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 12, 2024 (Week 78 of church formation)
Lord’s Day Worship
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
Unashamed
Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name
Unashamed
Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name
Unashamed
Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Unashamed
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Unashamed
Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name
Unashamed
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Unashamed
Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Unashamed
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Unashamed
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name
Unashamed
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Good Good Father
Oh, I've heard a thousand stories of what they think You're like
But I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
And You tell me that You're pleased and that I'm never alone
Good Good Father
You're a good, good Father
It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are
And I'm loved by You
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
Good Good Father
Oh, and I've seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we're all searching for answers only You provide
'Cause You know just what we need before we say a word
Good Good Father
You're a good, good Father
It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are
And I'm loved by You
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
Good Good Father
Because You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us
Good Good Father
You are perfect in all of Your ways
Oh, You're perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us
Good Good Father
Oh, it's love so undeniable
I, I can hardly speak
Peace so unexplainable
I, I can hardly think
Good Good Father
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still into love, love, love
Good Good Father
You're a good, good Father
It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are
And I'm loved by You
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
Unashamed
I have not much to offer You
Not near what You deserve
But still I come because Your cross
Has placed in me my worth
Unashamed
Oh, Christ my King of sympathy
Whose wounds secure my peace
Your grace extends to call me friend
Your mercy sets me free
Unashamed
And I know I'm weak,
I know I'm unworthy
To call upon Your name
But because of grace,
because of Your mercy
I stand here unashamed
Unashamed
I can't explain this kind of love
I'm humbled and amazed
That You'd come down
from heavens heights
And greet me face to face
Unashamed
And I know I'm weak,
I know I'm unworthy
To call upon Your name
But because of grace,
because of Your mercy
I stand here unashamed
Unashamed
And I know I'm weak,
I know I'm unworthy
To call upon Your name
But because of grace,
because of Your mercy
I stand here unashamed
Unashamed
Here I am at Your feet
In my brokenness complete
Here I am at Your feet
In my brokenness complete
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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
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
Scripture Reading Principles
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
11Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 13This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
14Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. 15Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
16He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. 17With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused.
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
18Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. 19They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity.
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
20But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. 21Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
24Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. 25So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. 26And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
28If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. 29Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
30And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
The Church - the people�who are forgiven and changed
What would your life look like if you are saved?�What would our church look like if one or two people come to faith?
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
Do you have eternal life?
A
B
C
Pre-Bob
Bob
Post-Bob
Older Brother
Who of these�have eternal life?
What kind of life do you want?
A
B
C
Pre-Bob
Post-Bob
Older Brother
Pre-Bob! - Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
17Live no longer as the Gentiles (Unbelievers!) do, for they are hopelessly confused. 18Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him.
19They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity.
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
24Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. 30And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.
Not Sunday services…
That’s what older brother does
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
How does our local church (LJL!) grow?
11Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.
Questions:�1. Does God call you to greatness (service!)?�2. Who does the work of God?
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
Commitment to God and others
(As you take heed of those who go before you…)�14Then we will no longer be immature like children…15Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. 16He makes the
whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
20But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. 21Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
Do you want to change?
Ephesians 4:11-32 (NLT)
31Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
How does discipline work?�(Is that from the heart?)
Working hard to be acceptable to God
vs
Turning to God’s heart�(Allowing God to change us)
Assess where you are
The challenge for this week
Ask yourself if you have eternal life. Wrestle with it, speak with a Christian friend.
Spend time with God and�take action as He directs.
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.