Saturate Series Week 8 | The Great Commission & The Great Commandment (Because of a Great Savior) + Saturday, November 24

Jesus challenges and encourages us in ancient faith and repentance and progressive obedience and sacrifice each step of the way as we go with Him to love others and introduce people to Him.

Homily Audio | Saturate 8 of 8: The Great Commission & The Great Commandment (Because of a Great Savior)

Homily Scriptures | Matthew 22:32-40

Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
John Newton, 1774 A.D.

Let us love and sing and wonder,
Let us praise the Savior's name.
He has hushed the law's loud thunder,
He has quenched Mt. Sinai's flame.
Let us love the Lord who bought us,
Pitied us when enemies;
Called us by His grace and taught us,
Gave us ears and gave us eyes.

He has washed us with His blood (x3) ...
He has brought us close to God.

Let us sing, though fierce temptation
Threatens hard to bear us down!
For the Lord, our strong salvation,
Holds in view the Conqu’ror’s crown.
Let us wonder grace and justice
Join and point to mercy's store.
When through grace in Christ our trust is,
Justice smiles and asks no more.

He has washed us with His blood (x3) ...
He will bring us home to God.

Let us praise and join the chorus
Of the saints enthroned on high.
Here they trusted Him before us,
Now their praises fill the sky.

"You have washed us with Your blood (x3) ...
You are worthy, Lamb of God!"

Relentless
Hillsong, 2012 A.D.

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!
You cover us, cover us
With Your endless grace!
Your love is relentless (x4)!

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!
(Chorus)

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 cover us, cover us
(Your love is relentless)!

Forever Reign
Hillsong, 2010 A.D.

You are good, You are good
When there's nothing good in me.
You are love, You are love
On display for all to see.
You are light, You are light
When the darkness closes in.

You are hope, You are hope
You have covered all my sin.

You are peace, You are peace
When my fear is crippling.
You are true, You are true
Even in my wandering.
You are joy, You are joy
You're the reason that I sing.
You are life, You are life
In You death has lost its sting.

I'm running to Your arms,
I'm running to Your arms!
The riches of Your love
Will always be enough!
Nothing compares to Your embrace,
Light of the world, forever reign!

You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say.
"You are Lord, You are Lord!"
All creation will proclaim.
You are here, You are here,
In Your presence I'm made whole!
You are God, You are God,
Of all else I'm letting go!
(Chorus)

My heart will sing no other Name,
"Jesus, Jesus!"

Tremble
Mosaic MSC, 2017 A.D.

Peace, bring it all to peace,
The storm surrounding me,
Let it break at Your name.
Still, call the sea to still,
The rage in me to still
Every wave at Your name.

Jesus, Jesus, You make the darkness tremble.
Jesus, Jesus, You silence fear.
Jesus, Jesus, You make the darkness tremble.
Jesus, Jesus.

Breathe, call these bones to live
Call these lungs to sing
Once again, I will praise …
(Chorus 2x)

Your name is a light that the shadows can't deny!
Your name cannot be overcome!
Your name is alive forever lifted high!
Your name cannot be overcome!
(Chorus)

Reckless Love
Bethel Music, 2017 A.D.

Before I spoke a word,
You were singing over me.
You have been so, so good to me.
Before I took a breath,
You breathed Your life in me.
You have been so, so kind to me.

Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending
Reckless love of God!
It chases me down,
Fights 'til I'm found,
Leaves the ninety-nine!
I couldn't earn it, and
I don't deserve it,
Still You give Yourself away!
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending
Reckless love of God!

When I was your foe,
Still Your love fought for me.
You have been so, so good to me.
When I felt no worth,
You paid it all for me.
You have been so, so kind to me.
(Chorus)

There's no shadow You won't light up,
Mountain You won't climb up,
Coming after me!
There's no wall You won't kick down,
Lie You won't tear down,
Coming after me!
(Chorus)

Corporate Prayer of Confession and Assurance

Is. 6:5-8; Dan. 9:4-19; Neh. 1:5-10; Lk. 23:34

Call: Thank You, God, for giving us Your Spirit
to listen to and obey Your commands freely,
Thank You for empowering us to be disciples who make disciples
sharing and showing how You, Jesus, bring us from death to life.

