Call to Worship The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.
Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and do not swear deceitfully.
They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.
Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle.
Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies. He is the King of glory. — Psalm 24
Confession God, your great power is on display in all creation. You who created the oceans and the galaxies have also created people into your own image. But we have failed to love you again and again. We have failed to hear and obey your Word. We have failed to recognize your grace in our lives.
Draw our heart and minds back to you, Lord. Open our eyes to see your work. Lead our feet in the paths of life. Amen.
Christ The Sure And Steady Anchor [Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify] Assurance Hear this church, and rejoice! God’s plan of redemption was established before the foundation of the earth? God promised that someone would crush the serpent’s head? God declared that Abraham’s family would bless the whole world?
We proclaim the One who was promised, who came and died. We tell of the One who bore the sins of the world. We declare the One who has risen and ascended to the Father.
May we all be assured that God restores us in times of trouble. God brings peace and rest to our tired souls. He rescues us from the depths of ruin in this world. Praise God for his promises. Praise him for the works of his hands. Amen.
Benediction The love of God the Father, the faithful creator, the peace of Christ, the word made flesh, the joy of the Holy Spirit who unites us in our mission. The hope of the Three in One surround and encourage you today, tonight, and forever. Amen.
Call to Worship Sing a new song to the Lord. Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Sing to the Lord, bless his name. Proclaim his salvation from day to day! Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all peoples.
Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. He judges the peoples fairly.” Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice. Let the sea and all that fills it resound.
Let the fields and everything in them celebrate. Then all the trees of the forest will shout for joy before the Lord, for he is coming! for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with his faithfulness. — Psalm 96:1-3, 10-13
Confession Lord of all creation, we confess that our lives are too filled with clutter and distraction to see your miracles all around us. Through the groaning caused by sin and futility, this world calls out the echoes of your blessing: “It is very good”
Though your glory is on display in the night sky, We prefer the dimmer lights of screens Christ have mercy
You provide for our needs through sun and rain, But we are proud of our self-reliance Lord have mercy on us
Your gifts of creation are full of endless pleasure, Yet we are too easily satisfied with easy distraction Christ have mercy
Forgive our lukewarm worship and awaken our hearts and minds to the glory of Christ revealed in the creation, for it is by him and for him all things were made that he may be first in all things.
Death Has Lost Its Sting [Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify] Assurance He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created through him and for him.
He is before all things, and by him all things hold together. He is also the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything.
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile everything to himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Once you were alienated and hostile in your minds as expressed in your evil actions. But now he has reconciled you by his physical body through his death, to present you holy, faultless, and blameless before him— if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith and are not shifted away from the hope of the gospel that you heard. Amen. — Colossians 1:15-23
Benediction As we go, may all of your senses be awake to the glory of God revealed in His good creation, quickened by the Holy Spirit who hovered over the waters, all for the sake of Jesus Christ who is preeminent now and always. Go now and carry the light of creation into dark places, until we meet again. Amen.
Call to Worship We have gathered here this day to give thanks and praise to Almighty God for his love and gifts. We praise him for the gifts of creation and the work we are called to do. We offer our work in thanksgiving for His gifts of creation, calling, skill, and creativity. We remember today those without work. It is our hope for them that, in God’s love and in our dedication and service, they may find support and opportunity to use their skills. So as we give our thanks and praise, we join in the prayer our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ taught us saying: Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.
Confession For self-righteousness that will not compromise, and from selfishness that gains by the manipulation of others, forgive us, O God. For the lust of money or power that yields destruction forgive us, O God. For the arrogance and thoughtlessness that abuses your good creation, forgive us, O God. For trusting in ways of violence and mistrusting the Prince of Peace, forgive us, O God. For suspicions and fears that stand in the way of reconciliation, forgive us, O God. For words and deeds that encourage discord, and contributes to oppression, forgive us, O God. Amen.
Give Reviving [Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify] Assurance And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. — 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Philippians 1:6
Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace. Hallelujah! Thanks be to God!
Benediction Gracious God, give us a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Christ, so that the eyes of our hearts might be enlightened. Help Us to know the hope to which you have called us, the riches of the glorious inheritance in the saints, and the immeasurable greatness of your power at work in us. Through Christ, our Lord, Amen.
September 20, 2020
BlogSermon
The Days Of Creation
Genesis 1:1-2:3
Michael Lyons
Guest Preacher
Service
Come To The Feast
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Call to Worship
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him.
For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas
and built it on the ocean depths.
Who may climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who may stand in his holy place?
Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,
who do not worship idols
and do not swear deceitfully.
They will receive the Lord’s blessing
and have a right relationship with God their savior.
Such people may seek you
and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.
Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
Who is the King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty;
the Lord, invincible in battle.
Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
Who is the King of glory?
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
He is the King of glory.
— Psalm 24
Fairest Lord Jesus
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Confession
God, your great power is on display in all creation.
You who created the oceans and the galaxies
have also created people into your own image.
But we have failed to love you again and again.
We have failed to hear and obey your Word.
We have failed to recognize your grace in our lives.
