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Worship Guide for Sunday, March 15:
SING PRAISE TO THE LORD:
MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE
My Jesus, I love thee; I know thou art mine
For thee all the follies of sin I resign
My gracious Redeemer, My Savior art thou;
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now
I love thee because thou hast first loved me
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree
I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow;
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now
I’ll love thee in life, I will love thee in death
And praise thee as long as thou lendest me breath
And say when the death-dew lies cold on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now!
In mansions of glory and endless delight
I’ll ever adore thee in heaven so bright
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now
Words by William Featherston (1862); Music (Tune – GORDON) by Adoniram Gordon (1876); Public Domain
CALL TO WORSHIP: “You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.” (1 John 3:5 ESV)
JESUS IS BETTER
There is no other, so sure and steady,
my hope is held in your hand
When castles crumble, and breath is fleeting,
upon this rock I will stand
Upon this rock I will stand
Glory, glory!
We have no other King,
but Jesus, Lord of all!
We raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring!
We crown him Lord of all!
Your kindly rule has shattered and broken
the curse of sin’s tyranny!
My life is hidden ‘neath Heaven’s shadow,
Your crimson flood covers me!
Your crimson flood covers me!
Glory, glory!
We have no other King,
but Jesus, Lord of all!
We raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring!
We crown him Lord of all!
In all my sorrows, Jesus is better,
make my heart believe
In every vict’ry, Jesus is better,
make my heart believe
Than any comfort, Jesus is better,
make my heart believe
More than all riches, Jesus is better,
make my heart believe
Our souls declaring, Jesus is better,
make my heart believe
Our song eternal, Jesus is better,
make my heart believe
Glory, glory!
We have no other King,
but Jesus, Lord of all!
We raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring!
We crown him Lord of all!
Words and Music by Aaron Ivey, Brett Land; ©2013 Aaron Ivey Designee; worshiptogether.com songs; Austin Stone Music
MY WORTH IS NOT IN WHAT I OWN
My worth is not in what I own
Not in the strength of flesh and bone
But in the costly wounds of love
At the cross
My worth is not in skill or name
In win or lose, in pride or shame
But in the blood of Christ that flowed
At the cross
I rejoice in my Redeemer,
Greatest Treasure, Wellspring of my soul!
I will trust in Him, no other;
My soul is satisfied in Him alone!
As summer flowers we fade and die
Fame, youth and beauty hurry by
But life eternal calls to us
At the cross
I will not boast in wealth or might
Or human wisdom’s fleeting light
But I will boast in knowing Christ
At the cross
I rejoice in my Redeemer,
Greatest Treasure, Wellspring of my soul!
I will trust in Him, no other;
My soul is satisfied in Him alone!
Two wonders here that I confess
My worth and my unworthiness
My value fixed – my ransom paid
At the cross
I rejoice in my Redeemer,
Greatest Treasure, Wellspring of my soul!
I will trust in Him, no other;
My soul is satisfied in Him alone!
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Graham Kendrick; © 2014 GETTY MUSIC PUBLISHING (BMI) / MAKEWAY MUSIC (ADMIN BY MUSICSERVIES.ORG)
SCRIPTURE READING – MATTHEW 26:36-42
O FOUNT OF LOVE
O fount of love divine that flows
from my Savior’s bleeding side
Where sinners trade their filthy rags
for His righteousness applied
Mercy cleansing every stain,
now rushing o’er us like a flood
There the wretch and vilest ones
stand adopted through His blood!
O mount of grace, to thee we cling
from the law hath set us free!
Once and for all on Calvary’s hill
love and justice shall agree!
Praise the Lord, the price is paid,
the curse defeated by the Lamb!
We who once were slaves by birth,
Sons and daughters now we stand!
O well of joy is mine to drink,
for my Lord has conquered death!
Victorious forevermore,
the ancient foe is laid to rest!
Hallelujah, Christ is King,
alive and reigning on the throne!
