Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20–21 ESV)
Leader: But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ …
Responsive Reading from 2 Corinthians 4 The apostle Paul writes, Leader:If our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is …
Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!Teach me to do your will, for you are my God!Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. (Psalm 128:1, Psalm 143:10, Matthew 6:10 ESV)
Leader: For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.ALL: But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it …
Exhortation: Our call to worship today is from Psalm 118, but before we read it, allow me to provide some context. Verse 22 (which we’ll read responsively) says “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” King David had been rejected by …
Leader:Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.ALL:I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”The LORD is my …
Leader: Jesus said, “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that …
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[This responsive prayer is intended to follow the hymn For the Beauty of the Earth. At the end of each section, the congregation sings the refrain. Optionally, following For the Beauty of the Earth, you may allow the musicians to continue lightly playing in the key of F through the prayer and accompanying the refrain.] …
Leader: For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.ALL: For we have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Leader: The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,ALL: and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow …
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