Showing posts with label Gospel of Matthew Sermon Series - 2021. Show all posts
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Sunday, January 31, 2021

Gospel Message and Mass @ Home | Matthew 16:1-12: Jesus Gives Us the Sign We Need



" ... With wondering eyes, Lord, we admire ... " + "The Feast"


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


(1) Creation


Call to Worship | Psalm 111:1, 4-7 + Our World Belongs to God (4)

Hallelujah! I will praise the LORD with all my heart in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. ... The LORD is gracious and compassionate. He has provided food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations. The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His instructions are trustworthy.

One: Our world, fallen into sin, has lost its first goodness,
but God has not abandoned the work of His hands:
All: our Maker preserves this world, sending seasons, sun, and rain, upholding all creatures, renewing the earth, promising a Savior, guiding all things to their purpose.

Sean Curran, 2019 A.D.

Every breath, it is a gift.
Every moment is a treasure,
All my past and my regrets,
My present and my future.
Every table is a feast,
Every heartbeat is an altar,
Every step a mystery,
I’m walking with the Author.

So I fix my eyes upon You,
I fix my eyes upon You!
I fix my eyes upon You,
I fix my eyes ...
All praise, all praise!
Heaven bent to meet us,
Father, Son, and Spirit!
All praise, all praise,
God and man together,
One with us forevermore!

In famine we will eat,
In drought we’ll see a downpour.
So let all our fighting cease,
The Prince, our Peace has conquered.
(Chorus)

Why should my heart grow weary?
Don’t be so downcast, O my soul.
You are in every moment,
You are my greatest miracle.

(2) Crisis


Prayer of Confession + Assurance | 
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me, a sinner ...   
(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


Sermon Video | Jesus Give Us the Sign We Need

Sermon Scriptures | Matthew 16:1-12

(4) Christ



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

William Gadsby, 1838 A.D.

With wondering eyes, Lord we admire
The feast prepared by grace;
Come, Lord, and set our souls on fire,
And fill each heart with peace.
These emblems of Your precious love,
By faith may we receive.
And with a solemn pleasure prove,
We in Your name believe.

We eat this bread,
We drink this wine,
Come give Yourself to us.
We know You’re here,
That’s why we’ve come,
To feast on You with love.

No goodness of our own we bring;
We’re sinners vile and base;
Christ is our all;
Of Christ we sing,
And long to see His face.
O may we each with heart and tongue
Sing, “Worthy is the Lamb!”;
To Him alone the praise belongs,
And we’ll adore His name.
(Chorus)

(5) Church


NP InsideOut, 2017 A.D.

Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin,
Lost without hope with no place to begin.
Your love made a way to let mercy come in
When death was arrested and my life began.

Ash was redeemed, only beauty remains.
My orphan heart was given a name.
My mourning grew quiet, my feet rose to dance
When death was arrested and my life began!

Oh, Your grace so free washes over me,
You have made me new, now life begins with You!
It's your endless love pouring down on us,
You have made us new, now life begins with You!

Released from my chains, I'm a prisoner no more.
My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore.
He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend
When death was arrested and my life began! (Chorus)

Our Savior displayed on a criminal's cross.
Darkness rejoiced as though heaven had lost.
But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand;
That's when death was arrested and my life began!
(Chorus + Bridge)

Oh, we're free, free, forever we're free!
Come join the song of all the redeemed!
Yes, we're free, free, forever, amen,
When death was arrested and my life began! (Repeat Bridge)

(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.

Lectionary Readings
 
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28


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

Helpful links for beginning 2021:


Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturday, January 23, 2021

Gospel Message and Mass @ Home | Matthew 15:29-39: Jesus' Compassion for You Overflows + Completes

 


" ... You walk with the forgotten and offer them a home, adopting the unwanted and calling them Your own. Make us like You, Lord! ... " + "Give Us Your Heart"


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


(1) Creation


Call to Worship | Psalm 62:5-8 + Our World Belongs to God (6)

Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken.
My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock. My refuge is in God.
Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him.
God is our refuge.

One: We rejoice in the goodness of God, renounce the works of darkness, 
and dedicate ourselves to holy living. 
As covenant partners, set free for joyful obedience, 
All: we offer our hearts and lives to do God’s work in the world. 
With tempered impatience, eager to see injustice ended, we expect the Day of the Lord. We are confident that the light which shines in the present darkness will fill the earth when Christ appears. Come, Lord Jesus. Our world belongs to You.

Porter's Gate Worship Project, 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 from my mouth
Speak Your peace. (x4 + Chorus)

You make all things new,
You make all things new
In places we don't choose;
You make all things new! (Chorus)

(2) Crisis


Prayer of Confession + Assurance | 
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me, a sinner ...   
(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


Sermon Video | Jesus' Compassion for You Overflows + Completes

Sermon Scriptures | Matthew 15:29-39

(4) Christ



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

People & Songs, 2017 A.D.

