VERSION A Leader: “Then [Jesus] said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe… Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” ALL: Though we have not seen him, we love him. Though we …
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Almighty and Sovereign God, as we gather in Your name, we come humbly, recognizing Your supreme authority over all things. For “the earth is [Yours], and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” We gather in reverence, acknowledging that You are the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end …
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Heavenly Father, by your Spirit, we gather today to worship Jesus Christ, Alpha and Omega, the one who is, who was, and is to come (Rev. 1:8). He is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and ruler of the kings of the earth! (Rev. 1:5) King of kings and Lord of lords! (Rev. …
The Kingdom of God has often been described as an upside-down kingdom. And that description of it being “upside down” is true insofar as it describes the way we see the kingdom now—as through a glass darkly—through the lens of our fallen nature. But I would suggest, that the Kingdom is in fact not upside …
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Welcome Welcome family. Welcome brothers and sisters in the Lord. Welcome guests. As you make your way in, gathering our physical bodies into this space, I invite you to begin gathering your thoughts as well – focusing on Jesus – who by the will of his Father, through the gospel, and by the power of …
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Welcome Whether you are a longtime believer or someone exploring faith for the first time, you are welcome here. If you’re new to the church or just testing the waters today, there’s something you should know about us. We are a community of former outsiders, strangers, and foreigners. You see, the family of God is …
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In Romans 11, the apostle Paul uses a metaphor of a wild branch that is grafted into an olive tree. He reminds the Gentile believers that they were the wild shoots that were grafted into the tree. Israel rejected the Messiah and now the Gentiles were invited in. And in light of this merciful inclusion, …
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. May we be the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. May we be faithful ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us, …
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Our call to worship today is from Hebrews 12. In chapter 12, the author of Hebrews points to a coming day when God has promised to shake the heavens and earth to separate the things that can be shaken from those which cannot. That which can be shaken are the rebel nations of the earth, …
Good morning and Happy New Year. There’s something invigorating about the new year. Though January 1 is really just an arbitrary day on the Gregorian calendar, it still feels as though there’s a fresh start – a new beginning that lies ahead, which is why so many take the occasion to set resolutions for the …