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Worship Guide for Sunday, May 17:
SING PRAISE TO THE LORD:
SHOUT TO THE NORTH
Men of faith, rise up and sing
of the great and glorious King!
You are strong when you feel weak;
In your brokenness complete!
Shout to the north and the south!
Sing to the east and the west!
Jesus is Savior to all,
Lord of heaven and earth!
Rise up women of the truth;
stand and sing to broken hearts
Who can know the healing power
of our awesome king of love!
Shout to the north and the south!
Sing to the east and the west!
Jesus is Savior to all,
Lord of heaven and earth!
We’ve been through fire,
we’ve been through rain;
We’ve been refined by the power of his name!
We’ve fallen deeper in love with you;
You’ve burned the truth on our lips!
Shout to the north and the south!
Sing to the east and the west!
Jesus is Savior to all,
Lord of heaven and earth!
Rise up church with broken wings;
Fill this place with songs again!
Of our God who reigns on high;
By his grace again we’ll fly!
Shout to the north and the south!
Sing to the east and the west!
Jesus is Savior to all,
Lord of heaven and earth!
Words and Music by Martin Smith, ©1992-1995 Curious? Music U.K.; Birdwing Music
CALL TO WORSHIP: “For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” (Hebrews 13:14-15 ESV)
ALMOST HOME
Don’t drop a single anchor, we’re almost home
Through ev’ry toil and danger, we’re almost home
How many pilgrim saints have before us gone?
No stopping now – we’re almost home!
The promised land is calling, we’re almost home
And not a tear shall fall then, we’re almost home
Make ready now your souls, for that kingdom come
No turning back – we’re almost home!
Almost home, we’re almost home!
So, press on toward that blessed shore,
Oh, praise the Lord!
We’re almost home!
This journey ours together, we’re almost home
Unto that great forever, we’re almost home
What song anew we’ll sing ‘round that happy throne,
Come, faint of heart, we’re almost home!
Almost home, we’re almost home!
So, press on toward that blessed shore,
Oh, praise the Lord!
We’re almost home!
This life is just a vapor, we’re almost home
That sun is setting yonder, we’re almost home
Take courage for this darkness shall break to dawn
Oh, lift your eyes, we’re almost home!
Almost home, we’re almost home!
So, press on toward that blessed shore,
Oh, praise the Lord!
We’re almost home!
Words and Music by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Lauren Papa; ©2021 Getty Music Publishing (BMI)/Messenger Hymns (BMI)/Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP)/Love Your Enemies Publishing
ON THAT DAY
I believe in Christ, risen from the dead
He now reigns victorious,
His kingdom knows no end
Through His resurrection, death has lost its hold
I know on that final day I’ll rise as Jesus rose
On that day we will see You
shining brighter than the sun!
On that day we will know You
as we lift our voice as one!
Till that day we will praise You
for your never ending grace!
And we will keep on singing
on that glorious day!
What a blessed hope, though now tired and worn
We will spend eternity around our Savior’s throne!
Though we grieve our losses, we grieve not in vain
For we know our crown of glory
waits beyond the grave!
On that day we will see You
shining brighter than the sun!
On that day we will know You
as we lift our voice as one!
Till that day we will praise You
for your never ending grace!
And we will keep on singing
on that glorious day!
Hallelujah, what a day it will be!
For, at home with You, my joy is complete!
As I run into Your arms open wide I will see
My Father who is waiting for me!
My Father who is waiting for me!
On that day we will see You
shining brighter than the sun!
On that day we will know You
as we lift our voice as one!
Till that day we will praise You
for your never ending grace!
And we will keep on singing
on that glorious day!
Words and Music by Scott Lavender, Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson,
Nigel Hendroff & Michael Farren; © 2022 CityAlight Music (admin. Integrity Music).
All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission.
SCRIPTURE READING – 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-21
JESUS OUR KING
There is one King who ever reigns!
There is one Lord, one holy Name!
There is one Sovereign on the throne!
One who is worthy, Christ alone!
And every knee will bow,
Every tongue cry out!
We sing the songs of highest praise!
We give all glory to Your name!
You bled, You died, You rose,
and won the victory!
We worship You, Jesus our King!
In Christ God’s promises are true!
And every Scripture points to You!
In humble love, You came down;
Now lifted high, hear the sound:
We sing the songs of highest praise!
We give all glory to Your name!
You bled, You died, You rose,
and won the victory!
We worship You, Jesus our King!
Now let us live here
for the glory of our King!
And let your holy church
be faithful as we sing!
(Repeat)
In sorrow and rejoicing,
we press on in faith!
And when we stand before Your glory,
we will say:
We sing the songs of highest praise!
