SUNDAY GATHERING (20th September 2020)

During this time where our public gatherings are not able to meet, each Sunday we are providing you with a liturgy that you can use at home. You can use it in a number of ways: on your own, with your family, or with others from our church community via video conferencing. Our suggestion is that you take time to move through each of the sections below, listening to the songs, reflecting on the liturgy and hearing the word preached exactly as we do on a Sunday. As you move through it why not talk with others or, if you are on your own, message someone from your City Group or DNA Group to share something that really struck you. 

As you do this remember that we are still the church even when we can’t gather together as the church. 

CALL TO WORSHIP 

In uncertain times it is so good for us to fix our hearts on the unchanging stability of God. He is the anchor that we need at all times, but especially when the world seems to change so often. So let the words of scripture stir your heart to worship: 

Praise be to you, LORD, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the majesty and the splendour, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honour come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.

[1 Chronicles 29:10-13] 

SONG: Come Praise and Glorify (Sovereign Grace):​ ​A call to praise and glorify the God who has shown his grace to us in Christ.

Come Praise and Glorify Bob Kauflin and Tim Chester sung by Devon Kauflin from "The Gathering: Live from WorshipGod11" © 2011 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI) ht...

SONG: Everlasting God (Brenton Brown)​: ​A song affirming the eternal, unchanging nature of God who never tires or grows weary.

Song: Everlasting God by Chris Tomlin Lyric Video by Camwin128 Made with Adobe Premiere Pro NOTE: I don't own any rights to this song nor did I make it! This...



CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE 

When we're reminded of God's character, that he is the one who brings salvation, we realise how quick we are to forget that. We begin to believe and act as if it is our work and merit that make us right with God. When we do that we take the cross for granted and fail to give God the glory and thanksgiving he deserves. So take a moment in the quiet of your heart to confess that to God now. Of the ways this week you have been resting on your own goodness and achievement. 

One of the joys of being in the church is that, when we forget God's truth, we can remind one another and encourage one another with it together. We can preach the gospel- the good news of what God has done for us in Jesus- again to one another. So let your heart be assured by the truth of the gospel today: 

For it is by grace we have been saved, through faith and this is not from ourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that none of us can boast. 

[Ephesians 2:8-9] 

SONG: Grace Alone (Dustin Kensrue)​: ​A song celebrating the grace shown to us in Christ. A reminder that it is only by grace we're saved.

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Lyrics

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 u 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



PASSING OF THE PEACE 

Because of Christ's work on the cross, his death and resurrection, we have been brought back into communion with our God and have been made righteous. We have peace with our creator, our heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit unites us together in Jesus. 

We normally express that peace with one another in our gatherings by greeting those around us. In this time where we can’t do that take a moment to pray for someone who is part of our church family instead. 

SERMON The Gospel of Mark- [Mk 3:31-35] Watch the pre-sermon message and then the sermon. 

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This week we’re continuing our series ‘The Gospel of Mark’. Click here where you will find this week’s sermon.

RESPONSE 

Take a few minutes to reflect on how God was speaking to you from his Word. Ask that the Holy Spirit would take the truth and use it to change and transform you. 

SONG: Here is Love (Matt Redman)​:​ ​A reminder of the depth of love that has been shown to us as God sent his son to save us from our sin, this is the greatest demonstration of love.

Here Is Love lyrics by William Rees music by Robert Lowry performed by Matt Redman on "Hymns Ancient and Modern" (C) 2004 Sparrow Records/sixstepsrecords htt...

SONG: All Creatures of our God and King​: ​A song of praise and worship of our God, the author and sustainer of life.

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COMMITMENT READING 

Use the words of this prayer based on Romans 15 to ask for God’s help in welcoming and loving your brothers and sisters in Christ 

Heavenly Father, our great God of endurance and encouragement, we pray that you would grant us unity together in Christ. With one voice, united in Jesus, help us to glorify and praise you in our words and actions together. Empowered by your Spirit, may we welcome one another as you have welcomed us in Christ Amen

[Based on Romans 15:5-7] 

SONG: Hear the Call of the Kingdom (Stuart Townend & Keith Getty): ​A song which calls us to lift our eyes to God, and to go to all the world with his compassion.

