: Luke 2:1-21 

Song of Preparation: "The First Noel"

Sermon

• “Glory to God in the highest”
• “On earth peace among those with whom He is pleased”
  1. We are in a war of independence from God.
  2. This war has led to evil, brokenness, and suffering.
  3. Only Jesus brings us the peace we need above all else.
  4. Not everyone has the peace that Jesus brings.

Song of Response: "The First Hymn"

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Songs of Praise

• "O Come All Ye Faithful"
• "O Little Town of Bethlehem"

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 49:1-13

Song of Preparation: "Silent Night (Heavenly Peace)"

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

• Observations
  1. “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to Your word.”
  2. “For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples." 
  3. “A light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”
  4. “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."
• Applications
  1. Christians, be aware of our own inadequacy and poverty.
  2. Christians, expect opposition when we talk about God's judgment.
  3. Christians, be ready be ready to depart in peace.

Song of Response: "Go Tell It on the Mountain"

Benediction: Isaiah 49:16

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Song of Praise: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"

Song of Praise: "Mighty To Save"

Scripture Reading & Candle Lighting: Luke 1:5-25

Song of Preparation: "Sing We the Song of Emmanuel"

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:57-80

Sermon: "The First Songs of Christmas: The Benedictus"

• Observations
  1. The Good News was preached to Jews first, specifically Jews of humble status.
  2. Zechariah praises the Lord.
  3. Zechariah praises the Lord for His promised Messiah.
  4. Zechariah blesses his newborn son John.
• Applications
  1. We meet God by knowing His Word.
  2. We meet God by singing His praises.
  3. We meet God by participating in the Lord’s Supper.

Song of Response: "Do It Again"

Benediction: Numbers 6:4-6: "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance[c] upon you and give you peace."

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Song of Praise: "Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)"

Song of Praise: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Song of Preparation: "His Mercy Is More"

Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Sermon: The First Songs of Christmas: The Magnificat 

• Mary praises God for what He has done for her.
• Mary praises God for what He has done for His people.
  1. God shows mercy.
  2. God displays strength.
  3. God turns the world upside down.
  4. God keeps His covenant.
• The Magnificat for Today
  1. God reverses our expectations so that He gets the glory.
  2. God moves history in His ordained direction.
  3. Let us be those who find favour from the Lord.
  4. Don’t forget the good that God has done and is doing.

Song of Response: "My Soul Magnifies the Lord"

Benediction: Psalm 4:6-7

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• Observations
  1. Abraham took another wife and had additional sons.
  2. Abraham died and was buried by his sons Ishmael and Isaac.
  3. Ishmael also had descendants and became great.
• Applications
  1. God does not owe us anything, but instead we receive His gift of righteousness by faith.
  2. Abraham is the father of those who truly believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
  3. Our faith is proven by our obedience.
  4. There is hope for the Ishmaels of the world.
  5. God is faithful, even when we are not.

Song of Response: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

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Sermon: Genesis 24:29-67

• Observations
  1. Rebecca demonstrates her suitability for the role God has ordained for her.
  2. Laban is revealed as a responsible brother but also focused on material possessions.
  3. Isaac saw Rebekah…and saw the providence of God.
• Applications
  1. Pray for wisdom and discernment.
     1. Pray according to God's will.
     2. Pray for wisdom to be a person of godly character.
     3. Pray for wisdom to discern who is moving in the same direction or trajectory as you.
  2. Fight the temptation to take shortcuts.
     1. Don't let a computer algorithm do all the hard work for you.
     2. Don't take the shortcut of premarital sex or living together before you are married.
     3. Don't take shortcuts out of desperation.
  3. “Lift up your eyes” to see how God answers your prayer.
     1. Grasp the reality of the providence of God.
     2. Take time to thank God when He answers your prayers.
• "God, You're So Good"
• Benediction: Psalm 121:5-8

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Song: "The Lion and the Lamb"

Song: "Jireh"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 118:1-14

Song: "Trust in God"

Sermon: Genesis 24:1-28

1. Abraham entrusts his servant an important task: “Find a wife for my son Isaac.”
   1. “You will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites.”
   2. “Go to my country and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son Isaac.”
   3. “See to it that you do not take my son back there.”
2. The servant fears God and understands the importance of the task that he is commissioned to undertake.

