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Those who gave away their food to help others were the most likely to survive Auschwitz. + Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
Story of God Liturgy Flow w/ Pleasant Street Church
Creation, Crisis, Covenant Community, Christ, Church, (New) Creation
(1) Creation
City Alight, 2018 A.D.
What gift of grace is Jesus my Redeemer!
There is no more for heaven now to give.
He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom,
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace.
To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus,
For my life is wholly bound to His.
Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me!
The night is dark but I am not forsaken
For by my side, the Savior He will stay.
I labor on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need, His power is displayed.
To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me,
Through the deepest valley He will lead.
Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me!
No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven.
The future sure, the price it has been paid.
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And He was raised to overthrow the grave.
To this I hold, my sin has been defeated,
Jesus now and ever is my plea!
Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me!
(2) Crisis
Prayer of Confession + Assurance
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me, a sinner ...
Almighty God, in Jesus Christ You love us.
You have opened your heart to us.
You have given us all things ...
but we have squandered Your gifts.
We have grieved You and caused hurt to others
Have mercy on us, O Lord,
Lord, have mercy.
Pardon us through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
(We turn to Jesus) He will wipe away every tear from our eyes and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore for the former things have passed away. And He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new ... these words are trustworthy and true.” + Revelation 21:4-5
(3) Covenant Community
Horatio Spafford, 1873 A.D.
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well (it is well), with my soul (with my soul),
It is well, it is well with my soul!
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And has shed His own blood for my soul.
(Refrain)
My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought,
My sin, not in part, but the whole
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
(Refrain)
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll.
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul!
(Refrain)
(4) Christ
Lenten Sermon Video
(see 37:04-1:17:45 minute mark: 40 minutes)
Sermon Scriptures
Ecclesiastes 5:13
I have seen a grievous evil under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owners.
James 5:3
Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.
1 Timothy 6:6
Godliness with contentment is great gain.
Matthew 6:19-21
Do not (You don’t have to) store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But (You get to) store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
St. Julian of Norwich
1343-1416 A.D.
O God, of Your goodness, give me Yourself, for You are enough for me. If I do ask anything less, I shall always be in want. Only in You I have all.
Sermon Song References
Switchfoot, 2006 A.D.
The Porter's Gate, 2023 A.D.
When my table’s bent with only greed and gold
And my grasping hands are afraid You won’t provide,
Will You pour the wine that loosens up my hold?
Set Your table here with what truly satisfies.
From the busy streets trying to make myself a name.
If the work is Yours, there is nothing I can claim.
Will You lead me home to the pastures of Your peace?
And the house is Yours, I’m sitting at Your feet.
O Good Shepherd, O Good Friend,
Slow me down, slow me down.
(5) Church
Austin Stone Worship, 2013 A.D.
There is no other so sure and steady.
My hope is held in Your hand.
When castles crumble and breath is fleeting,
Upon this Rock I will stand.
Upon this Rock I will stand!
Glory, glory, we have no other king
But Jesus Lord of all!
Raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring –
We crown Him Lord of all!
Your kindly rule has shattered and broken
The curse of sin's tyranny.
My life is hidden 'neath Heaven's shadow,
Your crimson flood covers me!
Your crimson flood covers me!
(Chorus)
In all my sorrows, Jesus is better
Make my heart believe!
In all my victories, Jesus is better
Make my heart believe!
More than any comfort, Jesus is better
Make my heart believe!
More than all riches, Jesus is better
Make my heart believe!
Make my heart believe!
Our souls declaring, Jesus is better
Make my heart believe!
Make my heart believe!
Our song eternal, Jesus is better
Make my heart believe!
(Chorus)
(6) New Creation
Benediction
May God’s love sustain you,
and may you love those who surround you.
May God’s Spirit empower you,
and may you empower all those you meet.
and may you empower all those you meet.
May God’s joy fill your hearts,
and may this joy overflow to the ends of the earth
for God’s glory, now and forever.
Christ is all,
Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan
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