Words and Music by Keith Getty, Stuart Townend Performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty



BENEDICTION 

Close your time of worship with this benediction: 

Finally, brothers and sisters rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

[2 Cor 13:11] 

Peace be with you

SUNDAY GATHERING (13th September 2020)

During this time where our public gatherings are not able to meet, each Sunday we are providing you with a liturgy that you can use at home. You can use it in a number of ways: on your own, with your family, or with others from our church community via video conferencing. Our suggestion is that you take time to move through each of the sections below, listening to the songs, reflecting on the liturgy and hearing the word preached exactly as we do on a Sunday. As you move through it why not talk with others or, if you are on your own, message someone from your City Group or DNA Group to share something that really struck you. 

As you do this remember that we are still the church even when we can’t gather together as the church. 

CALL TO WORSHIP 

All of us naturally praise the things that we love. We want to speak about the things that we are passionate for. When something captures our heart we don’t find praising that thing difficult or demanding- we want to do it. When the bible talks about worshipping God it calls us to the same thing. We aren’t simply to praise God because it is a cold duty or obligation but because we love him. Because the beauty and wonder of who he is has captured our hearts and we want to praise him. Use these words from [Psalm 103] to help stir your heart for God: 

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

[Psalm 103:1-5] 

SONG: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) (Matt Redman): A song directing our hearts to God, reminding us of the endless reasons we have to offer all of our praise and worship to Him. 

Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

The sun comes up it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening come

Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

You're rich in love and You're slow to anger
Your name is great and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore

Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Worship Your holy name
Worship Your holy name

CCLI Song # 6016351

Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman

© 2011 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)

Atlas Mountain Songs (Admin. by SHOUT! Music Publishing UK)

SONG: How Great is our God (Chris Tomlin): A song of praise and worship to our God who is name above all other names and majestic in glory.

The splendor of the King
Clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice
All the earth rejoice
He wraps Himself in light
And darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice
And trembles at His voice

How great is our God
Sing with me
How great is our God
And all will see how great
How great is our God

And age to age He stands
And time is in His hands
Beginning and the End
Beginning and the End
The Godhead three in one
Father Spirit Son
The Lion and the Lamb
The Lion and the Lamb

How great is our God
Sing with me
How great is our God
And all will see how great
How great is our God

Name above all names
Worthy of all praise
My heart will sing
How great is our God

How great is our God
Sing with me
How great is our God
And all will see how great
How great is our God

CCLI Song # 4348399

Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | Jesse Reeves

© 2004 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)

worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Integrity Music)

Wondrously Made Songs (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE 

When we follow Jesus we are called to leave sin. Time and time again God calls his people to leave sin and to come to him. In the New Testament John tells us that he writes his letter to Christians so that they ‘may not sin.’ [1 Jhn 2:1] But each day we find that we are people who, instead of leaving sin, seem to follow after it. So take some moments to confess your sin to God in prayer. 

If the only message we had was to leave sin then we would be left crushed and in despair. We fail too often and sin too much. But thankfully Jesus offers us a greater hope. The rest of the verse in John tells us this: 

But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 

Jesus comes to us not only as King but as friend. Not only over us but next to us. Jesus draws near to us and speaks on our behalf. So let the comfort and truth of Jesus speaking on your behalf bring rest to your soul. 

SONG: Never Alone (Emu Music): A song which reminds us that because of everything Jesus endured on the cross for our sakes, we can live secure in the knowledge that our God will never forsake us.

We're not alone for Christ is here
Immanuel our God come near
We're not alone for to our world
Jesus has come eternal Word
And as he speaks our souls laid bare
Naked ashamed sin is made clear
And yet he clothes us in his love
Never alone Christ is with us is with us

The longest walk earth's darkest day
The pressing crowd his mounting pain
A heavy load of grief and shame
Breathless that we should breathe again
Father forgive them comes his cry
Silence from God blackens the sky
A creeping dread in every heart
Lost in the world now God departs God departs

The dawn will come the sun will rise
Out of the grave we'll see hope's light
Tomb opened wide stone rolled away
Morning has come a brand new day
He isn't here the angel said
He is alive no longer dead
Our hearts are lifted souls raised high
Christ is with us Christ is our life he's our life

Never alone is now our cry
In joy in grief in lonely sin
Never alone for Christ is ours
He lives in us we live in him
And 'til we reach that final day
When fears are gone cast far away
We'll live secure trust in his love
Never alone Christ is with us he's with us

CCLI Song # 4928159

Philip Percival | Simone Richardson

© Words: 2006 Richardson, Simone

Music: Percival, Philip (Admin. by Philip Gordon Percival)

PASSING OF THE PEACE 

Because of Christ's work on the cross, his death and resurrection, we have been brought back into communion with our God and have been made righteous. We have peace with our creator, our heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit unites us together in Jesus. 

