Showing posts with label Emmaus City Liturgy - 2021. Show all posts
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Saturday, June 5, 2021

Special Gospel Message | John 3:34-35, 7:37-39: Do We Want the Spirit Jesus Gives Without Measure?


Gospel Video: Do We Want the Spirit Jesus Gives Without Measure? (37:30 - 1:00:30 minute mark)


We open our eyes to see Jesus' glory.
We open our ears to hear Jesus' wisdom.
We open our hands to offer Jesus gifts.
We open our mouths to sing Jesus' praise.
We open our hearts to offer Jesus our love.

Story of God Liturgy Flow
Creation, Crisis, Covenant Community, Christ, Church, (New) Creation


(1) Creation


Call to Worship | Psalm 114:7-8; 117:1

Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob. He turned the rock into a pool of water; yes, a spring of water flowed from solid rock. … Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise Him, all you people of the earth.

Jeremy Riddle, 2011 A.D.

Awaken my soul, come awake
To hunger, to seek, to thirst.
Awaken first love, come awake
And do as You did at first.

Spirit of the Living God, 
Come fall afresh on me,
Come wake me from my sleep.
Blow through the caverns of my soul, 
Pour in me to overflow, to overflow.

Awaken my soul, come awake
To worship with all Your strength. 
(Chorus)

Come and fill this place, let Your glory now invade!
Spirit, come and fill this place, let Your glory now invade! 
(Chorus)

(2) Crisis


Prayer of Confession + Assurance
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us sinners ...

(3) Covenant Community


Sermon Video | Do We Want the Spirit Jesus Gives Without Measure? (37:30 - 1:00:30 minute mark)

Sermon Scriptures | John 3:34-35, 7:37-39

(4) Christ



One: We eat this meal together to remember Jesus' death for us until He returns to fully bring His Kingdom of heaven to earth. 

All: Christ has died. Christ is risen! Christ will come again!

(5) Church


Spirit Break Out
Kim Walker Smith, 2015 A.D.

Our Father, all of Heaven roars Your name
Sing louder, let this place erupt with praise
Can you hear it?
The sound of Heaven touching earth,
The sound of Heaven touching earth!

Spirit break out, break our walls down!
Spirit break out, Heaven come down!

King Jesus, You're the name we're lifting high,
Your glory, shaking up the earth and sky.
Revival, we want to see Your Kingdom here;
We want to see Your Kingdom here!

(6) New Creation


Build Your Kingdom Here
Rend Collective, 2012 A.D.

Come, set Your rule and reign in our hearts again.
Increase in us, we pray. Unveil why we’re made.
Come set our hearts ablaze with hope
Like wildfire in our very souls.
Holy Spirit, come invade us now!
We are Your Church.
We need Your power in us.

We seek Your Kingdom first. We hunger and we thirst.
Refuse to waste our lives for You’re our joy and prize.
To see the captive hearts released,
The hurt, the sick, the poor at peace,
We lay down our lives for Heaven’s cause.
We are Your Church.
We pray, “Revive this earth!”

Build Your Kingdom here! Let the darkness fear!
Show Your mighty hand! Heal our streets and land!
Set Your Church on fire! Win the nations back!
Change the atmosphere! Build Your Kingdom here! We pray!

Unleash Your Kingdom’s power, reaching the near and far!
No force of Hell can stop
Your beauty changing hearts!
You made us for much more than this!
Awake the Kingdom seed in us!
Fill us with the strength and love of Christ!
We are Your Church. We are hope on earth. 
(Chorus)

Benediction

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. + Romans 15:13


To connect with us, please contact info@emmauscitychurch.com

Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturday, May 22, 2021

Eastertide Unhinged Resurrection Hope Series Message + Mass | Colossians 1:3-8: Gospel Hope

 

Resurrection by Magnus 3D

You're going to spend the rest of your life giving hope ... the Gospel incarnating in a community that desperately needs to hear the message of hope. ... We are hope dealers. + Myron Pierce, Mission Church, Omaha, NE


We open our eyes to see Jesus' glory.
We open our ears to hear Jesus' wisdom.
We open our hands to offer Jesus gifts.
We open our mouths to sing Jesus' praise.
We open our hearts to offer Jesus our love.

Story of God Liturgy Flow
Creation, Crisis, Covenant Community, Christ, Church, (New) Creation


(1) Creation


Call to Worship | Psalm 131:1-3, Message Paraphrase

God ... I don’t want to be king of the mountain. I haven’t meddled where I have no business or fantasized grandiose plans. I’ve kept my feet on the ground, I’ve cultivated a quiet heart. Like a baby content in its mother’s arms, my soul is a baby content.Wait, Israel, for God.Wait with hope. Hope now; hope always!

