Citylight Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
Citylight Church, Roanoke, VA
Note: the title card in this video is incorrect. It should say Sunday, October 11 and 1 Kings 19:8-18.
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In this time of Virginia’s reopening, we are beginning Sunday worship on-site in our church building. Click HERE for more information to this first phase.
For those who continue to stay at home, we are determining a best set-up for live-streaming. Until then, this page is provided to guide you in home worship.
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 122:1; 45:1; 145 (ESV)
**Psalm 122:1** I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
**Psalm 45:1** My heart overflows with a pleasing theme;
I address my verses to the king;
my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe
**Psalm 145**
1 I will extol you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.
2 Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
4 One generation shall commend your works to another,
and shall declare your mighty acts.
5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
6 They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds,
and I will declare your greatness.
7 They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness
and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
8 The Lord is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 The Lord is good to all,
and his mercy is over all that he has made.
10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,
and all your saints shall bless you!
11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom
and tell of your power,
12 to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds,
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and your dominion endures throughout all generations.
[The Lord is faithful in all his words
and kind in all his works.]
14 The Lord upholds all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food in due season.
16 You open your hand;
you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways
and kind in all his works.
18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him;
he also hears their cry and saves them.
20 The Lord preserves all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.
21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
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SONG: “King of My Heart” CCLI Song #7046145
John Mark McMillan | Sarah McMillan
``` VERSE 1 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
CHORUS You are good good oh You are good good oh You are good good oh You are good good oh
VERSE 2 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
CHORUS
BRIDGE You're never gonna let Never gonna let me down You're never gonna let Never gonna let me down You're never gonna let Never gonna let me down You're never gonna let Never gonna let me down
ENDING When the night is holding on to me God is holding on When the night is holding on to me God is holding on ```
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PRAYER: Spend several minutes in prayer.
- praise. Praise God for who He is — His presence, His character, His promises and His work.
- confession. Confess your sin to God and thank Him for the forgiveness which is ours in Christ Jesus.
- thanks and supplications. Remember the grace and mercy God has shown you. Bring your requests for the needs of others and yourself to God.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 2:1-3
1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
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SERMON: 1 PETER 2:1-3 (Pastor Christian Beuggert)
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “Be Thou My Vision” CCLI Song #7056332
Eleanor Henrietta Hull | Mary Elizabeth Byrne | Russell Mauldin
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SONG: “Cornerstone” CCLI Song #6158927
Edward Mote | Eric Liljero | Jonas Myrin | Reuben Morgan | William Batchelder Bradbury
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GIVING: To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US INTO THE WORLD FOR WITNESS AND WORK SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 4:1-7 (ESV)
1 Therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
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CLOSING PRAYER: Thank God for this time of worship this Sunday, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
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GO SHINE THE LIGHT OF JESUS IN KNOWING AND FOLLOWING HIM! The post 1 Peter 2:1-3 (HOME WORSHIP) appeared first on Citylight Church.
In this time of reopening, plans are being made for the coming weeks. For this Sunday, we are continuing with Zoom connect and this online guide for morning home worship.
This Sunday evening, we will gather on-site for prayer from 5:30-6:30 p.m., spaced out in the sanctuary and praying through Isaiah 40.
We invite you to join us on Zoom this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for a time of worship. You can create a FREE account via the Zoom website (https://zoom.us) or app. For meeting link and ID, check Realm (https://onrealm.org/citylight) or email Stephanie Keith (skeith@citylightroanoke.com).
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
May-17-home-worshipDownload ______________________________________
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP As able, log-in to Zoom meeting between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with other Citylighters. We will begin worship together at 10:00 a.m.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 138 (ESV)
1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
2 I bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word.
3 On the day I called, you answered me;
my strength of soul you increased.
4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,
for they have heard the words of your mouth,
5 and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
for great is the glory of the Lord.
6 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me.
8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.
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SONG: “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us” CCLI Song #1558110
Stuart Townend
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SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 26:1-9a (ESV)
1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:
“We have a strong city;
he sets up salvation
as walls and bulwarks.
2 Open the gates,
that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in.
3 You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you.
4 Trust in the Lord forever,
for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.
5 For he has humbled
the inhabitants of the height,
the lofty city.
He lays it low, lays it low to the ground,
casts it to the dust.
6 The foot tramples it,
the feet of the poor,
the steps of the needy.”
7 The path of the righteous is level;
you make level the way of the righteous.
8 In the path of your judgments,
O Lord, we wait for you;
your name and remembrance
are the desire of our soul.
9 My soul yearns for you in the night;
my spirit within me earnestly seeks you.
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SONG: “Rock of Ages” CCLI Song #40588
Augustus Montague Toplady | Thomas Hastings
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PRAYER: If not on Zoom, spend several minutes in prayer.
- praise. Praise God for who He is — His presence, His character, His promises and His work.
- confession. Confess your sin to God and thank Him for the forgiveness which is ours in Christ Jesus.
- thanks and supplications. Remember the grace and mercy God has shown you. Bring your requests for the needs of others and yourself to God.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 1:13-25 (ESV)
13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for
“All flesh is like grass
and all its glory like the flower of grass.
The grass withers,
and the flower falls,
25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.”
And this word is the good news that was preached to you.
