Sunday, August 16
As stewards of God’s words and works, it is with delight that we have the opportunity to gather as His people in worship by way of a reminder of the truth, power, and goodness of the sacred Scriptures. May we gather in His name and for His glory as we endeavor to make much of Christ through scripture, prayer, song, and the preaching of His Word. We look forward to gathering together this Lord’s day – For Christ, to God’s Glory, and Man’s Joy!
Order of Service
Preservice
Give to Our God Immortal Praise
Welcome/Announcements
Read the Word / Pray the Word
Acts 14:1-7
(Jake Shepherd)
Sing the Word
Reading: Psalm 105:1–3
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
There is One Gospel
Reading: Philippians 1:3–6
Christ is Mine Forevermore
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
We Are Thankful
Preach the Word
A Light for the Nations | Acts 14:1-7
(Manny Pereira)
Hymn of Response / Closing
Our God Will Go Before Us
Benediction
This Sunday’s Sermon
The Light Burns Brighter | Acts 14:1-7 | Manny Pereira
When the light of Christ breaks into Iconium, it does not flicker timidly in the corner. It shines with saving power, drawing a great multitude to believe. Yet wherever the light of Christ shines, unbelief shadows. Poison pollutes minds and opposing pressures mount. The city itself begins to divide beneath the brightness of the truth. Still, the gracious light is not dimmed. Paul and Barnabas do not whisper in the shadows. They speak boldly, and the Lord Himself bears witness to His own light. Even when hardened hearts turn hostile and prudence sends the preachers down the road, the gospel is not retreating. It is too precious to be wasted, too true to be silenced, and too glorious to be contained. In this illuminating passage, opposition does not darken the light. Because it radiates grace, darkness only makes the light burn brighter.
Featured Song
Today’s Song Lyrics
Give To Our God Immortal Praise
Verse 1
Give to our God immortal praise;
Mercy and truth are all His ways;
Wonders of grace to God belong;
Repeat His mercies in your song.
Verse 2
He built the earth, He spread the sky,
And fixed the starry lights on high;
Wonders of grace to God belong;
Repeat His mercies in your song.
Verse 3
He fills the sun with morning light;
He bids the moon direct the night;
His mercies ever shall endure,
When suns and moons shall shine no more.
Verse 4
He sent His Son with power to save
From guilt and darkness and the grave;
Wonders of grace to God belong;
Repeat His mercies in your song.
Verse 5
Through this vain world He guides our feet,
And leads us to His heavenly seat:
His mercies ever shall endure,
When this our world shall be no more.
Words: Isaac Watts (1719); Music: John Hatton (1784) © Public Domain
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Verse 1
Come, thou Fount of every blessing;
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above;
Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love.
Verse 2
Hither to Thy love hath blessed me;
Thou hast brought me to this place;
And I know Thy hand will lead me
Safely home by Thy good grace.
Jesus sought me when a stranger
Wandering from the fold of God.
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood.
Verse 3
Oh, to grace how great a debtor
Daily I’m constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter,
Bind my wandring heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above!
Verse 4
Oh, that day when, freed from sinning,
I shall see Thy lovely face;
Full arrayed in blood-washed linen,
How I’ll sing Thy sovereign grace!
Come, my Lord, no longer tarry,
Bring Thy promises to pass;
For I know Thy power will keep me
Till I’m home with Thee at last!
Words: Robert Robinson, 1758; v. 4 alt. Bob Kauflin © 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise | Music: Wyeth’s Repository of Sacred Music, Pt. 2, 1813; UBP CCLI License #249042
There Is One Gospel
Verse 1
There is one Gospel on which I stand
For all eternity
It is my story, my Father’s plan
The Son has rescued me
Oh what a Gospel, Oh what a peace
My highest joy and my deepest need
Now and forever He is my light
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Verse 2
There is one Gospel to which I cling
All else I count as loss
For there, where justice and mercy meet
He saved me on the cross
No more I boast in what I can bring
No more I carry the weight of sin
For He has brought me from death to life
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Verse 3
There is one Gospel where hope is found
The empty tomb still speaks
For death could not keep my Savior down
He lives and I am free
Now on my Savior, I fix my eyes
My life is His and His hope is mine!
For He has promised I, too will rise
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Verse 4
And in this Gospel the church is one
We do not walk alone
We have His Spirit as we press on
To lead us safely home
And when in glory still I will sing
Of this old story that rescued me
Praise to my Savior, the King of life
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Words & Music: Jonny Robinson & Rich Thompson © 2022 CityAlight Music (admin. Integrity Music). All rights reserved; UBP CCLI License #249042
Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Verse 1
Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall, His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore
Verse 2
Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me
Verse 3
Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
But mine is armor for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore
(Refrain)
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
(Bridge)
Come rejoice now, O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore!
Words & Music: Jonny Robinson & Rich Thompson © 2016 CityAlight Music (admin. Integrity Music); UBP CCLI License #249042
We Are Thankful
Verse 1
For goodness and for mercy that has surely followed us
And every blessing we could never earn
For all the gifts we cherish that are pictures of Your love
What could we ever offer in return?
Chorus
Thank You, thank You, Father, thank You
You are always good
Thank You, thank You, Father, thank You
You are always faithful and we are thankful
Verse 2
For sorrows and for trials that You send to shape our hearts
And pain that keeps us clinging to Your grace
For faith within the fire or Your presence in the dark
What can we sing no matter what we face?
Verse 3
For pardon and forgiveness through our Savior’s sacrifice
And death that’s swallowed up in victory
For love that’s never failed us and Your everlasting life
What will we say for all eternity?
Music & Words: Nathan Stiff & David Zimmer © 2026 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP, Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI (adm. by Integrity Music) Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved; UBP CCLI License #249042
Our God Will Go Before Us
Verse 1
Our God will go before us
And guide us by His presence.
What confidence this promise is:
We will never walk alone.
Verse 2
Through unknown paths, through shadows,
Our hearts fear not tomorrow.
For every step, His faithfulness
Is the truth that lights our way.
(Chorus)
Our God will go before us;
The Lord of hosts is with us.
Oh, praise the One who leads us on,
For His grace will bring us home.
Verse 3
Though evil forms against us,
All heaven will defend us.
The gates of hell shall not prevail,
For the battle is the Lord’s.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 4
Now send us with your presence
And lead us on to heaven,
Where songs of sorrow strain no more
And our every breath is praise.
Oh, let our every breath be praise.
(Repeat Chorus)
Words & Music: Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, Matt Papa © 2023 Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Love Your Enemies Publishing / Messenger Hymns (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com); UBP CCLI License #249042