Applications

1. Get to know the Word of God more deeply so that you can discern His will more carefully.
2. Take time to thank God when He answers your prayers.

Song: "Ever Be"

Benediction: Romans 15:13

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Songs of Praise:

• "The Lion And The Lamb"
• "Victory in Jesus"

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18; Psalm 30:5b

Song of Preparation: "He Will Hold Me Fast"

Sermon: Genesis 22:2--23:20

• Observations
  1. The writer circles back around to the extended family of Abraham.
  2. We learn of the death of Sarah.
  3. Abraham acquired his first permanent property in the Promised Land.
• Applications
  1. Death is a real parting…
  2. …but for Christians it is not an eternal parting. Burials hint at the promise of life to come.
  3. Like Abraham, Christians are called to be sojourners and foreigners.
  4. It is good and right to make simple provision for your body to be taken care of after you have died, but it is even better to make provision to take care of your soul and the souls of those around you.

Song of Response: "By Faith"

Benediction: Hebrews 13:20-21

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Song: "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"

Song: "Great Things"

Responsive Reading: Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19,39-40

Song: "Jireh"

Sermon Notes

Observations

1. The Lord called and commanded Abraham.
2. Abraham heeded the Lord.
3. Isaac submitted to Abraham and to the Lord.
4. God provided a substitute sacrifice.

Prelude to another story

1. A Son obeyed His Father.
2. A Father sacrificed His Son.
3. A substitute has been provided.

Applications

1. God tests us so that our faith may be strengthened and refined, NOT that we would fall into sin.
2. The LORD sees us and “sees to” us.
3. What is your response to God?

Song: "Trust in God"

Benediction: Ephesians 3:20-21

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• "House of the Lord"
• "Ever Be"

Responsive Reading: Psalm 16

• "Agnus Dei"

Sermon Notes

• "Behold the Lamb"

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"God Is For Us"

"His Mercy Is More"

Responsive Reading: Psalm 1

"How Great Is Our God"

Sermon Notes

• God demonstrates His grace…
  1. By appearing to Abraham
  2. By revealing His plans to Abraham
     1. Plans to bless Abraham and Sarah with a son
     2. Plans to judge the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah
  3. By allowing Abraham to negotiate with Him
  4. By sending His angelic messengers to investigate Sodom and Gomorrah
• God demonstrates His justice by destroying Sodom and Gomorrah
• God continues to demonstrate grace to Lot while allowing him to suffer the consequences of his poor choices.
• How about us?
  1. The Lord is just.
  2. The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
  3. You can take Lot's daughters out of Sodom, but without a heart change, you can't take the Sodom out of Lot's daughters.
  4. Be careful about how you seek to influence godless people.
  5. Abraham and Lot are a study in contrasts.
  6. We are without excuse.

"Christus Victor (Amen)"

Benediction: Jude 24-25

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Worship Songs

• "God Is For Us"
• "Holy Forever"
• "Cornerstone"
• "Firm Foundation (He Won't)"

Responsive Reading: Isaiah 54:1-8

Sermon Notes

• God renews the covenants
  1. God reintroduces Himself: “I am God Almighty.”
  2. God commands Abram: “Walk before me and be blameless.”
  3. Abram responds by falling on his face
• God elaborates on His part of the covenant
  1. "My covenant is with you.“
  2. "You shall be the father of a multitude of nations.”
  3. "No longer shall your name be called Abraham, but your name shall be Abraham.“
  4. "I will make you exceedingly fruitful.“
  5. "And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant.“
  6. "And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God."
• God gives Abraham a new responsibility: circumcision
• God provides further blessings:
  1. "You shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name.“
  2. "I will bless her, and moreover, I will give you a son by her.“
  3. "As for Ishmael, I have heard you.“
• Abraham’s responses
  1. “Abraham fell on his face and laughed.”
  2. “Oh that Ishmael might live before you.”
  3. But he obeyed anyway.
• How about us?
  1. Now, like then, faith leads to obedience.
  2. Now, like then, circumcision of the heart trumps circumcision of the flesh.
  3. Now, like then, God is a covenant-keeping God.
  4. Now, unlike then, Jesus is God with us.
  5. There is a time for falling on your face and a time for getting up on your feet.
• Benediction: Jude 24-25

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Worship Songs

• "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"
• "By Faith"
• "He Will Hold Me Fast"
• "Revelation Song"

Scripture Passage: Genesis 15

Sermon Notes

Observations

1. Abram was not immune to fear.
2. Abram had to decide between following the way of sin and the way of the Lord.
3. Abram had a growing personal relationship with the Lord.
4. Abram asked the Lord about his posterity.
5. Abram's faith was critical to Abram's response.
6. Abram asked the Lord about his inheritance.

