Sunday June 25, 2023

Call To Worship:

Romans 12:14-21

“bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written, “vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the lord.” Instead if your enemy is hungry, feed them, if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with Good. “

Songs:

All the Poor & Powerless

Verse 1

All the poor and powerless

And all the lost and lonely

And all the thieves will come confess

And know that You are holy

Chorus 1

And all will sing out hallelujah

And we will cry out hallelujah

Verse 2

All the hearts who are content

And all who feel unworthy

And all who hurt with nothin' left

Will know that You are holy

Misc 1

(Bridge)

Shout it

Go on and scream it from the mountains

Go on and tell it to the masses

That He is God (yeah)

(REPEAT)

Chorus 2

We will sing out hallelujah

And we will cry out hallelujah

We will sing out hallelujah

And shout yeah

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Verse 1

Amazing grace how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost but now I'm found

Was blind but now I see

Verse 2

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

Chorus 1

My chains are gone I've been set free

My God my Savior has ransomed me

And like a flood His mercy rains

Unending love amazing grace

Verse 3

The Lord has promised good to me

His word my hope secures

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures

Verse 4

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

The sun forbear to shine

But God who called me here below

Will be forever mine

You are forever mine

Son of David

Verse 1

The blind won't gain their sight

By opening their eyes

A King is coming

To His city and crowds around are following

If I could see I would follow too

Verse 2

He heals the sick with His hands

As He walks by they reach for Him

If I could see I would reach out too

Misc 1

(Pre-Chorus)

The blind won't gain their sight

By opening their eyes

Chorus 1

Son of David have mercy on me

Son of David I want to see

Son of David have mercy

Verse 3

I cannot leave this gate

Since I cannot see my way

But I can stand and call His name

No I could never leave this gate

But I will stand and shout His name

And I will count on His grace

Misc 2

(Bridge)

I was blind now I see

Jesus saved me

I was blind now I see

Jesus saved me

Glorious Grace

Verse 1

God I need You I need You I need You

Every breath every pulse of my heart

Christ have mercy have mercy let mercy abound

I need You I need You now

Chorus 1

God pour out Your grace glorious grace

That I would be held by Your perfect embrace

I am undeserving You are high and worthy

All of my praise for this glorious grace

Verse 2

God I’m longing I’m longing to see You

In Your presence all darkness will fade

Shine Your glory Your glory let glory surround

I’m longing to see You now

(Bridge)

God Your grace like rising seas

Has swallowed death and sin in me

God Your grace like rising seas

Has swallowed death and sin in me

God Your grace like rising seas

Has swallowed death and sin in me

God Your grace like rising seas

Has swallowed death and sin in me

Glory to my God who saves

Jesus Christ my glorious grace

Glory to my God who saves

Jesus Christ my glorious grace

Glory to my God who saves

Jesus Christ my glorious grace

Glory to my God who saves

Jesus Christ my glorious grace

Misc 3

God I worship I worship I worship You

For Your glory my all in all You are worthy You’re worthy You’re worthy

I worship I worship You

God I need You I need You now

Teaching: “Seeking God’s Kingdom First: Non-Combative Kingdom”

Luke 9:51-56

51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to prepare for his arrival, 53 but they did not receive him because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54 When his disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” 55 But he turned and rebuked them. 56 Then they went on to another village.

Luke 6:27-36

“27 “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; 28 bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30 Give to everyone who asks of you, and if anyone takes away what is yours, do not ask for it back again. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. 32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive payment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35 Instead, love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Matthew 5:9

“blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

1 Peter 3:9-11

“Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called-that you might inherit a blessing. For those who desire to love life and to see good days, let them keep their tongues from evil and their lips from speaking deceit. Let them turn away from evil and do good, let them seek peace and pursue it.”

1 Peter 3:15

“Always be ready to make a defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and respect.

Romans 12:14-21

John 18:36

“My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom belonged to this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.”

Communion:

Head to the front to take communion
head back to your seat and discuss with someone near you or reflect on your own:
- What would it look like to live a life of peacemaking in the midst of combativeness?
- What does seeing the Imago Dei in others mean to you? How does it change the way we speak or act toward people.

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

Jared KingJune 24, 2023