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  • Matthew 11:28-30

    Sunday’s Sermon:

    Aliso Creek Church Podcast

    Passage:

    28 “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
    (Matthew 11:28-30 CSB)

    Song:

    Come to Me (Matthew 11:28-30), Isaac Wardell, Chris Carter, Paul Zach

    Lyrics:

    Are you tired, worn, and burned
    Are you tired, worn out, and burned
    Are you tired, worn down, and burned out?
    Come to me

    Come to me, come to me

    I won't lay anything heavy on you
    Come to me, stay with me
    Learn to live lightly

    Prayer:

    This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

    6 min
  • Ephesians 4:1-16

    Passage:

    1 Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,
    2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit ​— ​just as you were called to one hope at your calling ​— ​5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

    7 Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 For it says:

    When he ascended on high,

    he took the captives captive;

    he gave gifts to people.

    9 But what does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10 The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens, to fill all things. 11 And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness. 14 Then we will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit. 15 But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head ​— ​Christ. 16 From him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building itself up in love by the proper working of each individual part. -- Ephesians 4:1-16 (CSB)

    Song:

    Little Things With Great Love by Audrey Assad, Isaac Wardel, and Madison Cunningham

    Prayer:

    Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

    11 min
  • Psalm 78:14-26

    Passage:

    14 He led them with a cloud by day
    and with a fiery light throughout the night.
    15 He split rocks in the wilderness
    and gave them drink as abundant as the depths.
    16 He brought streams out of the stone
    and made water flow down like rivers.
    17 But they continued to sin against him,
    rebelling in the desert against the Most High.
    18 They deliberately tested God,
    demanding the food they craved.
    19 They spoke against God, saying,
    “Is God able to provide food in the wilderness?
    20 Look! He struck the rock and water gushed out;
    torrents overflowed.
    But can he also provide bread
    or furnish meat for his people? ”
    21 Therefore, the Lord heard and became furious;
    then fire broke out against Jacob,
    and anger flared up against Israel
    22 because they did not believe God
    or rely on his salvation.
    23 He gave a command to the clouds above
    and opened the doors of heaven.
    24 He rained manna for them to eat;
    he gave them grain from heaven.
    25 People ate the bread of angels.
    He sent them an abundant supply of food.
    26 He made the east wind blow in the skies
    and drove the south wind by his might. -- Psalm 78:14-26 (CSB)

    Song:

    Psalm 78 by Poor Bishop Hooper

    Lyrics:

    O people, listen, incline your ear
    To the mysteries, to the teaching here
    Things that we have heard, things that we have known
    Parables our fathers told, oh no, we won't hide them
    We'll let the children hear

    He divided the sea and let them pass through it

    Made the waters stand there as a heap
    In the day He led by cloud, but with firе in the night
    He split the rock for watеr so they could drink
    He opened up the skies, the very doors of Heaven
    Poured the bread of angels there to eat
    By His very might, on the wind He fulfilled every hungering

    In spite of all of this they sinned, they sinned

    In spite of all of this they rebelled again
    In spite of all of this they sinned, they sinned

    He had made the river blood, sent the swarms to devour

    He gave the crops to beasts, the harvest of their labor
    The hail destroyed the vine, the flocks by lighted sky
    Amidst the thundercloud
    He let loose His anger by a company of angels
    And when the path was made, from death He wouldn't save
    Struck down the firstborn, first fruits of Egypt's strength
    Then He led his people out

    In spite of all of this they sinned, they sinned

    In spite of all of this they rebelled again
    In spite of all of this they sinned, they sinned
    In spite of all of this they sinned, they sinned
    In spite of all of this they rebelled again
    In spite of all of this they sinned, they sinned

    So full of wrath, God rose

    Against His own, laid low
    The young men and the strong, they fell
    He delivered up His glory
    Into fire all-consuming
    The women had no marriage song, the priests fell by the sword
    The widows they made no lament
    But then the Lord

    Full of compassion

    His anger was restrained
    Yet full of compassion
    He remembered them again
    Yet full of compassion
    With a pure heart and skillful hand
    Yet full of compassion
    He remembered them again

    Prayer:

    Lord Jesus, how can I obey and love you conditionally when you loved me unconditionally? You looked down from the cross and saw us betraying, denying, forsaking you, and yet you stayed. Help me to cling to you and obey you no matter what. Amen.
    -Tim Keller

    10 min
  • Exodus 16:2-15

    Passage:

    2 The entire Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. 3 The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat by pots of meat and ate all the bread we wanted. Instead, you brought us into this wilderness to make this whole assembly die of hunger! ”

    4 Then the Lord said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. This way I will test them to see whether or not they will follow my instructions. 5 On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days.”

