“Praise Worship” Sermon: “Expanding the Table: That All May Be One” Scripture: John 17:6-23 Call to Worship: not sure if there will be a Call to Worship given the different worship format; if there is, this is what it will be: Worship the Lord in gladness, Come before him with joy. Enter his gates with…
Scripture: John 15:9-17 Sermon: “Expanding the Table: Strike up the Band!” [Note: the sermon will be based specifically on the following verses: John 15:16, Psalm 98:1, and Psalm 98:4] Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 98, The Message translation) L: Sing to God a brand new song! God has made a world of wonders! P:…
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Sermon: “Expanding the Table: A Church for All People” Call to Worship (by James Weldon Johnson) L: God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; P: Thou who hast by thy might led us into the light, Keep us forever…
Scripture: John 10:11-18 (Jesus the Good Shepherd) Sermon: “Wolves in Disguise” Call to Worship: (based on Ezekiel 34:11-24) L Thus says the Lord: “As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. P I will rescue them from all the places where they were…
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Sermon: “Recipe for a Church” L:Here, O our Lord, we see You face to face; here would we touch and handle things unseen; P:here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace, and all our weariness upon You lean. L:Here would we feed upon the bread of God, here drink with You the royal…
Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: “Doubting Thomas” Call to Worship: L: When doors were shut and the world was kept out, P: resurrection found the disciples. L: When the church gathers and the world waits outside, P: resurrection finds us. L: When fear grew and new questions were found, P: resurrection found the disciples. L: When…
Easter Sunday Scripture: John 20:1-18 Sermon: “Changed” Call to Worship: L: Today is the day of resurrection. P: Praise be to God for new life! L: Today is the day when darkness is transformed into light. P: Praise be to God for transformation! L: Today is the day when despair is transformed into hope. P:…
Palm/Passion Sunday Choir Cantata Call to Worship: L: The parade today is just the beginning of our hope. P: We wave our branches and shout “Hosanna!” L: But there will come a time of silence and of mourning. P: Help us to be ready for that time, O Lord. L: Blessed is Jesus, who came…
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 Sermon Title: “Bursting the Bubble” Call to Worship: L God has called us to worship. P Praise God, Creator of all! L God has called us to bring good news to the poor, release to the captives, sight to the blind, and freedom to the oppressed. P Yes! Let us proclaim the…