We normally express that peace with one another in our gatherings by greeting those around us. In this time where we can’t do that take a moment to pray for someone who is part of our church family instead. 

SERMON The Gospel of Mark- [Mk 3:22-30] Watch the pre-sermon message and then the sermon. 

This week we’re continuing our series ‘The Gospel of Mark’. Click here where you will find this week’s sermon.

RESPONSE 

Take a few minutes to reflect on how God was speaking to you from his Word. Ask that the Holy Spirit would take the truth and use it to change and transform you. 

SONG: You Alone Can Rescue (Matt Redman):  A reminder that it is Jesus who saves us from our sin, he came into this world to rescue the lost and is worthy of all of our praise.

Who O Lord could save themselves
Their own soul could heal
Our shame was deeper than the sea
Your grace is deeper still
(REPEAT)

And You alone can rescue
You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise

You O Lord have made a way
The great divide You healed
For when our hearts were far away
Your love went further still
Yes Your love goes further still

And You alone can rescue
You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise
To You alone belongs the highest praise
You alone

We lift up our eyes
Lift up our eyes
You're the giver of life
We lift up our eyes
Lift up our eyes
You're the giver of life
(REPEAT 4X)

And You alone can rescue
You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise
To You alone belongs the highest praise

To You alone belongs the highest praise
To You alone belongs the highest praise
To You alone

CCLI Song # 5376377

Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman

© 2008 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)

Atlas Mountain Songs (Admin. by SHOUT! Music Publishing UK)

SONG: This I Believe (The Creed) (Hillsong): A song based on the Apostle’s creed that affirms the truths we believe as Christians.

Our Father everlasting
The all creating One
God Almighty
Through Your Holy Spirit
Conceiving Christ the Son
Jesus our Saviour

I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Our God is three in One
I believe in the resurrection
That we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus

Our judge and our defender
Suffered and crucified
Forgiveness is in You
Descended into darkness
You rose in glorious life
Forever seated high

I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Our God is three in One
I believe in the resurrection
That we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus

I believe in You
I believe You rose again
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord

I believe in life eternal
I believe in the virgin birth
I believe in the saints' communion
And in Your holy Church
I believe in the resurrection
When Jesus comes again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus

I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Our God is three in One
I believe in the resurrection
That we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus

CCLI Song # 7018338

Ben Fielding | Matt Crocker

© 2014 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Hillsong Music Publishing UK)

COMMITMENT READING 

One of the things that we love to do as a church is affirm our faith and what we believe by reading the Apostle's Creed together. The Apostle's creed is a summary of what the church believes and teaches. As you say the Creed you join Christians past and present and from all over the world in proclaiming our common faith. 

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; 

And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen. 

SONG: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Zach Sprowls): A new take on the old hymn, reminding us of the hope we have in the Gospel, that one day the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory.

CCLI Song # 863569

Charles Wesley | Thomas Jarman

© Words: Public Domain

Music: Public Domain

BENEDICTION 

Close your time of worship with this benediction: 

May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

[1 Thessalonians 3:12-13] 

Peace be with you

SUNDAY GATHERING (6th September 2020)

During this time where our public gatherings are not able to meet, each Sunday we are providing you with a liturgy that you can use at home. You can use it in a number of ways: on your own, with your family, or with others from our church community via video conferencing. Our suggestion is that you take time to move through each of the sections below, listening to the songs, reflecting on the liturgy and hearing the word preached exactly as we do on a Sunday. As you move through it why not talk with others or, if you are on your own, message someone from your City Group or DNA Group to share something that really struck you. 

As you do this remember that we are still the church even when we can’t gather together as the church. 

CALL TO WORSHIP 

There are many things that happen in the world and in our lives that we struggle to understand and make sense of. Tragedies strike, disappointments mount up and life throws up all kinds of challenges. In the midst of this the Christian hope is not just that we have a God who is great and in control but also a God who is good. A kind & gracious heavenly Father who cares for and watches over his people. So begin your time of worship today with these wonderful and comforting truths from Psalm 145. 

The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.

[Psalm 145:8-10] 

SONG: Fountain of Goodness (Olly Knight): A song of praise, celebrating our God who is the fount of all that is good.

