Call to Worship: Psalm 117

Song: “The Lord Reigns”

Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”

Sermon: Psalm 117 | "Praise the Lord, all you nations!"

1. All nations are invited to praise the LORD!
2. We celebrate the LORD because of His steadfast love and faithfulness.
   1. God is love.
   2. God is strong.
   3. God is steadfast.

Song: “Nations”

Song: "All of Jesus for All the World”

Benediction: Romans 15:13

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Call to Worship: Psalm 96:1-2

Song of Worship: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

Song of Worship: “Great Things”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 96

Song of Preparation: “Here I Am to Worship”

Sermon: Psalm 96 | Sing to the LORD!

1. Sing to the LORD a new song.
2. Sing to the LORD, all the earth.
3. Tell His salvation from day to day.
4. Declare His glory among the nations.
5. Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
6. Wait for the judgment of the LORD.  

Song of Response: “There Is a Fountain”

Benediction: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

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Call to Worship: Psalm 108:1-5

Song of Worship: “Come People of the Risen King”

Song of Worship: “The Goodness of Jesus”

Song of Preparation: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

Sermon: Psalm 88 | “Hope Amid the Shadows of Death”

• The psalmist utters three cries of despair:
  1. The cry from the valley of the shadow of death
  2. The cry for God to do something
  3. The cry of one in need of relief
• Why does this psalm seem so hopeless?
• Why Psalm 88 is in the Bible
  1. We can approach God from within our despair and despondency.
  2. We can have hope even in the darkest moments.
     1. The psalmist is praying…period!
     2. The psalmist is praying…to the LORD.
     3. The psalmist is praying to the LORD…the God of his salvation.
     4. The psalmist is praying…persistently.
     5. The psalmist acknowledges that God is still at work in the world.
     6. The psalmist is praying with the knowledge that God is still in control of the course of his life.
  3. We have a model for how to face suffering and hardship: Jesus the Messiah
     1. Jesus is the Man of Sorrows.
     2. Jesus felt abandoned by the Lord.
     3. Jesus is able to sympathize with our weaknesses.
     4. Jesus promised that He will always be with His followers.

Song of Response: “Blessed Be Your Name”

Benediction: Romans 8:35-39

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Call to Worship: Psalm 100:1-4

Song of Worship: “House of the Lord”

Song of Worship: “Trust in God”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 4

Song of Preparation: “Be Thou My Vision”

Sermon: Psalm 73 | "Truly God is good"

Song of Response: “The Goodness of Jesus”

Benediction: Psalm 100:5

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Call to Worship: “A Liturgy to Begin a Purposeful Gathering”

Song of Worship: “May the Peoples Praise You”

Song of Worship: “Before the Throne of God Above”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 72

Prayer for Indonesia

Song of Preparation: “Agnus Dei”

Sermon: Psalm 72 | He Shall Have Dominion

1. This king will rule with justice and righteousness (vv. 1-4, 12-14)
   • Protecting vulnerable peopl
   • Crushing the oppressor
   • Valuing all life
2. This king will rule for the good of his people (vv. 5-7, 15-17)
   • Like rain that falls on the mown grass (v.6)
   • The righteous flourish (v.7)
   • Peace abounds (v. 7)
3. This king will receive honour from his peers in other nations (vv. 8-11)
4. This king will rule for the glory of God. (vv. 18-20)

• A Report Card on Solomon: How does Solomon measure up?
  • Solomon gave wise judgments
  • Solomon received gifts from many foreign leaders
  • Solomon's glory did expand farther than other Israelite kings
  • Solomon was wealthy
  • BUT Solomon broke faith with the God of Israel; he began to worship other gods for the sake of his wives and his relationships with other nations
• Will there be another, better king than Solomon? YES!
  1. Jesus will rule with justice and righteousness.
  2. Jesus will rule for the good of His people.
  3. Jesus will subject all other earthly authorities to Himself.
  4. Jesus will rule for the glory of God.
• How can we get ready for Jesus' rule and reign?
  1. Pray for your children.
  2. Pray for your country's leaders.
  3. Pray for the nations of the world.
  4. Pray for Jesus' return.
  5. Surrender your life to Jesus.

Song of Response: “Jesus Shall Reign”

Benediction: Revelation 22:20-21

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Call to Worship: Psalm 67

Song of Worship: “Great Things”

Song of Worship: “Way Maker”

The Lord’s Supper: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Song: “Behold the Lamb"

Sermon Notes: Psalm 67 | Let the Peoples Praise You!