Maverick City Music, 2021 A.D.

I’ll never be more loved than I am right now.
Wasn’t holding You up, so there’s nothing I can do to let You down.
Doesn’t take a trophy to make You proud,
I’ll never be more loved than I am right now.

Going through a storm, but I won’t go down.
I hear Your voice carried in the rhythm of the wind to call me out.
You would cross an ocean so I wouldn’t drown!
You’ve never been closer than You are right now.

Jireh, You are enough! Jireh, You are enough!
So I will be content in every circumstance, Jireh, You are enough!

Don’t want to forget how I feel right now.
On the mountaintop, I can see so clear what it’s all about.
Stay by my side when the sun goes down,
Don’t want to forget how I feel right now. (Chorus)

I’m already loved! I’m already chosen!
I know who I am, I know what You’ve spoken!
I’m already loved, more than I could imagine!
And that is enough, that is enough!
You are enough, so I am enough.

If He dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor,
How much more will He clothe you? 
How much more will He clothe you?!
If He watches over every sparrow,
How much more does He love you? 
How much more does He love you?!
More than you ask, think or imagine,
According to His power working in us!
It’s more than enough! (Chorus)

(2) Crisis


Prayer of Confession + Assurance | Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us sinners ...

One: What is our only comfort in life and in death?
All: That we are not our own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to our faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.

One: He has fully paid for all our sins with His precious blood, and has set us free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over us in such a way that not a hair can fall from our heads without the will of our Father in heaven; in fact, all things must work together for our salvation.
All: Because we belong to Him, Christ, by His Holy Spirit, assures us of eternal life and makes us wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for Him.

(3) Covenant Community


Sermon Video | Unhinged Resurrection Hope: Gospel Hope

Sermon Scriptures | Colossians 1:3-8

(4) Christ



One: We eat this meal together to remember Jesus' death for us until He returns to fully bring His Kingdom of heaven to earth. 

All: Christ has died. Christ is risen! Christ will come again!

(5) Church


Spirit Break Out
Kim Walker Smith, 2015 A.D.

Our Father, all of Heaven roars Your name
Sing louder, let this place erupt with praise
Can you hear it?
The sound of Heaven touching earth,
The sound of Heaven touching earth!

Spirit break out, break our walls down!
Spirit break out, Heaven come down!

King Jesus, You're the name we're lifting high,
Your glory, shaking up the earth and sky.
Revival, we want to see Your Kingdom here;
We want to see Your Kingdom here!

(6) New Creation


Christ Our Hope in Life and Death
Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Jordan Kauflin,
Matt Merker, Matt Papa, 2020 A.D.

What is our hope in life and death?
Christ alone, Christ alone.
What is our only confidence?
That our souls to Him belong.
Who holds our days within His hand?
What comes, apart from His command?
And what will keep us to the end?
The love of Christ, in which we stand.

O sing hallelujah! Our hope springs eternal;
O sing hallelujah! Now and ever we confess,
"Christ our hope in life and death!"

What truth can calm the troubled soul?
God is good, God is good.
Where is his grace and goodness known?
In our great Redeemer’s blood.
Who holds our faith when fears arise?
Who stands above the stormy trial?
Who sends the waves that bring us nigh
Unto the shore, the rock of Christ?! (Chorus)

Unto the grave, what shall we sing?
“Christ, He lives; Christ, He lives!”
And what reward will heaven bring?
Everlasting life with Him.
There we will rise to meet the Lord,
Then sin and death will be destroyed,
And we will feast in endless joy,
When Christ is ours forevermore! (Chorus)

Benediction

May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you
until He returns to make all things new.


Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Eastertide Unhinged Resurrection Hope Series Message + Mass | 1 Thessalonians 1:3-5: Enduring Hope

 

Resurrection by Magnus 3D

Up until 1900, there had never been a fast-growing revival in a non-Western pre-Christian country. Then there was the Korean Presbyterian revival in 1907 and the East African Anglican revival in the 1930s. There was never a renewal movement of monasticism until there was. There was never a Reformation until there was. There was never anything like a Great Awakening until there was. There has never been a fast-growing revival in a post-Christian, secular society. But every great new thing is unprecedented - until it happens. Jesus said, "I will build My Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18). There's no reason to believe this promise (or this enduring hope) has an expiration date. + Timothy Keller


We open our eyes to see Jesus' glory.
We open our ears to hear Jesus' wisdom.
We open our hands to offer Jesus gifts.
We open our mouths to sing Jesus' praise.
We open our hearts to offer Jesus our love.

