Sunday Service, June 28th

Graves Into Gardens by Elevation Worship

I searched the world

But it couldn’t fill me

Man’s empty praise and treasures that fade are never enough

Then You came along

And put me back together

And every desire is now satisfied

Here in Your love (Hey)

 

Oh, there’s nothing better than You

There’s nothing better than You

Lord, there’s nothing

Nothing is better than You

 

I’m not afraid

To show You my weakness

My failures and flaws

Lord, You’ve seen them all

And You still call me friend

‘Cause the God of the mountain

Is the God of the valley

There’s not a place Your mercy and grace

Won’t find me again

 

Oh, there’s nothing better than You

There’s nothing better than You

Lord, there’s nothing

Nothing is better than You

 

You turn mourning to dancing

You give beauty for ashes

You turn shame into glory

You’re the only one who can (Come on)

You turn mourning to dancing

You give beauty for ashes

You turn shame into glory (Tell ’em now)

You’re the only one who can (Let’s turn the graves)

You turn graves into gardens

You turn bones into armies

You turn seas into highways

You’re the only one who can (He’s the only Lord)

You’re the only one who can

 

Oh, there’s nothing better than You

There’s nothing better than You

Lord, there’s nothing

Nothing is better than You

 

You turn mourning to dancing

You give beauty for ashes

You turn shame into glory

You’re the only one who can (Come on)

You turn mourning to dancing

You give beauty for ashes

You turn shame into glory (Tell ’em now)

You’re the only one who can (Let’s turn the graves)

You turn graves into gardens

You turn bones into armies

You turn seas into highways

You’re the only one who can (He’s the only Lord)

You’re the only one who can

 

Great Are You Lord by All Sons and Daughters

 

You give life, You are love

You bring light to the darkness

You give hope, You restore

Every heart that is broken

Great are You, Lord

 

It’s Your breath, in our lungs

So we pour out our praise

We pour out our praise

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise to You only

 

You give life, You are love

You bring light to the darkness

You give hope, You restore (You restore)

Every heart that is broken

Great are You, Lord

 

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise

We pour out our praise

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise to You only

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise

We pour out our praise

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise to You only

 

All the earth will shout Your praise

Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing

Great are You, Lord

 

All the earth will shout Your praise

Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing

Great are You, Lord

 

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise

We pour out our praise

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise to You only

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise

We pour out our praise

It’s Your breath in our lungs (only)

So we pour out our praise to You only

Great are You Lord

 

Sinking Deep by Hillsong Young and Free

Standing here in Your presence

In a grace so relentless

I am won

By perfect love

Wrapped within the arms of heaven

In a peace that lasts forever

Sinking deep

In mercy’s sea

 

I’m wide awake

Drawing close

Stirred by grace and

All my heart is Yours

All fear removed

I breathe You in

I lean into Your love

Oh, Your love

 

When I’m lost You pursue me

Lift my head to see Your glory

Lord of all

So beautiful

Here in You I find shelter

Captivated by the splendor

Of Your face

My secret place

 

I’m wide awake

Drawing close

Stirred by grace and

All my heart is Yours

All fear removed

I breathe You in

I lean into Your love

Oh, Your love

 

Your love so deep

Is washing over me

Your face is all I seek

You are my everything

Jesus Christ

You are my one desire

Lord hear my only cry

To know You all my life

Your love so deep

Is washing over me

Your face is all I seek

You are my everything

Jesus Christ

You are my one desire

Lord hear my only cry

To know You all my life

 

I’m wide awake

Drawing close

Stirred by grace and

All my heart is Yours

All fear removed

I breathe You in

I lean into Your love

Oh, Your love

 

Way Maker by Leeland

 

You are here, moving in our midst

I worship You, I worship You

You are here, working in this place

I worship You, I worship You

You are here, moving in our midst

I worship You, I worship You

You are here, working in this place

I worship You, I worship You

 

You are

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

You are

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

 

You are here, touching every heart

I worship You, I worship You

You are here, healing every heart

I worship You, I worship You

 

You are here, turning lives around

I worship You, I worship You

You are here, mending every heart

I worship You, yeah, I worship You, Lord

 

And You are

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

You are, yeah

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

 

Even when I don’t see it, You’re working

Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working

You never stop, You never stop working

You never stop, You never stop working

 

And even when I don’t see it, You’re working

Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working

You never stop, You never stop working

You never stop, You never stop working

 

Even when I don’t see it, You’re working

Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working

You never stop, You never stop working

You never stop, You never stop working

Even when I don’t see it, You’re working

Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working

You never stop, You never stop working

You never stop, You never stop working

 

And You are

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

You are, yeah

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

Waymaker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, light in the darkness

My God, that is who You are

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June 24th 4:30-5:30pm

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JUNE 28, 2020 | WEEK 2: Judge for Yourselves

Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! 20 As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:18-20

A few things to understand and accept:

+  People who want power are often unable to accept the truth- vs.18

+ The best thing that we can do is realize and accept where the real power is- vs.19

    Ask yourselves some questions:

• Who made the Heavens and the earth?
• Who set in motion the plan to save humanity?
• Who sent Jesus to carry our sins from Bethlehem to the Cross?
• Who raised Jesus from the Dead?
• Who will send Jesus back to claim His redeemed? 
• What is right in God’s eyes?

