11/07/2020
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Preparing for Worship
• Find a place free from distractions.
• Gather your family (if applicable).
• Refrain from checking messages on your devices.
• Have your Bible ready.
• Estimated duration of worship: 1 hr 15 mins
Order of Service
Call to Worship
Have someone read aloud:
1 Peter 2:11-12; 15-16 (NKJV)
"Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men---as free, yet not using your liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God."
Prayer
Thank You, LORD GOD, for the freedom we have in Christ. We are no longer slaves to sin. We have the power to deny ungodliness and wickedness. To live in the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ all the days of our lives. You are our victory and righteousness. Be exalted in our hearts both now and forevermore. Amen.
Worship through Songs
Lyrics - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
TEXT: Joachim Neander (Translated by Catherine Winkworth)
MUSIC: Stralsund Gesangbuch, 1665
[Verse 1]
Praise to the Lord
The Almighty, the King of creation
O my soul, praise Him
For He is thy health and salvation
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near
Join me in glad adoration
[Verse 2]
Praise to the Lord
Who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth
Hast thou not seen how thy desires all have been
Granted in what He ordaineth
[Verse 3]
Praise to the Lord
Who doth prosper thy work and defend thee
Surely His goodness and mercy
Here daily attend thee
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do
If with His love He befriend thee
[Verse 4]
Praise to the Lord
O let all that is in me adore Him
All that hath life and breath
Come now with praises before Him
Let the 'amen' sound from His people again
Gladly forever adore Him
Lyrics - Heaven Came Down
TEXT & MUSIC: John W. Peterson
[Verse 1]
O what a wonderful, wonderful day
Day I will never forget
After I’d wandered in darkness away
Jesus my Savior I met
O what a tender, compassionate friend
He met the need of my heart
Shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling
He made all the darkness depart
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
When at the cross the Savior made me whole
My sins were washed away,
and my night was turned to day
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
[Verse 2]
Born of the Spirit with life from above
Into God’s fam’ly divine
Justified fully thro’ Calvary’s love
O what a standing is mine
And the transaction so quickly was made
When as a sinner I came
Took of the offer of grace He did proffer
He saved me, O praise His dear name
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
When at the cross the Savior made me whole
My sins were washed away,
and my night was turned to day
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
[Verse 3]
Now I’ve a hope that will surely endure
After the passing of time
I have a future in heaven for sure
There in those mansions sublime
And it’s because of that wonderful day
When at the cross I believed
Riches eternal and blessings supernal
From His precious hand I received
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
When at the cross the Savior made me whole
My sins were washed away,
and my night was turned to day
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
Lyrics - 恩典之路 (The Path of Grace)
TEXT & MUSIC: Grace Tseng
Translation: SOP and Tina Wu
[Verse]
祢是我的主
Ni shi wo di Zhu
引我走正義路
Yin wo zou zheng yi lu
高山或低谷
Gao shan huo di gu
都是祢在保護
Dou shi Ni zai bao hu
Lord, You are my Guide,
the Shepherd of my life.
Through the hills and the valleys,
You’re always by my side.
萬人中唯獨
Wan ren zhong wei du
祢愛我認識我
Ni ai wo ren shi wo
永遠不變的應許
Yong yuan bu bian di ying xu
這一生都是祝福
Zhe yi sheng dou shi zhu fu
Calling me by name,
You’ve chosen me with love,
blessing me abundantly;
Your promise will never change.
[Chorus]
一步又一步
Yi bu you yi bu
這是恩典之路
Zhe shi en dian zhi lu
祢愛,祢手
Ni ai, Ni shou
將我緊緊抓住
Jiang wo jin jin zhua zhu
Every step we take,
You lead us with Your grace;.
Your love, Your hand
will hold us close to You.
一步又一步
Yi bu you yi bu
這是盼望之路
Zhe shi pan wang zhi lu
祢愛,祢手
Ni ai, Ni shou
牽引我走這人生路
Qian yin wo zou zhe ren sheng lu
Every step we take,
You lead us with Your grace.
Your love, Your hand
will guide us through the path of grace.
