Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church: Recent Episodes
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Now There Hope! Sermon: Hope On The Roll Church Calendar Season: Eastertide Scripture: Ezra 3&4 Word & Table | Saturday | May 7, 2022 Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | May 8, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | May 8 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Lord, you give […]
World Outreach Sunday Sermon: The Reach of the Gospel Church Calendar Season: Eastertide Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | May 1, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | May 1 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Our great God, still hidden and yet so evident and near, […]
NOW THERE IS HOPE Sermon: God’s Providence Church Calendar Season: Eastertide Scripture: Ezra 1 Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | April 24, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | April 24 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin PRAYER FOR THE WEEK O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the […]
Crossroads | EASTER Sermon: Cross Here Church Calendar Season: Easter Scripture: John 14:1-7 Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | April 17, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | April 17 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin PRAYER FOR EASTER Living God, through Jesus Christ you emptied the power of death and gave us the […]
Holy Week 2022 Maundy Thursday | Thursday | April 14 Maundy Thursday Sermon: Preparing a Place Church Calendar Season: Lent Scripture: John 14:1-7 Good Friday | Friday | April 15 Good Friday Sermon: Cross Bow Church Calendar Season: Lent Scripture: Luke 23:1-31 Service Worship Bulletin CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a […]
Crossroads Sermon: Cross Talk Church Calendar Season: Lent Scripture: Luke 19: 28-48 Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | April 10, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | April 10 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Save us from lukewarm faith. Hosanna. Save us. Save us from callous indifference. Hosanna. Save […]
Crossroads Sermon: Cross Purposes Church Calendar Season: Lent Scripture: Luke 22:39-46 Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | April 3, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | April 3 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils […]
Crossroads – Service of Lament Sermon: Cross at God Church Calendar Season: Lent Scripture: Psalm 13 Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | March 27, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | March 27 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray, and in your great mercy […]
CrossRoads Sermon: Cross Over Church Calendar Season: Lent Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Word & Table Worship | Saturday | March 19 Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | March 20 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | March 20 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin PRAYER FOR THE WEEK O God, to those who have hunger, […]
Crossroads Sermon: Cross Out Church Calendar Season: Lent Scripture: Mark 8:34-38 Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | March 13, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | March 13 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Blessed are you, Sovereign God, Shepherd of your pilgrim people: our pillar of cloud by day, […]
Youth Sunday Sermon: Bound to Christ
Church Calendar Season: Lent
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | March 6, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | March 6 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Great God of dazzling beauty
and overshadowing majesty,
in Jesus Christ, your beloved Son,
we glimpse the image of your glory.
Teach us to listen to him
so that we may hear your voice
and follow your holy way;
through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
Godspeed Sermon: Identity & Names
Church Calendar Season: Epiphany
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | February 27, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | February 27 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Great God of dazzling beauty
and overshadowing majesty,
in Jesus Christ, your beloved Son,
we glimpse the image of your glory.
Teach us to listen to him
so that we may hear your voice
and follow your holy way;
through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
Godspeed Sermon: Identity & Names
Church Calendar Season: Epiphany
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2 and Romans8:14-17
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | February 20, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | February 20 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Lord, you give us everything that is good—
our homes, our food, our families, and even our lives.
All that we own and all that we are belong to you.
Since you give us so much,
we thank you by sharing these gifts with others in need.
Use us to show your love to people
throughout our world in Jesus’ name. Amen.
(adapted from The Worship Sourcebook, 2nd ed.)
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
Godspeed Sermon: Place & Presence
Church Calendar Season: Epiphany
Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | February 13, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | February 13 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Father, you revealed your Son to the nations by the guidance of a star.
Lead us to your glory in heaven by the light of faith. Amen.
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
Godspeed Sermon: Place & Presence
Church Calendar Season: Epiphany
Scripture: Genesis 35:1-6
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | February 6, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | February 6 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Shepherd of Israel, you sent a start to enlighten the wise and a child to topple the tyrant. Make us wise enough to seek you among the least of your children, wise enough to trade our treasure for the gift of overwhelming joy.
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
True North Sermon: God’s Glory Alone
Church Calendar Season: Epiphany
Scripture: Psalm 29
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | January 30, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | January 30 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
God of glory,
draw us to your heart
in the midst of this world,
that all creation may be brought
from bondage to freedom,
from darkness to light,
and from death to life,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
(adapted from The Worship Sourcebook, 2nd ed.)
