Opening Hymns:
374 Standing on the Promises http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh374.sht
374 Standing on the Promises http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh374.sht
Scripture Reading:
Philippians 2:5-11
2:5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,
2:6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited,
2:7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form,
2:8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death-- even death on a cross.
2:9 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,
2:10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
2:11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Message:
How can such corruption turn into something so beautiful? How can a dark
betrayal lead to a life giving forgiveness? Only from the love of God, and the
obedience and forgiveness of Jesus. Putting Jesus to death on the cross was a
way to show who was in power. It was a move that gave comfort to the Romans and
those who served the Romans… they saw Jesus as a threat. Jesus’ trial was far
from fair. He was sinless, and was killed by the sinners he came to save.
Yet God was able to show the world a different kind of power. One of
kindness, humility, and love. Jesus shows us that love is powerful enough to
save us from our sins. He shows us that there is an everlasting life that can
conquer death!
Time of Prayer
Dear Lord, You have set us free from sin. Thank you for Your everlasting love and forgiveness. Thank you for showing us that true power comes from love, and not hate. Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
427 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh427.sht
Time of Prayer
Dear Lord, You have set us free from sin. Thank you for Your everlasting love and forgiveness. Thank you for showing us that true power comes from love, and not hate. Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
427 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh427.sht
May the Lord bless you and keep you: May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." Amen.
Go in peace, serve the Lord
Thanks be to God
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