September 24, 2023 (WEEK 45 OF CHURCH FORMATION)
LORD’S DAY WORSHIP
Today, enjoy a deep relationship with God. That is how we rest.
Without it, you are just practicing religion, which Jesus came to denounce.
Praise
Worthy of It All
Worthy of It All
Forever
The moon and stars they wept
The morning sun was dead
The Savior of the world was fallen
Forever
His body on the cross
His blood poured out for us
The weight of every curse upon Him
Forever
One final breath He gave
As Heaven looked away
The Son of God was laid in darkness
Forever
A battle in the grave
The war on death was waged
The power of hell forever broken
Forever
The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Forever
Now death where is your sting
Our resurrected King
Has rendered you defeated
Forever
Forever, He is glorified
Forever, He is lifted high
Forever, He is risen
He is alive
He is alive
Forever
The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Forever
Now death where is your sting
Our resurrected King
Has rendered you defeated
Forever
Forever, He is glorified
Forever, He is lifted high
Forever, He is risen
He is alive
He is alive
Forever
We sing Hallelujah
We sing Hallelujah
We sing Hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
Forever
We sing Hallelujah
We sing Hallelujah
We sing Hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
Forever
We sing Hallelujah
We sing Hallelujah
We sing Hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
Forever
Forever, He is glorified
Forever, He is lifted high
Forever, He is risen
He is alive
He is alive
Forever
Forever, He is glorified
Forever, He is lifted high
Forever, He is risen
He is alive
He is alive
Heart of Worship
Heart of Worship
Heart of Worship
Heart of Worship
Heart of Worship
Heart of Worship
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
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.
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Announcements
Welcome to the Day of Rest (Mark 2:27)
Scripture Reading
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
Scripture Reading Principles
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
2We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
3Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won't become weary and give up. 4After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
5And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, "My child, don't make light of the LORD's discipline, and don't give up when he corrects you. 6For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child."
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
7As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? 8If God doesn't discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
9Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn't we submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever? 10For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God's discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
11No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. 12So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
13Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong. 14Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
15Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
16Make sure that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who traded his birthright as the firstborn son for a single meal. 17You know that afterward, when he wanted his father's blessing, he was rejected. It was too late for repentance, even though he begged with bitter tears.
The King’s Love for
Those He Called
The King only disciplines His children to be different (holy). Are you grateful? Are you in?�
Hebrews 12:1-17
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
Are you in?
1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
2We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.
Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
3Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won't become weary and give up.
4After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
5And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, "My child, don't make light of the LORD's discipline, and don't give up when he corrects you. 6For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child."
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
7As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? 8If God doesn't discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
16Make sure that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who traded his birthright as the firstborn son for a single meal. 17You know that afterward, when he wanted his father's blessing, he was rejected. It was too late for repentance, even though he begged with bitter tears.
I have loved Jacob,�but Esau I have hated.�-Malachi 1:2-3 (ESV)
Reference Genesis 33-34�Esau seems to be doing well while Jacob was beaten up!
From Wikipedia Commons, 1919 painting by Hult Adolf
Would you prefer to be�Jacob or Esau?
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
9Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn't we submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever? 10For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God's discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness.
Called vs�Desire-to-be-Average-Joes
Thanks God and others for pointing out sin in their lives. | Hates to hear they are living a life of sin and to turn to God. |
“Show me, Teach me, Guide me, Lead me, Change me, God!” | “Leave me alone. I’m fine.” “Don’t you see I (do) ______” |
God will beat you up to be holy. | God will leave you alone. |
“God wants me to be better” “God wants you to be better” | “You are like me” “You are called to be average” |
Why do people feel�they are not called today?
Sin�Addictions�Demon-possession
So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. Romans 1:24
"All things are lawful," but not all things are helpful…not all things build up. 1Co 10:23
Getting Out of Addictions
Recognize: Let God show you how much it is hurting you… repent.
Go to God: Ask God to help you.
Walk Together: Seek accountability. Agree on a plan together.
Trust God and Fight: Look up to the great calling God has given you
1…let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up.
You can go to Him as you are.�You can go to one another to point you up.
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 (NLT)
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 (NLT)
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
11No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. 12So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
13Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong. 14Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:1-17 (NLT)
15Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.
Worship
Our response to receiving His love
God’s Spirit touches our spirit
Letting go of our burdens and trusting the Father
Letting God be our first love
Fasting (akin to offering?)
It reveals our hearts
It causes us to repent
It aligns us to God’s will�(That draws us closer to God)
4After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.
11No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living
When discouraged:�Lean on community who points you up.�Remember “God is your employer.”
When you need power to breakthrough:�Look up. Become nothing. Ask God.
When feeling beaten:�Thank God. He is in control. He loves you!
The King’s Love for
Those He Called
The King only disciplines His children to be different (holy). Are you grateful? Are you in?�
Hebrews 12:1-17
Remember His Love, and Receive
Communion
Remembering His Love for us
1Corinthians 11:23-33
Body of Christ
Unites us
We are the same
Blood of Jesus
Forgives us
Declares us holy
Examine yourself
and receive
The challenge for this week
Thank God when you face trials
Worship throughout the week
Fast together, for those who long,�for those who seek a breakthrough
Give an Offering and Prayer Requests
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God is so good
God is so good
God is so good
God is so good
He’s so good to me
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Offering Prayer
Sending
Blessing as you go out to the world