Sunday, October 4
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
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Welcome/Announcements
Read the Word / Pray the Word
Acts 15:36-16:5
(Erroll Dietz)
Sing the Word
Reading: Psalm 148:1–6; 13-14
Praise His Name (Psalm 148)
Reading: Titus 3:4-7
Yours Alone
In Christ Alone
Preach the Word
The Strength of the Church | Acts 15:36-16:5
(Manny Pereira)
See the Word
Communion
Hymn of Response / Closing
Christus Victor (Amen)
Benediction
This Sunday’s Sermon
The Strength of the Church | Acts 15:36-16:5 | Manny Pereira
The church can look surprisingly fragile when viewed up close. Trusted brothers can sharply disagree. Wise leaders can make painful judgments. And just when sound doctrine seems certain to produce smooth fellowship, real life reminds us that Christ is still sanctifying His saints. This important passage refuses to airbrush that reality. Yet the surprise here is not that strong Christians sometimes look weak, but that the church remains strong because her strength was never in them to begin with. The church is not finally held together by flawless leaders, frictionless relationships, or perfect circumstances. The lesson to be learned in this passage, through strokes of irony, is the true source and substance of the strength of the church.
The Lord’s Table
Communion Sunday
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church, baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We believe that the Lord’s Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death. We believe that the two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:41; 8:38-39; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32). All who are in Christ are invited to the table today.
Featured Song
Today’s Song Lyrics
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all!
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all!
Verse 2
Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race,
Ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him Lord of all!
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him Lord of all!
Verse 3
Let every kindred, every tribe
On this terrestrial ball,
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him Lord of all!
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him Lord of all!
Verse 4
Oh, that with yonder sacred throng
We at His feet may fall!
We’ll join the everlasting song,
And crown Him Lord of all!
We’ll join the everlasting song,
And crown Him Lord of all!
Words: Edward Perronet, 1779; rev. John Rippon, 1787 | Music: Oliver Holden, 1793; harm. Lowell Mason, 1832, alt. © Public Domain
Praise His Name (Psalm 148)
Verse 1
Reaches of heaven, starry heights,
Lights of the evening, dancing in silent skies,
Brilliance of morning, breaking day,
O let them praise Him, praise His name.
(Chorus 1)
O praise His name, O praise His name,
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise!
Verse 2
Mightiest mountains, peaceful plains,
Snowfall and fire, thundering ocean waves,
Kings and their kingdoms, age to age,
O let them praise Him, praise His name.
(Chorus 2)
O praise His name, O praise His name,
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise!
O praise His name, O praise His name.
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise!
(Bridge)
King enthroned in majesty,
All things made by His decree,
Hear creation’s melody,
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Everything with life and breath,
Everywhere from east to west
Every heart raised from the dead.
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Angels echo the refrain,
“Jesus, Lamb for sinners slain!”
Name above all other names,
Praise Him!
Words & Music: Marc Willterton and Nathan Stiff © 2022 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP (administrated by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org; UBP CCLI License #249042
Yours Alone
Verse 1
Oh, what a love is this
That rescues and forgives?
You suffered in our place
To make us heirs of grace
You chose unworthy ones
As daughters and as sons
Redeemed to be Your bride,
The prize for which You died
(Chorus 1)
We are Yours alone,
Our life, our everything is Yours alone
Oh, King of mercy, make our hearts Your throne,
We are Yours alone
Verse 2
You saved us to proclaim
The beauty of Your name
To make Your glory known,
For we are not our own
(Repeat Chorus 1)
(Bridge)
Lord, reign unrivaled,
Within Your people,
Your kingdom come!
Your will be done in us
Tear down our idols,
We are Your temple,
May all our days unfold in praise to You
Own our affections,
Claim our devotion,
All we adore forevermore
(Chorus 2)
We are Yours alone,
Our life, our everything is Yours alone
Oh, King of mercy, make our hearts Your throne,
We are Yours alone
Our life, our everything is Yours alone
Oh, King of mercy, make our hearts Your throne,
We are Yours alone
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
Grace
Verse 1
Your grace, that leads this sinner home
From death to life forever
And sings the song of righteousness
By blood and not by merit.
(Chorus)
By grace I am redeemed,
By grace I am restored;
And now I freely walk into
The arms of Christ, my Lord
Verse 2
Your grace, that reaches far and wide
To every tribe and nation,
Has called my heart to enter in
The Joy of Your salvation.
Verse 3
Your grace that I cannot explain,
Not by my earthly wisdom:
The Prince of Life without a stain
Was traded for this sinner.
Verse 4
Let praise rise up and overflow,
My song resound forever;
For grace will see me welcomed home
To walk beside my Savior.
Words & Music: Jonny Robinson, Niki Shepherd, Rich Thompson © 2016 Getty Music Publishing / Jonny Robinson Music / Little Life Lines Music / Rich Thompson Music; UBP CCLI License #249042
In Christ Alone
Verse 1
In Christ alone my hope is found.
He is my Light, my strength, my song.
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love! What depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease.
My Comforter, my all in all,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
Verse 2
In Christ alone, who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless Babe.
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save.
‘Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied,
For every sin on Him was laid.
Here in the death of Christ I live.
Verse 3
There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain.
Then bursting forth in glorious day,
Up from the grave He rose again.
And as He stands in victory,
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me.
For I am His, and He is mine,
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
Verse 4
No guilt in life, no fear in death:
This is the power of Christ in me.
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand.
‘Till He returns, or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
Words & Music: Keith Getty & Stuart Townend © 2001 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol Christian Music Publishing); 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!
(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