    6 So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, 7 and in the morning you will see the Lord’s glory because he has heard your complaints about him. For who are we that you complain about us? ” 8 Moses continued, “The Lord will give you meat to eat this evening and all the bread you want in the morning, for he has heard the complaints that you are raising against him. Who are we? Your complaints are not against us but against the Lord.”

    9 Then Moses told Aaron, “Say to the entire Israelite community, ‘Come before the Lord, for he has heard your complaints.’ ” 10 As Aaron was speaking to the entire Israelite community, they turned toward the wilderness, and there in a cloud the Lord’s glory appeared.

    11 The Lord spoke to Moses, 12 “I have heard the complaints of the Israelites. Tell them: At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will eat bread until you are full. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God.”

    13 So at evening quail came and covered the camp. In the morning there was a layer of dew all around the camp. 14 When the layer of dew evaporated, there were fine flakes on the desert surface, as fine as frost on the ground. 15 When the Israelites saw it, they asked one another, “What is it? ” because they didn’t know what it was.

    Moses told them, “It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat. -- Exodus 16:2-15 (CSB)

    Song:

    Restore Us Again by Paul Zach

    Lyrics:

    We longed for Egypt in the wilderness
    A kingdom made of dust
    Built an idol out of happiness
    A paradise of rust

    We lost all the meaning

    Drowned out the feeling
    Our hearts barely beating

    Restore us again God of our salvation

    Revive us again in Your unfailing love
    Restore us again God of our salvation
    Revive us again in Your unfailing love

    We have trusted in the meaningless

    And chased a life of ease
    Now we wander in the shadow lands
    Where comfort is our king

    Holy Spirit bring us life once again

    Holy Spirit lead our hearts back to You
    Holy Spirit bring us life once again
    Holy Spirit lead our hearts back to You

    Prayer:

    Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

    10 min
  • Mark 6:45-52

    Passage:

    45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46 After he said good-bye to them, he went away to the mountain to pray. 47 Well into the night, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land. 48 He saw them straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Very early in the morning he came toward them walking on the sea and wanted to pass by them. 49 When they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out, 50 because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke with them and said,“Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 51 Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. They were completely astounded, 52 because they had not understood about the loaves. Instead, their hearts were hardened.
    -- Mark 6:45-52 (CSB)

    Song:

    Wind and the Waves by Josh Shook, Sarah Reeves, and Steven Shook

    Lyrics:

    When I'm up when I'm down
    You're steady
    When I'm stuck in the clouds
    And it's heavy
    When my knees hit the ground
    You will carry me

    You're never shocked never scared of my questions

    You don't leave me alone in the trenches
    I am safe in Your arms in Your presence

    If You say be still

    Jesus I will
    I'm standing with the Prince of Peace
    If You tell my soul
    Trust and let go
    I'll let You calm the storm in me

    Just like the wind and the waves

    I will obey
    Just like the wind and the waves
    I will obey

    I won't lean on my own understanding

    I'll believe in Your word when I can't see
    As for me and this house and my family
    We will trust You Lord

    If You say be still

    Jesus I will
    I'm standing with the Prince of Peace
    If You tell my soul
    Trust and let go
    I'll let You calm the storm in me

    Just like the wind and the waves

    I will obey
    Just like the wind and the waves
    I will obey

    Sometimes I'm scared I admit it

    But this boat ain't sinkin' with You in it
    It's not the end You're not finished
    You're not finished yet
    It feels like I'm finally living
    You hold the peace I've been missing
    Now this gift it just won't stop giving
    It keeps on giving and giving and giving

    Sometimes I'm scared I admit it

    But this boat ain't sinkin' with You in it
    It's not the end You're not finished
    You're not finished yet
    It feels like I'm finally living
    You hold the peace I've been missing
    Now this gift it just won't stop giving
    It keeps on giving and giving and giving

    If You say be still

    Jesus I will
    I'm standing with the Prince of Peace
    If You tell my soul
    Trust and let go
    I'll let You calm the storm in me

    If You say be still

    Jesus I will
    I'm standing with the Prince of Peace
    If You tell my soul
    Trust and let go
    I'll let You calm the storm in me

    Just like the wind and the waves

    I will obey
    Just like the wind and the waves
    I will obey

    Just like the wind and the waves

    I will obey
    Just like the wind and the waves
    I will obey

    Prayer:

    Mercifully regard, O Lord, the prayers of your family, and while we submit ourselves to you with our whole heart, do you prosper, support and encompass us; that, relying on you as our guide, we may be entangled in no evil and replenished with all good; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
    -The Leonine Sacramentary

    10 min
  • Ephesians 3:8-21

    Passage:

    8 This grace was given to me ​— ​the least of all the saints ​— ​to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches of Christ, 9 and to shed light for all about the administration of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things. 10 This is so that God’s multi-faceted wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens. 11 This is according to his eternal purpose accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him we have boldness and confident access through faith in him. 13 So, then, I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory.

