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Announcements;
Men's Retreat; October 9-11 Palomar Christian Conference center
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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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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
The lord will provide
Look at the flowers in all of their beauty
I don't have to wonder, You know what You're doing
So why would I worry at all when You're faithful to supply?
Everything I need, everything I need
My Father has it, my Father has it
And every single time the Lord will provide
My Father has it, my Father has it
Look at the sparrow lacking for nothing
No fear of tomorrow and what it will bring
If I have You, I have enough, Your love will satisfy
Everything I need, everything I need
My Father has it, my Father has it
Every single time the Lord will provide
My Father has it, my Father has it, yeah
Oh, my Father has it, yeah
Seek first the Kingdom and its treasures
Everything else, it will be added
All that I'm needing, that's it
Yes, I know the Lord will provide
Oh, I'm confident
And I know my God's not empty-handed
He gives us blessings upon blessings
I'm still believing, I know the Lord will provide
Sing, "Everything I need"
Everything I need, everything I need
I know my Father has it, my Father has it
Every single time the Lord will provide
(I know) my Father has it
seek first the Kingdom and its treasures
And everything else, it will be added
All that I'm needing, I know the Lord will provide
And I know, I know
'Cause I know my God's not empty-handed
Yes, He gives us blessings upon blessings, (hallelujah)
And I'm still believing, I know the Lord will provide
I know the Lord will provide
(I know) I know the Lord will provide
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
Lord I need you
Lord I come, I confess
Bowing here, I find my rest
Without You, I fall apart
You're the one that guides my heartLord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour, I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need YouWhere sin runs deep, Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in meLord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour, I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need YouSo teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on You
Jesus, You're my hope and stayLord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour, I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
You're my one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need YouMy one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need YouEvidence
All throughout my history
Your faithfulness has walked beside me
The winter storms made way for spring
In every season, from where I'm standingI see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my lifeHelp me remember when I'm weak
Fear may come, but fear will leave
You lead my heart to victory
You are my strength and You always will beI see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my lifeSee the cross, the empty grave
The evidence is endless
All my sin rolled away
Because of You, oh, Jesus
See the cross, the empty grave
The evidence is endless
All my sin rolled away
Because of You, oh, Jesus
OhI see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life, yeah
I see the evidence of Your goodness (when I wake up in the morning)
All over my life (I see Your mercies are new)
All over my life (yeah, You're all around us)
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life (yeah, You're all around us)So why should I fear?
The evidence is here
Why should I fear?
Oh, the evidence is here -
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?
1 Corinthians 11:23-26, ESV
For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
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 lives.
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: “Sincere Love”
Sermon by Nate Wells
Who are you becoming?”
Romans 12:9-21
Love in Action
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.Practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
#1 // Genuine love is something you do, not merely something you feel.
What does a transformed person actually look like?
If someone watched the way I treated people this week, what evidence would they see that Jesus is transforming me?
#2 // The clearest test of Christian love is how we respond when people hurt us.
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Don’t let someone else’s evil determine the kind of person you become.
Deeep end question: Who currently has enough influence over me that their behavior determines mine?
Romans 12:18 – If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Ephesians 4:15 – Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
Action Step
Am I learning to love people because of who Christ is forming me to become, or does the way I love still depend primarily on how people treat me?
LINK to further study; https://www.soulshepherding.org/jesus-set-boundaries/
Who gets my sincere love naturally—and who has to earn it?
Can I genuinely love someone while strongly disagreeing with them? What would that actually look like?
Why does Paul immediately follow “love must be sincere” with “hate what is evil; cling to what is good”? Could genuine love sometimes require confronting something rather than simply being agreeable?
How much of what I call love is actually reciprocity?I’m good to you because you’re good to me.
Can I sincerely love someone without needing them to like me back?
Do I secretly keep score in relationships? Who initiated last? Who apologized? Who gave more?
When someone is hurting, can I simply “mourn with those who mourn,” or do I immediately try to fix them, explain their pain, or give advice?
What does sincere love require when someone has hurt me but never apologized?
Is there anyone I’m outwardly kind toward but inwardly resent? What would sincerity require of me there?
What am I protecting that keeps me from loving more freely—my pride, comfort, image, boundaries, control, fear of being hurt?
How did Jesus love people sincerely without becoming a people-pleaser?
If the Holy Spirit genuinely transformed the way I love, who in my life would notice first?
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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