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SERMON: 1 PETER 1:22-25 (Pastor Derek Lam)
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “You Never Change” CCLI Song #7051450
Aaron Ivey | Jesse Reeves | Marcus Dawes
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SONG: “Joy of the Lord” CCLI Song #7047091
Chris Llewellyn | Ed Cash | Gareth Gilkeson
``` VERSE 1 Though the tears may fall my song will rise My song will rise to You Though my heart may fail my song will rise My song will rise to You While there’s breath in my lungs I will praise You Lord
VERSE 2 In the dead of night I’ll lift my eyes I’ll lift my eyes to You When the waters rise I’ll lift my eyes I’ll lift my eyes to You While there’s hope in this heart I will praise You Lord
CHORUS The joy of the Lord is my strength The joy of the Lord is my strength In the darkness I’ll dance In the shadows I’ll sing The joy of the Lord is my strength
VERSE 3 When I cannot see You with my eyes Let faith arise to You When I cannot feel Your hand in mine Let faith arise to You God of mercy and love I will praise You Lord
VERSE 4 Oh You shine with glory Lord of light I feel alive with You In Your presence now I come alive I am alive with You There is strength when I say I will praise You Lord
CHORUS
BRIDGE When sorrow comes my way You are the shield around me Always You remain My courage in the fight I hear You call my name Jesus I am coming Walking on the waves reaching for Your light
CHORUS (repeat) ```
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GIVING: To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US INTO THE WORLD FOR WITNESS AND WORK SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 40:6-8; 28-31 (ESV)
6 A voice says, “Cry!”
And I said, “What shall I cry?”
All flesh is grass,
and all its beauty is like the flower of the field.
7 The grass withers, the flower fades
when the breath of the Lord blows on it;
surely the people are grass.
8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever...
28 Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
29 He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he increases strength.
30 Even youths shall faint and be weary,
and young men shall fall exhausted;
31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
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CLOSING PRAYER: Thank God for this time of worship this Sunday, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
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GO SHINE THE LIGHT OF JESUS IN KNOWING AND FOLLOWING HIM! The post 1 Peter 1:22-25 (HOME WORSHIP) appeared first on Citylight Church.
Due to national emergency and state-wide ban on assembly amidst the spread of COVID-19, Citylight is not gathering for corporate worship on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Instead, we encourage you worship in your home—on your own or with family and friends. Below is a suggested order of worship with prayers, Scripture readings, songs and sermon.
Also, we invite you to join us on Zoom this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for a time of worship. You can create a FREE account via the Zoom website (https://zoom.us) or app. For meeting link and ID, check Realm (https://onrealm.org/citylight) or email Stephanie Keith (skeith@citylightroanoke.com).
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
May-10-home-worshipDownload ______________________________________
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP As able, log-in to Zoom meeting between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with other Citylighters. We will begin worship together at 10:00 a.m.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: Ephesians 2:1-10 (ESV)
1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
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SONG: “Grace Alone” CCLI Song #7004659
Dustin Kensrue
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SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 51 (ESV)
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!
3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you may be justified in your words
and blameless in your judgment.
5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,
and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
9 Hide your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.
13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.
14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
O God of my salvation,
and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
15 O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
18 Do good to Zion in your good pleasure;
build up the walls of Jerusalem;
19 then will you delight in right sacrifices,
in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;
then bulls will be offered on your altar.
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SONG: “Calvary’s Tide” CCLI Song #7075026
Alan Holt | Carolina Soto | Chris Douglas | Daniel Rivera | Lewis E. Jones
``` VERSE 1 There is freedom freedom from our failures There is courage to chase away all fear There is peace peace among the chaos There is mercy flowing from Your side
CHORUS There is power (power) wonder working power In the blood of the Lamb There is power (power) wonder working power In the precious blood of the Lamb
VERSE 2 There is glory glory in His rising There is life in an empty tomb There is hope hope within the waiting There's a promise that He will come again There's a promise that He will come again
BRIDGE Our sin is gone it is cast aside In the rush of calvary's tide Our stains erased we are white as snow As the blood of Jesus flows ```
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PRAYER: If not on Zoom, spend several minutes in prayer.
- praise. Praise God for who He is — His presence, His character, His promises and His work.
- confession. Confess your sin to God and thank Him for the forgiveness which is ours in Christ Jesus.
- thanks and supplications. Remember the grace and mercy God has shown you. Bring your requests for the needs of others and yourself to God.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 1:13-21 (ESV)
13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
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SERMON: 1 PETER 1:13-21 (Pastor Derek Lam)
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “Revelation Song” CCLI Song #4447960
Jennie Lee Riddle
``` VERSE 1 Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain Holy holy is He Sing a new song to Him Who sits on Heaven's mercy seat
CHORUS 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
VERSE 2 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
CHORUS
VERSE 3 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 yeah
CHORUS ```
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SONG: “Holy, Holy, Holy (God With Us)” CCLI Song #6527091
John Bacchus Dykes | Matt Maher | Reginald Heber
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GIVING: To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US INTO THE WORLD FOR WITNESS AND WORK SCRIPTURE READING: Philippians 4:4-9 (ESV)
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
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CLOSING PRAYER: Thank God for this time of worship this Sunday, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
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GO SHINE THE LIGHT OF JESUS IN KNOWING AND FOLLOWING HIM! The post 1 Peter 1:13-21 (HOME WORSHIP) appeared first on Citylight Church.
Due to national emergency and state-wide ban on assembly amidst the spread of COVID-19, Citylight is not gathering for corporate worship on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Instead, we encourage you worship in your home—on your own or with family and friends. Below is a suggested order of worship with prayers, Scripture readings, songs and sermon.
Also, we invite you to join us on Zoom this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for a time of worship. You can create a FREE account via the Zoom website (https://zoom.us) or app. For meeting link and ID, check Realm (https://onrealm.org/citylight) or email Stephanie Keith (skeith@citylightroanoke.com).
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
May-3-home-worshipDownload ______________________________________
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP As able, log-in to Zoom meeting between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with other Citylighters. We will begin worship together at 10:00 a.m.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: 1 Peter 1:3-9; Titus 3:3-7 (ESV)
1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Titus 3:3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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SONG: “Beautiful Savior” CCLI Song #2492216
Stuart Townend
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SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 55:6-11; 1 Peter 1:22-25 (ESV)
Isaiah 55:6 “Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call upon him while he is near;
7 let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,
and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
10 “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven
and do not return there but water the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
1 Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for
“All flesh is like grass
and all its glory like the flower of grass.
The grass withers,
and the flower falls,
25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.”
