Today's Music

Amazing - Ricky Dillard

You Are The Living Word - Fred Hammond

Make Room - Jonathan McReynolds

O, My Soul - Sovereign Grace

Firm Foundation - Maverick City

Today's Liturgy

Call to Worship

To whom could we compare our God?  Who in all creation is equal to Him?

He alone is Yahweh! There is no one like him! 

Let us stand firm when we remember the ancient things He has done. 

He declares the end from the beginning. All his plans come to pass. All he speaks will be accomplished.

Confession

We give God all glory that is due to him today – He is more than worthy of all our love, affection, devotion. In places like this, surrounded by faithful witnesses and declaring His goodness together, it can feel like God speaks to us more clearly here. When we leave this gathering and return to all the pressures of life — the stacks of bills, the inconsiderate neighbors, the never-ending list of chores — it can be harder to hear God’s voice cut through the noise. But we find wisdom and life when we listen to the voice of Jesus. This is what Jesus told his followers:   

“I am the good shepherd. Those who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. No one can snatch them out of my hand.” 

Jesus, You are our good shepherd. You lead us to a rich, abundant life. But we do not always make time to push aside distractions and sit at your feet. We do not always seek after Your wisdom. But Lord, you are still working in us. So we sit before you now, silent and waiting. Jesus, would you give us ears to hear your voice, and spirits to surrender to your ways. Every word you speak is life to us. We don’t want to miss a single word You speak to us. Quiet our hearts to listen and yield to You, Jesus. Amen.  

Assurance

Sisters and brothers, we were at one time enemies of God, rebelling against His wisdom.

At just the right time, when we were powerless, Christ died for us. By his death, Jesus opened a new and living way for us to enter the house of God. 

Sisters and brothers, we were at one time filled with doubt, overwhelmed by suffering. 

Now we hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.

Sisters and brothers, we were at one time unsure of our future.  

Now we know we have better things waiting for us that will last forever. The one who raised Jesus from the dead will also resurrect us, turning our momentary affliction into an eternal weight of glory. For Jesus is coming soon and we will receive all that He has promised. Amen!