Live recording from Madison Elementary 11.22.20
Sunday, November 15, 2020
(Intro music plays until 11:00 minutes)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Have you been baptized as a follower of Jesus? If yes - What do you remember about it? How has it served as a mile marker for your spiritual journey? If no- what has been your hesitation about it?
2. Where do you find yourself looking for identity? What name do you apply most often? What new name/identity from God means most to you as consider being baptized into the name of the Father, Son and Spirit?
3. What do you find helpful to keep your new name/identity front and center in your life?
4. What do you find most compelling about being immersed into Trinitarian fellowship? What seems most hard about actually engaging that kind of life?
5. How does this kind of baptismal life impact the way that you go through the challenges of our cultural moment – politically, pandemically, racially?
Sunday, November 8, 2020
“Something, Someone, & Somewhere Else” Matthew 28:16-20 (Jesus Said)
Discussion Group Questions:
1. Which misperception of the disciple making life do you struggle with most: that it is something else, for someone else, somewhere else?
2. Are you a disciple of Jesus? If so, who has been most influential in your life to form you? Why?
3. Do you have a clear idea of who you are investing in for the sake of making disciples? Think through your family, friends, workplace, places you frequent.
4. Where do you need the most help in being a disciple of Jesus who makes students of Jesus from all nations?
Sunday, November 1, 2020
SUNDAY WORSHIP LYRICS:
BEAUTIFUL
I see Your face in every sunrise
The colors of the morning are inside Your eyes
The world awakens in the light of the day
I look up to the sky and say
You're beautiful
I see Your power in the moonlit night
Where planets are in motion and galaxies are bright
We are amazed in the light of the stars
It's all proclaiming who You are
You're beautiful, You're beautiful
I see you there hanging on a tree
You bled and then you died and then you rose again for me
Now you are sitting on Your heavenly throne
Soon we will be coming home
You're beautiful, you're beautiful
When we arrive at eternity's shore
Where death is just a memory and tears are no more
We'll enter in as the wedding bells ring
Your bride will come together and we'll sing
You're beautiful, You're beautiful, You're beautiful
I see Your face, You're beautiful, You're beautiful, You're beautiful
O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING
O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
The glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
If eloquence I could display and every language sing
A thousand words could never say the praise I have for Thee
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, all praise to our God
Before the throne we’ll sing
the song with saints from every age
With thousands times ten thousand strong
we’ll praise His holy name
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, all praise to our God
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, all praise to our King
A thousand years will be as one
when face to face I see
The splendid beauty of the Son
the One who died for me
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, all praise to our God
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, all praise to our God
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, all praise to our King
THE WAY
Through every battle
Through every heartbreak
Through every circumstance
I believe
That You are my fortress
Oh, You are my portion
And You are my hiding place, oh
I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
I believe
Through every blessing
Through every promise
Through every breath I take
I believe
That You are Provider
Oh, You are Protector
And You are the One I love, oh
And I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
I believe You are
Oh, You are
Oh, You are
And it's a new horizon and I'm set on You
And You meet me here today with mercies that are new
All my fears and doubts, they can all come too
Because they can't stay long when I'm here with You
It's a new horizon and I'm set on You
And You meet me here today with mercies that are new
All my fears and doubts, they can all come too
Because they can't stay long when...
I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
I believe You are...
It's a new horizon and I'm set on You
And You meet me here today with mercies that are new
And all my fears and doubts, they can all come too
Because they can't stay long when...
I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
And I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
And I believe You are
GLORIOUS
Look inside the mystery
See the empty cross
See the risen Savior
Victorious and strong
No one else above Him
None as strong to save
He alone has conquered
The power of the grave
Glorious
My eyes have seen the glory of the Lord
Glorious
He stands above the rulers of the earth
Glorious, glorious
Lord, You are glorious
Look beyond the tombstone
See the living God
See the resurrected
Ruler of my heart
No one else above Him
None to match His worth
The hope of His returning
Fills the universe
ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O praise Him, Alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in Heaven along
O praise Him, Alleluia
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him, Alleluia
All the redeemed washed by His blood
Come and rejoice in His great love
Praise Him! Alleluia
Christ has defeated every sin
Cast all your burdens now on Him
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
He shall return in power to reign
Heaven and earth will join to say
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Then who shall fall on bended knee
All creatures of our God and King
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Discussion Questions:
1. Have your doubts felt threatening to faith, Jesus and the church? How can we operate in such a way that shows others (and ourselves) that Jesus’ authority can handle our real selves?
