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Set a Fire
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control
I want more of You, God
I want more of You, God
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control
'Cause I want more of You, God
I want more of You, God (sing)
I set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control
'Cause I want more of You, God
I want more of You, God
sing
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control
'Cause I want more of You, God
(I want more of You, God)
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control
'Cause I want more of You, God
(I want more of You, God)
sing it!
we want more
(That I can't contain, and I can't control)
('Cause I want more of You, God) come on, lift your voice and declare it
(I want more of You, God) sing
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control
'Cause I want more of You, God
I want more of You, God
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control
'Cause I want more of You, God (we want more!)
I want more of You, God (we want more!)
Sing!
'Cause we want more of You, Lord
'Cause we want more, one more time
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, I can't control
'Cause I want more of You, God (just so powerful)
(I want more of You, God)
Set a fire (down in my soul)
(That I can't contain, and I can't control)
('Cause I want more of You, God)
(I want more of You, God)
Trust in God
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine
He's been my fourth man in the fire, time after time
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
And what He did for me on Calvary is more than enough
I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail
I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail
Perfect submission, all is at rest
I know the author of tomorrow has ordered my steps
So this is my story and this is my song
I'm praising my risen King and Savior all the day long
I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail
I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail
He didn't fail you then
He won't fail you now
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust Him
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust Him
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust Him
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That's why I trust Him
That's why I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail
Oh, I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail
I sought the Lord
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord (and He delivered me from all my fears)
I sought the Lord (from everything)
And He heard and He answered, oh
That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust Him
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust in God
Lion and the Lamb
He's coming on the clouds
He's coming on the clouds
Kings and kingdoms will bow down
And every chain will break
As broken hearts declare His praise
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
And our God is the lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the lamb
The lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb
Every knee will bow before Him (yeah)
So, open up the gates
So, open up the gates
Make way before the King of Kings
The God who comes to save
Is here to set the captives free
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
Our God is the lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the lamb
The lamb that was slain
For the sin of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb
Every knee will bow before Him
"How many here believe
Every knee will bow
Every tongue will confess
And then"
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
No one
Who can stop
Sing it over the battle
"Yeah, that's it"
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
There is no one
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord (yeah)
And our God is the lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the lamb
The lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb
Every knee will bow before Him (yeah)
Every knee will bow
Tongue confess
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
Where grace and suffering meet
You have shown me Your love
Through the judgment You received
And You've won my heart
And You've won my heart
Now I can
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
Where I am made complete (Where I am made complete)
You have given me life
Through the death You bore for me
And You've won my heart (You've won my heart)
And You've won my heart (And You've won my heart)
Now I can
Cannons
It's falling from the clouds
A strange and lovely sound
I hear it in the thunder and rain
It's ringing in the skies
Like cannons in the night
The music of the universe plays
You are holy great and mighty
The moon and the stars declare who You are
I'm so unworthy, but still You love me
Forever my heart will sing of how great You are
Beautiful and free
Song of Galaxies
It's reaching far beyond the milky way
Lets join in with the sound
C'mon let's sing it loud
As the music of the universe plays
All glory, honor, power is Yours amen
All glory, honor, power is Yours amen
All glory, honor, power is Yours forever amen
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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.
A LITURGY for Domestic Days
Many are the things that must be daily done.
Meet me therefore, O Lord,
in the doing of the small, repetitive tasks, In the cleaning and ordering and maintenance and stewardship of things— of dishes, of floors, of carpets and toilets and tubs, of scrubbing and sweeping and dusting and launderingThat by such stewardship I might bring a greater order to my own life,
and to the lives of any I am given to serve, so that in those ordered spaces
bright things might flourish: fellowship and companionship,
creativity and conversation,
learning and laughter
and enjoyment and health.
As I steward the small, daily tasks,may I remember these good ends,
and so discover in my labors
the promise of the eternal hopes
that underlie them.
High King of Heaven,you showed yourself among us
as the servant of all,
speaking stories of a kingdom to come,
a kingdom in which those who
spend themselves for love,
even in the humblest of services,
will not be forgotten,
but whose every service lovingly rendered
will be seen from that far vantage
as the planting of a precious seed
blooming into eternity.
And so I offer this small service to you, O Lord, for you make no distinction between those acts that bring a person the wide praise of their peers and those unmarked acts that are accomplished in a quiet obedience without accolade.You see instead the heart, the love,
and the faithful stewardship
of all labors, great and small.
And so, in your loving presence,I undertake this task.
O God, grant that my heartmight be ordered aright,
knowing that all good service
faithfully rendered
is first a service rendered unto you.
Receive then this my service,that even in the midst of labors that
hold no happiness in themselves,
I might have increasing joy.
Amen.
Offertory Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you that, by you, all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible. You warned us not to store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal, but to store up treasures in heaven. Guard our hearts and may we, in bringing our offerings to you now, store up treasure in your kingdom. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. In your powerful name, 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 & RESOURCES
We typically preach through the LECTIONARY READINGS — For further reading of all the passages click here https://wordtoworship.com/lectionary/acna
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
Title; “Blessed: The world does it one way, we do it different.”
Sermon by Nate Wells
Matthew 5:1–12 (NIV)
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
”Jesus does not begin with rules, but with blessings—because obedience flows from identity, not the other way around.” — M. Henry Commentary
Jesus goes on to say over and over “you have heard it said… but I say…”
What does a blessed life really look like? #blessed
Luke 11:28 But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”
1. Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)
We don’t enter God’s kingdom by impressing Him— We enter by admitting our need.
2. Those Who Mourn – Grief That Leads to Healing
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
3. The Meek – Strength Under Control
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)
Greek; Praus – controlled power, like a trained horse
Meekness is not weakness—it’s strength submitted to God.
4. Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)
This is intense language—hunger and thirst are survival needs.
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.” (Psalm 42:1)
5. The Merciful – Taking action
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)
Mercy is forgiveness, patience, generosity, kindness.
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)
6. Pure in Heart – Undivided Devotion
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8)
This is not sinless perfection—it’s single-hearted devotion.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10)
“Blessed: The world does it one way, we do it different”
7. Peacemakers – Reflecting the Father
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
Greek; Eirēnopoios – one who actively creates peace
Not peacekeepers. Peace-makers.
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18)
8. Persecuted for Righteousness – Faith Under Fire
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10–12)
Jesus ends with suffering—not worldly success.
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (2 Timothy 3:12)
ACTION STEPS
1. Which Beatitude is God currently shaping in your life?
2. What would change if you trusted Jesus’ definition of blessing more than the world’s?
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
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 He allowed our team to accomplish this past week through your support and generosity.
New Savings Group Started (last photo of all women)
The Outreach Mission – A Week of Transformation
Care Packs for families fleeing from violent gangs who currently pushing to gain more control over cities.
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.
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. Here are a few more resources to study further.
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