worshiping jesus, june 13, 2021 the light of the world!

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“We shine the Spotlight On Christ”

June 13, 202110:30 AM

Prelude Passacaglia in C Minor J. S. BachDennis Bergin, organ

For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. Romans 11:36 (KJV)

WelcomeReverend Dr. Russell St. John, Lead Pastor

We Prepare Our Hearts for Worship O Day of Rest and Gladness Kyrstan Brantley, Shelly Hannaford, vocal; Carrie Smith, piano; Bill Myers, Peter Lilley, Ariana Stout, guitar; Matt Brantley, bass; Rod Cunningham, keyboard; Greg Wagener, drums

O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and lightO balm of care and sadness, most beautiful most bright;On thee the high and lowly, through ages joined in tune,Sing Holy, Holy, Holy, to the great God Triune.

On thee, at the creation the light first had its birth;On thee, for our salvation, Christ rose from depths of earth;On thee our Lord, victorious the Spirit sent from heav’nAnd thus on thee, most glorious, a triple light was giv’n.

Worshiping Jesus, The Light of the World!

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*God Calls Us to Worship Psalm 36:5-9 Reverend David Barnes, Associate Pastor

Pastor: Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.

People: Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Pastor: Your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD.People: How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take

refuge in the shadow of your wings.Pastor: They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the

river of your delights.People: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.

*Fill Me Radiancy Divine! No. 398 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

*We Invoke His Presence

God Exposes Our Need Ephesians 5:8-10 Reverend Dr. Russell St. John

At one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.

We Confess Our Sin

Christ Provides for Our Need John 8:12 Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

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*We Want to Follow Jesus

I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light

1. I want to walk as a child of the light, I want to2. I want to see ____ the bright-ness of God, I want to3. I’m look - ing for ____ the com - ing of Christ, I want to

fol - low Je - sus. God set the stars to give light to thelook at Je - sus. Clear Sun of right-eous-ness, shine on my fol - low Je - sus. When we have run ____ with pa - tience the

world, the star of my life ____ is Je - sus. In Him there path, and show me the way to the Fa - ther. race, we shall know the joy ____ of Je - sus.

Words and Music: Kathleen Thomerson; ©1970, 1975 Celebration. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under CCLI #254738.


is no dark-ness at all, the night and the day ____ are both a -

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God. Shine in my heart, Lord Je - sus.

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God Reveals, We Will Share in Christ's Sufferings! 1 Peter 4:12-19

Pastor: Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

People: But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

Pastor: If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

People: But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler.

Pastor: Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.

People: For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

Pastor: And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

People: Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

*He Will Wholly Leave Me Never! No. 609 Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me?

God Reveals His Work Acts 14:26-27 From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had fulfilled. And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.

Ha**m and L**a – Sensitive CountryCoby and Pamela McGinty – MTW/South Africa

*We Give Him All the Praise No. 731 DoxologyPraise God from whom all blessing flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heav’nly hosts;Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen


We Invoke His Help Psalm 4:1, 6Reverend David Barnes, Associate Pastor

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!”

God Calls Us to Stewardship Matthew 6:19-21Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

We Give Our Grateful Offerings

We Prepare for God’s Word! The Lord Is My LightKyrstan Brantley, soprano; Carrie Smith, piano

The Lord is my light, and my salvation, Whom, then, shall I fear? Whom, then, shall I fear?The Lord is the strength of my life; The Lord is the strength of my life, Of whom, then, shall I be afraid?

Though an host of men were laid against me,Yet shall not my heart be afraid;And though there rose up war against me,Yet will I put my trust in Him, for in the time of trouble, He shall hide me in His tabernacle,Yea, in the secret places of His dwelling shall He hide me, And set me up upon a rock of stone.

The Lord is my light, and my salvation, Whom, then, shall I fear? Whom, then, shall I fear?The Lord is the strength of my life; The Lord is the strength of my life, Of whom, then, shall I be afraid? Of whom, then, shall I be afraid?

Words: Psalm 27; Music: Frances Allitsen; ©2018 & this Arr. Musicnotes, Inc. All rights reserved.

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God Proclaims His Word Reverend Dr. Russell St. John Sermon Series “Sermon on the Mount” Scripture Text Matthew 5:10-16 | page 810 in the pew Bible Sermon Title Kingdom Expectation

*We Resolve to Live for Nothing Else but Jesus Christ! Soli Deo Gloria

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Words and Music: Mark Altrogge; ©2002 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under CCLI #254738.

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Sermon Notes

Kingdom ExpectationReverend Dr. Russell St. JohnMatthew 5:10-16 | page 810 in the pew Bible

What responses should kingdom disciples expect from the world?

1. Disciples will suffer persecution (v11-12)

2. Disciples will prevent decay (v13)

3. Disciples will shine light (v14-16)

*Congregation please riseUnless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

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