And this word is the good news that was preached to you.
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SONG: “Sovereign Over Us” CCLI Song #6011370
Aaron Keyes | Bryan Brown | Jack Mooring
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PRAYER: If not on Zoom, spend several minutes in prayer.
- praise. Praise God for who He is — His presence, His character, His promises and His work.
- confession. Confess your sin to God and thank Him for the forgiveness which is ours in Christ Jesus.
- thanks and supplications. Remember the grace and mercy God has shown you. Bring your requests for the needs of others and yourself to God.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 1:1-12 (ESV)
1 Peter:1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.
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CHILDREN’ MESSASGE (Pastor Christian Beuggert)
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SERMON: 1 PETER 1:10-12 (Pastor Derek Lam)
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “Man of Sorrows” CCLI Song #6476063
Brooke Ligertwood | Matt Crocker
``` Verse 1 Man of sorrows Lamb of God By His own betrayed The sin of man and wrath of God Has been on Jesus laid
Verse 2 Silent as He stood accused Beaten mocked and scorned Bowing to the Father's will He took a crown of thorns
Chorus Oh that rugged cross my salvation Where Your love poured out over me Now my soul cries out "Hallelujah" Praise and honor unto Thee
Verse 3 Sent of heaven God's own Son To purchase and redeem And reconcile the very ones Who nailed Him to that tree
Bridge Now my debt is paid It is paid in full By the precious blood That my Jesus spilled Now the curse of sin Has no hold on me Whom the Son sets free Oh is free indeed (repeat)
Chorus
Verse 4 See the stone is rolled away Behold the empty tomb Hallelujah, God be praised He's risen from the grave
Chorus ```
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SONG: “Behold Our God” CCLI Song #5937510
Jonathan Baird | Meghan Baird | Ryan Baird | Stephen Altrogge
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SONG: “Joy of the Lord” CCLI Song #7047091
Chris Llewellyn | Ed Cash | Gareth Gilkeson
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GIVING: To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US FOR WITNESS AND WORK IN THIS WORLD SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (ESV)
Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
2 Corinthians 4:16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
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CLOSING PRAYER: Thank God for this time of worship this Sunday, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
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Due to national emergency and state-wide ban on assembly amidst the spread of COVID-19, Citylight is not gathering for corporate worship on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Instead, we encourage you worship in your home—on your own or with family and friends. Below is a suggested order of worship with prayers, Scripture readings, songs and sermon.
Also, we invite you to join us on Zoom this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for a time of worship. You can create a FREE account via the Zoom website (https://zoom.us) or app. For meeting link and ID, check Realm (https://onrealm.org/citylight) or email Stephanie Keith (skeith@citylightroanoke.com).
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
April-26-home-worshipDownload ______________________________________
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP As able, log-in to Zoom meeting between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with other Citylighters. We will begin worship together at 10:00 a.m.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: 1 Peter 2:4-10; Psalm 89:1,14-18 (ESV)
1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in Scripture:
“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”
7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe,
“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”
8 and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.”
They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever;
with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations...
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
15 Blessed are the people who know the festal shout,
who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,
16 who exult in your name all the day
and in your righteousness are exalted.
17 For you are the glory of their strength;
by your favor our horn is exalted.
18 For our shield belongs to the Lord,
our king to the Holy One of Israel.
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SONG: “How Firm A Foundation” CCLI Song #107816
unknown | Public Domain
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SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 9 (ESV)
Psalm 9
1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
2 I will be glad and exult in you;
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
3 When my enemies turn back,
they stumble and perish before your presence.
4 For you have maintained my just cause;
you have sat on the throne, giving righteous judgment.
5 You have rebuked the nations; you have made the wicked perish;
you have blotted out their name forever and ever.
6 The enemy came to an end in everlasting ruins;
their cities you rooted out;
the very memory of them has perished.
7 But the Lord sits enthroned forever;
he has established his throne for justice,
8 and he judges the world with righteousness;
he judges the peoples with uprightness.
9 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
10 And those who know your name put their trust in you,
for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.
11 Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion!
Tell among the peoples his deeds!
12 For he who avenges blood is mindful of them;
he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
13 Be gracious to me, O Lord!
See my affliction from those who hate me,
O you who lift me up from the gates of death,
14 that I may recount all your praises,
that in the gates of the daughter of Zion
I may rejoice in your salvation.
15 The nations have sunk in the pit that they made;
in the net that they hid, their own foot has been caught.
16 The Lord has made himself known; he has executed judgment;
the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. *Higgaion.Selah*
17 The wicked shall return to Sheol,
all the nations that forget God.
18 For the needy shall not always be forgotten,
and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.
19 Arise, O Lord! Let not man prevail;
let the nations be judged before you!
20 Put them in fear, O Lord!
Let the nations know that they are but men! *Selah*
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SONG: “Before The Throne of God Above” CCLI Song #2306412
Charitie Lees Bancroft | Vikki Cook
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PRAYER: If not on Zoom, spend several minutes in prayer.
- praise. Praise God for who He is — His presence, His character, His promises and His work.
- confession. Confess your sin to God and thank Him for the forgiveness which is ours in Christ Jesus.
- thanks and supplications. Remember the grace and mercy God has shown you. Bring your requests for the needs of others and yourself to God.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 1:1-9 (ESV)
1 Peter:1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE: 1 Peter 1:8-9 (Pastor Derek Lam)
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SERMON: 1 PETER 1:3-9 (Pastor Christian Beuggert)
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “Yet Not I But Christ In Me” CCLI Song #7121852
Jonny Robinson | Michael Farren | Rich Thompson
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SONG: “Living Hope” CCLI Song #7106807
Brian Johnson | Phil Wickham
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GIVING: To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US FOR WITNESS AND WORK IN THIS WORLD SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 1:13-21 (ESV)
13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
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CLOSING PRAYER: Thank God for this time of worship this Sunday, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
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Due to national emergency and state-wide ban on assembly amidst the spread of COVID-19, Citylight is not gathering for corporate worship on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Instead, we encourage you worship in your home—on your own or with family and friends. Below is a suggested order of worship with prayers, Scripture readings, songs and sermon.
