Sunday, July 12
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 12:18-25
(Erroll Dietz)
Sing the Word
Reading: Psalm 86:8-10, 12
He Is Our God
Reading: Daniel 7:13-14
Ancient of Days
Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6
Blessed Be Our God and Father
Christ, Our Wisdom
Preach the Word
Ruling Words | Acts 12:18-25
(Manny Pereira)
Hymn of Response / Closing
Christus Victor (Amen)
Benediction
This Sunday’s Sermon
Ruling Words | Acts 12:18-25 | Manny Pereira
This passage completes the Herod episode and brings Acts 12 to its ironic climax. What calls for confidence in the unseen Christ is now punctuated with dramatic irony. The visible king who stretched out his hand against Christ’s church was overruled by Christ’s hand. Herod only appears powerful. Christ rules. His words prevail against all opposition. Whereas the words of apparent power will eventually perish. Words reveal their source. Here they reveal who really reigns and rules. This passage calls the church to see beyond the noise of earthly voices and take confidence in the reigning Christ, whose Word alone rules, endures, and advances.
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
He Is Our God
Verse 1
Who can light the fires
Of a thousand burning suns,
Blazing in the heavens?
There is only One;
He is our God.
Verse 2
Who commands the nations,
Building up and tearing down,
Silencing His rivals?
There is only One;
He is our God, He is our God.
(Chorus 1)
Holy, You alone are holy,
Matchless in Your glory,
Holy God.
Verse 3
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 2)
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.
(Bridge)
Now to the King on the throne
Who was and is to come
And to the Lamb Who was slain be glory
(Chorus 3)
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.
Music & Words: Jon Althoff, Bob Kauflin © 2017 Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI, Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP, (adm. by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches; UBP CCLI License #249042
Ancient of Days
Verse 1
Though the nations rage
Kingdoms rise and fall
There is still one King
Reigning over all
So I will not fear for this truth remains:
That my God is the Ancient of Days
(Chorus)
None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Verse 2
Though the dread of night
Overwhelms my soul
He is here with me
I am not alone
O His love is sure and He knows my name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
Though I may not see
What the future brings
I will watch and wait
For the Savior King
Then my joy complete standing face to face
In the presence of the Ancient of Days
(Repeat Chorus)
Words & Music: Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Michael Farren, Jesse Reeves © 2018 CityAlight Music; UBP CCLI License #249042
Blessed Be Our God and Father
Verse 1
Blessed be our God and Father
Who has filled our lives with blessing:
Every gift from heaven’s fullness
Now is ours in Jesus Christ.
Oh, what riches of his favor
Poured out freely from His throne!
We rejoice in praise
For the glory of His grace.
Verse 2
Blessed be our God and Father
Who before the world’s foundation
Knew He’d make us pure and blameless,
Changing sinners into saints.
Oh, what mercy to be chosen
And in love to bear His name!
We rejoice in praise
For the glory of His grace.
(Chorus 1)
Hallelujah! to Your name be all the glory!
Hallelujah! to Your name be all praise!
Verse 3
Blessed be our God and Father
Who with unimagined kindness
Gave His only Son to save us
For the glory of His name.
Oh, what power in His passion,
Raised from death to endless reign!
We rejoice in praise
For the glory of His grace.
(Chorus 2)
Hallelujah! to Your name be all the glory!
Hallelujah! to Your name be all praise!
Hallelujah! to Your name be all the glory!
Hallelujah! to Your name be all praise!
Music & Words: Jon Althoff and David Zimmer © 2026 Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI (adm. by Integrity Music) Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved; UBP CCLI License #249042
Christ, Our Wisdom
Verse 1
Christ, our wisdom, we are humbled
When You hide Your ways from us;
You have purposes unnumbered,
Each one good and glorious.
Help us trust when we grow weary,
Free us from our anxious thoughts;
Give us grace to see more clearly;
You are God, and we are not.
Verse 2
Christ, our wisdom, be our gladness
When we fail to understand;
You ordain all joy and sadness
To fulfill Your perfect plan.
Help us know You rule with power
Over ev’ry raging flood;
In our most uncertain hour,
You are God, and we are loved.
Verse 3
Christ, our wisdom, we will follow
Though the way ahead is veiled;
As we journey through the shadows,
Grant us faith where sight has failed.
Help us cling to Your commandments,
Strengthened by Your faithful Word;
We will never be abandoned;
You are God, and we are Yours.
Verse 4
Christ, our wisdom, we adore You
For the beauty of the cross;
Once in foolishness we scorned You,
But Your blood has ransomed us.
Help us sing the endless mercies
Of Your humble heart to save;
Christ our wisdom, Christ our glory,
You are God, forever praised.
(Tag)
Help us sing the endless mercies
Of Your humble heart to save;
Christ our wisdom, Christ our glory,
You are God, forever praised.
Words & Music: Jon Althoff, Bob Kauflin, Nathan Stiff © 2024 Sovereign Grace Worship / Sovereign Grace Praise (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com); UBP CCLI License #249042
Christus Victor (Amen)
Verse 1
O Most High, King of the ages,
Great I AM, God of wonders,
By the blood, You have redeemed us,
Led us through mighty waters,
Our strength, our song,
Our sure salvation!
(Chorus)
Now to the Lamb upon the throne,
Be blessing, honor, glory, power,
For the battle You have won.
Hallelujah, Amen!
Verse 2
O most High, dwelling among us,
Son of man, sent for sinners,
By Your blood You have redeemed us,
Spotless Lamb, Mighty Savior
Who lived, who died,
Who rose victorious!
(Chorus 2)
Now to the Lamb upon the throne,
Be blessing, honor, glory, power,
For the battle You have won.
Hallelujah!
With every tribe and every tongue,
We join the anthem of the angels
In the triumph of the Son.
Hallelujah! Amen!
Verse 3
O Most High, King of the nations,
Robed in praise, crowned with splendor,
On that day who will not tremble?
When You stand – Christ the Victor,
Who was, and is, and is forever!
(Repeat Chorus 2)
(Bridge)
Amen, Amen, Amen!
(Chorus 3)
Now to the Lamb upon the throne,
Be blessing, honor, glory, power,
For the battle You have won.
Hallelujah!
With every tribe and every tongue,
We join the anthem of the angels
In the triumph of the Son.
Hallelujah! Amen!
Sing the victory of the Lamb!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Amen!
Words & Music: Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, & Bryan Fowler © 2024 Getty Music Publishing, Messenger Hymns, LIVINGHYMNS, Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Love Your Enemies (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing); UBP CCLI License #249042