Fountain of goodness beauty ever-streaming love
Pouring out every blessing on your perfect Son
Father before all things
Your joy was found in him

Radiant light of heaven ever-cherished Son
Knowing such perfect closeness
With your Father one
Jesus you came to us to share all that was yours

Our God is good He’s shown such love
Now adopted in the Son to you we come
And we delight in you our God
You loved us first and now our hearts are yours

Giver of life for ever resting on the Son
Bringing the joy of knowing all the Father’s love
Spirit you’ve made us Christ’s
Now we’re as loved as him

Our God is good He’s shown such love
Now adopted in the Son to you we come
And we delight in you our God
You loved us first and now our hearts are yours

CCLI Song # 6358617

Mike Reeves | Olly Knight

© 2012 Song Solutions Daybreak (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

SONG: Come Praise and Glorify (Sovereign Grace): A call to praise and glorify the God who has shown his grace to us in Christ.

Come praise and glorify our God
The Father of our Lord
In Christ He has in heav'nly realms
His blessings on us poured
For pure and blameless in His sight
He destined us to be
And now we've been adopted through
His Son eternally

To the praise of Your glory
To the praise of Your mercy and grace
To the praise of Your glory
You are the God who saves

Come praise and glorify our God
Who gives His grace in Christ
In Him our sins are washed away
Redeemed through sacrifice
In Him God has made known to us
The myst'ry of His will
That Christ should be the head of all
His purpose to fulfill

To the praise of Your glory
To the praise of Your mercy and grace
To the praise of Your glory
You are the God who saves

Come praise and glorify our God
For we've believed the Word
And through our faith we have a seal
The Spirit of the Lord
The Spirit guarantees our hope
Until redemption's done
Until we join in endless praise
To God the Three in One

To the praise of Your glory
To the praise of Your mercy and grace
To the praise of Your glory
You are the God who saves

CCLI Song # 6167664

Bob Kauflin | Tim Chester

© 2011 Sovereign Grace Praise (Admin. by Integrity Music)

CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE 

Today we return to our sermon series in the gospel of Mark and we’ll look at Jesus calling the twelve disciples. The call that Jesus makes to all is to ‘follow him’. Being a Christian means being a person who follows Jesus. But our sinful hearts so often twist and turn away from following Jesus. We follow our own sinful desires and so often find ourselves lost down destructive pathways. So take a moment to confess your sin, the ways you have failed to follow Jesus this week. 

But the beauty of the gospel is that the heart of Jesus is towards sinful and failing people like us. He knows us and as we confess he encourages us come back to him. Hear his words to your heart today: 

All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.

[Jhn 6:37] 

Let the truth and comfort of his words draw you back to him today. 

SONG: Look What God Has Done (Ghost Ship): A call for us to look again at what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. To remind our hearts of the identity we have in the Gospel and to give God all the glory.

Look what God has done
He redeemed us with His blood
We were lost and dead in sin
He came for us
Look what God has done
He adopted us in love
We were orphans without hope
Now His Children

Who are we that He would save us
Who are we that He would send us

To God be glory through Christ our Savior's church
Through all generations
To God be glory through Christ our Savior's work
Forever and ever

Look what God has done
Through His sacrifice we’re one
Sinner’s unified by grace bound together
Look what God has done
By His Spirit through His son
By the power of His hand He is sending

Who are we that He would save us
Who are we that He would send us

To God be glory through Christ our Savior's church
Through all generations
To God be glory through Christ our Savior's work
Forever and ever

Lift your hands and praise Him
See His great compassion
See His mercy for us
Raise your voice and thank Him
See the church He's building
See the lost He's saving

To God be glory through Christ our Savior's church
Through all generations
To God be glory through Christ our Savior's work
Forever and ever

Look at Jesus Christ
He redeems His precious bride
By His costly sacrifice we’re invited
See the wisdom of His ways
In the mystery of grace
Every age and every race we’re united

Who are we that He would save us
Who are we that He would send us

To God be glory through Christ our Savior's church
Through all generations
To God be glory through Christ our Savior's work
Forever and ever

CCLI Song # 7061244

Brian Eichelberger | Cam Huxford | Zach Bolen

© 2015 Hymnographer (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

We Are Younger We Are Faster Music (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

Remaining portion is unaffiliated

PASSING OF THE PEACE 

Because of Christ's work on the cross, his death and resurrection, we have been brought back into communion with our God and have been made righteous. We have peace with our creator, our heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit unites us together in Jesus. 

We normally express that peace with one another in our gatherings by greeting those around us. In this time where we can’t do that take a moment to pray for someone who is part of our church family instead. 

SERMON The Gospel of Mark- [Mk 3:7-21] Watch the pre-sermon message and then the sermon. 