    14 For this reason I kneel before the Father 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. 16 I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power in your inner being through his Spirit, 17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love, 19 and to know Christ’s love that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

    20 Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us ​— ​21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. -- Ephesians 3:8-21 (CSB)

    Song:

    Wholly Yours ( (Ephesians 3:18-19) by Austin Ademec and Shane Barnard

    Lyrics:

    I brought You my baggage
    You wrapped me up in a robe
    I was a stranger You welcome me up in Your home
    Who is there like You
    Who is there like You God

    I was an orphan You let me be fully known

    You were a father You didn’t run at all
    Who is there like You
    Who is there like You God

    You are holy holy Lord

    I am wholly wholly Yours

    Through all of my failures You never change at all

    There is no condition
    The evidence is the cross
    Who is there like You
    Who is there like You God

    You are holy holy Lord

    I am wholly wholly Yours
    Forevermore

    How deep how deep

    Is the love of God poured over me
    How sweet how sweet
    Is the sound of singing over me
    From The King how can it be
    He is mine and I am His completely
    Abbreviated Passage:

    Prayer:

    Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

    9 min
  • 2 Kings 2:1-15

    Passage:

    1 The time had come for the Lord to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind. Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal,
    2 and Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; the Lord is sending me on to Bethel.”

    But Elisha replied, “As the Lord lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel.

    3 Then the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the Lord will take your master away from you today? ”

    He said, “Yes, I know. Be quiet.”

    4 Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here; the Lord is sending me to Jericho.”

    But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went to Jericho.

    5 Then the sons of the prophets who were in Jericho came up to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the Lord will take your master away from you today? ”

    He said, “Yes, I know. Be quiet.”

    6 Elijah said to him, “Stay here; the Lord is sending me to the Jordan.”

    But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on.

    7 Fifty men from the sons of the prophets came and stood observing them at a distance while the two of them stood by the Jordan. 8 Elijah took his mantle, rolled it up, and struck the water, which parted to the right and left. Then the two of them crossed over on dry ground. 9 When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken from you.”

    So Elisha answered, “Please, let me inherit two shares of your spirit.”

    10 Elijah replied, “You have asked for something difficult. If you see me being taken from you, you will have it. If not, you won’t.”

    11 As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire with horses of fire suddenly appeared and separated the two of them. Then Elijah went up into heaven in the whirlwind. 12 As Elisha watched, he kept crying out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel! ”

    When he could see him no longer, he took hold of his own clothes, tore them in two, 13 picked up the mantle that had fallen off Elijah, and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. 14 He took the mantle Elijah had dropped, and he struck the water. “Where is the Lord God of Elijah? ” he asked. He struck the water himself, and it parted to the right and the left, and Elisha crossed over.

    15 When the sons of the prophets from Jericho who were observing saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” They came to meet him and bowed down to the ground in front of him. -- 2 Kings 2:1-15 (CSB)

    Song:

    Send Me by Brandon Lake, Jenn Johnson, and Kari Jobe

    Lyrics:

    If it’s bandaging the broken or washing filthy feet
    Here I am Lord send me
    If it’s loving one another even when we don’t agree
    Here I am Lord send me

    If I’m poor or if I’m wealthy

    I’ll serve You just the same
    Here I am Lord send me
    On the mountain or the valley
    I will choose to praise
    Here I am Lord send me

    If I’m known by how I love let my life reflect

    How much I love You I love You
    And before You even ask oh my answer will be yes
    ‘Cause I love You I love You

    If the truth cuts like an arrow I will say it anyway

    ‘Cause here I am Lord send me
    If it’s means that they’ll reject me
    Lord I will still obey
    Here I am Lord send me

    When I’m standing in Your glory

    I’ll be glad I chose to say
    Here I am Lord send me
    Well done good and faithful I live to hear You say
    Here I am Lord send me

    Here I am Lord send me

    Here I am Lord send me

    Prayer:

    Almighty and everlasting God, at evening and morning and noonday, we humbly beseech you that you would drive from our hearts the darkness of sin and make us to come to the true Light, which is Christ; through the same Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.
    -The Gelasian Sacramentary

    13 min
  • Matthew 26:26-30

    Sunday’s Sermon:

    Aliso Creek Church Podcast

    Passage:

    26 As they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said,“Take and eat it; this is my body.” 27 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them and said,“Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 But I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” 30 After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

    -- Matthew 26:26-1 (CSB)

    Song:

    Receive by Audrey Assad

    Lyrics:

    Holy wisdom God in heaven
    Here in human time
    Humble Godhead bending low
    And touching bread and wine

    Faith is making plain the truth beneath the veil

    Faith supplying where our feeble senses fail

    To the Father to the Son and to the Spirit be

    Blessing honor glory power might and majesty
    It is God who we encounter
    It is God that we receive
    From this altar
    (We do believe)

    Jesus by Your hand You feed us

    Your own life and breath
    Jesus risen Savior lead us
    Out of sin and death

    Word of God in flesh and blood we’re here for You

    Bread of Life the Love of God our heavenly food

    From this altar

    From this altar
    We do believe

    Prayer:

    This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

    10 min
  • Mark 6:30-44

    Passage:

    30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all that they had done and taught. 31 He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.