Also, we invite you to join us on Zoom this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for a time of worship. You can create a FREE account via the Zoom website (https://zoom.us) or app. For meeting link and ID, check Realm (https://onrealm.org/citylight) or email Pastor Christian (cbeuggert@citylightroanoke.com).
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
April-19-home-worshipDownload ______________________________________
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP As able, log-in to Zoom meeting between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with other Citylighters. We will begin worship together at 10:00 a.m.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: 1 Peter 1:3-9; 2:21-25 (ESV)
1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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SONG: “Living Hope” CCLI Song #7106807
Brian Johnson | Phil Wickham
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SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 2:4-10; 4:7-11 (ESV)
1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in Scripture:
“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”
7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe,
“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”
8 and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.”
They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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SONG: “CORNERSTONE” CCLI Song #6158927
Edward Mote | Eric Liljero | Jonas Myrin | Reuben Morgan | William Batchelder Bradbury
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PRAYER: If not on Zoom, spend several minutes in prayer.
- praise. Praise God for who He is — His presence, His character, His promises and His work.
- confession. Confess your sin to God and thank Him for the forgiveness which is ours in Christ Jesus.
- thanks and supplications. Remember the grace and mercy God has shown you. Bring your requests for the needs of others and yourself to God.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 1:1-9 (ESV)
1 Peter:1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
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SERMON: 1 Peter 1:1-2
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “Psalm 34” CCLI Song #7054932
Joe Rigney | Shane Barnard
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SONG: “From the Day” CCLI Song #7023274
Adam Palmer | Jonathan Lindley Smith | Matthew Hein | Stephanie Kulla
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GIVING: To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US FOR WITNESS AND WORK IN THIS WORLD SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 5:6-11 (ESV)
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER: Thank God for this time of worship this Sunday, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
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Due to national emergency and state-wide ban on assembly amidst the spread of COVID-19, Citylight is unable to gather for corporate worship on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. Instead, we encourage you worship in your home–on your own or with family and friends. Below is a suggested order of worship with prayers, Scripture readings, songs and sermon.
Also, we invite you to join us on Zoom twice this Easter Sunday for times of worship. You can create a FREE account via the Zoom website (https://zoom.us) or app. For meeting link and ID, check Realm (https://onrealm.org/citylight) or email Pastor Derek (dlam@citylightroanoke.com).
- EASTER SUNRISE, 6:30-7:15 a.m. – We will meet on Zoom to watch the sunrise together (though cloudy forecast), read Scripture, sing and pray together.
- EASTER HOME WORSHIP, 10:00 a.m. – We will meet on Zoom for Scripture and songs before we continue in Home Worship.
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
order-of-service-for-Easeter-SundayDownload ______________________________________
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP As able, log-in to Zoom meeting between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with other Citylighters. We will begin worship together at 10:00 a.m.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 103 (ESV)
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 He will not always chide,
nor will he keep his anger forever.
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
14 For he knows our frame;
he remembers that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are like grass;
he flourishes like a flower of the field;
16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
and its place knows it no more.
17 But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,
and his righteousness to children's children,
18 to those who keep his covenant
and remember to do his commandments.
19 The Lord has established his throne in the heavens,
and his kingdom rules over all.
20 Bless the Lord, O you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his word,
obeying the voice of his word!
21 Bless the Lord, all his hosts,
his ministers, who do his will!
22 Bless the Lord, all his works,
in all places of his dominion.
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
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SONG: “The Wonderful Cross” CCLI Song #3148435
Chris Tomlin | Isaac Watts | J. D. Walt | Jesse Reeves | Lowell Mason
``` VERSE 1: When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride
VERSE 2: See from His head, His hands, His feet Sorrow and love flow mingled down Did e'er such love and sorrow meet Or thorns compose so rich a crown
CHORUS: O the wonderful cross O the wonderful cross Bids me come and die and find That I may truly live O the wonderful cross O the wonderful cross All who gather here by grace Draw near and bless Your name
VERSE 3: Were the whole realm of nature mine That were an offering far too small Love so amazing so divine Demands my soul my life my all
CHORUS
ENDING: Love so amazing so divine Demands my soul my life my all ```
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SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 16 (ESV)
1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you.”
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,
in whom is all my delight.
4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
or take their names on my lips.
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.
6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
8 I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
my flesh also dwells secure.
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
or let your holy one see corruption.
11 You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
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SONG: “Christ Is Risen” CCLI Song #5242683
Matt Maher | Mia Fieldes
``` VERSE 1: Let no one caught in sin remain Inside the lie of inward shame But fix our eyes upon the cross And run to Him who showed great love And bled for us Freely You've bled for us
CHORUS: Christ is risen from the dead Trampling over death by death Come awake, come awake Come and rise up from the grave Christ is risen from the dead We are one with Him again Come awake, come awake Come and rise up from the grave
VERSE 2: Beneath the weight of all our sin You bowed to none but heaven's will No scheme of hell no scoffer's crown No burden great can hold You down In strength You reign Forever let Your church proclaim
CHORUS
BRIDGE: O death where is your sting O hell where is your victory O church come stand in the light The glory of God has defeated the night Singing O death where is your sting O hell where is your victory O church come stand in the light Our God is not dead He's alive He's alive
CHORUS (repeat) ```
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PRAYER: If not on Zoom, spend several minutes in prayer.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD NEW TESTAMENT READING: Luke 24:1-12 (ESV)
1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. 5 And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” 8 And they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, 11 but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.