    “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” Luke 12:25

    Have this attitude in yourselves that was in Christ Jesus” and what was that attitude? “ that even though He was equal to God, He did not see that equality as something to be grasped or held onto, but He emptied Himself  and became obedient to God. Philippians 2:5

+ When there is a power struggle, go with the higher power- vs.19&20

    Let me tell you when there is a power struggle between the rules of society or culture and God – Always go with God – 

+ Speak up and speak truth- vs.20

    Go therefore and tell them the Good News and make disciples of them. Matt 28:19

    For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Tim.1:7 

 

The Church, the kingdom of our King can not be silent about the power in this world and what it calls us to proclaim.

Justice, Grace, Mercy, Forgiveness and above all Love.

Conclusion:

You then be the Judges about what we should do!

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Going Deeper Questions

 

• Can you identify some power struggles in the world around you?

• Share a time in your own life when you have stood up or spoken out for the truth?

• What was the result, what worked, what didn’t? If you had presented it differently would the outcome have been different .

• How important is motivation in our presentation?

• Do you think our circumstances should influence our speaking up/out?

• Can we allow circumstances to affect our presentation of the truth?

• What’s the difference between concern and worry? (Leaders: worry is an internal power struggle; trying to take something from God that is His (ie. whatever you are worrying about)… Jesus, however, asks us to be concerned about our fellow man (cf. the good samaritan)

• So how can we move from being worried to showing/having concern?
• How can you stand up and speak out effectively? Share a few examples.

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Grab Your Gear:

Make a pinwheel! 

Feel free to start by coloring your white sheet of paper. Next, cut your paper along the full black lines and the dotted black lines. Poke a hole using your gold paper fastener on the four corners with dots in them, and then the center of your paper. Then, create a hole in your straw. Twist your paper to create larger holes and connect your pinwheel to the straw through the hoel you created. Last, find a nice place outside and watch the wind do the work! When you see the windmill move with the wind, let it be a reminder of how God’s power should move you! Once we accept God’s power, He wants us to use it to do things for His Kingdom. So, be like the windmill and MOVE! 

 

Songs:

Power by We Are Messengers 

I Just Need You by TobyMac

WaveWalker by Citizen Way

 

Summary:

During the sermon, the main theme was power. Who has the greatest power? Where does our power come from? What is the truth about this power we speak of? All questions that have a simple answer of God. God has the greatest power, there is nothing that can overthrow Him because of who He is. Realizing that our power is found in God and not ourselves is a very important realization we need to make. Ask yourselves some questions: Who made the Heavens and the earth? Who set in motion the plan to save humanity? Who sent Jesus to carry our sins from Bethlehem to the Cross? Who raised Jesus from the Dead? Who will send Jesus back to claim His redeemed? What is right in God’s eyes?

We definitely didn’t do that all for ourselves. God did. He has the ultimate power, but He doesn’t keep it for Himself. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave lives in you! This power is meant to help you make disciples, love the people around you, and be a disciple of Jesus. This power helps us do what the last point said, speak up and speak the truth. When people are being made fun of, when people are hurt, when people are unsure of where to go- God calls us to speak up and speak through the power He has given us. The Church, the Kingdom of our King can not be silent about the power in this world and what it calls us to proclaim. And He calls us to proclaim His love, justice, mercy, and forgiveness for all! 

 

Activity:

Try lifting a piece of paper. Now try lifting a book, next your heaviest toy. Last, try lifting one of your parents or oldest siblings. Probably too heavy, right? Our power ends while God’s does not. The power He gives may not help us with physical strength, but it does give us power to love, forgive, and show who Jesus is! 

 

Discussion Questions:

1. Have you ever had a time you felt like God gave you power to do something? What was it? 
2. Has there ever been a time you spoke out for the truth or for others? When was it? 
3. How can using the power God gives help you live your day to day life this week?

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Welcome to Real Thoughts!

Challenging Our Students to Engage and Go Deeper in Their Faith Through Thought Provoking Prompts and Ideas.

In light of our temporary shift to online platforms, we are still looking to provide students with the opportunity to dive into the text and explore the faith through these conversations, but with their families now! We encourage each of our students to engage in the main worship service with their families while using their YMJ’s (Youth Ministry Journals) to flush out how the conversation from stage relates to them and where they are in their faith walk. The hope is that, in so doing, students will find themselves more ready to engage in conversation about the lesson with those around them, having gained a better understanding of what it is that the lesson means to them. So, join us this week as we continue in the conversation on the Book of Acts!

Key Passage:

Acts 4:19

Room For Thoughts:

Food For Thought

• Think of a time when someone tried to convince you of something you knew wasn’t true. What did you do? How did they respond?
• Often times, we are easily convinced of something simply because the people around us tell us that it is true. When we accept what others say without thinking for ourselves whether it is accurate or not we can find ourselves in some pretty awkward situations defending the beliefs of others without understanding them ourselves. Have you ever just accepted something someone said that turned out to be wrong? What happened when you found out it wasn’t true?
• In the world today, with all the free access to media and information, hundreds of opinions are being forced onto our feeds, tvs, and streams daily, everyone trying to convince each other that their opinion is the right one- especially in the political realm. How do you react when you see someone of differing opinions?
• Peter and John replied that, “we will decide what is right for ourselves by listening to God!” And that they would not simply believe and do whatever others told them to. How have you found their reply to be similar and different to the way you respond to differences between your beliefs and thoughts and others?
• How are you actively deciding for yourself what it is that you really believe?
• How are you testing your faith and coming to the realization of Biblical truths for yourself? 
•  How can you better approach people with differing beliefs than you in love and grace?

Landing Point:

 

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