Story of God Liturgy Flow
Creation, Crisis, Covenant Community, Christ, Church, (New) Creation


(1) Creation


Call to Worship | Psalm 98:1-3

Sing a new song to the LORD, for He has performed wonders ... The LORD has made His victory known; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen our God’s victory. 

Graves into Gardens
Elevation Worship, 2020 A.D.

I searched the world, but it couldn't fill me.
Man's empty praise, and treasures that fade are never enough. 
Then You came along and put me back together
And every desire is now satisfied here in Your love.

Oh, there's nothing better than You,
There's nothing better than You,
Lord, there's nothing, nothing is better than You!

I'm not afraid to show You my weakness
My failures and flaws, Lord, You've seen 'em all
And You still call me friend.
'Cause the God of the mountain 
Is the God of the valley,
There's not a place Your mercy and grace won't find me again. (Chorus)

You turn mourning to dancing, You give beauty for ashes, 
You turn shame into glory , You're the only one who can!

You turn graves into garden, You turn bones into armies, 
You turn seas into highways, You're the only one who can!

(2) Crisis


Prayer of Confession + Assurance | Our World Belongs to God (58) 
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us sinners ...

One: With the whole creation we join the song:
All: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” He has made us a Kingdom of priests to serve our God, and we will reign on earth.

One: God will be all in all, righteousness and peace will flourish, everything will be made new, and every eye will see at last that our world belongs to God. 
All: Hallelujah! Come, Lord Jesus!

(3) Covenant Community


Sermon Video | Unhinged Resurrection Hope: Enduring Hope

Sermon Scriptures | 1 Thessalonians 1:3-5

(4) Christ



One: We eat this meal together to remember Jesus' death for us until He returns to fully bring His Kingdom of heaven to earth. 

All: Christ has died. Christ is risen! Christ will come again!

(5) Church


Your Spirit
Tasha Cobbs Leonard, 2017 A.D. 

Not by might, not by power,
By Your Spirit, God, send Your Spirit, God. 
(Repeat)

You are the fire, we are the temple.
Your are the voice, we are Your song.
You are our God, we are Your people.
You are the light, we stand in awe ...
We stand in awe of You, we stand in awe of You! 
(Chorus)

You called us out, out of the darkness 
Into Your love, into Your light.
Grace upon grace, beauty for ashes, 
You come to us, we come alive.
We stand in awe of You, we stand in awe of You! 
(Chorus 2x)

Breathe, come and breathe on us! 
Spirit breathe, come and breathe on us!

(6) New Creation


Blessed Assurance
Fanny J. Crosby, 1873 A.D.

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine.
Oh what a foretaste of glory divine! 
Heir of salvation, purchase of God, 
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

This is my story, this is my song!
Praising my Savior all the day long! (Repeat)

Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight. 
Angels descending bring from above 
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. 
(Chorus)

Perfect submission, all is at rest.
I in my Savior am happy and blessed.
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. 
(Chorus)

This is our story, this is our song,
Praising our Savior all the day long! (Repeat)

Benediction

May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you
until He returns to make all things new.


Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturday, April 24, 2021

Eastertide Unhinged Resurrection Hope Series Message + Mass | Matthew 12:14-18: Healing Hope


Resurrection by Magnus 3D

Illuminate the shadows, comfort those who are cast down. Illuminate the shadows, be our refuge in the time of storms. O God, our help in the time of trouble ... + "Illuminate the Shadows" by The Porter's Gate


We open our eyes to see Jesus' glory.
We open our ears to hear Jesus' wisdom.
We open our hands to offer Jesus gifts.
We open our mouths to sing Jesus' praise.
We open our hearts to offer Jesus our love.

Story of God Liturgy Flow
Creation, Crisis, Covenant Community, Christ, Church, (New) Creation


(1) Creation


Call to Worship | Psalm 23:1-3a

The LORD is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life.

People & Songs, 2018 A.D.

The Lord is my Shepherd (Repeat) ... 
He goes before me (Repeat), 
Defender behind me (Repeat) ... 
I won't fear (Repeat).
I'm filled with anointing (Repeat) ... 
My cup's overflowing (Repeat), 
No weapon can harm me (Repeat) ... 
I won't fear (Repeat).