2. Where are you susceptible to selling out to lesser powers/lesser authorities?
3. Where does Jesus’ authority need to be applied to your life and emotional state?
4. Where does Jesus’ supreme authority need to be applied to the mission of making disciples?
5. What might you need to confess to Jesus in regards to His supreme authority?
Sunday, October 25, 2020
KIDS VIDEO & RESOURCES:
SUNDAY WORSHIP LYRICS:
YOU’LL COME
I have decided, I have resolved
To wait upon You, Lord
My rock and redeemer
Shield and reward
I'll wait upon You, Lord
As surely as the sun will rise
You'll come to us
Certain as the dawn appears
You'll come
Let Your glory fall as You respond to us
Spirit rain
Flood into our thirsty hearts again
You'll come, You'll come
We are not shaken
We are not moved
We wait upon You, Lord
Mighty deliverer
Triumph and truth
We wait upon You, Lord
As surely as the sun will rise
You'll come to us
Certain as Your word endures
Chains be broken
Lives be healed
Eyes be opened
Christ is revealed
IN CHRIST ALONE
In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! - who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe.
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
ALL WHO ARE THIRSTY
All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be washed away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deep (we sing)
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
WHO YOU SAY I AM
Who am I that the highest King
Would welcome me?
I was lost but He brought me in
Oh His love for me
Oh His love for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I'm a child of God
Yes I am
Free at last, He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin
Jesus died for me
Yes He died for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I'm a child of God
Yes I am
In my Father's house
There's a place for me
I'm a child of God
Yes I am
I am chosen
Not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me
Not against me
I am who You say I am
YOU ARE LIFE
You have come and we have found life everlasting
Now alive to know Your freedom
Never ending
You alone have made a way for us
In Your love You are life
I'm living in the light of my Saviour
Dancing in the arms of forever
I'm singing like I'm walking on water
You are life alive in me
From greyest skies to living color
You have called us
In Your life Your light uncovered
The world to see now
You alone have made a way for us
In Your love You are life
I'm living in the light of my Saviour
Dancing in the arms of forever
I'm singing like I'm walking on water
You are life
Alive in me
I give my life to follow
'Cause Your love is all I want now
You are life
You are life alive in me
For all the world to find Your love
For all the world to see that You are God
Forever be lifted high
For One who holds the universe
And every beating heart across the earth
Jesus be lifted high
You are life
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What is your reaction to a picture of Jesus as Gentle and Lowly? What is easy to embrace? Hard to embrace? Why?
2. Which word best describes the current state of your soul: laboring, heavy, tired, weary, energized, restful?
3. Which piece of this invitation feels most meaningful to you: come to me, take from me, learn from me?
4. What does it look like for you to come to Jesus afresh today?
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Part 1 of 2
Part 2 of 2
SUNDAY GATHERING WORSHIP LYRICS:
The Lion and the Lamb
He's coming on the clouds, kings and kingdoms will bow down
And every chain will break, as broken hearts declare His praise
Who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Our God is the Lion, the Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power and fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before You
Our God is the Lamb, the Lamb that was slain
For the sin of the world, His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Oh every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
So open up the gates, make way before the King of kings
Our God who calls the saved is here to set the captives free
Who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Our God is the Lion, the Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power and fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before You
Our God is the Lamb, the Lamb that was slain
For the sin of the world, His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Oh every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Oh who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Oh who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Who can stop the Lord?
Our God is the Lion, the Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power and fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before You
Our God is the Lamb, the Lamb that was slain
For the sin of the world, His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Oh every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Great Are You Lord
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
Uou give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You only
God is For Us
We won't fear the battle, we won't fear the night
We will walk the valley with You by our side
You will go before us, You will lead the way
We have found a refuge, only You can save
Sing with joy now, our God is for us
The Father's love is a strong and mighty fortress
Raise your voice now, no love is greater
Who can stand against us if our God is for us
Even when I stumble, even when I fall
Even when I turn back, still Your love is sure
You will not abandon, You will not forsake
You will cheer me onward with never-ending grace
Sing with joy now, our God is for us
The Father's love is a strong and mighty fortress
Raise your voice now, no love is greater
Who can stand against us if our God is for us
Neither height nor depth can separate us
Hell and death will not defeat us
He who gave His son to free us
Holds me in His love
Neither height nor depth can separate us
Hell and death will not defeat us
He who gave His son to free us
Holds me in His love
Sing with joy now, our God is for us
The Father's love is a strong and mighty fortress
Raise your voice now, no love is greater
Who can stand against us if our God is for us
Sing with joy now, our God is for us
The Father's love is a strong and mighty fortress
Raise your voice now, no love is greater
Who can stand against us if our God is for us
His Mercy is More
What love could remember no wrongs we have done
Omniscient, all knowing, He counts not their sum
Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
What patience would wait as we constantly roam
What Father, so tender, is calling us home
He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
So much more
What riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment, His life was the cost
We stood 'neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
So much more!