Response: May we begin our days rejoicing
in Your resurrection over sin and death!
As You teach us how to love others more each day,
help us to live into Your victory as we share how Your Gospel
meets and fulfills our deepest needs and hopes.

Silent Personal Reflection and Confession

Call: Thank You, Jesus, that You can and will
continue to disciple us in how to listen to You
and to others, and to speak Your Good News that
truly does make us alive and free. We pray with You:

Response: Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil for Thine is the
Kingdom and the power and the glory
now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of Preparation for Eucharist

Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Prayer seeking more from Jesus
Jesus, You claim to be the Way,
the Truth and the Life.
If what You claim is true,
please reveal to me who You are.
Give me an understanding of You
that is clear and convincing. Amen.

Prayer for Communion with Jesus
Jesus, grant that we may be filled
by You, the true Bread and Vine.
Be present with us, strengthen us,
and empower us to be Your witnesses
together as we seek first Your Kingdom
until You return and make all things new. Amen.

Eucharist | Thanking God for Communion with Christ and His Church

Benediction Based on Ephesians 4:13, 15

Now go in the peace of Christ and "in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. ... Speak the truth in love, and grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ."

Next sermon audio and liturgy post: Advent '18 Week 1 | Magnify Jesus, Our Immanuel, God with Us

Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturate Series Week 7 | Sent Rhythms: Going with Jesus as We Listen, Share Stories (incl. the Gospel), Bless + Saturday, November 17

In Whom Do We Hope When the World and We Are Toxic?

Homily Audio | Saturate 7 of 8: Sent Rhythms: Going with Jesus as We Listen, Share Stories (incl. the Gospel), Bless 

Homily Scriptures | Mark 1:35-42

Homily Article 1 | 'Toxic' Is Oxford Dictionaries' Word Of 2018

Homily Article 2 | Her Prayers Helped Pull Me Out of Occult-Fueled Madness

You Are Good
Israel Houghton & New Breed, 2012 A.D.

Lord, You are good
And Your mercy endureth forever!
Lord, You are good
And Your mercy endureth forever!

People from every nation and tongue
From generation to generation ...

We worship You!
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
We worship You for who You are.
We worship You!
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
We worship You for who You are.
You are Good!

You are good all the time!
All the time, You are good!

Everlasting God
William Murphy, 2016 A.D.

The Lord is my Light and salvation.
Whom shall I fear?
Of whom shall I be afraid? (x2)

I will wait on You, I will wait on You.
I will trust in You, I will trust in You.

I will remain confident in this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord. (x2)

We set our hope on You,
We set our hope on Your love,
We set our hope on the One
Who is the everlasting God!
You are the everlasting God!
You are the everlasting! (x3)

I will remain confident in this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord. (x2)

Holy Spirit
Jesus Culture, 2014 A.D.

There's nothing worth more
That could ever come close,
No thing can compare,
You're our living hope,
Your presence, Lord!

I've tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves,
When my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone,
Your presence, Lord!

Holy Spirit,
You are welcome here,
Come flood this place
And fill the atmosphere.
Your glory God is
What our hearts long for,
To be overcome by
Your presence, Lord.

Let us become
More aware of Your presence!
Let us experience
The glory of Your goodness!

Forever Reign
Hillsong, 2010 A.D.

You are good, You are good
When there's nothing good in me.
You are love, You are love
On display for all to see.
You are light, You are light
When the darkness closes in.
You are hope, You are hope
You have covered all my sin.

You are peace, You are peace

When my fear is crippling.
You are true, You are true
Even in my wandering.
You are joy, You are joy
You're the reason that I sing.
You are life, You are life
In You death has lost its sting.

I'm running to Your arms,

I'm running to Your arms!
The riches of Your love
Will always be enough!
Nothing compares to Your embrace,
Light of the world, forever reign!

You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say.
"You are Lord, You are Lord!"
All creation will proclaim.
You are here, You are here,
In Your presence I'm made whole!
You are God, You are God,
Of all else I'm letting go!
(Chorus)

My heart will sing no other Name,
"Jesus, Jesus!"

Be Thou My Vision
St. Dallán Forgaill, 6th Century

Be Thou my Vision,
O Lord of my heart.
Naught be all else to me,
Save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought,
By day or by night
Waking or sleeping,
Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom,
And Thou my true Word
I ever with Thee and
Thou with me, Lord.
Thou my great Father,
I Thy true son,
Thou in me dwelling,
And I with Thee one.

