Sunday, March 15
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
Come, Praise and Glorify
Welcome/Announcements
Read the Word / Pray the Word
Acts 9:19-31
(Randy Yee)
Sing the Word
Reading: Psalm 93:1-5
The Lord Almighty Reigns (Psalm 93)
Reading: Titus 3:4-7
We Are Yours Forever
Reading: 1 Timothy 1:15-17
His Robes for Mine
Reading: Psalm 90:12-17
From Everlasting
Preach the Word
Compelled in Christ | Acts 9:19-31
(Manny Pereira)
Hymn of Response / Closing
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Benediction
This Sunday’s Sermon
Compelled in Christ | Acts 9:19-31 | Manny Pereira
Christ is compelling. Few model this more vividly than the apostle Paul. He was a deadly foe to the church. He hated Christ and rejected all that was proclaimed about Him. At that time, he was blind to the truth. But while he, then known as Saul, set out to capture Christians, Christ captured him. Saul’s rebel, self-righteous soul was conquered. Then his eyes were opened to the immeasurable riches of Christ. This passage is the testimony of how instantly Saul was compelled in Christ to make much of Him despite the deadliest of dangers.
Featured Song
Today’s Song Lyrics
Come, Praise and Glorify
Verse 1
Come praise and glorify our God,
The Father of our Lord.
In Christ, He has in heavenly realms,
His blessings on us poured.
For pure and blameless in His sight
He destined us to be,
And now we've been adopted through
His Son eternally.
(Chorus)
To the praise of Your glory,
To the praise of Your mercy and grace
To the praise of Your glory,
You are the God who saves.
Verse 2
Come praise and glorify our God,
Who gives His grace in Christ.
In Him our sins are washed away
Redeemed through sacrifice.
In Him God has made known to us
The mystery of His will,
That Christ should be the head of all,
His purpose to fulfill.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
Come praise and glorify our God,
For we've believed the Word.
And through our faith we have a seal
The Spirit of the Lord.
The Spirit guarantees our hope
Until redemption's done,
Until we join in endless praise to God,
The Three-in-One.
(Repeat Chorus)
Words and Music: Tim Chester and Bob Kauflin © 2011 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved.; UBP CCLI License #249042
The Lord Almighty Reigns (Psalm 93)
Verse 1
Behold Him, robed in majesty
Crowned with strength and glory, holy is our King!
Behold Him, though the waters rage
Breakers bow before Him, tides rush to obey
(Chorus)
He reigns,
When oceans roar, He reigns,
Above the storm, enthroned on high,
The Lord Almighty reigns!
Verse 2
Behold Him, stronger than the seas
God from everlasting, just in His decrees
Behold Him, worthy of our trust
Faithful to His promise, ever here with us.
(Chorus 2)
He reigns,
When oceans roar, He reigns,
Above the storm, enthroned on high,
The Lord Almighty reigns!
He reigns,
Amidst the flood, He reigns,
With grace and love, enthroned on high,
The Lord Almighty reigns!
Bridge
Wind and waves are stilled in reverence
Thunder trembles in Your presence
You will hold us in the tempest
You will not be moved! You will not be moved!
You will not be moved! You will not be moved!
TAG
Enthroned on high,
The Lord Almighty reigns!
Words & Music: Nathan Stiff, Jon Althoff, and Bob Kauflin © 2022 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP, Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI (administrated by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved.; 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
His Robes for Mine
Verse 1
His robes for mine: O wonderful exchange!
Clothed in my sin, Christ suffered ‘neath God’s rage.
Draped in His righteousness, I’m justified.
In Christ I live, for in my place He died.
Verse 2
His robes for mine: What cause have I for dread?
God’s daunting law Christ mastered in my stead.
Faultless I stand, with righteous works not mine,
Saved by my Lord’s vicarious death and life.
(Chorus)
I cling to Christ, and marvel at the cost:
Jesus forsaken, God estranged from God.
Bought by such love, my life is not my own;
My praise, my all, shall be for Christ alone.
Verse 3
His robes for mine: God’s justice is appeased.
Jesus is crushed, and thus the Father’s pleased.
Christ drank God’s wrath on sin, then cried, “’Tis done!”
Sin’s wage is paid; propitiation won.
Verse 4
His robes for mine: Such anguish none can know.
Christ, God’s beloved, condemned as though His foe.
He, as though I, accursed and left alone;
I, as though He, embraced and welcomed home!
(Repeat Chorus)
Words: Chris Anderson | Music: Greg Habegger © © 2008 Church Works Worship (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com); UBP CCLI License #249042
From Everlasting (Psalm 90)
Verse 1
O God, before the mountains were brought forth,
Or days of spring and summer filled the earth,
From everlasting, You are God.
Verse 2
We dwell beneath the stars in ancient skies,
A thousand years are nothing in Your sight,
From everlasting, You are God.
(Chorus)
And all our days are held within Your hands,
Your perfect love and favor have no end.
We rest within the wisdom of Your plan,
Everlasting God.
Verse 3
O God, when joy and tragedy collide
And loss reminds us life is but a sigh,
From everlasting, You are God.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 4
O God of light, our ways are known to You,
But by Your grace You’re making all things new,
So satisfy us in our numbered days,
Establish every effort while wait.
From everlasting, You are God.
(Chorus 2)
And all our days are held within Your hands,
Your perfect love and favor have no end.
We rest within the wisdom of Your plan,
Everlasting,
And all our days are held within Your hands,
Your perfect love and favor have no end.
We rest within the wisdom of Your plan,
Everlasting God.
Words & Music: Lisa Clow and Lacy Hudson © 2022 Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI (administrated by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org; UBP CCLI License #249042
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Verse 1
Jesus, I my cross have taken,
All to leave and follow Thee.
Destitute, despised, forsaken,
Thou from hence my all shalt be.
Perish every fond ambition,
All I’ve sought or hoped or known.
Yet how rich is my condition!
God and heaven are still my own.
Verse 2
Let the world despise and leave me.
They have left my Savior too.
Human hearts and looks deceive me;
Thou art not, like them, untrue.
Oh, while Thou dost smile upon me,
God of wisdom, love, and might,
Foes may hate and friends disown me,
Show Thy face and all is bright.
Verse 3
Man may trouble and distress me,
’Twill but drive me to Thy breast.
Life with trials hard may press me;
Heav’n will bring me sweeter rest.
Oh, ’tis not in grief to harm me
While Thy love is left to me;
Oh ‘twere not in joy to charm me,
Were that joy unmixed with Thee.
Verse 4
Go, then, earthly fame and treasure,
Come disaster, scorn and pain.
In Thy service, pain is pleasure,
With Thy favor, loss is gain.
I have called Thee Abba Father,
I have stayed my heart on Thee
Storms may howl, and clouds may gather;
All must work for good to me.
Verse 5
Soul, then know thy full salvation
Rise o’er sin and fear and care
Joy to find in every station,
Something still to do or bear.
Think what Spirit dwells within thee,
Think what Father’s smiles are thine,
Think that Jesus died to win thee,
Child of heaven, canst thou *repine.
Verse 6
Haste thee on from grace to glory,
Armed by faith, and winged by prayer.
Heaven’s eternal days before thee,
God’s own hand shall guide us there.
Soon shall close thy earthly mission,
Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days,
Hope shall change to glad fruition,
Faith to sight, and prayer to praise.
Words: Henry F. Lyte, 1824, rev. 1833, alt. | Music: Bill Moore © 2001 Bill Moore Music (Bill Moore Music / wmoore99@gmail.com); UBP CCLI License #249042