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
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 is sinking sand,
All other ground is 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 is sinking sand,
All other ground is 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 is sinking sand,
All other ground is 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 is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand!
Sunday, October 11, 2020
REALITY KIDS RESOURCES:
SUNDAY GATHERING WORSHIP LYRICS:
Call to Worship
Psalm 27:8 says – “You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.”
All Who are Thirsty
All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be washed away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deep
(We sing)
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
(REPEAT)
Holy Spirit come
Holy Spirit come
(REPEAT)
As deep cries out to deep
As deep cries out to deep
As deep cries out to deep we sing
In Christ Alone
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light my strength my song
This Cornerstone this solid Ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love what depths of peace
When fears are stilled when strivings cease
My Comforter my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
Doxology (Amen)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above you heav'nly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Amen Amen Amen
God we praise You
God we praise You
Praise God for all that He has done
Praise Him for He has overcome
The grave is beaten love has won
Praise God our Savior Christ the Son
Oh we're singing
Amen amen amen
Amen Amen Amen
We praise You we praise You
King of My Heart
Let the King of my heart
Be the mountain where I run
The fountain I drink from
Oh He is my song
Let the King of my heart
Be the shadow where I hide
The ransom for my life
Oh He is my song
You are good good oh
You are good good oh
You are good good oh
You are good good oh
Let the King of my heart
Be the wind inside my sails
The anchor in the waves
Oh He is my song
Let the King of my heart
Be the fire inside my veins
The echo of my days
Oh He is my song
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
(REPEAT)
When the night is holding on to me
God is holding on
When the night is holding on to me
God is holding on
Forever Reign
You are good You are good
When there's nothing good in me
You are love You are love
On display for all to see
You are light You are light
When the darkness closes in
You are hope You are hope
You have covered all my sin
You are peace You are peace
When my fear is crippling
You are true You are true|
Even in my wandering
You are joy You are joy
You're the reason that I sing
You are life You are life
In You death has lost its sting
(Oh) I'm running to Your arms
I'm running to Your arms
The riches of Your love will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign
You are more You are more
Than my words will ever say
You are Lord You are Lord
All creation will proclaim
You are here You are here
In Your presence I'm made whole
You are God You are God
Of all else I'm letting go
My heart will sing no other Name
Jesus Jesus
(REPEAT)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Which false kingdom pursuit do you find it more easy to seek first- Kingdom of what others think, Kingdom of how much I have, Kingdom of duty over opportunity?
2. What might need to be sacrificed or “sold” to seek the Kingdom first?
3. When was the last time you were able to experience a deep exhale in the arms of God knowing that you were safe, loved and at rest?
4. What do you need prayer for to take steps toward seeking the Kingdom of God first?
Sunday, October 4, 2020
REALITY KIDS RESOURCES:
SUNDAY GATHERING WORSHIP LYRICS:
Call to Worship
Psalm 95:6-7 says – “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.”
Beautiful Lord
Oh the beauty of Your majesty
On the cross You showed Your love to me
Beautiful Lord awesome and mighty
I'm captured by this love I see
Beautiful Lord tender and holy
Your mercy brings me to my knees
It's Your mercy that has made me free
Beautiful Lord
When the storm is raging all around me
You are the peace that calms my troubled sea
When the cares of this world darken my day
You are the light that shines and shows me the way
When my sin is all that I can see
Your grace remains the shelter that I seek
And when my weakness is all I can give
Your gentle Spirit gives me strength again
Beautiful Lord awesome and mighty
I'm captured by this love I see
Beautiful Lord tender and holy
Your mercy brings me to my knees
And I am lifted by Your love to sing
It's Your mercy that has made me free
And I am lifted by Your love to sing
It's Your mercy that has made me free
You're beautiful my Lord
You're beautiful my Lord
You're beautiful
Future/Past
You hold the reins on the sun and the moon
Like horses driven by kings
You cover the mountains the valleys below
With the breadth of Your mighty wings
All treasures of wisdom and things to be known
Are hidden inside of Your hand
And in this fortunate turn of events
You ask me to be Your friend
You ask me to be Your friend
And You You are my first, You are my last
You are my future and my past
And You You are my first, You are my last
You are my future and my past
The constellations are swimming inside
The breadth of Your desire
Where could I run where could I hide
From your heart’s jealous fire
You are the beginning and the end
You are the beginning and the end
You are the beginning and the end
You are the beginning and the end
Oh oh oh oh
Great Are You Lord
You give life You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope You restore ev'ry heart that is broken
And great are You Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry these bones will sing
Great are You Lord
Oceans
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep my faith will stand
And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sov'reign hand will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Saviour
I Surrender
The riches of this world will fade
The treasures of our God remain
Here I empty myself to owe this world
Nothing and find everything in You
I surrender, I surrender
I surrender all to You
Take my life, a sacrifice
In You alone I’m satisfied
Here I empty myself to owe this world
Nothing and find everything in You
Everything in You
Not my will, but Yours be done
Not my strength, but Yours alone
Nothing else, but You oh Lord
I find everything in You
Zoom Group Discussion Questions:
