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| The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus by Rich Villodas Book Cover |
Even when you make mistakes, don't perform, and can't get your act together, Jesus comes to you and says "I want you. I'm calling you, and I'm sending you." Jesus knows your problems, your addictions, your hang-ups, and your failures, and in spite of that, you are invited into His mission. + Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life
Previous 2021 Lenten Deeply Formed Messages + Masses:
+ Galatians 4:19: Christ Formed in Us
+ Lamentations 3:26-29: Contemplative Rhythms for an Exhausted Life
+ Revelation 7:9-10: Racial Reconciliation for a Divided World
+ Psalm 139:1-7, 17-18, 23-24: Interior Examination for a World Living on the Surface
+ Revelation 19:1-9: Sexual Wholeness for a Culture that Separates Bodies from Souls
(1) Creation
Call to Worship | Psalm 119:10-11, 15-16 + Our World Belongs to God (42-43)
and peace are offered in many names and millions face confusing choices, we witness—with respect for followers of other ways—
to the only one in whose name salvation is found: Jesus Christ.
All: In Jesus, God reconciles the world to Himself. God loves all creation; His compassion knows no bounds. Jesus Christ rules over all. To follow this Lord is to serve Him wherever we are without fitting in, light in darkness, salt in a spoiling world.
We the Kingdom, 2020 A.D.
Come all you weary, come all you thirsty,
Come all you weary, come all you thirsty,
Come to the well that never runs dry.
Drink of the water, come and thirst no more.
Drink of the water, come and thirst no more.
Come all you sinners, come find His mercy.
Come to the table, He will satisfy.
Taste of His goodness, find what you're looking for ...
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us!
Taste of His goodness, find what you're looking for ...
For God so loved the world that He gave us
His one and only Son to save us!
Whoever believes in Him will live forever!
Bring all your failures, bring your addictions,
Bring all your failures, bring your addictions,
Come lay them down at the foot of the cross.
Jesus is waiting there with open arms.
See His open arms! (Chorus ...)
The power of hell forever defeated!
See His open arms! (Chorus ...)
The power of hell forever defeated!
Now it is well, I'm walking in freedom
For God so loved, God so loved the world!
Praise God, praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Praise God, praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Praise Him, praise Him for the wonders of His love!
(2) Crisis
Prayer of Confession + Assurance |
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us sinners ...
Open Prayer for Friends & Neighbors + Lord's Prayer
(3) Covenant Community
Sermon Video | Missional Presence for a Pandemic World
Sermon Scriptures | 1 Peter 2:9-12
Sermon Quote |
+ Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life
Sermon 3 Missional Presence Practices |
2) Pray St. Patrick’s Lorica for Them Each Day to Easter: Christ with, before, behind, in, beneath, above, right, left, lying down, sitting, rising up
3) Write Declaration of Interdependence (Apartment, Household, City Group): I/We, follower(s) of Jesus of (neighborhood, school, company, etc.), in order to form a more shalom-making community where less is missing and less is broken, will do this for the common good:
+ Believe God has sent me/us to our neighborhood, workplace, school
+ Believe God has blessed me/us to share our lives with those in this community
+ Believe there are gifts for us to receive from others
+ Believe the presence of these specific people and these gifts are here to make a better community
+ Hold myself/ourselves accountable to the welfare of this community
+ Choose to steward my/our gifts and power rather than be passive or possessive or leave it to others to fix broken
+ Choose to be active in excavating and activating the gifts of others
Additional Sermon Resources |
by Lance Ford & Brad Brisco
by Michael Frost & Christiana Rice
by David E. Fitch
(4) Christ
Eucharist | The Beauty and Power of Communion
Christ has died. Christ is risen! Christ will come again!
Maverick City Music, 2020 A.D.
Temples built with hands, laid with precious stones,
But all along You wanted to make us Your treasured home.
Temples built with hands, laid with precious stones,
But all along You wanted to make us Your treasured home.
Mansions made of men can touch the sky from earth
But still Your house of choice was broken vessels made of dirt.
So make my heart Your home,
But still Your house of choice was broken vessels made of dirt.
So make my heart Your home,
All that's mine is Yours. (Repeat)
What about the mess in me? (He was born in a manger!)
And what if I'm unclean? (He'll make you new, that's what He'll do!) What if I fall away? (He'll hold you close, won't let go!)
He's knocking on the door of your house, O, let Him in, let Him in! (Chorus)
Come on in, take a seat, I made room for You and me,
What about the mess in me? (He was born in a manger!)
And what if I'm unclean? (He'll make you new, that's what He'll do!) What if I fall away? (He'll hold you close, won't let go!)
He's knocking on the door of your house, O, let Him in, let Him in! (Chorus)
Come on in, take a seat, I made room for You and me,
Never leave, O, Jesus, stay with me!
Hillsong, 2012 A.D.
Salvation sounds a new beginning
Salvation sounds a new beginning
As distant hearts begin believing.
Redemption's bid is unrelenting,
Your love goes on, Your love goes on!
You carry us, carry us when the world gives way!
Your love goes on, Your love goes on!
You carry us, carry us when the world gives way!
You cover us, cover us with Your endless grace!
Your love is relentless (x4)!
The time is up for chasing shadows,
The time is up for chasing shadows,
You gave the world the Light to follow,
A hope that shines beyond tomorrow,
Your love goes on, Your love goes on!
Your love goes on, Your love goes on!
(Chorus)
Tearing through the veil of darkness,
Tearing through the veil of darkness,
Breaking every chain, You set us free!
Fighting for the furthest heart
You gave Your life for all to see!
You carry us, carry us (Your love is relentless)!
You carry us, carry us (Your love is relentless)!
You cover us, cover us (Your love is relentless)!
(6) New Creation
Benediction
May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you
until He returns to make all things new.
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Additional Links for Deeply Formed Life Lent 2021:
+ Special Lenten '21 City Notes | Prayer in the Night: The Story We Mysteriously Enter into in the Midst of the Pain, Questions
+ Special Lenten '21 City Notes | Godspeed: The Path to Being Known, to Answering "Where are You?" with "Here I Am"
Christ is all,
Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan
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