Riches I heed not,
Nor man’s empty praise.
Thou mine inheritance,
Now and always!
Thou and Thou only,
First in my heart,
High King of Heaven,
My Treasure Thou art!

High King of Heaven,
My victory won!
May I reach Heaven’s joys,
O bright Heav’n’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart,
Whate’er befall,
Still be my Vision,
O Ruler of all!

Corporate Prayer of Confession and Assurance

Is. 6:5-8; Dan. 9:4-19; Neh. 1:5-10; Lk. 23:34

Call: Thank You, God, for teaching us
through Jesus how to pray and listen,
to be obedient to Your voice, and to share Your
Good News that can bless others for eternity.

Response: May we live our days beginning
with prayer. May You give us freedom to
share how You made us clean with others, as
well as share how they can be made clean through
the blood of Your cross and Your resurrection over death,
which saves us and blesses us forever.

Silent Personal Reflection and Confession

Call: Thank You, Jesus, that You can and will
continue to disciple us in how to listen to You
and to others, and to speak Your Good News that
truly does make us clean and free. We pray with You:

Response: Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

Your Kingdom come, Your will be done

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread, 

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but

deliver us from evil for Thine is the

Kingdom and the power and the glory

now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of Preparation for Eucharist

Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Prayer seeking more from Jesus
Jesus, You claim to be the Way,
the Truth and the Life.
If what You claim is true,
please reveal to me who You are.
Give me an understanding of You
that is clear and convincing. Amen.

Prayer for Communion with Jesus
Jesus, grant that we may be filled
by You, the true Bread and Vine.
Be present with us, strengthen us,
and empower us to be Your witnesses
together as we seek first Your Kingdom
until You return and make all things new. Amen.

Eucharist | Thanking God for Communion with Christ and His Church

Benediction Based on Ephesians 4:13, 15

Now go in the peace of Christ and "in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. ... Speak the truth in love, and grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ."

Next sermon audio and liturgy: Saturate Series Week 8 | The Great Commission and the Great Commandment

Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturate Series Week 6 | Sent Rhythms: Going w/ Jesus as We Eat, Celebrate, Recreate + Saturday, November 10

 

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Homily Audio | Saturate 6 of 8: Sent Rhythms: Going w/ Jesus as We Eat, Celebrate, Recreate

Homily Scriptures | Luke 7:36-50

Homily Video | Can Hospitality Save the World? by Krish Kandiah

| 1 | Hospitality Breeds Hospitality

| 2 | Hospitality Breaks Hostility

| 3 | Hospitality Bequeaths Hope

| 4 | Hospitality Builds Heroes

7:40 Jesus replied to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” He said, “Say it, teacher.” ... 

7:44 Turning to the woman, Jesus said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? ... 

7:47 I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much. ... 

Come Thou Fount
Robert Robinson, 1758. A.D.

Come Thou fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace.
Streams of mercy never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet
Sung by flaming tongues above.
I'll praise the mount, I'm fixed upon it;
Mount of Thy redeeming love.

Here I raise my Ebenezer
Hither by thy help I come.
And I hope by thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger
Wandering from the fold of God.
He, to rescue me from danger
Interposed His precious blood.

O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I'm constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to Thee!
Prone to wander Lord I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love!
Here's my heart, O take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above!

You Are Good
Israel Houghton & New Breed, 2012 A.D.

Lord, You are good
And Your mercy endureth forever!
Lord, You are good
And Your mercy endureth forever!

People from every nation and tongue
From generation to generation ...

We worship You!
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
We worship You for who You are.
We worship You!
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
We worship You for who You are.
You are Good!

You are good all the time!
All the time, You are good!

Everlasting God
William Murphy, 2016 A.D.

The Lord is my Light and salvation.
Whom shall I fear?
Of whom shall I be afraid? (x2)

I will wait on You, I will wait on You.
I will trust in You, I will trust in You.

I will remain confident in this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord. (x2)

We set our hope on You,
We set our hope on Your love,
We set our hope on the One
Who is the everlasting God!
You are the everlasting God!
You are the everlasting! (x3)

I will remain confident in this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord. (x2)

King of My Heart
John Mark & 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!
You are good, good, oh!
You are good, good, oh!
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!