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CHILDREN’S LESSON:
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SERMON:
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “Blessed Assurance” CCLI Song #6527149
Fanny Jane Crosby | Matthew West | Pete Kipley | Phoebe Palmer Knapp
``` VERSE 1: Blessed assurance Jesus is mine Oh what a foretaste of glory divine Heir of salvation purchase of God Born of His Spirit and washed in His blood
CHORUS: This is my story, this is my song Praising my Savior all the day long This is my story, this is my song Praising my Savior all the day long
VERSE 2: Perfect submission all is at rest I in my Savior am happy and blessed Watching and waiting looking above Filled with His goodness and lost in His love
CHORUS
BRIDGE: My King is coming soon He will roll the clouds away Light of heaven bursting through Oh what a glorious day
My King is coming soon He will roll the clouds away Light of heaven bursting through (And) Until the glorious day
CHORUS
BRIDGE
ENDING: This is my story This is my story this is my song ```
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SONG: “Jesus Saves” CCLI Song #5059278
David Moffitt | Travis Cottrell
``` VERSE 1: Hear the heart of heaven beating Jesus saves Jesus saves And the hush of mercy breathing Jesus saves, Jesus saves Hear the host of angels sing Glory to the newborn King And the sounding joy repeating Jesus saves
VERSE 2: See the humblest hearts adore Him Jesus saves, Jesus saves And the wisest bow before Him Jesus saves, Jesus saves See the sky alive with praise Melting darkness in its blaze There is light forevermore in Jesus saves
VERSE 3: He will live our sorrow sharing Jesus saves, Jesus saves He will die our burden bearing Jesus saves, Jesus saves It is done will shout the cross Christ has paid redemption's cost While the empty tomb's declaring Jesus saves
CHORUS: Freedom's calling chains are falling Hope is dawning bright and true Day is breaking night is quaking God is making all things new (repeat)
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
VERSE 4: Oh to grace how great a debtor Jesus saves, Jesus saves Are the saints who shout together Jesus saves, Jesus saves Rising up so vast and strong Lifting up salvation's song The redeemed will sing forever JESUS SAVES
ENDING: Rising up so vast and strong Lifting up salvation’s song The redeemed will sing forever JESUS SAVES ```
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GIVING:
To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US FOR WITNESS AND WORK IN THIS WORLD ______________________________________
SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 1:3-5 (ESV)
have one or more read aloud or read in unison
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
And until the day of Christ’s coming, let us continue to shine the light of Jesus in knowing and following Him.
CLOSING PRAYER:
Thank God for this time of worship this Easter Sunday, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
ENCOURAGEMENT:
In this day of social distancing, send a text or make a call, encouraging someone today in life and faith. Check in with someone who may be lonely or anxious. If you know someone with a need and you can fill, serve that person in the name of Christ, loving both in word and deed.
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Due to national emergency and state-wide ban on assembly amidst the spread of COVID-19, Citylight is unable to gather for corporate worship on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. Instead, we encourage you worship in your home–on your own or with family and friends. Below is a suggested order of worship with prayers, Scripture readings, songs and sermon.
Also we invite you to join us on Zoom at 10:00 a.m. to begin this time of worship. This is first trial for us. We will connect on this video conferencing application for call to worship, a song, prayer and announcements. After this, we encourage you to continue in Home Worship with the resources below.
- You can create a FREE account via the Zoom website (https://zoom.us) or app.
- For meeting link and ID, check Realm (https://onrealm.org/citylight) or email Pastor Derek (dlam@citylightroanoke.com).
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
order-of-service-for-Palm-SundayDownload GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP As able, log-in to Zoom meeting at 10:00 a.m.
PRAYER: Begin this time of home worship with prayer, thanking God for this opportunity to worship Him and asking God to focus your thoughts and affections to praise Him.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 96 (ESV)
1 Oh sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth!
2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering, and come into his courts!
9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth!
10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.”
11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
12 let the field exult, and everything in it!
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
13 before the Lord, for he comes,
for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness,
and the peoples in his faithfulness.
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SONG: “How Great Thou Art” CCLI Song #14181 — Stuart Wesley | Keene Hine
```
VERSE 1:
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 pow'r thru'out
The universe displayed
CHORUS:
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
VERSE 2:
When through the woods
And forest glades I wander
And hear the birds
Sing sweetly in the trees
When I look down
From lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook
And feel the gentle breeze
VERSE 3:
And when I think
That 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
VERSE 4:
When Christ shall come
With shout of acclamation
And take me home
What joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim
My God how great Thou art
```
If you are not on Zoom meet-up, then you can use this video
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PRAYER: If not on Zoom, spend several minutes in prayer.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD OLD TESTAMENT READING: Micah 4:6-8 (ESV)
``` have one or more read aloud
6 In that day, declares the Lord,
I will assemble the lame
and gather those who have been driven away
and those whom I have afflicted;
7 and the lame I will make the remnant,
and those who were cast off, a strong nation;
and the Lord will reign over them in Mount Zion
from this time forth and forevermore.
8 And you, O tower of the flock,
hill of the daughter of Zion,
to you shall it come,
the former dominion shall come,
kingship for the daughter of Jerusalem.
```
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OLD TESTAMENT READING: Zechariah 9:9-13 (ESV)
``` have one or more read aloud
9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim
and the war horse from Jerusalem;
and the battle bow shall be cut off,
and he shall speak peace to the nations;
his rule shall be from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
11 As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you,
I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.
12 Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope;
today I declare that I will restore to you double.
13 For I have bent Judah as my bow;
I have made Ephraim its arrow.
I will stir up your sons, O Zion,
against your sons, O Greece,
and wield you like a warrior's sword.
