Sunday April 23, 2023
Call To Worship:
Matthew 13:44-46
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.”
Songs:
It’s Alright
Vs 1
Walking through the valley all my troubles close at hand
I am just a pilgrim searching for the promised land
Devil’s on my tail, you know he’s dogged me all the way
Every time I lose him he comes back another day
Chorus
It’s alright, it’s alright
You know I’m bound for glory, it’s alright (2x)
Vs. 2
Wandering through the desert, seems life forty years
Don’t know where I’m going, when I started it was clear
Sun beats down upon me, hot sand burns my feet
Without the Living Water I would perish from the heat
Chorus
It’s alright, it’s alright
You know I’m bound for glory, it’s alright (2x)
Vs. 3
When the road is rocky, when the wind begins to blow
Seems I’ve journeyed so far, but there’s so far left to go
When I lose heart to try, when I slip and fall
Still I hear that gentle voice, still I hear that call
Chorus
It’s alright, it’s alright
You know I’m bound for glory, it’s alright (2x)
Indescribable
Verse 1
From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of Fall to the fragrance of Spring
Ev'ry creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming
Chorus 1
Indescribable uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful untamable
Awestruck we fall to our knees
As we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Verse 2
Who has told ev'ry lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom
Misc 1
(Interlude)
You are amazing God
Chorus 2
Indescribable uncontainable
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing God
Incomparable unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart
And You love me the same
You are amazing God
Misc 2
(Ending)
You see the depths of my heart
And You love me the same
You are amazing God
(REPEAT)
You see the depths of our hearts
And You love us the same
You are amazing God
Yahweh
You alone are worthy
You alone are worthy
Of all that I am
Of all that I am (x2)
Beautiful is your name
Beautiful is your name
Yahweh
You alone are worthy
You alone are worthy
Of all that I am
Of all that I am
Wonderful is your name
Wonderful is your name
Yahweh
Teaching: “Seeking God’s Kingdom First: Field & Pearl”
Matthew 13:44-46
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.”
Communion:
How do you need to respond to these parables?
· Do you need to reflect more on the Kingdom’s infinite worth?
· Is there something God is calling you to “sell” to gain the Kingdom?
· Pray for those things individually or with the people around you.
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