Worship Preparation - January 12, 2025
Read the sermon text: Matthew 5:43-6:4; Matthew 28:16-20
Read the sermon summary: We hear it every Sunday at church: We exist to love God’s glory, love God’s people, and love God’s world. This Sunday we will consider more of what it means to love God’s world. We’ll delve into what this practically looks like in our particular situation and approach. We’ll see that our love for other people in the world flows from the love of God who shows goodness and mercy to everyone, regardless of their deservedness. Consider the following questions in preparation of the sermon: What do you think Jesus means when he commands us to love our enemies and pray for them? How does 1 Thessalonians 2:8 inform our approach to sharing the gospel with unbelievers? What are some implications from Matthew 28:16-20 for how we think about bearing witness to Christ?
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Verse 1
Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
Chorus 1
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore
Verse 2
Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
Chorus 2
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me
Verse 3
Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
Chorus 3
But mine is armour for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore
Chorus 4
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Bridge
Come rejoice now O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore
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Jonny Robinson | Rich Thompson
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