```
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NEW TESTAMENT READING: Luke 19:28-44 (ESV)
28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’” 32 So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. 33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 And they said, “The Lord has need of it.”35 And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36 And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. 37 As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, 38 saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
41 And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, 42 saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43 For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side 44 and tear you down to the ground, you and your children within you. And they will not leave one stone upon another in you, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”
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SERMON:
A note from Pastor Christian: I apologize that my message ends abruptly. My phone must have run out of space as I had it on a high resolution mode. Just a couple of words to end my message:
- Obviously, my prayer was cut off. I encourage you to respond to Jesus’ Lordship in prayer and to renew your allegiance to Him as your King. If you want to and are physically able to, you can bow your knees and invite Him to be your King. As Psalm 24 says, you can open your gates (heart) to Him.
- Also, I made a comment at the end of my message that as families, you could easily reenact this passage. Find some (palm) branches, get some coats or jackets and lay them on the floor. Have daddy be the donkey and let the children ride through the gates into the city while the rest shout ‘Hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’ Just an idea for an activity with the kids.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LESSON:
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery” CCLI Song # 7026028 — Matt Boswell | Matt Papa | Michael Bleecker
```
VERSE 1:
Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
In the dawning of the King
He the theme of heaven's praises
Robed in frail humanity
In our longing in our darkness
Now the light of life has come
Look to Christ who condescended
Took on flesh to ransom us
VERSE 2:
Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
He the perfect Son of Man
In His living in His suff'ring
Never trace nor stain of sin
See the true and better Adam
Come to save the hell-bound man
Christ the great and sure fulfillment
Of the law in Him we stand
VERSE 3:
Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
Christ the Lord upon the tree
In the stead of ruined sinners
Hangs the Lamb in victory
See the price of our redemption
See the Father's plan unfold
Bringing many sons to glory
Grace unmeasured love untold
VERSE 4:
Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
Slain by death the God of life
But no grave could e'er restrain Him
Praise the Lord He is alive
What a foretaste of deliv'rance
How unwavering our hope
Christ in power resurrected
As we will be when He comes
```
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SONG: “Hosanna” CCLI Song #4785835 — Brooke Ligertwood
```
VERSE 1:
I see the King of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes yeah
VERSE 2:
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing
CHORUS:
Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
VERSE 3:
I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith
VERSE 4:
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees
We're on our knees
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your Kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity
CHORUS (repeat) ```
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GIVING:
To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US FOR WITNESS AND WORK IN THIS WORLD SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 24 (ESV)
``` have one or more read aloud or read in unison
1 The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof,
the world and those who dwell therein,
2 for he has founded it upon the seas
and established it upon the rivers.
3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to what is false
and does not swear deceitfully.
5 He will receive blessing from the Lord
and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah
7 Lift up your heads, O gates!
And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
8 Who is this King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!
9 Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
10 Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah
```
CLOSING PRAYER:
Thank God for this time of worship, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
ENCOURAGEMENT:
In this day of social distancing, send a text or make a call, encouraging someone today in life and faith. Check in with someone who may be lonely or anxious. If you know someone with a need and you can fill, serve that person in the name of Christ, loving both in word and deed.
The post April 4 HOME WORSHIP appeared first on Citylight Church.
Due to national emergency and state-wide ban on assembly amidst the spread of COVID-19, Citylight is unable to gather for corporate worship on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Instead, we encourage you worship in your home–on your own or with family and friends. Below is a suggested order of worship with prayers, Scripture readings, songs and sermon.
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
order-of-service-for-March-29Download GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP PRAYER:
Begin this time of home worship with prayer, thanking God for this opportunity to worship Him and asking God to focus your thoughts and affections to praise Him.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 37 (ESV)
1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers;
be not envious of wrongdoers!
2 For they will soon fade like the grass
and wither like the green herb.
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him, and he will act.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
and your justice as the noonday.
7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!
8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!
Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.
9 For the evildoers shall be cut off,
but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.
10 In just a little while, the wicked will be no more;
though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there.
11 But the meek shall inherit the land
and delight themselves in abundant peace.
12 The wicked plots against the righteous
and gnashes his teeth at him,
13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked,
for he sees that his day is coming.
14 The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows
to bring down the poor and needy,
to slay those whose way is upright;
15 their sword shall enter their own heart,
and their bows shall be broken.
16 Better is the little that the righteous has
than the abundance of many wicked.
17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken,
but the Lord upholds the righteous.
18 The Lord knows the days of the blameless,
and their heritage will remain forever;
19 they are not put to shame in evil times;
in the days of famine they have abundance.
20 But the wicked will perish;
the enemies of the Lord are like the glory of the pastures;
they vanish—like smoke they vanish away.
21 The wicked borrows but does not pay back,
but the righteous is generous and gives;
22 for those blessed by the Lord shall inherit the land,
but those cursed by him shall be cut off.
23 The steps of a man are established by the Lord,
when he delights in his way;
24 though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,
for the Lord upholds his hand.
25 I have been young, and now am old,
yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken
or his children begging for bread.
26 He is ever lending generously,
and his children become a blessing.
27 Turn away from evil and do good;
so shall you dwell forever.
28 For the Lord loves justice;
he will not forsake his saints.
They are preserved forever,
but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.
29 The righteous shall inherit the land
and dwell upon it forever.
30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom,
and his tongue speaks justice.
31 The law of his God is in his heart;
his steps do not slip.
32 The wicked watches for the righteous
and seeks to put him to death.
33 The Lord will not abandon him to his power
or let him be condemned when he is brought to trial.
34 Wait for the Lord and keep his way,
and he will exalt you to inherit the land;
you will look on when the wicked are cut off.
35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man,
spreading himself like a green laurel tree.
36 But he passed away, and behold, he was no more;
though I sought him, he could not be found.
37 Mark the blameless and behold the upright,
for there is a future for the man of peace.
38 But transgressors shall be altogether destroyed;
the future of the wicked shall be cut off.
39 The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
40 The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
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SONG: “Rock of Ages” (Norton Hall Band) CCLI Song #40588
```
VERSE 1:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save from wrath and make me pure.
VERSE 2:
Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone.
VERSE 3:
Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress;
Helpless, look to Thee for grace;
Foul, I to the fountain fly;
Wash me, Savior, or I die.