Corporate Prayer of Confession and Assurance
Is. 6:5-8; Dan. 9:4-19; Neh. 1:5-10; Lk. 23:34

Call: Thank You, God, for coming as
Jesus to eat with us, to rest with us,
and to bring the best celebration.

Response: We want to celebrate now, God!
Welcome people into our lives,
into our eating, resting, and celebrating.
May we see faith in You save them!
We believe, help our unbelief.

Silent Personal Reflection and Confession

Call: Thank You, God, that You
always bring the better party with Jesus.
We ask that You would bring salvation to
our friends and neighbors in Worcester praying:

Response: Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil for Thine is the
Kingdom and the power and the glory
now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of Preparation for Eucharist

Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Prayer seeking more from Jesus
Jesus, You claim to be the Way,
the Truth and the Life.
If what You claim is true,
please reveal to me who You are.
Give me an understanding of You
that is clear and convincing. Amen.

Prayer for Communion with Jesus
Jesus, grant that we may be filled
by You, the true Bread and Vine.
Be present with us, strengthen us,
and empower us to be Your witnesses
together as we seek first Your Kingdom
until You return and make all things new. Amen.

Eucharist | Thanking God for Communion with Christ and His Church

Benediction Based on Ephesians 4:13, 15

Now go in the peace of Christ and "in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the
whole measure of the fullness of Christ. ... Speak the truth in love, and grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ."

Next sermon audio and liturgy: Saturate Series Week 7 | Sent Rhythms: Going with Jesus as Listen, Share Stories (incl. the Gospel), Bless

Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturate Series Week 5 | Ambassadors Who Go and Plead on Behalf of Christ and Neighbor + Saturday, November 3

Looking at Christ and this world with new eyes is choosing hope through tears. "Hope trusts the future will be different even when our present hasn’t changed. Hope is when you don’t feel like seeing something different – you choose to (Romans 15:13)." + Dr. Eric Mason

Homily Audio | Saturate 5 of 8: Ambassadors Who Go and Plead on Behalf of Christ and Neighbor

Homily Scriptures | 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Homily Songs | "Shame" + "... Lost" by Andy Mineo

Come People of the Risen King
Stuart Townend, 2007 A.D.

Come people of the Risen King,
Who delight to bring Him praise.
Come all and tune your hearts to sing
To the Morning Star of grace.
From the shifting shadows of the earth
We will lift our eyes to Him,
Where steady arms of mercy reach
To gather children in.

Rejoice! Rejoice!
Let every tongue rejoice!
One heart, one voice,
O Church of Christ, rejoice!

Come those whose joy is morning sun
And those weeping through the night.
Come those who tell of battles won,
And those struggling in the fight.
For His perfect love will never change,
And His mercies never cease,
But follow us through all our days
With the certain hope of peace.
(Chorus)

Come young and old from every land,
Men and women of the faith.
Come those with full or empty hands,
Find the riches of His grace.
Over all the world, His people sing,
Shore to shore we hear them call
The Truth that cries through every age;
"Our God is all in all!"
(Chorus)

Holy Spirit
Jesus Culture, 2014 A.D.

There's nothing worth more
That could ever come close,
No thing can compare,
You're our living hope,
Your presence, Lord!

I've tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves,
When my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone,
Your presence, Lord!

Holy Spirit,
You are welcome here,
Come flood this place
And fill the atmosphere.
Your glory God is
What our hearts long for,
To be overcome by
Your presence, Lord.

Let us become
More aware of Your presence!
Let us experience
The glory of Your goodness!

Reckless Love
Bethel Music, 2017 A.D.

Before I spoke a word,
You were singing over me.
You have been so, so good to me.
Before I took a breath,
You breathed Your life in me.
You have been so, so kind to me.

Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending
Reckless love of God!
It chases me down,
Fights 'til I'm found,
Leaves the ninety-nine!
I couldn't earn it, and
I don't deserve it,
Still You give Yourself away!
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending
Reckless love of God!

