Today's Music
Come And Let Us Sing - Israel Houghton
Gratitude - Brandon Lake
Establish The Works Of Our Hands - The Porter's Gate
Salvation's Tide - Passion
Not Just For Me - Common Hymnal
Raise Our Song - Sojourn Music
Today's Liturgy
Call to Worship
As we get started this morning, hear the Lord’s invitation:
Come, all who are weary:
All who are burdened with the pressures of life.
All who are numbed by the constant stream of polarizing narratives.
All who feel stretched in too many directions,
The Lord invites you to be still, to sit in his presence, and to remember what is true.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.
He endured the cross, taking our burden, and now reigns in glory with all authority.
Let us lay aside every weight and every distraction as we worship and serve the Lord!
Amen!
–Inspired by Heb. 12:1–2; Ps. 46:10, 121:1-2; Rev 5:12;
Confession
Let’s pray
Lord, as we open our hearts in worship, we know you draw near.
We want to hear you…we want to experience you…we want to see the world through your eyes…(short pause)
In a busy and chaotic world, we let the noise drown you out -
we are so easily caught in conflict, worn down by culture wars and societal pressures to fit in…
We lose sight of your kingdom and our calling to be salt and light.
We need your help and your guidance Lord,
And so together we now pray (join me in the underlined portions).
Forgive us, Lord.
For when we allow ourselves to be shaped by the world, rather than by Your Words.
May Your truth, like an authoritative judge, put every lie in its place.
May Your peace, like an attentive parent, hold and protect us.
May your presence, like a caring shepherd, seek out the weary,
the searching, the angry—and plant them on solid ground.
Holy Spirit, renew in us a zeal and joy in your gospel.
Break through every barrier with the good news of Jesus,
and give us courage to live as Your people in the world.
Amen.
–Inspired by Matt. 5:13–16; Rom. 12:21; Eph. 4:15
Assurance
Church, as we surrender, as we say yes, we have a savior who is faithful…
Hear this good news:
You are not defined by the culture around you, but by the cross before you.
Jesus has overcome the world, and He is renewing you day by day.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can endure the hardship and challenges of this life.
For your identity is secure, your calling is clear, and your future is sure.
We belong to Jesus and by His grace we live with hope and peace,
as a people set apart to do His good work.
–Inspired by John 16:33; 2 Cor. 4:16; 1 Pet. 2:9–10