VERSE 4:
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.
ENDING:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.
```
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SONG: “Sovereign Over Us” (Eleos) CCLI Song #6011370
```
VERSE 1:
There is strength within the sorrow
There is beauty in our tears
And You meet us in our mourning
With a love that casts out fear
VERSE 2:
You are working in our waiting
You’re sanctifying us
When beyond our understanding
You're teaching us to trust
CHORUS:
Your plans are still to prosper
You've not forgotten us
You're with us in the fire and the flood
Faithful forever perfect in love
You are sovereign over us
VERSE 3:
You are wisdom unimagined
Who could understand Your ways
Reigning high above the heavens
Reaching down in endless grace
VERSE 4:
You're the lifter of the lowly
Compassionate and kind
You surround and You uphold me
And Your promises are my delight
CHORUS x2
BRIDGE:
Even what the enemy means for evil
You turn it for our good,
You turn it for our good, And for Your glory
Even in the valley You are faithful
You're working for our good,
You’re working for our good, And for Your glory
(REPEAT)
CHORUS x2
ENDING
Faithful forever perfect in love
You are sovereign over us
```
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PRAYER:
Spend several minutes in prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in this. Here is a suggested approach to this time of prayer.
- praise and thanksgiving: Thank God for who He is — His presence, His character, His promises and His work.
- confession: Confess your sin to God and thank Him for the forgiveness which is ours in Christ Jesus. Confess any fear or anxiety and ask God for comfort and peace.
- petitions and supplications: Pray for God’s mercies in this time of pandemic. Pray for the sick and suffering. Pray for our leaders. Pray for medical professionals and first responders. Pray for those who are facing economic uncertainty.
- petitions and supplications: Pray to know God’s presence more in this time, to love and trust Jesus more. Pray that the church is revived by God’s Spirit and that many more come to saving faith in Christ.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD NEW TESTAMENT READING: Romans 5:1-11 (ESV)
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
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OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 62 (ESV)
**To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.**
1 For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
3 How long will all of you attack a man
to batter him,
like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.
They take pleasure in falsehood.
They bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse. *Selah*
5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
for my hope is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us. *Selah*
9 Those of low estate are but a breath;
those of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up;
they are together lighter than a breath.
10 Put no trust in extortion;
set no vain hopes on robbery;
if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
11 Once God has spoken;
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
12 and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.
For you will render to a man
according to his work.
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SERMON:
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DISCUSSION:
Home worship can also incorporate discussion like City Groups. Here are a few suggested questions:
- How are you tempted to fret over evildoers this day? How are you tempted toward anxiety and despair of soul this day? Are you able to pour out your heart to God? Why or why not?
- We trust God alone or we don’t trust God at all. What else are you tempted to trust besides God or along with God? How are you learning to repent of false trusts?
- This Psalm tells us to wait in silence before God. Why do you perhaps avoid silence and resist waiting? Why is it good to wait in silence before God, especially in this day?
- As with Psalm 91 last week, Psalm 62 gives metaphors of God as rock, fortress and refuge. How do these help you know God and to trust God for life today?
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “Be Still My Soul (In You I Rest)” (Kari Jobe) CCLI Song # 6534077
```
VERSE 1:
Be still, my soul, The Lord is on thy side
Bear patiently, the cross of grief or pain
Leave to thy God, to order and provide
In every change, He faithful will remain
Be still, my soul, thy best thy heav’nly friend
Through thorny ways, leads to a joyful end
VERSE 2:
Be still, my soul, thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past
Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake
All now mysterious shall be bright at last
Be still, my soul, the waves and wind still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below
CHORUS
In You I rest, in You I found my hope
In You I trust, You never let me go
I place my life within Your hands alone
Be still, my soul
VERSE 3:
Be still, my soul, the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord
When disappointment, grief and fear are gone
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored
Be still, my soul, when change and tears are past
All safe and blessed, we shall meet at last
CHORUS x2
ENDING
Be still, my soul
Be still, my soul
```
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SONG: “A Mighty Fortress” (Christy Nockels) CCLI Song # 5488935
```
VERSE 1:
Our God is a consuming fire
A burning holy flame with glory and freedom
Our God is the only righteous Judge
Ruling over us with kindness and wisdom
PRE-CHORUS:
And we will keep our eyes on You
We will keep our eyes on You
CHORUS:
A mighty fortress is our God
A sacred refuge is Your name
Your kingdom is unshakable
And with You forever we will reign
VERSE 2:
Our God is jealous for His own
None could comprehend His love and His mercy
Our God is exalted on His throne
High above the heavens forever He is worthy
PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
We will keep our eyes on You
We will keep our eyes on You
So we can set our hearts on You
Lord we will set our hearts on You
**CHORUS x2
ENDING:**
With You forever we will reign
With You forever we will reign
TAG:
Our God is a consuming fire
A burning holy flame with glory and freedom
```
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GIVING:
To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US FOR WITNESS AND WORK IN THIS WORLD SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 12:1-2,28 (ESV)
have one or more read aloud or read in unison
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God…
28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.
CLOSING PRAYER:
Thank God for this time of worship, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
ENCOURAGEMENT:
In this day of social distancing, send a text or make a call, encouraging someone today in life and faith. Check in with someone who may be lonely or anxious. If you know someone with a need and you can fill, serve that person in the name of Christ, loving both in word and deed.
The post March 29 HOME WORSHIP appeared first on Citylight Church.
Due to national emergency and state-wide ban on assembly amidst the spread of COVID-19, Citylight is unable to gather for corporate worship. Instead, we encourage you worship in your home–on your own or with family and friends. Below is a suggested order of worship with prayers, Scripture readings, songs and sermon.
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
order-of-service-for-March-22-1Download
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GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP PRAYER:
Begin this time of home worship with prayer, thanking God for this opportunity to worship Him and asking God to focus your thoughts and affections to praise Him.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: Lamentations 3:19-26 (ESV)
- read together in unison
19 Remember my affliction and my wanderings,
the wormwood and the gall!