When I was your foe,
Still Your love fought for me.
You have been so, so good to me.
When I felt no worth,
You paid it all for me.
You have been so, so kind to me.
(Chorus)

There's no shadow You won't light up,
Mountain You won't climb up,
Coming after me!
There's no wall You won't kick down,
Lie You won't tear down,
Coming after me!
(Chorus)

Be Thou My Vision
St. Dallán Forgaill, 6th Century

Be Thou my Vision,
O Lord of my heart.
Naught be all else to me,
Save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought,
By day or by night
Waking or sleeping,
Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom,
And Thou my true Word
I ever with Thee and
Thou with me, Lord.
Thou my great Father,
I Thy true son,
Thou in me dwelling,
And I with Thee one.

Riches I heed not,
Nor man’s empty praise.
Thou mine inheritance,
Now and always!
Thou and Thou only,
First in my heart,
High King of Heaven,
My Treasure Thou art!

High King of Heaven,
My victory won!
May I reach Heaven’s joys,
O bright Heav’n’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart,
Whate’er befall,
Still be my Vision,
O Ruler of all!

Corporate Prayer of Confession and Assurance
Is. 6:5-8; Dan. 9:4-19; Neh. 1:5-10; Lk. 23:34

Call: Thank You, Father, Son, and Spirit,
for giving us Your Word that pleads with us
to be reconciled to You and made new.

Response: Forgive us for when we do not
plead with You for others. Empower us
to plead with others on behalf of Christ
for their salvation. Make us new!

Silent Personal Reflection and Confession

Call: Thank You, God, that You have given us
Your Word and Your Spirit to be made new.
Renew us, fill us, and mature us
into ambassadors who plead. May we continue
to plead for salvation through Your Kingdom prayer:

Response: Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil for Thine is the
Kingdom and the power and the glory
now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of Preparation for Eucharist

Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Prayer seeking more from Jesus
Jesus, You claim to be the Way,
the Truth and the Life.
If what You claim is true,
please reveal to me who You are.
Give me an understanding of You
that is clear and convincing. Amen.

Prayer for Communion with Jesus
Jesus, grant that we may be filled
by You, the true Bread and Vine.
Be present with us, strengthen us,
and empower us to be Your witnesses
together as we seek first Your Kingdom
until You return and make all things new. Amen.

Eucharist | Thanking God for Communion with Christ and His Church

Benediction 

"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” + Matthew 28:19-20

Next sermon audio and liturgy: Saturate Series Week 6 | Sent Rhythms: Going with Jesus as We Eat, Celebrate, Recreate

Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturate Series Week 4 | Servants Who Give w/ Pastor Tra'Vorus Weaver + Saturday, October 20

Jesus is nearing the end. He knows it. He can feel the conspiracy closing in on Him and His adversaries are thirsty for blood ... His blood. I would have run. Instead, He takes off His robe and gets on His knees. The humility of it all. This is what real power does. Real power doesn't exploit. Real power doesn't dehumanize. Real power doesn't shame. Real power wraps a towel around its waist and washes feet. + AJ Sherrill

Homily Audio | Saturate 4 of 8: Servants Who Give

Homily Scriptures | Philippians 2:1-11

What a Beautiful Name
Hillsong United, 2016 A.D.

You were the Word at the beginning,
One With God the Lord Most High.
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ.

What a beautiful (wonderful) name it is,
What a beautiful (wonderful) name it is,
The Name of Jesus Christ, my King.
What a beautiful (wonderful) Name it is,
Nothing compares to this.
What a beautiful (wonderful) Name it is,
The Name of Jesus.

You didn't want heaven without us,
So Jesus, You brought heaven down.
My sin was great, Your love was greater,
What could separate us now.
("Wonderful" Chorus)

Death could not hold You,
The veil tore before You,
You silenced the boast of sin and grave!
The heavens are roaring
The praise of Your glory,
For You are raised to life again!
You have no rival, You have no equal!
Now and forever, our God reigns!
Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory,
Yours is the name above all names!

What a powerful name it is,
What a powerful name it is,
The Name of Jesus Christ, my King.
What a powerful Name it is,
Nothing can stand against.
What a powerful Name it is,
The Name of Jesus.

Before the Throne of God Above

Charitie Lees Bancroft, 1860 A.D.

Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea,
A great high Priest whose name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands!
My name is written on His heart!
I know that while in heaven He stands,
No tongue can bid me thence depart,
No tongue can bid me thence depart.