Your eyes are on the lowly though others look away.
Your feet run to the broken, Your hands are quick to save.
Make us like You, Lord.

You walk with the forgotten and offer them a home,
Adopting the unwanted and calling them Your own.
Make us like You, Lord!

O give us Your heart, O give us Your heart!
Let the light of heaven shine as we step into the dark!
O give us Your heart, O give us Your heart!
All to see the Kingdom come and death depart,
O give us Your heart! O give us Your heart!
(Repeat 2nd Verse + Chorus)

Let justice flow like a river in the desert,
Let the nations know that You will reign forever
As the Earth beholds the glory of the Savior,
Let justice flow! (Repeat + Chorus)

O give us Your heart, O give us Your heart!
Let the light of heaven shine as we step into the dark!
O give us Your heart, O give us Your heart!
Let the light of heaven shine as we step into the dark!
O give us Your heart, O give us Your heart!
All to see Your Kingdom come and death depart,
O give us Your heart! O give us Your heart!

(5) Church


People & Songs, 2018 A.D.

We're living in the overflow,
covered by Your love.
Moving with the Holy Ghost, 
You're more than enough. 
I'm walking in Your freedom now, 
Covered by Your grace. 
Witnessing Your healing power, 
We have been changed.

Bless the Lord, O my soul!
I am living in the overflow! (Repeat)

God, You are the sovereign One, 
You've given us Y our name. 
We declare Your Kingdom come, 
Forever You reign.
Living in the overflow, 
The bound are now set free. 
Everywhere we go 
We see the victory.
(Chorus)

Amazing God, Your Spirit falls
And now we walk in miracles.

Miracles (Miracles)!
Everywhere we go we see miracles (Miracles)! 
Pour it out (Pour it out)!
Thank You, Lord (Thank, You Lord)!
(Chorus)

(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.

Lectionary Readings
 
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20


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

Helpful links for beginning 2021:


Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturday, January 16, 2021

MLK Weekend Mass @ Home | Matthew 15:21-28: Jesus Responds to Humble + Great Boundary-Breaking Faith

 


Jesus brought up race (w/ the Canaanite woman) not to slap her with it but to surface it, and to redeem it. If He didn't bring up the racial tensions then we'd think He wasn't addressing all the suffering the woman was enduring. Healing requires getting to the wounds, the memories, the roots of the pain. + Natalia Kohn Rivera, Hermanas


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


(1) Creation


Call to Worship | Psalm 139:14, 16-17 + Our World Belongs to God (5)

I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. ... Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!
One: God holds this world with fierce love. Keeping His promise, He sends Jesus into the world, pours out the Holy Spirit, and announces the Good News: 
All: sinners who repent and believe in Jesus live anew as members of the family of God—the firstfruits of a new creation.
Austin Stone Worship, 2013 A.D.

God, I need You, I need You, I need You,
With every breath, every pulse of my heart. 
Christ have mercy, have mercy,
Let mercy abound, I need You, I need You now.

God, pour out Your grace, glorious grace
That I would be held by Your perfect embrace! 
I am undeserving, You are high and worthy,
All of my praise for this glorious grace!

God I’m longing, I’m longing to see You,
In Your presence all darkness will fade.
Shine Your glory, Your glory,
Let glory surround, I’m longing to see You now. 
(Chorus 2x)

God, Your grace like rising seas has swallowed death and sin in me!
God, Your grace like rising seas has swallow ed death and sin in me!
Glory to my God who saves, Jesus Christ, our glorious grace! 
Glory to my God who saves, Jesus Christ, our glorious grace!

God I worship, I worship, I worship You 
For Your glory, my all in all. 
You are worthy, You’re worthy, You’re worthy,
I worship, I worship You.
God, I need You, I need You now.

(2) Crisis


Prayer of Confession + Assurance | 
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me, a sinner ...   
(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


MLK Weekend Sermon Video | Jesus Responds to Humble + Great Boundary-Breaking Faith

Sermon Scriptures | Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon Books | Hermanas + Separate Is Never Equal

Sermon Quote | John Lewis

I met Rosa Parks when I was 17. I met Dr. King when I was 18. These two individuals inspired me to find a way to get in the way, to get in trouble. So I got in good trouble, necessary trouble.

(4) Christ



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

Chris Tomlin, 2011 A.D. 

Lord, I come, I confess, 
Bowing here I find my rest.
Without You I fall apart. 
You're the One that guides m y heart.

Lord, I need You, oh, I need You, every hour I need You; 
My one defense, my righteousness, O God, how I need You!

Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more. 
Where grace is found is where You are. 
And where You are, Lord, I am free, 
Holiness is Christ in me! (Chorus)

Teach my song to rise to You.
When temptation comes my way,
And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on You. 
Jesus, You're my hope and stay! (Chorus)

(5) Church


Common Hymnal, 2017 A.D.

Blessed are the ones who do not bury
All the broken pieces of their heart. 
Blessed are the tears of all the weary 
Pouring like a sky of falling stars.
Blessed are the wounded ones in mourning, 
Brave enough to show the Lord their scars. 
Blessed are the hurts that are not hidden, 
Open to the healing touch of God.

The Kingdom is Yours, the Kingdom is yours! 
Hold on a little more, this is not the end! 
Hope is in the Lord, keep your eyes on Him!

Blessed are the ones who walk in kindness 
Even in the face of great abuse.
Blessed are the deeds that go unnoticed, 
Serving with unguarded gratitude.

Blessed are the ones who fight for justice, 
Longing for the coming day of peace.
Blessed is the soul that thirsts for righteousness, 
Welcoming the last, the lost, the least. (Chorus)

Blessed are the ones who suffer violence
And still have strength to love their enemies. 
Blessed is the faith of those who persevere. 
Though they fall, they'll never know defeat. (Chorus)

(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.

Lectionary Readings
 
1 Samuel 3:1-10; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51


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

Helpful links for beginning 2021:


Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Sunday, January 10, 2021

Epiphany Mass @ Home | Matthew 15:10-20: Jesus Invites Us to Give God Our Hearts to Make Whole

 


Thank God through Jesus and His whole-making salvation for each of us and for people from every tribe, tongue, and nation, there's still hope for everyone in the U.S. in 2021, especially after what we saw done to smear His name at the siege on the Capitol.


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


(1) Creation


Call to Worship | Psalm 29:1-2, 10-11 + Our World Belongs to God (3)

Honor the LORD, you heavenly beings; honor the LORD for His glory and strength. Honor the LORD for the glory of His name. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. ... The LORD reigns as King forever. The LORD gives His people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace. 
One: Despair and rebellious pride fill the earth: some, crushed by failure or broken by pain, give up on life and hope and God; others, shaken, but still hoping for human triumph, work feverishly to realize their dreams.
All: As believers in God, we also struggle with the spirits of this age, resisting them in the power of the Spirit, testing them by God’s sure Word.  
Hope for Everyone
Matt Maher, 2018 A.D.

Hear the angels sing, “There's hope for everyone!’
To announce our King, “There's hope for everyone!”
What Good News they bring, “There's hope for everyone!” 
Angels sing, “There's hope for everyone!”
They came from afar, “There's hope for everyone!”
Wise men saw the star, “There's hope for everyone!” 
Shepherds heard the choir, “There's hope for everyone!” 
From afar, “There's hope for everyone!”

We are waiting on the promise 
For the One who lights the darkness! 
Bending low to be among us, 
Bring Your glory in the highest, Jesus!

Come let us adore, “There's hope for everyone!”
On the manger floor, “There's hope for everyone!” 
What are you waitin' for? “There's hope for everyone!” 
Come adore, there's hope for everyone! (Chorus)

Coming on the clouds, there's hope for everyone! 
Hear the trumpets sound, there's hope for everyone 
All of heaven shouts, “There's hope for everyone!” 
On the clouds, there's hope for everyone! (Chorus 2x)

(2) Crisis


Prayer of Confession + Assurance | 
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me, a sinner ...   
(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


Epiphany Sermon Video | Jesus Invites Us to Give God Our Hearts to Make Whole

Sermon Scriptures | Matthew 15:10-20

Sermon Story | The Real Story of Burden: How a KKK Member Changed His Life with Help from a Black Minister

(4) Christ


Ike Ndolo, 2013 A.D.

My hands shake with guilt and shame, 
Still You love me, love me.
Your eyes are bright and shine 
So full of mercy, mercy.

Jesus, Bread of Life, Bread for all ...
This is my offering, this my everything,
The Son of God who bled and died and rose again for me.

Your flesh You gave for all s
So we could see You, see You. 
Your blood poured for all 
So we could know You, know You. 
(Chorus)

(5) Church


Common Hymnal, 2019 A.D.

You, You’ re not afraid of our questions,
And You, You’ re not offended by our fears.
And we, we just really want to trust You,
So we bring what we have, will You meet us here?

Lord, You have told us You’re for us 
Even when we don’ t understand.
And we are leaning on that promise, 
Believing You are who You say You are.

You, You don’ t see us for our failures.
You, You always find the best in us.
And we, we may stray, but You are faithful,
So we fall into You, we know You’ll meet us here! 
(Chorus 2x)

You said You are the only Way, Truth, and the Life! 
You stay the same, O great I AM, our reason why!

(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.

Lectionary Readings
 
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11


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

Helpful links for beginning 2021:


Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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