Isaiah 42:1-9 Welcome Johnathan Staley Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. 5 Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6 I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, 7 to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. 8 I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. 9 Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them. Speaker: This is the Word of the Lord Congregation: Received
He is Our God Who can light the fires, Of a thousand burning suns Blazing in the heavens? There is only One He is our God Who commands the nations, Building up and tearing down Silencing His rivals? There is only One He is our God, He is our God Holy, You alone are holy, Matchless in Your glory, holy God Who would come to save us, When we turned away His love Conquer us with kindness? There is only One He is our God, He is our God (Chorus) Holy, You alone are holy, Matchless in Your glory, no one is like You Worthy, You alone are worthy, We adore You only, holy God Now to the King on the throne, Who was and is to come And to the Lamb Who was slain be glory Chorus
Covenant Reading John Elkins Sovereign Grace Fellowship Covenant We who have been called, as we trust, by the grace of God, do in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ voluntarily and jointly separate ourselves from the world and give ourselves to the Lord who has promised to receive us and be our God. We are no longer our own. We promise before God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, trusting in the assistance of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in this our gospel fellowship, as a church of Jesus Christ in love for the Lord and for one another. We Promise to Glorify God in Holiness of Life We will walk in all holiness and humility in order to render our fellowship delightful to God, joyful to ourselves, and lovely to the rest of the Lord s people. We will live in obedience to the moral precepts of Scripture, while recognizing liberty if Scripture has neither required nor forbidden a practice. We will use all scriptural means of growing in grace including systematic reading of the Scriptures, consistent private and family prayer, and encourage regular participation in the church. We will not take or hold to any other religious oaths or vows that are in contradiction to the Scripture or this covenant. We Promise to Glorify God in the Church We will meet together on the Lord s Day and at other times, as the Lord shall give opportunity, to serve, savor, and glorify God in worship. We will strive together for the truths of the gospel. We will sustain the doctrines of our church in accordance with our statement of faith and not hold any settled convictions contrary to it. We will keep the unity of the Spirit We will avoid causes of undue division. We will contribute, as God shall bless us, to the support and ministry of our church by systematic and proportionate giving. We will seek the salvation of the lost and hasten the spread of the gospel to all peoples. We will recognize and submit to the discipline and authority of our church.
We will pray that the person of God, through His Spirit, would be manifest among us for the glory and increase of His church. We will, if we move from this place, unite with some other church as soon as possible. We Promise to Glorify God in Our Relationships with One Another In love we will stir up one another to love and good works and not allow a brother or sister to continue in sin. In love we will pray for one another. In love we will bear one another s burdens. In love we will bear with one another s weaknesses, failings, and infirmities with much tenderness and forgiveness. In love we will speak to and about one another that which edifies. In love we will seek reconciliation when we have wronged or been wronged by another. We Promise to Glorify God in Our Families We who are heads of families will maintain the worship of God in our homes and will instruct those under our care in words and actions. We who are husbands will love and honor our wives. We who are wives will respect and be subject to our husbands. We who are parents will raise up our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. We who are children will obey our parents. We who are single will not enter into marriage with any that are unbelievers. This is the covenant we gladly and humbly submit to, out of fear of the Lord, Whose we are and Whom we desire to serve. To Him be glory now and forever. Amen.
You Are My Vision You are my vision, O King of my heart. Nothing else satisfies, only You, Lord. You are my best thought by day or by night. Waking or sleeping, Your presence, my light. You are my wisdom, You are my true word, I ever with You, and You with me Lord: You're my great Father, and I'm Your true son, You dwell inside me, together we're one. You are my battle-shield, sword for the fight: You are my dignity, You're my delight; You're my soul's shelter and You're my high tower. Come, raise me heavenward, O Power of my power. I don't want riches or man's empty praise: You're my inheritance, now and always; You, and You only, the first in my heart: High King of heaven, my treasure You are. High King of heaven, when victory's won May I reach heaven's joy, O bright heaven's Son. Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,/ Still be my vision, O Ruler of all. Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,/ Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
Prayer of Intercession: Kenny Domel Prayer of Gratitude and Thanks for the year For our Congregation 1. Pray that we would encourage each other with Scripture. 2. Pray that we would see part of being a Christian as being a provider and server, and not a consumer Impossible Prayers 1. Abortion would end. 2. Pornography industry would go bankrupt and cease to exist. 3. Everyone in Brazoria county would come face to face with Jesus
In Christ Alone In Christ alone my hope is found; He is my light, my strength, my song; This cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my all in all Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone, Who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied; For ev ry sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain; Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, Sin s curse has lost its grip on me; For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the pow r of Christ in me; From life s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow r of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home Here in the pow r of Christ I ll stand.
Sermon John Elkins Romans 3:25-31 Behold the Lamb Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, Slain for us - and we remember The promise made that all who come in faith Find forgiveness at the cross. So we share in this bread of life, And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of peace, Around the table of the King. The body of our Savior Jesus Christ, Torn for you - eat and remember The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life Paid the price to make us one. So we share in this bread of life, And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of love, Around the table of the King. The blood that cleanses every stain of sin, Shed for you - drink and remember He drained death s cup that all may enter in To receive the life of God. So we share in this bread of life, And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of grace, Around the table of the King.
And so with thankfulness and faith we rise To respond, - and to remember Our call to follow in the steps of Christ As His body here on earth. As we share in His suffering, We proclaim Christ will come again! And we ll join in the feast of heaven, Around the table of the King Communion Andrew Beem Doxology Praise God from whom all blessing flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above ye Heavenly host Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Galatians 6 (NASB) Bill Christen Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. 2 Bear one another s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another. 5 For each one will bear his own load. 6 The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him. 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. 10 So then, a while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. 11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. 12 Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 For those who are circumcised do not even keep the Law
themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh. 14 But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. 17 From now on let no one cause trouble for me, for I bear on my body the brand-marks of Jesus. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. Speaker: This is the Word of the Lord Congregation: Received