We give all glory to Your name!
You bled, You died, You rose,
and won the victory!
We worship You, Jesus our King!
We worship You, Jesus our King!
(Repeat)
Words and Music by Cary Cox; © 2025 Indescribable Love Music
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!
Praise God, from Whom salvation comes!
Oh, praise and bless the glorious One!
All peoples, tribes, and nations, sing!
Come, worship Christ, our Lord and King!
Amen! Amen!
(Repeat)
Praise God, who reigns in heav’n above!
Yet, looks on us with grace and love!
Praise Him, who takes away our sin!
That we may stand complete in Him!
Praise God, oh, let the church proclaim!
Sing, “Holy, holy, is His name!”
Let all the saints and angels praise!
We’ll worship Christ unending days!
Amen! Amen!
(Repeat)
Words by Thomas Ken, 1674; Tune (OLD HUNDREDTH) by Louis Bourgeois, 1551; Public Domain; Additional Verses by Cary Cox, ©2022-2023 Indescribable Love Music; “Amen” refrain arrangement by David Crowder Band
PASTORAL PRAYER
HEAR GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED
SERMON (Cary Cox): “Called Closer to Jesus” (Mark 3:7-19)
Review:
Read the Text: Mark 3:7-19
Far from Jesus – Close to Jesus
Mark’s “sliding scale” of how close or far people are to Jesus [His Enemies who hate him (3:6), The Crowds who are curious about him (3:7), The Disciples who are following Jesus (3:9); Today – The Apostles (3:14)].
All of this causes us to consider where we are in relation to Jesus.
I. The Great Crowd (v7-12). A summary of Jesus ministry at this point.
Jesus “withdrew with his disciples to the sea” (v7) – But the crowd followed!
1. The Crowd’s Numbers (7b). “and a great crowd followed.”
2. The Crowd’s Geography (7c-8a). People are coming to Jesus from all over the region.
3. The Crowd’s Ethnicity. There is ethnic diversity to the crowd (Edwards). A foretaste of the great commission!
4. The Crowd’s Danger (9). The crowd makes it difficult for Jesus to do ministry (“lest they crush him”)
5. The Crowd’s Motivation (10-12). Mark tells us that the crowd is there because of the reports of Jesus’ miraculous healings. They are not primarily interested in Jesus’ message, but in what they can get from him.
The spiritual blindness of the crowd is emphasized by Mark’s description of the demons’ reaction to Jesus:
II. The Inner Circle (v13-19). Mark moves from the ‘outsiders’ to the ‘insiders’ (Edwards).
Jesus’ selection of the 12 apostles
1. Jesus’ Call (13). Jesus initiates this whole thing. This was radically unique (Sproul) –
His sovereign, powerful, authoritative call –
2. Jesus’ People (14a).
Jesus “appointed twelve” and named them apostles.
This is the word “create,” as in Genesis 1:1. Jesus is creating his people!
The number 12 – Jesus creating the new covenant Israel –
3. Jesus’ Fellowship (14b-15). His call for his people – to “be with him.” A call to fellowship, to relationship, to community with Jesus and with his people!
What this means for Jesus’ people – We can’t follow Jesus without his church.
Out of this fellowship with Jesus will flow ministry.
‘apostle’ –
Authority to “preach” and triumph over demons in the name of Jesus –
The List of Apostles:
Simon –
James and John –
Andrew –
Philip –
Bartholomew –
Matthew –
Thomas –
James the son of Alphaeus –
Thaddaeus –
Simon the Zealot –
Judas Iscariot –
Flawed Men –
Great Differences –
What they had in common –
Application:
See the contrast between those who are content to stay on the outside and those who leave all to follow Jesus.
The call of Jesus –
Where are we in relation to Jesus?
We are not apostles. However, the Lord calls us to follow and serve him –
Are you moving closer to Jesus? Are you drifting away?
A call to Jesus is a call to fellowship with his people –
Are we focusing on the right things in the church?
What are we more passionate about ?
Know: Jesus is building his church. Are we building with him together?
SING IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD:
THERE IS A REDEEMER
There is a Redeemer
Jesus, God’s own Son
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah,
Holy One
Thank You, O my Father,
for giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit till
the work on earth is done
Jesus, my Redeemer,
name above all names
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah,
Hope for sinners slain!
Thank You, O my Father,
for giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit till
the work on earth is done
When I stand in Glory,
I will see His face
There I’ll serve my King forever
in that holy place!
Thank You, O my Father,
for giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit till
the work on earth is done
Words and Music by Melody Green; ©1982 Birdwing Music/MBG Songs, Inc./Ears to Hear Music
(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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