    32 So they went away in the boat by themselves to a remote place, 33 but many saw them leaving and recognized them, and they ran on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them.

    34 When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Then he began to teach them many things.

    35 When it grew late, his disciples approached him and said, “This place is deserted, and it is already late. 36 Send them away so that they can go into the surrounding countryside and villages to buy themselves something to eat.”

    37 “You give them something to eat,” he responded.

    They said to him, “Should we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give them something to eat? ”

    38 He asked them, “How many loaves do you have? Go and see.”

    When they found out they said, “Five, and two fish.” 39 Then he instructed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. 40 So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. 41 He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke the loaves. He kept giving them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. 42 Everyone ate and was satisfied. 43 They picked up twelve baskets full of pieces of bread and fish. 44 Now those who had eaten the loaves were five thousand men. -- Mark 6:30-44 (CSB)

    Song:

    Bread of Heaven by Alexia Tiliakos, Ethan Parker, and Sam Otero

    Lyrics:

    This bread is daily delivered
    You provide at the dawn of morning light
    Your word is sweeter than honey on my lips
    Let it drip down to my heart

    Oh Father You have delivered

    Your word to me
    I come and sit at this table
    For two and I feast
    I come and eat
    The bread of heaven

    This book is the lamp before me

    Illuminating the pathway to life
    Food alone it won't sustain me
    I must live on ev'ry word you speak

    The bread of heaven

    The bread of heaven
    The bread of heaven
    Manna rained from heaven
    Came and walked this earth
    Standing here before me
    Is the living word
    Bringing life eternal
    Through his flesh
    The Savior Jesus
    You're my daily bread

    You're my daily bread

    You're my daily bread
    You're my daily bread

    Prayer:

    Holy God, You said that You are the Light of the World, yet we still refuse to let You into the darkest places of our lives. You said that You are the Good Shepherd, but we fail to follow where You lead. We are sheep that have gone astray. You said that You are the bread of life, but we seek out other things to satisfy us. You said that You are the Way, but we often make our own paths. You said that You are the Truth, but we find ways to deceive ourselves and others. You said that You are Life. Forgive us and help us to embrace the mercy, forgiveness, and grace that You offer us so that we can have an abundant life with You. In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen.
    -From Memorial Presbyterian Church

    12 min
  • Isaiah 57:14-21

    Passage:

    14 He said,
    “Build it up, build it up, prepare the way,
    remove every obstacle from my people’s way.”
    15 For the High and Exalted One,
    who lives forever, whose name is holy, says this:
    “I live in a high and holy place,
    and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit,
    to revive the spirit of the lowly
    and revive the heart of the oppressed.
    16 For I will not accuse you forever,
    and I will not always be angry;
    for then the spirit would grow weak before me,
    even the breath, which I have made.
    17 Because of his sinful greed I was angry,
    so I struck him; I was angry and hid;
    but he went on turning back to the desires of his heart.
    18 I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
    I will lead him and restore comfort
    to him and his mourners,
    19 creating words of praise.”
    The Lord says,
    “Peace, peace to the one who is far or near,
    and I will heal him.
    20 But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea,
    for it cannot be still,
    and its water churns up mire and muck.
    21 There is no peace for the wicked,”
    says my God. -- Isaiah 57:14-21 (CSB)

    Song:

    Restore Us Again by Paul Zach

    Lyrics:

    We longed for Egypt in the wilderness
    A kingdom made of dust
    Built an idol out of happiness
    A paradise of rust

    We lost all the meaning

    Drowned out the feeling
    Our hearts barely beating

    Restore us again God of our salvation

    Revive us again in Your unfailing love
    Restore us again God of our salvation
    Revive us again in Your unfailing love

    We have trusted in the meaningless

    And chased a life of ease
    Now we wander in the shadow lands
    Where comfort is our king

    Holy Spirit bring us life once again

    Holy Spirit lead our hearts back to You
    Holy Spirit bring us life once again
    Holy Spirit lead our hearts back to You

    Prayer:

    O Lord our God, whose compassion is the cause of our fearing and loving your name, mercifully pour your grace into our hearts, that we, casting away what displeases you, may be united to you with an honest will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
    -The Leonine Sacramentary

    8 min

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