1. The psalm begins with requests to God.
2. The psalm gives reasons why God should grant those requests.
3. The psalm calls the people to worship.
4. The psalm calls the nations to be glad!
   • "What is a chiasm / chiastic structure in the Bible?"
5. The psalm calls the people again to worship!
6. We see what happens when God’s saving power is known among the peoples of the earth.
7. God seeks worshippers from every people and language and nation of the world.
   • "People Groups of the World"
   • "Young Hearts, Bold Faith: Raising the Church in Mongolia"

Song of Response: “May the Peoples Praise You”

Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26

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Call to Worship: 1 Chronicles 16:28-30

Song of Worship 1: “King of Heaven”

Song of Worship 2: “Only a Holy God”

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 1:1-9

Song of Preparation: "O Praise The Name (Anástasis)"

Sermon: Psalm 45 | The King and His Bride

1. The psalm provides us with its setting and context.
2. The psalm describes the chosen King.
   • A sight for sore eyes
   • Speaking with gracious words
   • Blessed by God
   • Equipped to defend his people
   • Majestic
   • Victorious
   • Pursuing truth
   • Pursuing meekness
   • Pursuing righteousness
   • Achieving awesome deeds through his strength
   • Fighting against those who seek his downfall
   • Reigning with moral authority
   • Discerning between right and wrong, and acting accordingly
   • Carrying himself with pleasure
   • Taking joy in knowing that he has been appointed by God
3. The psalmist interjects with praise to God.
4. The psalm describes the King’s Bride.
5. The psalm describes the heritage of the King.

Song of Response: “The King Has Come”

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Call to Worship: Isaiah 44:6-8

Song of Worship: “The Lord Reigns"

Song of Worship: “All Creatures of Our God and King”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 19

Song of Preparation: “Speak, O Lord”

Sermon: Psalm 19 | God Reveals and Instructs

1. God reveals Himself through what He has created.
   • The heavens communicate God’s glory to us.
   • The sun is a part of God's creation that teaches us about Him.
   • Creation testifies to its Creator.
     • We call this display “natural revelation” or “general revelation.”
     • We can learn certain things about God by looking at the world around us.
     • We can learn about the problems of the world by observing the world around us.
     • God / אֵל / El
     • T=the Lord / יְהוָה / Yahweh
2. God reveals Himself as the LORD through His words.
   • We can love God's instructions because we are God's people.
   • God's words are a blessing to His people.
   • God's instruction is superior to other valuable things.
3. Following God's Word brings reward.
   • Pray that God would shine the blazing sunlight of His glory into our lives.
   • Pray that God would preserve us from falling into sinful patterns.
   • Pray that our words, thoughts, and actions would be pleasing and acceptable to the LORD.
4. God is our Rock and Redeemer.
   • God is our Rock.
   • God is our Redeemer.
   • Jesus Christ is God in human flesh.

Song of Response: “May the Words of My Mouth”

Benediction: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

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Call to Worship: Psalm 97:1-6

Song of Worship 1: “Mighty to Save”

Song of Worship 2: “Christ Is Risen”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 2

Song of Preparation: “You Said”

Sermon: Psalm 2 | The Last Laugh

1. The peoples of the world oppose God.
2. God mocks and terrifies His enemies.
   1. God is in heaven.
   2. God is sitting.
   3. God is laughing.
   4. God is terrifying in His anger.
   5. God displays His authority.
3. God has anointed someone to carry out His purposes.
4. Only one response is appropriate.

• WoIs Jesus your refuge or your rod of iron?

Song of Response: “The Lord Reigns”

Benediction: Psalm 2:12b

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Call to Worship: Psalm 8

Song of Worship: “House of the Lord”

Song of Worship: “Holy Forever"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 1

Song of Preparation: “Only a Holy God”

Sermon: Psalm 1 | Two Ways to Live

1. Psalm 1 is an introduction to the rest of the book of Psalms.
2. Psalm 1 instructs us through the use of contrast.
3. The blessed person develops a pattern of omitting evil behaviours while committing good behaviours.
   • What the righteous person doesn’t do
     1. Walk in the counsel of the wicked
     2. Stand in the way of sinners
     3. Sit in the seat of scoffers
   • What the righteous person does
     1. Delight in the law of the Lord
     2. Meditate on the law day and night
4. The outcomes of a righteous life and an evil life are radically contrasted.
   • The righteous person is like a fruitful tree
   • The wicked person is like windblown chaff
5. The consequences of these two paths is clear.
   • The wicked will not stand in the judgment.
   • For the Lord knows the way of the righteous.  

Lord’s Supper: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Song of Response: “Goodness of God”

Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26

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