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
True North Sermon: Faith Alone
Church Calendar Season: Epiphany
Scripture: Romans 3:21-31
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | January 23, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | January 23 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
God of endless light, you sent a star— rising from darkness, guiding seekers and sages, overwhelming us with joy. Let the splendor of your dawning light grow in us and in all the world until the whole creation shines with your glory; through Jesus Christ our light.
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
True North Sermon: Grace Alone
Church Calendar Season: Epiphany
Scripture:
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | January 16, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | January 16 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
God of light, shining in darkness, through a little child, born in Bethlehem, you open to us the treasure of your grace. Help us to search diligently for him, so that we may offer our lives to you with thanksgiving, joy, and praise; through Jesus Christ, the rising star.
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
True North Sermon: Christ Alone
Church Calendar Season: Epiphany
Scripture: Acts 4:5-12
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | January 9, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | January 9 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Lord Jesus, today we remember kings who came
And bowed before you, offering precious gifts.
And we remember you – Almighty King – who came
And humbly gave yourself, even to death on a cross.
We also would come and kneel, and lay our lives at your feet.
We commit again to love you, and others, with all our hearts,
minds, souls and strength.
And we remember all those waiting for lives to be restored; Peace to come;
And us to rise up and follow your call to build your kingdom of justice
With obedience, sacrifice, and love. Amen.
(—adapted from Christian Aid: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/)
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
True North Sermon: Scripture Alone
Church Calendar Season: Christmastide
Scripture:
2 Timothy 3:14-17 and Matthew 4:5-7
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | January 2, 2022 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | December 19 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
O God of Christmas joy, thank you for the gift of your son whose birth we
celebrate. Make us Christmas pilgrims every day of the year, every year of our
lives, that we may grow ever closer to you and the saving, sacred purpose for
which you sent your son. In Jesus’ name, Amen. (from The Worship Sourcebook, 2nd ed.)
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
Carol Sing & Chancel Walk Church Calendar Season: Christmastide
Combined Worship | Sunday | December 26 Combined 10:30 Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
God of love,
open our hearts and minds this Christmastime
to the good and saving news of Jesus Christ,
that those of us whose lives are insecure, or empty, or aimless,
may find in the one born at Bethlehem all we need today—
and much more besides. For his name’s sake, Amen.
(from The Worship Sourcebook, 2nd ed.)
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
Fully Human Sermon: Real Experiences
Church Calendar Season: Advent
Scripture: John 11:17-44
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | December 19 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | December 19 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Lord, you came to us in the fullness of time.
Forgive us for not opening our eyes to your coming.
It’s time that we prepare for your coming.
Let the earth ring with song. Let the light break forth.
Let us all rejoice in the miracle of love.
Let Christ come into the fullness of our time. Amen.
(based on Isaiah 60:1-3; from The Worship Sourcebook, 2nd ed.)
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
Fully Human Sermon: Real Friends
Church Calendar Season: Advent
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | December 12 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | December 5 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Eternal God,
you taught us that the night is far spent and the day is at hand.
Keep us awake and alert, watching for your kingdom,
and make us strong in faith,
so that when Christ comes in glory to judge the earth,
we may joyfully give him praise
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
(from The Worship Sourcebook, 2nd ed.)
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)
Fully Human Sermon: Real Emotions
Church Calendar Season: Advent
Scripture: John 15:9-17
Traditional Service Worship | Sunday | December 5 Traditional Service Worship Bulletin
Convergent Service Worship | Sunday | December 5 Convergent Service Worship Bulletin
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
O promised Christ:
We are a world at war.
Our peace depends on your coming.
We are full of good intentions but weak at keeping promises;
our only hope of doing God’s will
is that you should come and help us do it.
Lord Christ, Word made flesh,
our world waits
for your peace,
for your pardon,
and for your grace.
Even so: come, Lord Jesus. Amen.
CONVERSATION STARTERS (AFTER THE SERVICE) -What blessed you in a special way during this service? -What word or phrase in the Scripture today was a source of comfort or challenge to you? -What was an aspect of today’s service that stretched you in an important way? -What aspect of God’s beauty and glory became clearer to you today? (via John Whitvliet)