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Bible Passage | James 5:7-12
Old Testament Scripture Reading | Psalm 130
Previous sermons and liturgies in James
+ James 1:1-4, 12-18: Count It All Joy with Jesus
+ James 1:5-8; 3:13-18: Ask for Jesus' Wisdom
+ James 1:9-11; 2:1-13; 5:1-6: Pour Out Jesus' Generous Justice
+ James 1:19-27; 4:13-17: Be Quick to Hear and Slow to Speak in Light of Jesus
+ James 1:18-22; 2:14-26: Reveal Faith in Jesus' Grace Through Works of Faith that Require Jesus' Power
+ James 3:1-12: Rein in Your Enflamed Words and Release the Reign of Jesus' Fresh Words
+ James 4:1-12: Get Low, Jesus Will Lift You Up
Lord's Prayer | Praying for Jesus' Kingdom Impact in Us and in Worcester
Corporate Prayer of Confession and Assurance
Isaiah 6:5-8; Daniel 9:4-19; Nehemiah 1:5-10; Luke 23:34
One: God, our compassionate and merciful Lord,
we cling to You today. Your mercy is deeper
than the depths of the sea and Your grace
extends to Your people throughout the ages. Trusting
in Your mercy and grace, we make our confession.
All: Jesus, our mighty King and Righteous Judge,
we need You to come. We need You to reign in our hearts.
We have held onto our crowns for far too long.
Fear stifles us. Prejudice blinds us. Grumbling suffocates us.
Cynicism destroys us. We say "no" to the Gospel
and "yes" to ourselves far too often. Help us to wait
on You as we run to those in need of You.
Silent Personal Reflection and Confession
One: Jesus, our Rescuer and our Champion,
You are faithful. You draw near to us. You pursue us.
May we pursue You and others for Your glory
and for their salvation. And when we fall short, help
us to remember the Good News:
All: In You, our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Corporate Prayer of Confession and Assurance
Isaiah 6:5-8; Daniel 9:4-19; Nehemiah 1:5-10; Luke 23:34
One: God, our compassionate and merciful Lord,
One: God, our compassionate and merciful Lord,
we cling to You today. Your mercy is deeper
than the depths of the sea and Your grace
extends to Your people throughout the ages. Trusting
in Your mercy and grace, we make our confession.
All: Jesus, our mighty King and Righteous Judge,
we need You to come. We need You to reign in our hearts.
We have held onto our crowns for far too long.
Fear stifles us. Prejudice blinds us. Grumbling suffocates us.
Cynicism destroys us. We say "no" to the Gospel
and "yes" to ourselves far too often. Help us to wait
on You as we run to those in need of You.
Silent Personal Reflection and Confession
One: Jesus, our Rescuer and our Champion,
than the depths of the sea and Your grace
extends to Your people throughout the ages. Trusting
in Your mercy and grace, we make our confession.
All: Jesus, our mighty King and Righteous Judge,
we need You to come. We need You to reign in our hearts.
We have held onto our crowns for far too long.
Fear stifles us. Prejudice blinds us. Grumbling suffocates us.
Cynicism destroys us. We say "no" to the Gospel
and "yes" to ourselves far too often. Help us to wait
on You as we run to those in need of You.
Silent Personal Reflection and Confession
One: Jesus, our Rescuer and our Champion,
You are faithful. You draw near to us. You pursue us.
May we pursue You and others for Your glory
and for their salvation. And when we fall short, help
us to remember the Good News:
All: In You, our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
May we pursue You and others for Your glory
and for their salvation. And when we fall short, help
us to remember the Good News:
All: In You, our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
By Urban Doxology, Liz Vice, and Latifah Alattas (Page CXVI)
2017 A.D.
Hallelu! Hallelujah!
Father, let Your Kingdom come! (x4)
May the works of my hands
Bring You joy. (x4 + Chorus)
May the words of my mouth
Speak Your peace. (x4 + Chorus)
Speak Your peace. (x4 + Chorus)
You make all things new,
You make all things new
In places we don't choose,
In places we don't choose,
You make all things new! (Chorus)
The Anthem
The Anthem
By Planetshakers
2013 A.D.
Hallelujah,
You have won the victory!
Hallelujah,
You have won it all for me!
Death could not hold You down!
You are the risen King
Seated in majesty,
You are the risen King!
By His stripes we are healed,
2013 A.D.
Hallelujah,
You have won the victory!
Hallelujah,
You have won it all for me!
Death could not hold You down!
You are the risen King
Seated in majesty,
You are the risen King!
By His stripes we are healed,
By His nail-pierced hands we're free.