20 My soul continually remembers it
and is bowed down within me.
21 But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul who seeks him.
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
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SONG: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (Austin Stone Worship)
Words: Thomas O. Chisholm, additional verses by John Piper Music: William M. Runyan
```
VERSE 1:
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be
CHORUS:
Great is Thy faithfulness, great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me
VERSE 2:
I could not love Thee, so blind and unfeeling;
Covenant promises fell not to me.
Then without warning, desire, or deserving,
I found my Treasure, my pleasure, in Thee.
VERSE 3:
I have no merit to woo or delight Thee,
I have no wisdom or pow’rs to employ;
Yet in thy mercy, how pleasing thou find’st me,
This is Thy pleasure: that Thou art my joy.
VERSE 4:
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside.
```
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SONG: “You Never Change” (Austin Stone Worship)
Words & Music: Aaron Ivey, Jesse Reeves, Marcus Dawes CCLI Song # 7051450
```
VERSE 1:
Oh may I run to no other refuge
No other rest for my soul
Oh may I drink from no other fountain
Where living waters will flow
PRE-CHORUS:
Jesus You're all I need (2X)
CHORUS:
You are my life may You be lifted high
There is no other like Jesus Christ
You are my story You're my everything
You are my glory my God and my King
You are my rock and You never change
VERSE 2:
No other power can break the darkness
No other hand that can save
Forever faithful Your love is stronger
I trust in no other name
PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
My strength to stand all of my days are in Your hand
My light to see Your glory goes before me
My strength to stand all of my days are in Your hand
My light to see Your glory goes before me
My King You reign my rock and You never change
No You never change
CHORUS (2X)
You never change (repeat)
```
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PRAYER:
Spend several minutes in prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in this. Here is a suggested approach to this time of prayer.
- praise and thanksgiving: Thank God for who He is — His presence, His character, His promises and His work.
- confession: Confess your sin to God and thank Him for the forgiveness which is ours in Christ Jesus. Confess any fear or anxiety and ask God for comfort and peace.
- petitions and supplications: Pray for God’s mercies in this time of pandemic. Pray for the sick and suffering. Pray for our leaders. Pray for medical professionals and first responders. Pray for those who are facing economic uncertainty.
- petitions and supplications: Pray to know God’s presence more in this time, to love and trust Jesus more. Pray that the church is revived by God’s Spirit and that many more come to saving faith in Christ.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD NEW TESTAMENT READING: Romans 8:18-39 (ESV)
- have one or more read aloud
Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33 Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written,
“For your sake we are being killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 91 (ESV)
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
5 You will not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only look with your eyes
and see the recompense of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—
the Most High, who is my refuge—
10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
12 On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the adder;
the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
15 When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
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SERMON: “Protection in the Presence of God” (Psalm 91)
“Protection in the Presence of God” (Psalm 91) – Pastor Derek Lam ______________________________________
DISCUSSION:
Home worship can also incorporate discussion like City Groups. Here are a few suggested questions:
- God cannot be fully explained in analogy, but the Scriptures give us many pictures to know God. What again are the pictures of God in this Psalm ? Which one or two are most striking to you this day? Explain.
- This is not touched upon in the sermon, but who quotes this Psalm in Luke 4:10-11 (cf. Matt. 4:6)? How is this Psalm misapplied there? How can we misinterpret and misapply this Psalm?
- Nevertheless, this Psalm does declare that there is protection in God’s presence for the one who trusts God. How then do understand this promise, especially in the revelation of Jesus Christ?
- How are you encouraged and challenged by God’s Word this day (Lam. 3, Rom. 8, Psalm)? What does it look like for you to be a doer of God’s Word (cf. James 1:22-23) in these days of trouble?
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE SONG: “My Hope Is Built” (Norton Hall Band)
Words and Music: Edward Mote, William B. Bradbury
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VERSE 1:
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.
REFRAIN:
On Christ the solid rock I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
VERSE 2:
When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil.
REFRAIN
VERSE 3:
His oath, his covenant, his blood
supports me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
REFRAIN
VERSE 4:
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!
REFRAIN ```
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SONG: “Yet Not I But Christ Through Me” (CityAlight)
Jonny Robinson | Michael Farren | Rich Thompson CCLI Song # 7121852
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VERSE 1:
What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
There is no more for heaven now to give
He is my joy, my righteousness and freedom
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace
To this I hold my hope is only Jesus
For my life is wholly bound to His
Oh how strange and divine I can sing all is mine
Yet not I but through Christ in me
VERSE 2:
The night is dark but I am not forsaken
For by my side the Savior He will stay
I labor on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need His power is displayed
To this I hold my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley He will lead
Oh the night has been won and I shall overcome
Yet not I but through Christ in me
VERSE 3:
No fate I dread I know I am forgiven
The future sure the price it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And He was raised to overthrow the grave
To this I hold my sin has been defeated
Jesus now and ever is my plea
Oh the chains are released I can sing I am free
Yet not I but through Christ in me
VERSE 4:
With every breath I long to follow Jesus
For He has said that He will bring me home
And day by day I know He will renew me
Until I stand with joy before the throne
To this I hold my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to him
When the race is complete still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I but through Christ in me
ENDING:
When the race is complete still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I but through Christ in me
Yet not I but through Christ in me
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GIVING:
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GOD SENDS US FOR WITNESS AND WORK IN THIS WORLD SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (ESV)
- have one aloud or read in unison
2 Corinthians 4:6 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
CLOSING PRAYER:
Thank God for this time of worship, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.
ENCOURAGEMENT:
In this day of social distancing, send a text or make a call, encouraging someone today in life and faith. Check in with someone who may be lonely or anxious. If you know someone with a need and you can fill, serve that person in the name of Christ, loving both in word and deed.
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