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Call to Worship
The Lord is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation;
this is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
—Exodus 15:2
Rescuer
He’s our Rescuer
He’s our Rescuer
We are free from sin forevermore
Oh how sweet the sound Oh how grace abounds
We will praise the Lord our Rescuer
There is good news for the captive
Good news for the shamed
There is good news
For the one who walked away
There is good news for the doubter
The one religion failed
For the good Lord has come to seek and save
He’s our Rescuer… hey!
He’s our Rescuer… hey!
We are free from sin forevermore
Oh how sweet the sound… hey!
Oh how grace abounds… hey!
We will praise the Lord our Rescuer
He is beauty for the blind man
Riches for the poor
He is friendship for the one the world ignores
He is pasture for the weary
Rest for those who strive
Oh the good Lord is the way, the truth, the life
Yes the good Lord is the way, the truth, the life
He’s our Rescuer… hey!
He’s our Rescuer… hey!
We are free from sin forevermore
Oh how sweet the sound… hey!
Oh how grace abounds… hey!
We will praise the Lord our Rescuer
So come and be chainless
Come and be fearless
Come to the foot of Calvary
There is redemption for every affliction
Here at the foot of Calvary
So come and be chainless
Come and be fearless
Come to the foot of Calvary
There is redemption for every affliction
Here at the foot of Calvary
He’s our Rescuer… hey!
He’s our Rescuer… hey!
We are free from sin forevermore
Oh how sweet the sound… hey!
Oh how grace abounds… hey!
We will praise the Lord our Rescuer
We will praise the Lord our Rescuer
Benjamin Hastings, Bryan Fowler, Rend Collective © 2017 Capitol CMG Amplifier, Musical Moodswing, Rend Family Music, SHOUT! Music Publishing CCLI 241710
Open Up Our Eyes
Greater is the One who’s in us
Greater is the One who calls our name
He will never fail
Stronger is the One within us
Stronger is the One who fights for us
He will never fail, you will never fail
For your love endures forever
Oh, your love endures forever
Open up our eyes, surround us with your light
Your love endures forever
Mighty is the One who’s for us
Mighty is the One who’s strong to save
He will make a way, you will make a way
For your love endures forever
Oh, your love endures forever
Open up our eyes, surround us with your light
Your love endures forever
Our God is fighting for us always
Our God is fighting for us all
Our God is fighting for us always
We are not alone, we are not alone
We are not alone, we are not alone
For your love endures forever
Oh, your love endures forever
Open up our eyes, surround us with your light
Your love endures forever
Our God is fighting for us always
Our God is fighting for us all
Our God is fighting for us always
We are not alone, we are not alone
We are not alone, we are not alone
Chris Brown, London Gatch, Mack Brock, Stuart Garrard, Wade Joye © 2012 Be Essential Songs, Elevation Worship Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Stugio Music Publishing CCLI 241710
Praise the Father, Praise the Son
O sovereign God, O matchless King
The saints adore, the angels sing
And fall before the throne of grace
To you belongs the highest praise
These sufferings, this passing tide
Under your wings I will abide
And every enemy shall flee
You are my hope and victory
Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, Three in One
Clothed in power, and in grace
The name above all other names
To the valley for my soul
Your great descent has made me whole
Your word my heart has welcomed home
Now peace like water ever flows
O praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, Three in One
Clothed in power, and in grace
The name above all other names
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the power
Yours is the glory, forever
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the power
Yours is the glory, forever
Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, Three in One
Clothed in power, and in grace
The name above all other names
The name above all other names
Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash © 2008 Vamos Music, worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Wondrously Made Songs CCLI 241710
Prayer for the People, the City, and the Nations
Gifts — Endless Alleluia
In the morning when I rise to meet you
In the morning when I lift my eyes
You’re the only one I wanna cling to
You’re the first thought on my mind
Let our voices rise
All creation cries
Singing out an endless alleluia
From this moment on
Join with Heaven’s song
Singing out an endless alleluia
In the moments where you go unnoticed
In the ordinary day to day
Countless miracles of life around us
Point like arrows to your name
Let our voices rise
All creation cries
Singing out an endless alleluia
From this moment on
Join with Heaven’s song
Singing out an endless alleluia
Only a moment to live this life
Like shooting stars burning up the night
’Til Heaven’s opened and we arrive
In your presence, Lord, in your presence
Let our voices rise
All creation cries
Singing out an endless alleluia
From this moment on
Join with Heaven’s song
Singing out an endless alleluia
There’s nothing better
There’s nothing better
There’s nothing better
Than this right now
There’s nothing better
There’s nothing better
There’s nothing better
Than this right now
In the evening when I lay my head down
In the evening when I close my eyes
You’re still the only One I wanna cling to
You’re the last thought on my mind
Brian Johnson, Cory Asbury, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson © 2018 Bethel Music Publishing, Richmond Park Publishing CCLI 241710
How Great Thou Art
O Lord my God
When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds
Thy hands have made
I see the stars
I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout
The universe displayed
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
And when I think that God
His Son not sparing
Sent him to die
I scarce can take it in
That on the cross
My burden gladly bearing
He bled and died
To take away my sin
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
When Christ shall come
With shouts of acclamation
And take me home
What joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim
“My God, how great thou art”
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Then sings my soul
My Savior God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Stuart Wesley Keene Hine © 1953 Stuart K. Hine, Renewed 1981 Manna Music, Inc.
CCLI 241710
Sermon
“Be Subject to the Authorities”
Romans 13:1-7
Prayer of Confession
Faithful God, you have promised to be merciful
and remove our sins from us
as far as the east is from the west.
We rest in that promise and ask that you forgive us
for our rebellious spirits, for our indifference towards those in need,
for the greed and envy that shape our desires,
and for the unbelief that causes us to reject the Gospel.
Make us into a renewed people
who reflect your love and mercy,
so the world may know
that you are greater than our sin and weakness.
Through Jesus. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
God Himself forgives all our sins and heals all our diseases. He redeems our lives from the pit and crowns us with love and compassion.
— Paraphrase of Psalm 103:2-4
The Lord’s Supper
Lord, I Need You
Lord I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without you, I fall apart
You’re the one that guides my heart
Lord, I need you, oh I need you
Every hour I need you
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need you
Where sin runs deep, your grace is more
Where grace is found is where you are
And where you are Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Lord, I need you, oh I need you
Every hour I need you
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need you
Teach my song to rise to you
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on you
Jesus, you’re my hope and stay
Lord, I need you, oh I need you
Every hour I need you
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need you
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need you
You’re my one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need you
Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher © 2011 sixsteps Music, Sweater Weather Music, Thankyou Music, Valley Of Songs Music, worshiptogether.com songs CCLI 241710
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise him, all creatures here below
Praise him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
Thomas Ken, Tune – OLD HUNDREDTH, Genevan Psalter (1551) attr. to Louis Bourgeois
Benediction
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