1. Do you more quickly identify as a Christian or a disciple of Jesus? Is there a difference to you?
2. What does it look like for you to follow Jesus? How do you do that when He has ascended to heaven?
3. Are there places in your life and story that are harder to invite Jesus into- to give Him access to form?
4. Sometimes evangelism (becoming a “fisher of men”) can feel like be a slick salesman for Jesus. How might Jesus’ invitation be different?
5. What other fruit would you like to see being developed in your life?
Sunday, September 27, 2020
SUNDAY GATHERING WORSHIP LYRICS:
Call to Worship
Isaiah 44:6-8 – 6 Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts:
“I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. 7 Who is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and set it before me, since I appointed an ancient people. Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen.
8 Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any.”
Everlasting God
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Our God You reign forever
Our Hope our strong Deliv'rer
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won't grow weary
You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
Jesus Paid it All
And I hear the Savior say
Thy strength indeed is small
Child of weakness watch and pray
Find in Me thine all in all
'Cause Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
(It's washed away)
(All my sin and all my shame)
Lord now indeed I find
Thy pow'r and Thine alone
Can change the leper's spots
And melt the heart of stone
And when before the throne
I stand in Him complete
Jesus died my soul to save
My lips shall still repeat
Oh praise the One Who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead
(Jesus)
How Great Thou Art
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
And when I think of God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And lead me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow with humble adoration
And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art
All I Have is Christ
I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still
But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God’s love displayed
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone
And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands
Could never come from me
O Father, use my ransomed life
In any way You choose
And let my song forever be
My only boast is You
In Tenderness
In tenderness he sought me, weary and sick with sin
And on His shoulders brought me, back to His fold again
While angels in His presence sang, until the courts of heaven rang
Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God
He died for me while I was sinning, needy and poor and blind
He whispered to assure me: "I've found thee, thou art Mine"
I never heard a sweeter voice, it made my aching heart rejoice
Upon His grace I'll daily ponder, and sing anew His praise
With all adoring wonder, His blessings I retrace
It seems as if eternal days, are far too short to sing His praise
Discussion Questions
1. What’s the good news you tend to live out of? Would you consider yourself a “good news/gospel” person? Why?
2. Where in your life have you been pushing where it would be more effective to be pulling? In your life as a disciple, a parent, etc?
3. Where do you need prayer this week?
Benediction
20 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, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Fall Vision & Background (Matthew 17:1-8)
Here is Love
Here is love vast as the ocean
Loving-kindness as the flood
When the Prince of Life our Ransom
Shed for us His precious blood
Who His love will not remember
Who can cease to sing His praise
He can never be forgotten
Throughout Heav'n's eternal days
On the mount of crucifixion
Fountains opened deep and wide
Through the floodgates of God's mercy
Flowed a vast and gracious tide
Grace and love like mighty rivers
Poured incessant from above
Heav'n's peace and perfect justice
Kissed a guilty world in love
No love is higher no love is wider
No love is deeper no love is truer
No love is higher no love is wider
No love is like Your love O Lord
Enough
I am not what I make, I am who you have made me to be
I am not what I've done, I am loved unconditionally
I am not loved by the measure of love that I bring
I am not who I know, I am known by the king of all kings
Jesus, You are enough
Jesus, You are enough for me
With nothing, I still have everything
Jesus, You are enough for me
You are maker made visible, holding the world in your hands
You are patient and merciful, giver of grace without end
Satisfied simply by being who You've always been
You are infinite love and You prove it again and again
In You, I am created
In You, I am sustained
With You, I am resurrected
You overcame the grave
With You, I stand in victory
Now what else could I need?
With You, I want for nothing
Jesus, my everything
Glorious
Look inside the myst'ry
See the empty cross
See the risen Savior
Victorious and strong
No one else above Him
None as strong to save
He alone has conquered
The power of the grave
Glorious
My eyes have seen the glory of the Lord
Glorious
He stands above the rulers of the earth
Glorious glorious
Lord You are glorious
Look beyond the tombstone
See the living God
See the resurrected
Ruler of my heart
No one else above Him
None to match His worth
The hope of His returning
Fills the universe
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You are glorious
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 ev'rything
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
Filled with wonder
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power
Breath and living water
Such a marv'lous mystery
Cornerstone
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus' Name
Christ alone
Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Savior's love
Through the storm He is Lord
Lord of all
(He is Lord)
(Lord of all)
When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil
When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless stand before the throne