Sunday April 27, 2025

Mighty to Save

Everyone needs compassion, love that’s never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a savior
The hope of nations

Savior he can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save, he is mighty to save
Forever, author of Salvation
He rose and conquered the grave

Jesus conquered the graveSo take me as you find me, all my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow, everything I believe in
Now I surrender

Savior he can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save, he is mighty to save
Forever, author of Savlation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

Shine your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing for the glory of the risen King

Jesus, shine your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing, for the glory of the risen King

Savior he can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save, he is mighty to save
Forever, author of Savlation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

Call to Worship

Daniel 10:11-12

11 He said to me, “Daniel, greatly beloved, pay attention to the words that I am going to speak to you. Stand on your feet, for I have now been sent to you.” So while he was speaking this word to me, I stood up trembling.

Songs

Man of Sorrows

Man of sorrows, lamb of God; By his own betrayed
The sin of man and wrath of God, has been on Jesus laid
Silent as he stood accused, beaten mocked and scorned
Bowing to the Father’s will, he took a crown of thorns

On the rugged cross; my salvation
Where your love poured out for me
Now my soul cries out hallelujah, praise and honor unto thee

Sent of Heaven God’s own son, to purchase and redeem
And reconcile the very ones, who nailed him to that tree

On the rugged cross; my salvation
Where your love poured out for me
Now my soul cries out hallelujah, praise and honor unto thee

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

On the rugged cross; my salvation
Where your love poured out for me
Now my soul cries out hallelujah, praise and honor unto thee

See the stone is rolled away, behold the empty tomb
Hallelujah God be praised, he’s risen from the grave

On the rugged cross; my salvation
Where your love poured out for me
Now my soul cries out hallelujah,

praise and honor unto thee

Praise and honor unto thee

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

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

Chorus 1

Son of David have mercy on me

Son of David I want to see

Son of David have mercy

I was blind now I see

Jesus saved me

I was blind now I see

Jesus saved me

Reckless Love

Before I spoke a word, you were singing over me
You have been so so good to me
Before I took a breath, you breathed your life in me
You have been so so kind to me

Oh the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh it chases me down, fights til I’m found, leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn’t earn it, I don’t deserve it, still you give yourself away
Oh the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God

When I was your foe, still your love fought for me
You have been so so good to me
When I felt no worth, you paid it all for me
You have been so so kind to me

There’s no shadow you won’t light up
Mountain you won’t climb up, coming after me
There’s no wall you won’t kick down
Lie you won’t tear down, coming after me

Teaching: Daniel 10

Daniel 10

10 In the third year of King Cyrus of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. The word was true, and it concerned a great conflict. He understood the word, having received understanding in the vision.

2 At that time I, Daniel, had been mourning for three weeks. 3 I had eaten no rich food, no meat or wine had entered my mouth, and I had not anointed myself at all, for the full three weeks. 4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river (that is, the Tigris), 5 I looked up and saw a man clothed in linen, with a belt of gold from Uphaz around his waist. 6 His body was like beryl, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and the sound of his words like the roar of a multitude. 7 I, Daniel, alone saw the vision; the people who were with me did not see the vision, though a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled and hid themselves. 8 So I was left alone to see this great vision. My strength left me, and my complexion grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength. 9 When I heard the sound of his words, I fell into a trance, face to the ground.

10 But then a hand touched me and roused me to my hands and knees.11 He said to me, “Daniel, greatly beloved, pay attention to the words that I am going to speak to you. Stand on your feet, for I have now been sent to you.” So while he was speaking this word to me, I stood up trembling. 12 He said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me twenty-one days. So Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, and I left him there with the prince of the kingdom of Persia 14 and have come to help you understand what is to happen to your people at the end of days. For there is a further vision for those days.”

15 While he was speaking these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless. 16 Then one in human form touched my lips, and I opened my mouth to speak and said to the one who stood before me, “My lord, because of the vision such pains have come upon me that I retain no strength. 17 How can my lord’s servant talk with my lord? For I am exhausted; no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me.”

18 Again one in human form touched me and strengthened me. 19 He said, “Do not fear, greatly beloved; you are safe. Be strong and courageous!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” 20 Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Now I must return to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I am through with him, the prince of Greece will come. 21 But I am to tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth. There is no one with me who contends against these princes except Michael, your prince.

Ephesians 6:10-13
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power; 11 put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil, 12 for our struggle is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on the evil day and, having prevailed against everything, to stand firm.

Communion:

Head up to the front to take communion.
Head back to your seat and reflect on the following questions:
- What is a time in your life that you got to ‘see behind the curtain’ and learn the inner workings of something of which you previously knew nothing about. How did it change the way you felt?
- Thinking of Daniel waiting and fasting for three weeks, what are ways we can trust that God will answer our prayers, or make things clear to us, even when it is not as immediate as we would like?

Benediction:

As we live as exiles in the world,

may we work for the welfare of our city,

lifting all things to God in prayer.

While we may encounter trials and tribulations,

let us remember who we belong to and where our faith lies.

Living lives allegiant to Jesus,

obedient to his ways,

and hopeful for his renewal of all things.

“Now to him who is able to keep you from falling

and to make you stand without blemish

in the presence of his glory with rejoicing,

to the only God our Savior,

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

be glory, majesty, power, and authority,

before all time and now and forever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25)

Jared KingApril 26, 2025