Worship Preparation - July 5, 2026
Read the sermon text: Luke 10:1-20
Read the sermon summary: The kingdom of God has come near. This was the message that the seventy two took with them as they went ahead of Jesus to proclaim the kingdom and heal the sick. But the message has different meanings depending on how one hears it; for those who receive it, peace, but for those who reject it, the judgment of God. Jesus' witnesses are invested with real authority and their word carries real weight. Those who reject them, reject Jesus and the one who sent him. The success of the seventy two foreshadows the victory that Christ will have over his enemies on the last day. Yet, Jesus gently corrects them in their excitement over their success; the greater cause for rejoicing is having your name written in heaven. In this passage we see a template for the Christian mission in Acts, the gravity of the message we carry, and the certainty that Christ's kingdom has come near and will triumph.
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
There Is A King
Verse 1
There is a king seated among us
Let every heart receive Him now
Where there is praise He will inhabit
There will be grace and mercy all around
Chorus 1
(And) Every burden will be lifted in His presence
Every trophy will be laid down at His feet
There is a name that reigns above all others
Jesus Christ the king above all kings
Verse 2
Unto the lamb honor and glory
Worthy is He who overcame
Buried in shame risen in power
He is alive the stone is rolled away
Chorus 2
All our worship will belong to Him forever
Death is conquered and our Savior holds the keys
There is a name that reigns above all others
Jesus Christ the king above all kings
Verse 3
It won't be long we will behold Him
And every tear He'll wipe away
We'll be at home the war will be over
Soon we will meet our Savior face to face
Chorus 3
And all our worship will belong to You forever
Holy holy for all eternity
Yours is the name that reigns above all others
Jesus Christ the king above all kings
Jesus Christ the king above all kings
CCLI Song #7138218
Brandon Lake | Steven Furtick | Tiffany Hudson
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