By His blood, we're washed clean,
Now we have the victory.
The power of sin is broken,
By His blood, we're washed clean,
Now we have the victory.
The power of sin is broken,
Jesus overcame it all.
He has won our freedom,
Jesus has won it all.
By John Mark McMillan
and Sarah McMillan
2015 A.D.
Let the King of my heart
Be the mountain where I run,
The fountain I drink from;
Oh He is my song.
Let the King of my heart
Be the shadow where I hide,
The ransom for my life;
Oh, He is my song!
You are good, good, oh!
Let the King of my heart
Be the wind inside my sails,
The anchor in the waves;
Oh, He is my song.
Let the King of my heart
Be the fire inside my veins,
And the echo of my days;
Oh, He is my song!
(Chorus)
You’re never gonna let,
Never gonna let me down!
and Sarah McMillan
2015 A.D.
Let the King of my heart
Be the mountain where I run,
The fountain I drink from;
Oh He is my song.
Let the King of my heart
Be the shadow where I hide,
The ransom for my life;
Oh, He is my song!
You are good, good, oh!
Let the King of my heart
Be the wind inside my sails,
The anchor in the waves;
Oh, He is my song.
Let the King of my heart
Be the fire inside my veins,
And the echo of my days;
Oh, He is my song!
(Chorus)
You’re never gonna let,
Never gonna let me down!
By Kristian Stanfill
2010 A.D.
2010 A.D.
Your love never fails,
It never gives up,
It never runs out on me!
And it's higher than
The mountains that I face,
And it's stronger than
The power of the grave,
And it's constant in the trial
And the change;
This one thing remains!
It never gives up,
It never runs out on me!
And it's higher than
The mountains that I face,
And it's stronger than
The power of the grave,
And it's constant in the trial
And the change;
This one thing remains!
(Chorus)
And on and on and on
And on it goes!
Yes, it overwhelms and satisfies
And I never, ever,
Have to be afraid!
This one thing remains,
This one thing remains!
(Chorus)
In death, in life
I'm confident and covered by
The power of Your great love!
My debt is paid,
There's nothing that can separate
My heart from Your great love!
(Chorus)
The Worship Medley
New City Catechism Q & A 1
The Worship Medley
By Tye Tribbett
2013 A.D.
You'll love us, forever.
You'll love us, forever.
You'll love us, forever.
You'll love us, forever, Lord.
I love You, forever.
I love You, forever.
I love You, forever, Lord.
We'll worship forever.
We'll worship forever.
We'll worship forever, Lord.
We give glory to God,
Glory to God,
Glory to God, forever!
Glory to God (We lift Your name up!),
Glory to God (We lift Your name up!),
Glory to God, forever!
By Ike Ndolo
2013 A.D.
2013 A.D.
My bones are weak in me
And my eyes are closed
Because of what they've seen.
I'm stuck in smoke and fire
And it's getting hard to breathe.
My spirit chokes in me
And now I cannot stand,
I'm on my knees.
Hope is coming again!
And my eyes are closed
Because of what they've seen.
I'm stuck in smoke and fire
And it's getting hard to breathe.
My spirit chokes in me
And now I cannot stand,
I'm on my knees.
Hope is coming again!
Come on down to the riverside!
Come on down and get baptized!
Come on down to the riverside
'Cause we've got to die
To make it out alive.
This water brings me life,
Renews my soul
And returns my sight.
My heart was cold as ice
But you made it beat again.
My days had turned to night
But You called my name
And gave me back the Light.
You're bringing hope back again!
(Chorus)
Come on down and get baptized!
Come on down to the riverside
'Cause we've got to die
To make it out alive.
This water brings me life,
Renews my soul
And returns my sight.
My heart was cold as ice
But you made it beat again.
My days had turned to night
But You called my name
And gave me back the Light.
You're bringing hope back again!
(Chorus)
I've seen the sum of my tragedies,
Cripple me,
So come and set me free!
'Cause everyone needs a remedy
Love can bring,
Let it wash us clean!
(Chorus)
Cripple me,
So come and set me free!
'Cause everyone needs a remedy
Love can bring,
Let it wash us clean!
(Chorus)
Q. What is our only hope
in life and in death?
A. That we are not our own,1
but belong, body and soul,
both in life and death2
to God and to our faithful
Savior Jesus Christ.3
Savior Jesus Christ.3
1 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
2 Romans 14:7-9
3 1 Corinthians 3:23; Titus 2:14
Benediction
Next post: James 5:13-20 | Pray, Sing, Confess, Heal, and Save in the Name of Our Glorious Lord Jesus Christ
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