Draw our heart and minds back to you, Lord.
Open our eyes to see your work.
Lead our feet in the paths of life.
Amen.
Christ The Sure And Steady Anchor
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Assurance
Hear this church, and rejoice!
God’s plan of redemption was established before the foundation of the earth?
God promised that someone would crush the serpent’s head?
God declared that Abraham’s family would bless the whole world?
We proclaim the One who was promised, who came and died.
We tell of the One who bore the sins of the world.
We declare the One who has risen and ascended to the Father.
May we all be assured that God restores us in times of trouble.
God brings peace and rest to our tired souls.
He rescues us from the depths of ruin in this world.
Praise God for his promises. Praise him for the works of his hands. Amen.
How Majestic
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Divine Exchange
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Benediction
The love of God the Father, the faithful creator,
the peace of Christ, the word made flesh,
the joy of the Holy Spirit who unites us in our mission.
The hope of the Three in One
surround and encourage you
today, tonight, and forever.
Amen.
September 13, 2020
BlogSermon
The God Of Creation
Genesis 1:1
Michael Clary
Lead Pastor
Service
All Creatures
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Call to Worship
Sing a new song to the Lord.
Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!
Sing to the Lord, bless his name.
Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Declare his glory among the nations,
his wondrous works among all peoples.
Say among the nations,
“The Lord reigns.
The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken.
He judges the peoples fairly.”
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice.
Let the sea and all that fills it resound.
Let the fields and everything in them celebrate.
Then all the trees of the forest will shout for joy
before the Lord, for he is coming!
for he is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with his faithfulness.
— Psalm 96:1-3, 10-13
Jesus
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Confession
Lord of all creation, we confess that our lives are too filled with clutter and distraction to see your miracles all around us.
Through the groaning caused by sin and futility, this world calls out the echoes of your blessing: “It is very good”
Though your glory is on display in the night sky,
We prefer the dimmer lights of screens
Christ have mercy
You provide for our needs through sun and rain,
But we are proud of our self-reliance
Lord have mercy on us
Your gifts of creation are full of endless pleasure,
Yet we are too easily satisfied with easy distraction
Christ have mercy
Forgive our lukewarm worship and awaken our hearts and minds to the glory of Christ revealed in the creation, for it is by him and for him all things were made that he may be first in all things.
Death Has Lost Its Sting
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Assurance
He is the image of the invisible God,
the firstborn over all creation.
For everything was created by him,
in heaven and on earth,
the visible and the invisible,
whether thrones or dominions
or rulers or authorities—
all things have been created through him and for him.
He is before all things,
and by him all things hold together.
He is also the head of the body, the church.
He is the beginning,
the firstborn from the dead,
so that he might come to have
first place in everything.
For God was pleased to have
all his fullness dwell in him,
and through him to reconcile
everything to himself,
whether things on earth or things in heaven,
by making peace
through his blood, shed on the cross.
Once you were alienated and hostile in your minds as expressed in your evil actions. But now he has reconciled you by his physical body through his death, to present you holy, faultless, and blameless before him— if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith and are not shifted away from the hope of the gospel that you heard.
Amen.
— Colossians 1:15-23
How Great Thou Art
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Is He Worthy
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Benediction
As we go, may all of your senses be awake to the glory of God revealed in His good creation, quickened by the Holy Spirit who hovered over the waters, all for the sake of Jesus Christ who is preeminent now and always. Go now and carry the light of creation into dark places, until we meet again.
Amen.
September 6, 2020
BlogSermon
Wisdom For Work
Proverbs
Jason Hudson
Worship Pastor
Service
Come And See
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Call to Worship
We have gathered here this day to give thanks and praise to Almighty God for his love and gifts. We praise him for the gifts of creation and the work we are called to do. We offer our work in thanksgiving for His gifts of creation, calling, skill, and creativity.
We remember today those without work. It is our hope for them that, in God’s love and in our dedication and service, they may find support and opportunity to use their skills.
So as we give our thanks and praise, we join in the prayer our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ taught us saying:
Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.
Christ The Sure And Steady Anchor
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Confession
For self-righteousness that will not compromise,
and from selfishness that gains by the manipulation of others,
forgive us, O God.
For the lust of money or power that yields destruction
forgive us, O God.
For the arrogance and thoughtlessness
that abuses your good creation,
forgive us, O God.
For trusting in ways of violence
and mistrusting the Prince of Peace,
forgive us, O God.
For suspicions and fears
that stand in the way of reconciliation,
forgive us, O God.
For words and deeds that encourage discord,
and contributes to oppression,
forgive us, O God. Amen.
Give Reviving
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Assurance
And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
— 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Philippians 1:6
Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace.
Hallelujah! Thanks be to God!
Rock Of Ages
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Holy, Holy, Holy
[Youtube] [iTunes] [Spotify]
Benediction
Gracious God, give us a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Christ, so that the eyes of our hearts might be enlightened. Help Us to know the hope to which you have called us, the riches of the glorious inheritance in the saints, and the immeasurable greatness of your power at work in us. Through Christ, our Lord, Amen.