Sunday, January 18
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
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Welcome/Announcements
Read the Word / Pray the Word
Acts 7:54 - 8:4
Sing the Word
Reading: Psalm 96:1-4a
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Reading: 1 John 3:1-2
We Are Yours Forever
Here Is Love
Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:16–18
Our God will Go Before Us
Preach the Word
Glorious Paradox | Acts 8:1-4
Hymn of Response / Closing
Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Benediction
This Sunday’s Sermon
Glorious Paradox | Acts 8:1-4 | Manny Pereira
The narrative takes a turn. In masterful strokes, the wisdom and power of God confound man. The church is seen growing in the likeness of Christ as she bears witness of Him. This passage is the introduction to a section that presents the church as a witness to the world. Yet it is strikingly marked by thoughts and ways far above those of man. In fact, much of what is put on display appears opposite to its reality. Serving to exhibit Christ’s sovereign rule and the essence of His gracious gospel is the principle of a glorious paradox. It is a healthy and helpful reminder to Christians in every area and era.
Featured Song
Today’s Song Lyrics
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Verse 1
Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore.
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing
And triumph evermore.
Lift up your heart!
Lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Verse 2
Our Savior, Jesus, reigns,
The God of truth and love;
When He had purged our stains,
He took His seat above:
Lift up your heart!
Lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Verse 3
His kingdom cannot fail,
He rules o’er earth and heav’n;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus giv’n:
Lift up your heart!
Lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Verse 4
Rejoice in glorious hope,
For Christ the Judge shall come
To gather all His saints
To their eternal home:
Lift up your heart!
Lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Words: Charles Wesley, 1746, alt. | Music: John Darwall, 1769; harm. Arthur Sullivan, 1874, alt. © 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
We Are Yours Forever
Verse 1
God, when You spoke into darkness
And said, “Let there be,” and it was,
You made us the crown of creation
To share in Your love.
And when we rejected Your goodness
To follow our foolish desire,
You knew that one day You’d redeem us
Through one sacrifice.
(Chorus)
Oh, what a love You have lavished on us
To call us Your children, daughters and sons;
One with the Savior, bought by His blood,
We are Yours forever.
Verse 2
By grace, You have made us Your family;
We’re kept in Your kindness and care;
With boldness we know we can bring You
Each burden we bear.
And though we are longing to see You,
Your Spirit within testifies
That we are adopted and treasured
Till faith becomes sight.
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge)
What now can separate us from
The hope you gave us?
We will be like Christ our King,
We are Yours forever.
(Chorus 2)
Oh, what a love You have lavished on us
To call us Your children, daughters and sons;
One with the Savior, bought by His blood,
We are Yours forever.
Music & Words: Keaton Bunting, Bob Kauflin, and David Zimmer © 2024 Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI (adm. by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org; UBP CCLI License #249042
Here Is Love Vast As the Ocean (Everlasting Praise)
Verse 1
Here is love, vast as the ocean,
Loving-kindness as the flood.
When the Prince of Life, our ransom,
Shed for us His precious blood.
Who His love will not remember?
Who can cease to sing His praise?
He can never be forgotten
Throughout heavn’s eternal days.
Verse 2
On the Mount of crucifixion,
Fountains opened deep and wide.
Through the floodgates of God’s mercy,
Flowed a vast and gracious tide.
Grace and love like mighty rivers
Poured incessant from above.
Heaven’s peace and perfect justice
Kissed a guilty world in love.
Verse 3
On the morn of resurrection,
Mercy filled the thirsty grave
Where the stone of death burst open,
Springs of life flowed unrestrained.
Love no heart could ever measure,
Joy no sorrows will outrun
Rush upon the soul believing
In the risen, reigning Son.
Verse 4
Oh this love, vast love of Jesus,
Bids us come and drink and live.
To this weary world of longing,
What more could our Savior give?
Now to Christ who fully loved us
And who freed us from our sin,
Be all glory and dominion,
Everlasting praise to Him.
Words: William Rees, 1847; tr. William Edwards, 1899; sts. 3–4 Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty | Music: Robert Lowry, 1876 © 2024 Getty Music Publishing, Messenger Hymns; 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
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
