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Announcements;
BEACH DAYS; 2nd Thursday in August. 5:30-7:30pm @ Buccaneer Beach. BYOD (Bring your own dinner)
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Rising Tide Ranch; 1st Saturday of the month. 9-12. 12-1 BBQ/testimony food is provided. RSVP by DM on Instagram or lisa@unleashedworldwide.com
Thanks for giving towards our mission to serve our brothers and sisters in Haiti! We have heard some of the progress of the work on the school that is being expanded and teachers are getting paid monthly to continue teaching. God is at work in beautiful ways!
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Fierce
By Mia Fieldes, Josh Silverberg, Chris QuilalaBefore I call, before I ever cry
You answer me from where the thunder hides
I cannot run, this heart I'm tethered to
With every step I collide with YouLike a tidal wave crashing over me
Rushing in to meet me here
Your love is fierce
Like a hurricane that I can't escape
Tearing through the atmosphere
Your love is fierceYou cannot fail, the only thing I've found
Is through it all You never let me down
You don't hold back, relentless in pursuit
At every turn I come face to face with YouLike a tidal wave crashing over me
Rushing in to meet me here
Your love is fierce
Like a hurricane that I can't escape
Tearing through the atmosphere
Your love is fierceLike a tidal wave crashing over me
Rushing in to meet me here
Your love is fierce
Like a hurricane that I can't escape
Tearing through the atmosphere
Your love is fierceYou chase me down, You seek me out
How could I be lost when You have called me foundYou chase me down, You seek me out
How could I be lost when You have called me foundLike a tidal wave crashing over me
Rushing in to meet me here
Your love is fierce
Like a hurricane that I can't escape
Tearing through the atmosphere
Your love is fierceOne Thing Remains
By Brian Johnson, Christa Black, and Jeremy RiddleHigher than the mountains
That I face
Stronger than the power
Of the grave
Constant in the trial and the change
One thing remains
One thing remainsYour love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your loveBecause on and on and
On and on it goes
It overwhelms
And satisfies my soul
And I never, ever,
Have to be afraid
One thing remainsYour love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your loveIn death, in life
I'm confident and covered
By the power of Your great love
My debt is paid
There's nothing that can separate
My heart from Your great loveIn death, in life
I'm confident and covered
By the power of Your great love
My debt is paid
There's nothing that can separate
My heart from Your great loveYour love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your loveYour love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your loveThe Greatness Of Our God
By Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan, and Stuart GarrardGive me eyes to see more of who You are
May what I behold still my anxious heart
Take what I have known and break it all apart
You my God are greater stillAnd no sky contains no doubt restrains all You are
The greatness of our God I spend my life to know
And I'm far from close to all You are
The greatness of our GodGive me grace to see beyond this moment here
To believe that there is nothing left to fear
And that You alone are high above it all
You my God are greater stillAnd no sky contains no doubt restrains all You are
The greatness of our God I spend my life to know
And I'm far from close to all You are
The greatness of our GodAnd there is nothing that could ever separate us
There is nothing that could ever separate us from Your love
No life no death of this I am convinced
That You my God are greater stillAnd there is nothing that could ever separate us
There is nothing that could ever separate us from Your love
No life no death of this I am convinced
That You my God are greater stillAnd no words could say or song convey all You are
The greatness of our God I spend my life to know
And I'm far from close to all You are
The greatness of our GodAnd no sky contains no doubt restrains all You are
The greatness of our God I spend my life to know
And I'm far from close to all You are
The greatness of our GodYour Love Never Fails
By Chris McClarney and Anthony SkinnerNothing can separate
Even if I ran away
Your love never failsI know I still make mistakes
But You have new mercy for me everyday
Your love never failsYou stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning
And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never failsThe wind is strong and the water's deep
But I'm not alone here in these open seas
Cause Your love never failsThe chasm is far too wide
I never thought I'd reach the other side
But Your love never failsYou stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning
And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never failsYou make, all things work together for my good
You make, all things work together for my good
You make, all things work together for my good
You make, all things work together for my goodYou stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning
And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never failsYou stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning
And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never failsGreat is Thy Faithfulness
Written By Thomas O. Chisholm
Music by William M. RunyanGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will beGreat is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto meSummer and winter and springtime and harvest
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and loveGreat is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto mePardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with 10, 000 besideGreat is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto meGreat is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me -
Liturgical Worship Readings
Daily Prayer;
Help me pay attention today.