When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died,
My sinful soul is counted free!
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me,
To look on Him and pardon me.

Behold Him there the risen Lamb,
My perfect spotless righteousness,
The great unchangeable I AM,
The King of glory and of grace.
One with Himself I cannot die,
My soul is purchased by His blood!
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God!
With Christ my Savior and my God!

Humble
Audrey Assad, 2013 A.D.

Humble and human,
Willing to bend You are.
Fashioned of flesh
And the fire of life You are.
Not too proud to wear our skin,
To know this weary world we're in,
Humble, humble Jesus.

Humble in sorrow,
You gladly carried Your cross
Never refusing Your life
To the weakest of us.
Not too proud to bear our sin,
To feel this brokenness we're in,
Humble, humble Jesus.

We bow our knees,
We must decrease,
You must increase,
We lift You high.

Humble in greatness,
Born in the likeness of man.
Name above all names,
Holding our world in Your hands.
Not too proud to dwell with us,
To live in us, to die for us,
Humble, humble Jesus.
(Chorus)

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

Corporate Prayer of Confession and Assurance
Is. 6:5-8; Dan. 9:4-19; Neh. 1:5-10; Lk. 23:34

Call: Thank You, Jesus, our Servant King,
that You gave Your all for us so that we
can be saved and freed to serve with You.

Response: We confess that Your name
is the name above all names, Jesus,
in heaven and on earth.

Silent Personal Reflection and Confession

Call: Thank You that You have given us
Your Word and Your Spirit to serve others.
Now we pray as You taught us to pray:

Response: Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil for Thine is the
Kingdom and the power and the glory
now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of Preparation for Eucharist

Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Prayer seeking more from Jesus
Jesus, You claim to be the Way,
the Truth and the Life.
If what You claim is true,
please reveal to me who You are.
Give me an understanding of You
that is clear and convincing. Amen.

Prayer for Communion with Jesus
Jesus, grant that we may be filled
by You, the true Bread and Vine.
Be present with us, strengthen us,
and empower us to be Your witnesses
together as we seek first Your Kingdom
until You return and make all things new. Amen.

Eucharist | Thanking God for Communion with Christ and His Church

Benediction 

"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” + Matthew 28:19-20

Next sermon audio and liturgy: Saturate Series Week 5 | Ambassadors Who Go and Plead on Behalf of Christ and Neighbor

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Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturate Series Week 3 | Foster into Family + Saturday, October 13

Family can be the source of some of the most transcendent human joy, and family can leave us crumpled up on the side of the road. Family can make us become who we are, and family can break our hearts. Why would this social arrangement have that much power, for good or for evil, over us? + Dr. Russell Moore

Homily Audio | Saturate 3 of 8: Family on Mission

Homily Scriptures | Acts 2:42-47

Discipleship Question: Have we understood the cost, preparation, perseverance, and joy of joining with our Father in fostering to adopt His lost daughters and sons into His family? Will we live with a theology of scarcity or theology of abundance?

Corporate Prayer of Confession and Assurance
Is. 6:5-8; Dan. 9:4-19; Neh. 1:5-10; Lk. 23:34

Call: Thank You, God our Father, for inviting us into Your abundant life of generosity and hospitality.

Response: May we receive Your abundant life and share it with others so that more will be welcomed home to Your family.

Silent Prayer

Call: Thank You that You have given us Your Word and Your Spirit to open our lives to others. Now we pray as You taught us to pray:

Response: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil 

for Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory now and forever. Amen.

Father Let Your Kingdom Come
Porters 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)

This is Amazing Grace
Phil Wickham, 2013 A.D.

Who breaks the power
Of sin and darkness?
Whose love is mighty
And so much stronger?
The King of Glory,
The King above all kings!
Who shakes the whole earth
With holy thunder?
And leaves us breathless
In awe and wonder?
The King of Glory,
The King above all kings!

This is amazing grace,
This is unfailing love,
That You would take my place,
That You would bear my cross!
You lay down Your life
That I would be set free!
Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me!

Who brings our chaos
Back into order?
Who makes the orphan
A son and daughter?
The King of Glory,
The King above all kings!
Who rules the nations
With truth and justice,
Shines like the sun in
All of its brilliance!
The King of Glory,
The King above all kings!
(Chorus)

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave!