[Verse]
祢是我的主
Ni shi wo di Zhu
引我走正義路
Yin wo zou zheng yi lu
高山或低谷
Gao shan huo di gu
都是祢在保護
Dou shi Ni zai bao hu
Lord, You are my Guide,
the Shepherd of my life.
Through the hills and the valleys,
You’re always by my side.
萬人中唯獨
Wan ren zhong wei du
祢愛我認識我
Ni ai wo ren shi wo
永遠不變的應許
Yong yuan bu bian di ying xu
這一生都是祝福
Zhe yi sheng dou shi zhu fu
Calling me by name,
You’ve chosen me with love,
blessing me abundantly;
Your promise will never change.
[Chorus]
一步又一步
Yi bu you yi bu
這是恩典之路
Zhe shi en dian zhi lu
祢愛,祢手
Ni ai, Ni shou
將我緊緊抓住
Jiang wo jin jin zhua zhu
Every step we take,
You lead us with Your grace;.
Your love, Your hand
will hold us close to You.
一步又一步
Yi bu you yi bu
這是盼望之路
Zhe shi pan wang zhi lu
祢愛,祢手
Ni ai, Ni shou
牽引我走這人生路
Qian yin wo zou zhe ren sheng lu
Every step we take,
You lead us with Your grace.
Your love, Your hand
will guide us through the path of grace.
[Chorus]
一步又一步
Yi bu you yi bu
這是恩典之路
Zhe shi en dian zhi lu
祢愛,祢手
Ni ai, Ni shou
將我緊緊抓住
Jiang wo jin jin zhua zhu
Every step we take,
You lead us with Your grace;.
Your love, Your hand
will hold us close to You.
一步又一步
Yi bu you yi bu
這是盼望之路
Zhe shi pan wang zhi lu
祢愛,祢手
Ni ai, Ni shou
牽引我走這人生路
Qian yin wo zou zhe ren sheng lu
Every step we take,
You lead us with Your grace.
Your love, Your hand
will guide us through the path of grace.
Lyrics - Mighty to Save
TEXT & MUSIC: Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan
[Verse 1]
Everyone needs compassion
Love that’s never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
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 grave
[Verse 2]
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 salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
[Bridge]
Shine Your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing for the glory of the risen Kingー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 salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
[Bridge]
Shine Your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing for the glory of the risen KingーJesus
Shine Your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing for the glory of the risen King
Scripture Reading
Read aloud (together if applicable).
R-50: CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE (基督徒生活)
Matthew 5:13-16; Romans 14:7-8, 16-18; 1 Timothy 4:12; Philippians 2:15 (NKJV)
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.
Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
...that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world...
Sermon
Song of Response
Lyrics - Like a River Glorious
TEXT: Frances R. Havergal
MUSIC: James Mountain
[Verse 1]
Like a river glorious is God’s perfect peace
Over all victorious in its bright increase
Perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day
Perfect, yet it groweth deeper all the way
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest
[Verse 2]
Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand
Never foe can follow, never traitor stand
Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care
Not a blast of hurry—touch the Spirit there
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest
[Verse 3]
Every joy or trial falleth from above
Traced upon our dial by the Sun of Love
We may trust Him fully all for us to do
They who trust Him wholly find Him wholly true
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest
Worship through Prayer
Lord, I pray for wisdom and strength to live in Your freedom. May the desires of my heart be holy and pleasing to You. Keep me from sinning against You. May I never again misuse the grace and freedom I have in Christ.
Thank You that my life is not bound by legalism. I am free to love and obey You with all my heart. Thank You for the joy of living for You. May others understand the blessings of having true freedom in Christ through my life.
Thank You for wonderfully creating me. I bear Your image in a unique way as You have designed me. May I be able to freely express the beauty of Your image in my life. Lord, be magnified in and through me.
Self-Reflection & Discussion
What freedoms do you have in Christ?
Are you enjoying that freedom? Why or why not? How is it affecting your relationship with Jesus?
How would you free yourself of the things that might hinder your spiritual growth as a follower of Jesus?
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Worship through Giving
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