I want to be so acutely aware of Your presence in every space.
Help me notice beauty that doesn't beg for applause, conversations that carry Your kindness, and the still, small ways You're working beneath the surface.
Let my feet be rooted, not rushed.
Let my heart be soft, not guarded.
And let my soul remember that You waste nothing—not even times of slowing down.
What word or phrase stands out for you today? What do you think God is saying to you?
Romans 8:26-34
26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our heartsknows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called;those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Offertory Prayer
Faithful Father, thank you that you give the gift of abundant, eternal life. You have said that you are a Good Father who gives us good gifts. Your generosity overflows to us. Everything we have is a gift from you. As we bring our offerings to you, we give back to you from the abundant blessings you have given us. May our gifts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our God. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.THE LORDS PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Offer Prayers of Intercessions, Petitions, or Thanksgivings to the Lord either silently or aloud. After each person shares we simply acknowledge by saying “Lord hear our prayer.”
Prayer of Gratitude
Heavenly Father, We come before you today with hearts full of gratitude. Thank you for your countless blessings and your unwavering love. Thank you for the gift of life, for the air we breathe, and for the strength you give us each day. Your grace and mercy sustain us, and we are deeply grateful for your presence in our lifes.
Thank you for our family, friends, and the community you have surrounded us with. Thank you for providing for our needs and for guiding us with your wisdom. Even in times of trial, we thank you for the lessons and the growth that come from trusting in you.
Lord, may we never take your blessings for granted. Help us to remain mindful of your goodness and to share your love and kindness with others. We praise your name and give thanks for all that you are and all that you do.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
SERMON NOTES
GP Mission: We are a community established on experiencing the life-giving grace and peace found in knowing Christ.
"We participate in God's mission as a people. There's individual actions, there's individual moments, but ultimately, this is a symphony." -- MARK SAYERS
Preaching/Teaching; We typically preach through the weekly passages of Revised Common Lectionary
Title: “Kingdoms”
Sermon by Nate Wells
How did you decorate your space as a kid?
Matthew 13:31-33
The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.”
Matthew 13:44-50 // The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
The Parable of the Net
47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Essential Elements of a kingdom;
A King: The ruler or supreme head who holds the power and authority to govern the realm.
A Territory: The physical place, land, or domain where the king has the right to rule.
Subjects: The citizens or people who live within the land and answer to the king.
A Law: The rules, commands, or standards set by the king that guide how the people live.
Philippians 3:7-8
“Whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ…”
Psalm 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence…”
John Mark Comer in Practicing the Way // “Following Jesus is learning to organize your whole life around becoming like him.”
The Kingdom welcomes everyone now—but it will not include everyone forever.
Matthew 13:47-50
“The kingdom of heaven is like a net…”
2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise… He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
C.S. Lewis
“There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done,’ and those to whom God says, ‘Thy will be done.’”
Action Step
Action Step
Ask yourself:
Am I merely around the Kingdom, or have I truly surrendered to the King?
This week:
Read Matthew 13 again and prayerfully examine your heart.
Share the hope of Christ with one person, remembering that God’s patience is an invitation to repentance.
Do a brief inventory this week of what competes with the kingdom for first place in your time, resources, and passions. Choose one concrete step of “selling”—releasing or reordering one lesser attachment—so that the treasure of Christ’s reign can occupy its rightful place. Live this week in light of the coming separation: pursue righteousness not out of fear alone, but out of love for the King whose kingdom is worth everything.
Blessing…
Rejoice in knowing that we never walk alone.
Know the grace and peace of Christ walking beside us, guiding and protecting us.
Share this comfort with one another and feel his presence each moment of each day. Amen
Lasting Change Haiti
The option to give toward the ministry we partner with in Haiti is always available…
God is at work in Haiti, and we’re grateful to share just a few of the wonderful things God allowed our team to accomplish this past week through your support and generosity.
Successful crops from all the beans that went out to churches and families
New roof for a church in need in Fond Lantanier
Bibles for Pastor Wilson’s Church
Microfinance loans for widows to start small business
Thanks to the funds you sent, the outreach was a huge blessing. We were able to purchase gas, water, and supplies—and most meaningfully, we bought Bibles. With support from LCH and the local church, they are now walking in new obedience and joy.
Bible Study Resources
Number one task of a Christ follower; Stay in that rhythm of receiving nourishment. A tree doesn’t work to receive but we choose what soil and if it’s near water source or in the care of a constant gardener.
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