Yes Lord, Yes | In My Weakness
L. Keesecker & S. Robinson
1983 A.D., 1994 A.D.

I’ll say yes, Lord, yes
To Your will and to Your way!
I’ll say yes, Lord, yes
I will trust You and obey!
When Your Spirit speaks to me
With my whole heart I’ll agree,
And my answer will be
Yes Lord, yes!

In my weakness
You my God are strong.
In my trials, You are my song.
I fall on my knees, I can’t go on,
But in my weakness,
You my God are strong.

Grace Alone
The Modern Post, 2013 A.D.

I was an orphan lost at the Fall,
Running away when I'd hear Your call,
But Father, You worked Your will.
I had no righteousness of my own,
I had no right to draw near Your throne,
But Father, You loved me still.
And in love before You laid the world's foundation,
You predestined to adopt me as Your own.
You have raised me so high up above my station.
I'm a child of God by grace and grace alone.

You left Your home to seek out the lost,
You knew the great and terrible cost,
But Jesus, Your face was set.
I worked my fingers down to the bone,
Nothing I did could ever atone,
But Jesus, You paid my debt.
By Your blood, I have redemption and salvation,
Lord, You died that I might reap what You have sown;
And You rose that I might be a new creation,
I am born again by grace and grace alone.

I was in darkness all of my life,
I never knew the day from the night,
But Spirit, You made me see.
I swore I knew the way on my own,
Head full of rocks, a heart made of stone,
But Spirit, You moved in me.
At Your touch my sleeping spirit was awakened,
On my darkened heart the light of Christ has shone.
Called into a kingdom that cannot be shaken,
Heaven's citizen by grace and grace alone.

So I'll stand in faith by grace and grace alone!
I will run the race by grace and grace alone!
I will slay my sin by grace and grace alone!
I will reach the end by grace and grace alone!

Prayers of Preparation for Eucharist

Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Prayer seeking more from Jesus
Jesus, You claim to be the Way,
the Truth and the Life.
If what You claim is true,
please reveal to me who You are.
Give me an understanding of You
that is clear and convincing. Amen.

Prayer for Communion with Jesus
Jesus, grant that we may be filled
by You, the true Bread and Vine.
Be present with us, strengthen us,
and empower us to be Your witnesses
together as we seek first Your Kingdom
until You return and make all things new. Amen.

Eucharist | Thanking God for Communion with Christ and His Church

Benediction 

"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” + Matthew 28:19-20

Next sermon audio and liturgy: Saturate Series Week 4 | Servants Who Give w/ Pastor Tra'Vorus Weaver

Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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Saturate Series Week 2 | Discipleship w/ Faith in Life, Hope with Community, & Love on Mission + Saturday, October 6

Slow down and don't miss this: Jesus's disciples had seen everything they needed to see. Jesus had taught them all He needed to teach them. And they had experienced all they needed to experience with Jesus! And yet, some were still doubting. This is good news for me (and us)! + Jeff Vanderstelt, Saturate: Being Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life

Homily Audio | Saturate 2 of 8: Discipleship with Faith in Life, Hope with Community, and Love on Mission

Homily Scriptures | Luke 10:1-11, 17

Faith in Life: God's means of your restoration is others in your life who are committed to bringing your brokenness out into the open and bringing the Gospel of Jesus to bear on it. Jesus lived life with His disciples. He was close enough to really know them. The layers with which we've covered ourselves have to be pulled back, and we can't do that work alone. 

Hope with Community: We all need many people who love Jesus around us. You are meant to play a part in equipping and encouraging others. God intends for all of us to actively engage in disciple-making in light of our unique design so that we both do the work and equip others to do it. 

Love on Mission: Jesus called the disciples to join Him on the mission ("Follow Me"), and while they were on the mission with Him, He trained them to be disciple-makers. They listened, watched, and learned in the everyday stuff of life. He did not send them out alone; they went together.

Discipleship Question 1: Comfort? Security? Reputation? Which one has or could hinder you from discipleship now?

Discipleship Question 2: Will you pray the Lord will make us laborers? 

Discipleship Question 3: Who does the Lord want you to extend His peace to? Who will you eat with this week?

