Offering Basket is in the center
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” -2Corinthians 9:7
May 19, 2024 (Week 79 of church formation)
Lord’s Day Worship (Pentecost Sunday)
Today, let’s worship God. That is how we rest.
Worship: a privileged expression of your trust in and love for God to have intimacy with Him
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Give Offering and Prayer Requests
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” -2Corinthians 9:7
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Praise
Worthy of It All
Worthy of It All
Every Step
I can sing with my whole heart,�I have all I need
In Jesus, my Savior,�my joy is complete
Every Step
Onward to glory�yet here I will wait
I will trust in Christ�Every step I take
Every Step
I am sure of your promise�To guide me each day
Though some may oppose me,�I won’t be ashamed
Every Step
Whatever I face�Lord, it won’t be in vain
I will trust in Christ�Every step I take
Every Step
For all of my days�I will live for your glory�Running with courage and faith
The prize of my journey,�the joy of salvation�To meet my King face to face
Every Step
So I’m looking to Jesus,�perfector of faith
My heart set on heaven�Where treasure awaits
Every Step
I’ll run with endurance�To finish the race
I will trust in Christ�Every step I take
Every Step
For all of my days�I will live for your glory�Running with courage and faith
The prize of my journey,�the joy of salvation�To meet my King face to face
Every Step
I will, I will rejoice.�Whatever comes my way�God, you’re faithful to save
I will, I will rejoice.�I know that God is with me always
Every Step
For all of my days�I will live for your glory�Running with courage and faith
The prize of my journey,�the joy of salvation�To meet my King face to face
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
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
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
'Twas grace that taught
my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love
Amazing grace
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love
Amazing grace
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love
Amazing grace
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, who called me here below
Will be forever mine,
will be forever mine
The Jesus Way
If you curse me, then I will bless you
If you hurt me, I will forgive
And if you hate me, then I will love you
I choose the Jesus way
The Jesus Way
If you're helpless, I will defend you
And if you're burdened,
I'll share the weight
And if you're hopeless,
then let me show you
There's hope in the Jesus way
The Jesus Way
I follow Jesus
I follow Jesus
He wore my sin, I'll gladly wear His name
He is the treasure
He is the answer
Oh, I choose the Jesus way
The Jesus Way
If you strike me, I will embrace you
And if you chain me, I'll sing His praise
And if you kill me, my home is heaven
For I choose the Jesus way
The Jesus Way
I follow Jesus
I follow Jesus
He wore my sin, I'll gladly wear His name
He is the treasure
He is the answer
Oh, I choose the Jesus way
The Jesus Way
And I choose surrender
I choose to love
Oh, God my Savior,
You'll always be enough
The Jesus Way
I choose forgiveness
I choose grace
I choose to worship,
no matter what I face
The Jesus Way
I choose the Jesus way
I choose the Jesus way
I choose the Jesus way
I choose the Jesus way
The Jesus Way
I follow Jesus
I follow Jesus
He wore my sin, I'll gladly wear His name
He is the treasure
He is the answer
Oh, I choose the Jesus way
The Jesus Way
I follow Jesus
I follow Jesus
He wore my sin, I'll gladly wear His name
He is the treasure
He is the answer
Oh, I choose the Jesus way
Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.�For the Kingdom and all the power and glory belong to You forever and ever. Amen.
Seeking God as We Launch
Our Vision�Be a Disciple, and Make Disciples
Join us after encountering Jesus�ljl.church/membership
Our Ask to God, as We Launch�75 people (40 members)�$100,000 given to people in need
LJL Member Pledge
LJL Member pledge
Jesus is my Lord and Savior, and I will follow Him willingly as His disciple.
I will seek His Kingdom�trusting Him for all my needs, and
Make disciples of all nations�from where He has placed me
Your church�Your community to encounter God�Faithfulness to God’s heart, leaders
Your small groups�Name the individuals and their requests.�To grow in deeper knowledge of God
Your calling�Stay anchored to Jesus, seeking His Kingdom�Your (future) spouse and children
Let’s pray together
Greet One Another
The Extended Version
Announcements
Welcome to the Day of Rest (Mark 2:27)
Chair Shuffle
Scripture Reading
Romans 2:17-29 (NLT)
Scripture Reading Principles
Romans 2:17-29 (NLT)
17You who call yourselves Jews are relying on God’s law, and you boast about your special relationship with him. 18You know what he wants; you know what is right because you have been taught his law. 19You are convinced that you are a guide for the blind and a light for people who are lost in darkness.
Romans 2:17-29 (NLT)
20You think you can instruct the ignorant and teach children the ways of God. For you are certain that God’s law gives you complete knowledge and truth. 21Well then, if you teach others, why don’t you teach yourself? You tell others not to steal, but do you steal? 22You say it is wrong to commit adultery, but do you commit adultery? You condemn idolatry, but do you use items stolen from pagan temples?
Romans 2:17-29 (NLT)
23You are so proud of knowing the law, but you dishonor God by breaking it. 24No wonder the Scriptures say, “The Gentiles blaspheme the name of God because of you.” 25The Jewish ceremony of circumcision has value only if you obey God’s law. But if you don’t obey God’s law, you are no better off than an uncircumcised Gentile.
Romans 2:17-29 (NLT)
26And if the Gentiles obey God’s law, won’t God declare them to be his own people? 27In fact, uncircumcised Gentiles who keep God’s law will condemn you Jews who are circumcised and possess God’s law but don’t obey it. 28For you are not a true Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the ceremony of circumcision.
Romans 2:17-29 (NLT)
29No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.
Resurrection from Addictions
Our sins keep us away from loving God and others.�Let’s ask God to give us heart of repentance and change our lives.
Romans 2:17-29
Bondage of Sin and Addiction
Sin - things that prevent you from doing the things of God–fulfilling your calling!
Addiction - habitual sin, idolatry that began from a lie, drive killer
If you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”�Genesis 4:7 (NLT)
Dead people - Natural Man
Selfish - it’s all about me�Isolates - Leave me alone�Seeks pleasure and service�Doesn’t want to do much�I’m ok. I’m actually great!
1Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 2You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil… (Eph 2)
Resurrected Man
Repentant and Thankful
Values relationships�(with God and others)
Ready to obey God (act)
6For he raised us from the dead… 10For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can DO the good things he planned for us long ago. (Eph 2)
Romans 7
Romans 2:17-23 (NLT)
17You who call yourselves Jews (Christians)... boast about your special relationship with him. 18You know what he wants; you know what is right... 19You are convinced that you are a guide for the blind and a light for people who are lost in darkness… 21…Why don’t you teach yourself? You tell others not to steal,
but don't you steal? 22You say it is wrong to commit adultery, but don't you commit adultery? 23You are so proud of knowing the law, but you dishonor God by breaking it.
Romans 2:29 (NLT)
29No, a true Jew (Christian) is one whose heart is right with God...And true circumcision (faith)…is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people. (Motivation and work)
Path to Revival
Jesus
Raises
Restores
God
Others
Welcomes
How to Get Out of Addictions and Live
Romans 13:8 (NLT)
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.
The challenge for this week
Seek Revival. Seek Life.�Go to Jesus to break free�from the bondage of sin.
Prioritize small groups in your life
Sending
Blessing as you go out to the world
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.�For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.