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
March 17, 2024 (Week 70 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
Who Am I
Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name would
Care to feel my hurt?
Who Am I
Who am I?
That the bright and morning star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever-wandering heart?
Who Am I
Not because of who I am,�but because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done,�but because of who You are
Who Am I
I am a flower quickly fading,�here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean,�a vapor in the wind
Who Am I
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours
Who Am I
Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again?
Who Am I
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me?
Who Am I
Not because of who I am,�but because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done,�but because of who You are
Who Am I
I am a flower quickly fading,�here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean,�a vapor in the wind
Who Am I
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours
Meet With Me
Meet With Me
Meet With Me
Meet With Me
Meet With Me
Meet With Me
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Meet With Me
Meet With Me
Meet With Me
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Meet With Me
Meet With Me
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
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
1Timothy 2:1-8
Scripture Reading Principles
1Timothy 2:1-6 (NLT)
1I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
1Timothy 2:1-6 (NLT)
3This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 5For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.
1Timothy 2:1-6 (NLT)
6He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.
7And I have been chosen as a preacher and apostle to teach the Gentiles this message about faith and truth. I'm not exaggerating—just telling the truth. 8In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.
Communion�One, because of what Jesus has done
Mark 14:22-24
We Need Resurrection Power, So Let’s Pray
God brought us together to fulfill the impossible mission.�It is only made possible with His strength. Will we trust Him or not?
1Timothy 2:1-8
Matthew 21:12-13 (NLT)
12Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out all the people buying and selling animals for sacrifice. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves. 13He said to them, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves!"
Sitting in church service is not your�personal relationship with God.
Don’t substitute your times of
Prayer (speaking and listening),
Scripture reading (revealed heart of God),
Communing with other believers
Simplicity of Prayer (Luke 18)
11The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: 'I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don't cheat, I don't sin, and I don't commit adultery. I'm certainly not like that tax collector! 12I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.' 13"But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, 'O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.'
Hearing from the world�(Not being self-absorbed)
47When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" 48"Be quiet!" many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" 49When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, "Tell him to come here." Mark 10:47-48 (NLT)
people in the
Call to hear (Matthew 21)
12Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out all the people buying and selling animals for sacrifice. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling
doves. 13He said to them, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves!"
Story of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church
Today: 10,000 people
Senior Pastor: Jim Cymbala
since 1971
“The devil is not terribly frightened of our human efforts and credentials. But he knows his kingdom will be damaged when we begin to lift up our hearts to God.” -Jim Cymbala
Jesus must be the�center of our church
Prayer …
Scriptures …
1Timothy 2:1-8 (NLT)
1I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
Last week�(1Timothy 4)
Retreat/Leadership�(1Timothy 3)
1Timothy 2:1-8 (NLT)
3This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.
Let’s make opportunities
to pray together
And ask God to show us the people
1Timothy 2:1-8 (NLT)
5For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. 6He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.
Should we not follow?
Jesus is my Lord and Savior
Your birthday, today
1Timothy 2:1-8 (NLT)
8In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.
Waiting on God for Power - Listening and Obeying - Acts 1:4-5,8; 2:1-3 (NLT)
1:4Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, "Do not leave (wait on me!) Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. 5John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." 8…you will receive (resurrection) power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
2:1On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place (waiting). 2Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them.
To fulfill our impossible call,�we need resurrection power.
We need Jesus.
The challenge for this week
Let’s pray. Make your days filled with prayer.
Seek the Kingdom of God before your routine.
Join me for Morning Prayer on Saturdays 6am, Especially small group leaders and committee members
Pray for the Blessing Walk next week.
We Need Resurrection Power, So Let’s Pray
God brought us together to fulfill the impossible mission.�It is only made possible with His strength. Will we trust Him or not?
1Timothy 2:1-8
Sending
Blessing as you go out to the world