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Order of Worship
Call to Worship
We offer a song of praise celebrating who God is and all He has done!
- Who You Say I Am
Welcome and Announcements
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Prayer of Illumination
We invite the Holy Spirit to minister to each of us as He intercedes on our behalf, corrects and encourages us in our relationship with The Father through The Son, and illuminates God’s word in our hearts through the reading and teaching of Scripture.
Song of Adoration and Thanksgiving
We sing songs that extol God’s grace and truth, strengthen our faith, and encourage our love for Him and others.
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Reading of the Law
Matthew 6:16-18
- “And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. 17But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. 18Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Confession of Sin - Song
God’s holiness exposes our corporate and individual sins. God's grace, displayed most prominently through Jesus’ death on the cross, invites us to be reunited with The Father through the regular confession of sin. Repentance is an invitation into His grace.
- What A Beautiful Name
Offering of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
We recognize our sins were forgiven by Christ’s death on the cross and, therefore, we are called by God to forgive others who sin against us. We offer others our forgiveness and pray for reconciled relationships.
Matthew 5:23-24
- If you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.
Offering of Forgiveness and Reconciliation - Song
- Jesus Paid It All
Personal Prayer
We pause to pray and reflect on all God has revealed to us through worship, the reading of His word, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. We prayerfully respond with courage, honesty, and obedience.
Assurance of Pardon
God declares from his Word and through his Church that all who repent and believe in Jesus Christ are forgiven of their sins.
Luke 24:46-47
- Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. 47It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: "There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent."
Family Prayer
We intercede before God on behalf of our church and our community.
Children’s Sermon
All children through 5th grade are invited to meet at the front steps for a special message. After the Children’s Sermon the kids will be dismissed to Children’s Church.
Scripture Reading and Sermon
God addresses His people through the reading and preaching of His word to edify believers and exhort all people to make sense of, make much of, and make use of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Offertory and Response
We offer an opportunity for you to make public your decision to follow Jesus, your desire to be baptized, your interest in joining our church, or any other significant spiritual decision you have made during our service.
We also give back to God recognizing He is the source of all things and blesses us through His providence and sovereignty. It is our honor to return our tithes and offerings to Him in recognition of His grace.
Doxology - Congregational Singing
“Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.”
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Let us know how God is working in your life.
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Sermon Notes
1 Vision1 Vision - Part 2 - 1 Church
1 Mission
1 Church
1 Percent
1 Person
1 Mission:
Love God
Love People
Make Disciples
1 Percent
200 Baptisms
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
The church is God’s discipleship plan.
There is no plan B!
Ephesians 4:1-6
Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. 4For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.
5There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6one God and Father of all,
who is over all, in all, and living through all.
This mission is the charge of all churches around the world.
- So why are there so many different churches if we all say we serve the same God and are working toward the same mission?
- Catholic
- Methodist
- Pentecostal
- Presbyterian
- Anglican
- Episcopal
- Reformed
- Dutch Reformed
- Lutheran
- Church of Christ
- Christian Church
- Church of God
- Nazarene Church
- Church of the God of Prophecy
- Non-denominational
- Baptist
We have “Baptist” written on the side of our building so doesn’t that settle it?
- Well… Guess how many different kinds of Baptist churches there are in the US alone?
- Missionary Baptist Conference, U.S.A.
- Alliance of Baptists
- American Baptist Association
- American Baptist Churches in the USA
- Confessional Baptist Association
- Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
- Baptist Bible Fellowship International
- Baptist Missionary Association of America
- Central Baptist Association
- Venture Church Network
- Baptist General Conference (Converge)
- Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
- Enterprise Association of Regular Baptists
- Free Will Baptist
- Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship
- Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association
- Fundamental Baptist Fellowship of America
- General Association of Baptists
- General Association of General Baptists
- General Association of Regular Baptist Churches
- General Conference of the Evangelical Baptist Church, Inc.
- General Six-Principle Baptists
- Independent Baptist Fellowship International
- Independent Baptist Fellowship of North America
- Institutional Missionary Baptist Conference of America
- Interstate & Foreign Landmark Missionary Baptist Association
- Landmark Baptists
- Liberty Baptist Fellowship
- National Association of Free Will Baptists
- National Baptist Convention of America, Inc.
- National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
- National Baptist Evangelical Life and Soul Saving Assembly of the U.S.A.
- National Missionary Baptist Convention of America
- National Primitive Baptist Convention of the U.S.A.
- North American Baptist Conference
- Old Regular Baptist
- Old Time Missionary Baptist
- Original Free Will Baptist Convention
- Primitive Baptist Universalists
- Primitive Baptists
- Progressive National Baptist Convention
- Reformed Baptist
- Regular Baptist
- Separate Baptist
- Separate Baptists in Christ
- Seventh Day Baptist General Conference
- Southern Baptist Convention
- Southwide Baptist Fellowship
- Sovereign Grace Baptists
- Two-Seed-in-the-Spirit Predestinarian Baptists
- United American Free Will Baptist Church
- United American Free Will Baptist Conference
- United Baptists
- World Baptist Fellowship
But I thought there was one body, one Spirit, one glorious hope for the future, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all…
- Most of these churches agree with each other on these major doctrinal issues.
Churches rarely split over major doctrinal
issues.
They split over secondary issues
- Baptism
- Lord’s Supper
- Eschatology
- Gender Roles
- Etc.
We will be one church if we are ok not agreeing on everything.
- We must agree on the majors.
- We will agree to disagree on the minors.
- In general, we will adhere to fundamental Baptist doctrine.
We are on the same team!
But why do we split and go our own way?
- People - Demographics
- Personalities - Leadership
- Programs - What is offered
- Preferences - What we like
We have a tendency to shift our focus away from the mission and instead look inwardly at ourselves and our desires.
We will be one church if we are ok not doing things the same way.
- Methods are not sacred.
- Preferences are not dealbreakers.
- Every decision made is in service to the mission.
Ephesians 4:11-16
- Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 13This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.
It is the responsibility of the leadership of the church to keep the church focused on the mission.
- 14Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. 15Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. 16He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
It is the responsibility of the members of the church to work together in service to the mission.
Ephesians 4:21-32
Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.
25So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. 26And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
28If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. 29Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
30And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.
31Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
We will be one church if we show grace to each other.
- People will make mistakes.
- You will make mistakes.
- I will make mistakes.
- Our leaders will make mistakes.
Ephesians 4:2-3
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
- We are united in Christ.
- We are united in Spirit.
- We are united in our mission.
So if you believe this church can see 200 people baptized, are you willing to put aside our divisions and work together on the mission?
I Have Decided…
… to join my church and help us fulfill our mission.
- Pray for our community.
- Invite people to church.
- Pray for the 200!
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Weekly Budget Update
Last week's giving:
- $4,700.00
Amount needed each week to make full budget of $676,572.00 by year end:
- $13,011.00
Total funds needed YTD:
- $195,165.00
Total giving received YTD:
- $95,028.51
Difference in funds needed vs funds received:
- -$101,163.49
Percentage of giving received vs. funds needed YTD:
- 48%
Our Faith Offering is designated giving specifically for missions over and above our normal tithes.
Last week's Faith Offering:
- $195.00
Total Faith Offering YTD:
- $3,935.00
