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worship as communal exchange
called to come in
God comes near and calls his people out of the world, and takes hold of us and brings us into the community of Himself.SONG: Immortal Invisible
Immortal, invisible
God only wise
In light inaccessible
hid from our eyes
Most blessed, most glorious
the Ancient of Days
Almighty, victorious
Thy great name we praise
Unresting, unhasting
and silent as light
Nor wanting, nor wasting
Thou rulest in might
Thy justice like mountains
high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains
of goodness and love
To all, life thou givest
to both great and small
In all life thou livest
the true life of all
We blossom and flourish
as leaves on the tree
And wither and perish
but naught changeth Thee
Thou reignest in glory
thou dwellest in light
thine angels adore thee
all veiling their sight
All laud we would render
O help us to see
’tis only the splendor
of light hideth thee
Great Father of glory
pure Father of light
Thine angels adore Thee
all veiling their sight
All praise we would render
O help us to see
‘Tis only the splendor
of light hideth Thee
we hear | 2 Timothy 1:15-17
(leader) The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom we are the foremost!
(all) To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever!
we respond | SONG: Come Ye Sinners
Come ye sinners poor and wretched Weak and wounded sick and sore
Jesus ready stands to save you Full of pity joined with power
He is able, He is able
He is willing; doubt no more
Come ye needy, come and welcome
God’s free bounty glorify
True belief and true repentance
Every grace that brings you nigh
Without money, without money
Come to Jesus Christ and buy
Come ye weary heavy laden bruised and broken by the fall
If you tarry till you’re better You will never come at all
Not the righteous, not the righteous
Sinner Jesus came to call
Let not conscience make you linger
Nor of fitness fondly dream
All the fitness He requires
Is to feel your need of Him
This He gives you, this He gives you
Tis the Spirit’s rising beam
Lo! The Incarnate God, ascended
Pleads the merit of His blood
Venture on Him; venture wholly
Let no other trust intrude
None but Jesus, none but Jesus
Can do helpless sinners good
confessing our sin
God the Spirit reminds us that God the Father has saved us through the righteous life and sacrificial death of Christ the Son – and in faith we rest on his gracious interest to renew us yet again.we hear | 2 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 1:155:17-21
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself… We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
we confess | from Valley of Vision Prayers
Blessed Spirit, come and work repentance in my soul. Represent sin to me in its odious colors that I may hate it. Melt my heart by the majesty and mercy of God; show me my ruined self and the help there is in him. Make me willing to be saved in this way, perceiving nothing in myself, but all in Jesus, who became sin though he knew it not. He became my sin, and by grace I became his righteousness! I believe, yet my unbelief! May I daily be saved by grace through faith, live by faith, feel the joy of faith, do the work of faith. Perceiving nothing in myself, may I find in Christ wisdom, righteousness and redemption! Amen.
we rest | SONG: Jesus Thank You
The mystery of the cross
I cannot comprehend
The agonies of Calvary
You the perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son
Who drank the bitter cup reserved for me
Your blood has washed away my sin
Jesus, thank You
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied
Jesus, thank You
Once Your enemy
now seated at Your table
Jesus, thank You
By Your perfect sacrifice
I’ve been brought near
Your enemy You’ve made Your friend
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace
Your mercy and Your kindness know no end
Lover of my soul
I want to live for You
Your blood has washed away my sin
Jesus, thank You
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied
Jesus, thank You
declaration | James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
consecrated by the Word
God declares the finished gospel of his Son, and continues his powerful, internal work of change/consecration by his Spirit.sermon | Where is Your Boat Anchored? • Psalm 11 | Steve Ford
we respond | SONG: The Solid Rock
My Hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name
On Christ the solid rock I stand
All other ground in sinking sand
All other ground in sinking sand
When darkness veils His lovely face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
On Christ the solid rock I stand
All other ground in sinking sand
All other ground in sinking sand
His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood
When all around my soul gives way
He then is all my hope and stay
On Christ the solid rock I stand
All other ground in sinking sand
All other ground in sinking sand
When He shall come with trumpet sound
O may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless to stand before the throne
On Christ the solid rock I stand
All other ground in sinking sand
All other ground in sinking sand
On Christ the solid rock I stand
All other ground in sinking sand
All other ground in sinking sand
SONG: Revelation Song
Worthy is the
Lamb who was slain,
Holy, holy is He
Sing a new song
to Him who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
and I will adore you.
Clothed in rainbows
of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and
glory and power be
To You, the only wise King
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
and I will adore you
Filled with wonder
awestruck wonder
At the mention of your name
Jesus, Your name is power
breath, and Living Water
Such a marvelous mystery
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
and I will adore you
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
and I will adore you.
compelled to go out
God blesses us and charges us go out and extend his kingdom into the broken world around us, making disciples of all nations
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