Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023
Call To Worship:
Colossians 4:6
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you OUGHT to answer everyone.”
Songs:
My Lighthouse
Verse 1
In my wrestling and in my doubts
In my failures You won't walk out
Your great love will lead me through
You are the peace in my troubled sea whoa oh
You are the peace in my troubled sea
Verse 2
In the silence You won't let go
In the questions Your truth will hold
Your great love will lead me through
You are the peace in my troubled sea whoa oh
You are the peace in my troubled sea
Chorus 1
My Lighthouse my Lighthouse
Shining in the darkness
I will follow You oh
My Lighthouse my Lighthouse
I will trust the promise
You will carry me safe to shore
Safe to shore safe to shore safe to shore
Verse 3
I won't fear what tomorrow brings
With each morning I'll rise and sing
My God's love will lead me through
You are the peace in my troubled sea whoa oh
You are the peace in my troubled sea
Misc 1
(Bridge)
Fire before us
You're the brightest
You will lead us
Through the storms (hey)
(REPEAT 3X)
Every Giant Will Fall
Verse 1
I can see the promised land
Though there's pain within the plan
There is victory in the end
Your love is my battle cry
Verse 2
When my fears like Jericho
Build their walls around my soul
When my heart is overthrown
Your love is my battle cry
The anthem for all my life
Chorus 1
Every giant will fall the mountains will move
Every chain of the past You've broken in two
Over fear over lies we're singing the truth
That nothing is impossible (with You)
Verse 3
There is hope within the fight
In the wars that wage inside
Though the shadows steal the light
Your love is my battle cry
The anthem for all my life
Misc 2
(Bridge)
No greater name
No higher name
No stronger name
Than Jesus
You overcame
Broke every chain
Forever reign
King Jesus
Revelation Song
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 1
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
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
How He Loves
Verse 1
He is jealous for me loves like a hurricane
I am a tree bending beneath
The weight of His wind and mercy
When all of a sudden I am unaware of
These afflictions eclipsed by glory
I realize just how beautiful You are
And how great Your affections are for me
Misc 1
(Pre-Chorus)
Oh how He loves us so
Oh how He loves us
How He loves us so
(REPEAT)
Chorus 1
(Yeah) He loves us
Oh how He loves us
Oh how He loves us
Oh how He loves
(REPEAT)
Verse 2
We are His portion and He is our prize
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes
If grace is an ocean we're all sinking
So Heaven meets earth
Like a sloppy wet kiss
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest
I don't have time to maintain these regrets
When I think about the way that
Teaching: “What If Jesus Was Serious: Sharing Faith”
What is Evangelism?
Greek Euangelion means “Good News”
Was used in both Religious & Non-Religious contexts in the ancient world
"Winsome"
describes a person that is charming, pleasing, or attractive in a gentle and appealing way. A winsome person has an endearing quality that draws others to them. It often implies a combination of attractiveness, friendliness, and a warm, inviting demeanor.
Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverbs 25:15 "Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone."
James 3:17-18, "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."
Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Colossians 4:6, “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you OUGHT to answer everyone.”
"Graciously"
describes the manner in which someone behaves or interacts with others, particularly in a kind, courteous, and considerate way. When someone acts graciously, they show politeness, generosity, and a willingness to be understanding and a willingness to understand others.. It implies being pleasant and courteous even in challenging or difficult situations. Acting graciously often involves displaying good manners, empathy, and a genuine concern for the well-being and feelings of others.
Ephesians 4:29, “Let no evil talk come out of your mouths but only what is good for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.”
1 Peter 3:15-16, “but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you, 16 yet do it with gentleness and respect.”
3 Things to know when sharing faith
Knowing the story of Jesus.
Knowing your story with Jesus.
Knowing the story of the people around you.
Communion:
What does winsome engagement in people’s lives look like to you?
When have you “missed the mark” of winsome relationships?
What can Sharing Faith look like in YOUR life?
Benediction:
Our Father in heaven,
May your name be revered as holy.
May your kingdom come.
May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one.
May the strength of God pilot us;
May the wisdom of God instruct us,
May the hand of God protect us,
May the word of God direct us.
Be always ours this day and for evermore.
Amen