This week we’re re-starting our series ‘The Gospel of Mark’. Click here where you will find this week’s sermon.

RESPONSE 

Take a few minutes to reflect on how God was speaking to you from his Word. Ask that the Holy Spirit would take the truth and use it to change and transform you. 

SONG: Jesus Paid it All (Kings Kaleidoscope): A hymn that centers on the price Jesus paid to save us from our sin and the new life we are raised to in Christ.

I hear the Savior say
Thy strength indeed is small
Child of weakness
Watch and pray
Find in Me thine all in all

Lord now indeed I find
Thy power and Thine alone
Jesus died my soul to save
And melt my heart of stone

Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow

And when before the throne
I stand in Him complete
Jesus died my soul to save
My lips shall still repeat

Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow

Oh praise the One
Who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead
Oh praise the One
Who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead
(REPEAT)

CCLI Song # 7065567

Chad Gardner

© 2015 Moms Like Us Too (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

SONG: Jesus is the Lord of All (Olly Knight): A glorious reminder that Jesus reigns over all.  He is King of kings and  Lord of lords.

All creation sings His praise
For by His word all things were made
He holds the keys to life and death
Sustains us by his very breath

Stars and galaxies were made
For the glory of His name
Earth and Heaven declare His ways
O Christ the matchless King be praised

Jesus is the Lord of all
Jesus is the Lord of all
You're the one we bow before
Jesus is the Lord of all

He left his throne and crown behind
To stoop so low that he would die
The Lord of all was crucified
His hands were pierced instead of mine

But death could not contain the Christ
For Jesus rose in power to life
He claims the church for which he died
To reign with Him his spotless Bride

Jesus is the Lord of all
Jesus is the Lord of all
You're the one we bow before
Jesus is the Lord of all

A day will come when wars will cease
When nations stand in unity
Every voice will sing to Him
Our great victorious King of Kings

Jesus is the Lord of all
Jesus is the Lord of all
You're the one we bow before
Jesus is the Lord of all

CCLI Song # 7070739

Olly Knight | Tom James

© 2016 Song Solutions Daybreak (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

COMMITMENT READING 

As we close our time of worship today we remember that we are called to follow Jesus and cling hold of him. But his grip on us is what truly keeps and sustains us and that grip will never falter. Read the words of Psalm 63 that express this double sided truth: 

On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.

[Ps 63:6-8] 

SONG: Oh God (Citizens): An assurance that God is present with us in our struggles, when we feel alone and far from Him he is with us. A wonderful reminder that nothing can separate us from the love of God.

In the valley oh God You're near
In the quiet oh God You're near
In the shadow oh God You're near
At my breaking oh God You're near

Oh God You never leave my side
Your love stands firm through all my life

In my searching oh God You're near
In my wandering oh God You're near
When I feel alone oh God You're near
At my lowest oh God You're near

Oh God You never leave my side
Your love stands firm through all my life

Height nor depth nor anything else
Could pull us apart
We are joined as one by Your blood
Hope will rise as we become more
Than conquerors through the One who loved the world

Oh God You never leave my side
Oh God Your love will stand firm through all my life

CCLI Song # 6534493

Zach Bolen

© It's All About Jesus Music (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

We Are Younger We Are Faster Music (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

BENEDICTION 

Close your time of worship with this benediction: 

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever.

[1 Peter 5:10-11] 

Peace be with you

SUNDAY GATHERING (5th July 2020)

THE GOSPEL OF MARK [MARK 2:23-3:6]

During this time where our public gatherings are not able to meet, each Sunday we are providing you with a liturgy that you can use at home. You can use it in a number of ways: on your own, with your family, or with others from our church community via video conferencing. Our suggestion is that you take time to move through each of the sections below, listening to the songs, reflecting on the liturgy and hearing the word preached exactly as we do on a Sunday. As you move through it why not talk with others or, if you are on your own, message someone from your City Group or DNA Group to share something that really struck you. 

As you do this remember that we are still the church even when we can’t gather together as the church. 

CALL TO WORSHIP 

One of the glorious truths that anchors our hearts and orientates our lives as Christians is that God is glorious. He is eternal and unchanging- worthy of all our praise. Use this call to worship to remind your heart of the goodness and greatness of God. 

Praise be to you, LORD, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the majesty and the splendour, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honour come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. 

(1 Chronicles 29:10-13) 

SONG: All Praise to Him (Sovereign Grace): A song of praise that speaks of the power of God which is displayed in creation and in Jesus’ death and resurrection.