The Lord made a covenant with Abram

1. Parties: individuals or groups who are included
2. Conditions: the actions that each party must undertake
3. Results: promised blessings of obedience and/or threatened punishments of disobedience
4. Security: guarantee of fulfillment, often an oath or sacrifice

What did the covenant between the Lord and Abram mean for Abram?

1. The covenant served as the basis for the Lord's future relationship with Abram and his descendants
2. The covenant set the stage for future covenants.

But the covenant did not mean…

• That Abram would be made righteous through his own works
• That Abram and his descendants would experience uninterrupted prosperity and success
• That Abram and his descendants could treat their special relationship with God as a get-out-of-jail-free pass to do whatever they want

What does the covenant between God and Abram mean for us?

• We, too, see the distinction between those under the Lord's covenant and those who are not.
• We begin to understand God's steadfast love to His covenant people.
• We realize the significance of faith.
• We begin to see the connection between faith and obedience.
• We look forward, like Abram, to the promise of a greater inheritance and a greater country.
• We, too, are empowered by faith instead of debilitated by fear.

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Songs

• "Come Praise and Glorify"
• "Jesus Paid It All (Christ I Owe)"
• "Jireh"
• "Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me"

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

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• "House of the Lord"
• "God Is for Us"
• "Christus Victor (Amen)"
• "They'll Know We Are Christians"

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon: Notes

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• "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"
• "How Great Is Our God"
• "Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear)"
• "Just a Closer Walk with Thee"

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-4:1

Sermon Points: Seven Signs of Christian Maturity

1. A mature Christian has the goal of knowing Christ.
2. A mature Christian heeds the call to press on.
3. A mature Christian holds true to what has already been attained.
4. A mature Christian imitates Christ and sets an example for other Christians to imitate.
5. A mature Christian walks in step with the cross of Christ.
6. A mature Christian recognizes that he or she is not fully mature yet.
7. A mature Christian stands firm in the Lord.

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Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:1-14

Songs

• "Omemma"
• "10,000 Reasons"
• "Firm Foundation (He Won't)"
• "Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear)"

Sermon Notes

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• Psalm 135:1-3
• Philippians 2:19-30

Songs

• "God Is For Us"
• "Victory in Jesus"
• "God You're So Good"
• "Jireh"

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• Jeremiah 32:36-41
• Philippians 2:12-18

Songs

• "God Is For Us"
• "His Mercy Is More"
• "All My Boast Is in Jesus"
• "Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me"

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• "Crown Him with Many Crowns (Majesty)"
• "Holy Forever"
• "They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love"
• "What Wondrous Love Is This"

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Songs

• "King of Heaven"
• "Jireh"
• "Christus Victor (Amen)"
• "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love"

Sermon Notes

IF statements

• If there is any encouragement in Christ
• If there is any comfort from love
• If there is any participation in the Spirit
• If there is any affection and sympathy

THEN

• Complete my joy

HOW?

• By being of the same mind
• By having the same love
• By being in full accord
• By being of one mind
• By doing nothing from selfish ambition or conceit
• But by in humility counting others more significant than yourselves
• By looking not only to one’s own interests
• But by looking also to the interests of others

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• "This Is Amazing Grace"
• "Omemma"
• "Living Hope"
• "Christus Victor (Amen)"

Sermon

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• "Come Praise and Glorify"
• "10,000 Reasons"
• "Jireh"
• "Christus Victor"

Sermon Notes

Day of the Christian Martyr

• Voice of the Martyrs
• Global Hymn Sing

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• "Come Praise and Glorify"
• "Jireh"
• "Goodness of God"
• "Victory in Jesus"