Hallelujah, I am not alone! 
He's my comfort, always holds me close!

He always guides me (Repeat) ...
Through mountains and valleys (Repeat).
His joy is refreshing (Repeat) ... 
Restores my soul (Repeat). 
Mercy and goodness (Repeat) ... 
Give me assurance (Repeat) 
That I'll see His glory (Repeat) ... 
Face to face. (Chorus)

Your Spirit lives within me (Repeat) ... 
So I will walk in Your peace (Repeat)! 
Your Spirit lives within me (Repeat), 
My victory, my victory! (Repeat 3x)

My victory, my victory ... (Chorus)

(2) Crisis


Prayer of Confession + Assurance | Illuminate the Shadows 
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us sinners ...

Illuminate the shadows, comfort those who are cast down.
Illuminate the shadows, be our refuge in the time of storms.
O God, our help in the time of trouble ...

Illuminate the shadows, cast the evil ruler from his throne.
Illuminate the shadows, break oppression with Your mighty arm.
O God, our help in the time of trouble ...

Illuminate the shadows until every idol has been trampled on.
Illuminate the shadows until every statue comes tumbling down.
O God, our help in the time of trouble ...

Bring hope to the hopeless.

"To God our Father, the most high God,
The triune God who dwells in unapproachable Light.
O God our help in the time of trouble,
O God, we ask, O Lord, that You would shine
Your light of Truth, O Lord,
Over every dark shadow of wickedness
In this land, within us, O God.
We ask, O Lord, that You would help us
To cast down every idol in every false place in this land,
O God, until You are glorified,
Until Your love is made manifest
Fully and completely here on earth, O God.
We cry out to You, Father.
You are the only One who can deliver.
You are the only One who can save us, O Lord God,
From the wickedness that so easily entangles us and besets us.
O God, be glorified. You are our God. You are our Deliverer.
And we trust and we wait with a spirit of expectation,
Knowing, O God, that You will deliver us, O Lord.
You, O Lord, will illuminate the shadows, O God,
That Your Light, Your bright Light of Love and Truth
Will shine like a new day.
We pray this all in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen."

+ The Porter's Gate w/ Latifah Alattas, Liz Vice, Paul Zach and 
Prayer from theologian Ekemini Uwan, 2021 A.D.

(3) Covenant Community


Sermon Video | Unhinged Resurrection Hope: Healing Hope

Sermon Scriptures | Matthew 12:14-18

(4) Christ



One: We eat this meal together to remember Jesus' death for us until He returns to fully bring His Kingdom of heaven to earth. 

All: Christ has died. Christ is risen! Christ will come again!

(5) Church


Graves into Gardens
Elevation Worship, 2020 A.D.

I searched the world, but it couldn't fill me.
Man's empty praise, and treasures that fade are never enough. 
Then You came along and put me back together
And every desire is now satisfied here in Your love.

Oh, there's nothing better than You,
There's nothing better than You,
Lord, there's nothing, nothing is better than You!

I'm not afraid to show You my weakness
My failures and flaws, Lord, You've seen 'em all
And You still call me friend.
'Cause the God of the mountain 
Is the God of the valley,
There's not a place Your mercy and grace won't find me again. (Chorus)

You turn mourning to dancing, You give beauty for ashes, 
You turn shame into glory , You're the only one who can!

You turn graves into garden, You turn bones into armies, 
You turn seas into highways, You're the only one who can!

(6) New Creation


His Kingdom Now Is Come (Behold, Behold)
The Porter's Gate w/ Urban Doxology, 2020 A.D.

The Light shines (the Light shines)
In the darkness (in the darkness),
And the darkness cannot overcome. (repeat line + verse)

Behold! Behold! His Kingdom now is come!

The valleys (the valleys)
Will be lifted (will be lifted)
And the mountains will be brought down! (repeat line + verse) (Chorus)

Hear the voice cry (hear the voice cry)
From the highways (from the highways)
Make way for the Prince of Peace. (repeat line + verse) 
(Chorus)

God of justice (God of justice), Righteous Judge (Righteous Judge), 
Behold! Behold! Behold!
 Our Defender (our Defender), Prince of Peace (Prince of Peace),
Behold! Behold! Behold!
Father to the fatherless (Father to the fatherless),
 Our strong Deliverer (our strong Deliverer),
Behold! Behold! Behold!
 He’s troubling the waters ... as we’re marching through ... 
(Chorus)

Benediction

May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you
until He returns to make all things new.


Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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