CCLI Song # 7096636

Bob Kauflin | Matt Merker

© Sovereign Grace Praise (Admin. by Integrity Music)

SONG: Come Praise and Glorify (Sovereign Grace): A call to praise and glorify the God who has shown his grace to us in Christ.

CCLI Song # 6167664

Bob Kauflin | Tim Chester

© 2011 Sovereign Grace Praise (Admin. by Integrity Music)

CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE 

As we take a moment to confess our sin before God use this prayer to help you: 

Father God as we are reminded of your glory and majesty, we confess that so often we forget how far we are from you. We are quick to build ourselves up and quick to look down on others. Forgive us for judging one another, thinking we are better than one another. Remind us that all of us have sinned and fallen short of your standards. We are all undeserving of your grace and yet you have lavishly poured it onto us.

Amen. 

Even though we deserved God's judgement, Jesus took the judgement that was ours on the cross so that we might be freed from the power of sin. God tells us in his word that if we repent and turn to Jesus, we find life. Read these words of assurance about our great and perfect saviour now: 

"He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. "He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; "by his wounds we have been healed." 

(1 Peter 2:22-24) 

Jesus secures our forgiveness and we can know deep and true healing from our sin. Let the joy of that rest on your heart as you sing. 

SONG: Rock of Ages (Dustin Kensrue): A reminder that God is the rock and refuge who cleanses us from our sin.

CCLI Song # 7004664

Augustus Montague Toplady | Dustin Kensrue

© 2013 Dead Bird Theology (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

It's All About Jesus Music (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

We Are Younger We Are Faster Music (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)

PASSING OF THE PEACE 

Because of Christ's work on the cross, his death and resurrection, we have been brought back into communion with our God and have been made righteous. We have peace with our creator, our heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit unites us together in Jesus. 

We normally express that peace with one another in our gatherings by greeting those around us. In this time where we can’t do that take a moment to pray for someone who is part of our church family instead. 

SERMON The Gospel Of Mark- [Mk 2:23-3:6] Watch the pre-sermon message and then the sermon. 

This week we’re continuing our series ‘The Gospel of Mark’. Click here where you will find this week’s sermon.

RESPONSE 

Take a few minutes to reflect on how God was speaking to you from his Word. Ask that the Holy Spirit would take the truth and use it to change and transform you. 

SONG: Lead us Back (Sojourn): A song of confession that we so often seek security, comfort and the worship of other idols above God. A plea that God would lead us back to life in him. 

CCLI Song # 4878333

Bobby Gilles | Brooks Ritter

© 2006 Gilles, Bobby (Admin. by Robert E. Gilles Jr.)

Sojourn Community Church

SONG: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Zach Sprowls): A new take on the old hymn, reminding us of the hope we have in the Gospel, that one day the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory.

CCLI Song # 2647652

Charles Wesley

Public Domain

COMMITMENT READING 

Through what Jesus has done for us we have a new and wonderful identity. It is so important that we remember that during this time when we can’t gather together as the church. So prepare to close your time of worship with this reminder of who we are as God’s people: 

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 

[1 Pt 2:9] 

SONG: Hear the Call of the Kingdom (Stuart Townend & Keith Getty): A song which calls us to lift our eyes to God, and to go to all the world with his compassion, as well as being a reminder of our place as his children.

LYRICS

Hear the call of the kingdom

Lift your eyes to the King
Let His song rise within you
As a fragrant offering
Of how God rich in mercy came in Christ to redeem
All who trust in His unfailing grace

Verse 2

Hear the call of the kingdom
To be children of light
With the mercy of heaven the humility of Christ
Walking justly before Him
Loving all that is right
That the life of Christ may shine through us

King of heaven we will answer the call
We will follow bringing hope to the world
Filled with passion filled with power to proclaim
Salvation in Jesus' name

Hear the call of the kingdom
To reach out to the lost
With the Father's compassion
In the wonder of the cross
Bringing peace and forgiveness
And a hope yet to come
Let the nations put their trust in Him

King of heaven we will answer the call
We will follow bringing hope to the world
Filled with passion filled with power to proclaim
Salvation in Jesus' name

CCLI Song # 4930752

Keith Getty | Kristyn Getty | Stuart Townend

© 2006 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)

BENEDICTION 

Close your time of worship with this prayer: 

Father God, remind us that we are the family of God, adopted through the Son and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Help us live in light of our identity as children of God as we begin this new week. 

Peace be with you