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Scripture Reading

Songs

• "House of the Lord"
• "Victory in Jesus"
• "Jireh"
• "All My Boast Is in Jesus"

Links

• Praying with Paul (D.A. Carson)
• Compelled podcast

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• Luke 24:45-53
• Acts 1:1-11

Songs:

• "Crown Him with Many Crowns (Majesty)"
• "A Mighty Fortress (Is Our God)"
• "How Great Is Our God"
• "Revelation Song"

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Scripture Readings

• Genesis 14
• Psalm 110
• Hebrew 7

Songs

• "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)"
• "Saviour King"
• "Living Hope"
• "Just a Closer Walk with Thee"

(Near the end of the recording, you will notice that the sound changes. This is due to the fact that the recording stopped before the end of the sermon, and I had to re-record the final sentences.)

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Scripture Reading

Songs

• "Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King"
• "Living Hope"
• "Goodness of God"
• "Holy Forever"

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• "Firm Foundation (He Won't)"
• "Desert Song"
• "His Mercy Is More"
• "Run to the Father"

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Scripture Reading

Songs

• "This Is Amazing Grace"
• "All My Boast Is in Jesus"
• "God You're So Good"
• "You Never Let Go"

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Songs

• O Praise the Name (Anástasis)
• Christ Arose (Low in the Grave He Lay)
• Christ Is Risen
• Come People of the RIsen King

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• "Behold the Lamb"
• "The Power of the Cross"
• "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (The Wonderful Cross)"
• "Beneath the Cross of Jesus"

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Scripture Readings

• Psalm 118
• Zechariah 9:9-10
• John 12:12-19

Songs

• "King of Heaven"
• "Omemma"
• "Hosanna"
• "Is He Worthy?"

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• "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
• "All My Boast Is in Jesus"
• "Holy Forever"
• "Revelation Song"

* April 14, 1912: the day the RMS Titanic was hit by the iceberg. It sank the next day.

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Songs

• "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing"
• "Firm Foundation (He Won't)"
• "Lord I Need You"
• "You Never Let Go"

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Worship Songs

• "This Is Amazing Grace"
• "His Mercy Is More"
• "God You're So Good"
• "Lord I Need You"

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Call to Worship

Congregational Reading

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• "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
• "This Is My Father's World"
• "Run to the Father"
• "His Mercy Is More"

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Scripture Reading

Songs

• "Omemma"
• "Indescribable"
• "God of Wonders"
• "This Is My Father's World"

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Scripture Reading

Songs

• "House of the Lord"
• "Indescribable"
• "Holy, Holy, Holy"
• "How Great Thou Art"

Additional Resources

• "Should Christians favour creation or evolution?: 4 different perspectives"
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• "Christian Views on Creation and Evolution"

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Genesis 1:1. "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

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• "All Creatures of Our God and King"
• "God of Wonders"
• "Holy Forever"
• "Yahweh"

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Guest Speaker: Steve Jessen, Disaster Response Specialist, The Carolinas, Mission to North America

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Songs:

• "How Great Is Our God"
• "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
• "Lord, I Need You"
• "Run to the Father"

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Scriptures

• Psalm 107
• Ephesians 2:1-10

Songs

• "Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King"
• "Our Great God"
• "Goodness of God"
• "His Mercy Is More"

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Scripture Readings

• 1 John 4:7-16
• 1 Corinthians 13

Songs

• "This Is Amazing Grace"
• "Our Great God"
• "How Deep the Father's Love for Us"
• "Just a Closer Walk with Thee"
• "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"

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• "Omemma"
• "Our Great God"
• "Revelation Song"
• "Gratitude"

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• "Oh for a Thousand Tongues to Sing"
• "Our Great God"
• "What a Beautiful Name"
• "Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy"

Song for Kids

• "Do You Not Know?"

40 Days of Prayer

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• Hebrews 12:14
• Isaiah 6:1-8
• Psalm 15

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• "House of the Lord"
• “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”
• “Holy, Holy, Holy”
• “Behold the Lamb” (Communion Hymn)

40 Days of Prayer

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1. The converted life is an enlightened life.
2. The converted life is a forgiven life.
3. The converted life is a sanctified life. 

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