Our tongues employed with hymns of praise,
Glory be to God alone!
Hallelujah, Christ is King,
alive and reigning on the throne!
Our tongues employed with hymns of praise,
Glory be to God alone!
Words and Music by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa; © 2010 Dayspring Music, LLC; Love Your Enemies Publishing
YOUR WILL BE DONE
Your will be done, my God and Father,
As in Heaven, so on earth
My heart is drawn to self-exalting,
Help me seek Your kingdom first
As Jesus walked, so I shall walk
Held by Your same unchanging love
Be still my soul,
Oh, lift your voice and pray,
Father, not my will, but Yours be done!
How in that garden he persisted,
I may never fully know!
The fearful weight of true obedience,
It was held by him alone
What wondrous faith, to bear that cross!
To bear my sin, what wondrous love!
My hope was sure
When there my Savior prayed,
Father, not my will, but Yours be done!
When I am lost, when I am broken,
In the night of fear and doubt
Still I will trust in my good Father,
Yes, to one great King I bow!
As Jesus rose, so I shall rise,
In ransomed glory at the throne!
My heart restored,
With all Your saints I sing,
Father, not my will, but Yours be done!
As we go forth, our God and Father,
Lead us daily in the fight
That all the world might see Your glory,
And Your Name be lifted high!
And in this Name we overcome,
For You shall see us safely home!
Now as your church,
We lift our voice and pray,
Father, not my will, but Yours be done!
And in this Name we overcome,
For You shall see us safely home!
Now as your church,
We lift our voice and pray,
Father, not my will, but Yours be done!
Father, not my will, but Yours be done!
Father, not my will, but Yours be done!
Words and Music by Rich Thompson and Jonny Robinson, ©2019 CityAlight Music
PASTORAL PRAYER
HEAR GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED
SERMON (Cary Cox): “Fame and Success” (Mark 1:28-39)
Review:
Read the Text: Mark 1:28-39
A day-in-the-life of Jesus (Edwards).
Jesus’ ministry in the synagogue on the Sabbath –
Now – growing fame (v28)
I. The Private Ministry (v29-31).
1. Peter’s House.
2. Peter’s Mother-in-Law.
Her sickness –
Jesus’ healing power –
3. Her Response. “and she began to serve them.”
The essence of discipleship – 9:33-37; 10:43-45, Witherington
II. The Public Ministry (v32-34).
1. Massive Crowds.
After sundown –
The whole city at his door –
2. Massive Power.
Jesus’ ministry –
III. The Priority of Prayer (v35).
Jesus found a “desolate place, and there he prayed.”
‘wilderness’ –
Jesus’ commitment to the Father –
His example for us –
IV. The Purpose of Preaching (v36-39).
A subtle turn – another tempation?
1. Everyone is Looking for You.
Prayer interrupted –
A test for Jesus –
Pursue the crowds and success?
2. Let us go…that I may preach.
Jesus’ surprising answer – “Let’s go!”
Miracles were never his purpose –
Jesus and the disciples – two different mindsets
Foreshadowing a greater confrontation?
What is success in the kingdom of God?
Application:
-See his compassion –
-See his power and authority over sickness and demons!
-See his priority of prayer –
-See his commitment to his purpose of preaching the gospel –
Trust in Jesus.
Follow Jesus’ example.
Your will be done!
SING IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD:
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our Refuge;
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee;
Thou wilt find a solace there;
Thou wilt find a solace there!
Words by Joseph Medlicott Scriven (1855); Music (Tune: CONVERSE) by Charles C. Converse (1868); Public Domain
(Livestream Ends)
HEARING FROM THE BODY (Praises, Testimonies, Prayer Requests)
CORPORATE PRAYER
COMMUNION: The Bread and Cup
CLOSING SONG: THE DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow!
Praise Him, all creatures here below!
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host!
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
Words by Thomas Ken, 1674; Tune – OLD HUNDREDTH – by Louis Bourgeois, 1551
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