Come People of the Risen King
Stuart Townend, 2007 A.D.

Come people of the Risen King,
Who delight to bring Him praise.
Come all and tune your hearts to sing
To the Morning Star of grace.
From the shifting shadows of the earth
We will lift our eyes to Him,
Where steady arms of mercy reach
To gather children in.

Rejoice! Rejoice!
Let every tongue rejoice!
One heart, one voice,
O Church of Christ, rejoice!

Come those whose joy is morning sun
And those weeping through the night.
Come those who tell of battles won,
And those struggling in the fight.
For His perfect love will never change,
And His mercies never cease,
But follow us through all our days
With the certain hope of peace.
(Chorus)

Come young and old from every land,
Men and women of the faith.
Come those with full or empty hands,
Find the riches of His grace.
Over all the world, His people sing,
Shore to shore we hear them call
The Truth that cries through every age;
"Our God is all in all!"
(Chorus)

In Tenderness He Sought Me
W. Spencer Walton, 1894 A.D.

In tenderness He sought me
Weary and sick with sin.
And on His shoulders brought me
Back to His fold again.
While angels in His presence sang,
Until the courts of heaven rang!

Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh the grace that brought me
To the fold of God!
Grace that brought me
To the fold of God! 

He died for me while I was sinning,
Needy and poor and blind.
He whispered to assure me,
"I've found thee; thou art Mine."
I never heard a sweeter voice,
It made my aching heart rejoice!
(Chorus)

Upon His grace I'll daily ponder
And sing anew His praise
With all adoring wonder,
His blessings I retrace.
It seems as if eternal days,
Are far too short to sing His praise!
(Chorus)

Establish the Work of Our Hands 

Porters Gate Worship Project, 2017 A.D.

If You don't build it, we labor in vain.
Without Your Spirit, we stand with no strength.
I know my life is passing away,
But the works of Your hands will remain. 

Let the favor of the LORD rest upon us.
Oh LORD, establish the work of our hands!
Oh LORD, establish the work of our hands!

Teach us to number the length of our days.
Pour out Your power, we'll pour out Your praise.
Teach us to run, to finish the race,
For only what's done in love will remain.
(Chorus)

Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!

This is Amazing Grace
Phil Wickham, 2013 A.D.

Who breaks the power
Of sin and darkness?
Whose love is mighty
And so much stronger?
The King of Glory,
The King above all kings!
Who shakes the whole earth
With holy thunder?
And leaves us breathless
In awe and wonder?
The King of Glory,
The King above all kings!

This is amazing grace,
This is unfailing love,
That You would take my place,
That You would bear my cross!
You lay down Your life
That I would be set free!
Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me!

Who brings our chaos
Back into order?
Who makes the orphan
A son and daughter?
The King of Glory,
The King above all kings!
Who rules the nations
With truth and justice,
Shines like the sun in
All of its brilliance!
The King of Glory,
The King above all kings!
(Chorus)

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave!

Corporate Prayer of Confession and Assurance
Isaiah 6:5-8; Daniel 9:4-19; Nehemiah 1:5-10; Luke 23:34

Call: Thank You, Jesus, for inviting us to be
Your disciples who announce Your Kingdom.

Response: May we live in light of Your
Kingdom with faith and repentance, and
walk with You with faith, hope, and love.

Silent Personal Reflection and Confession

Call: Thank You that You have given us
Your Word and Your Spirit to walk in Your ways.
Now we pray as You taught us to pray:

Response: Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil for Thine is the
Kingdom and the power and the glory
now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of Preparation for Eucharist

Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Prayer seeking more from Jesus
Jesus, You claim to be the Way,
the Truth and the Life.
If what You claim is true,
please reveal to me who You are.
Give me an understanding of You
that is clear and convincing. Amen.

Prayer for Communion with Jesus
Jesus, grant that we may be filled
by You, the true Bread and Vine.
Be present with us, strengthen us,
and empower us to be Your witnesses
together as we seek first Your Kingdom
until You return and make all things new. Amen.

Eucharist | Thanking God for Communion with Christ and His Church

Benediction 

"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” + Matthew 28:19-20

Next sermon audio and liturgy: Saturate Series Week 3 | Family on Mission

Christ is all,

Rev. Mike "Sully" Sullivan

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