Description
Luke 23:1-49
Only 33 years prior had Jesus arrived as a swaddled baby to his earthly parents, Mary and Joseph. But the day of Jesus’ crucifixion was here. The religious leaders falsely accused Him, Pilate found no fault in Him, Herod mocked Him, and the soldiers crucified Him while everyone watched the bleeding King of the Jews hang limp on the cross. In His last breath, Jesus gave up His Spirit to the Father. The earth mourned as evil rejoiced. But this is not the end of the story, for in just three days, the words spoken by Jesus and the prophets would come to pass. The darkness would bow to the light of Christ as His miraculous resurrection was near!
We Lift Our Hearts in Worship
[Preservice options include video countdowns, worship song videos, welcomes), CDs, or live music.]
Welcome & Time of Greeting
Time of Praise and Worship
At the Cross (Love Ran Red)
Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jonas Myrin, Matt Armstrong, Matt Redman, © Countless Wonder Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Fots Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) McKittrick Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Songs (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Tunes (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) S. D. G. Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Said And Done Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Sixsteps Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Worship Together Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) SHOUT! Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Sing To The King
Billy James Foote, ©2003 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Highly Exalted
Paul Baloche & Robin Mark, ©2007 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music | Leadworship Songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
[Traditional Options]
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
BH 91 130; CH 297; HWC 174; HFG 248; HLC 134; HGP 28; LSB 443; LW 106; NCH 213; PH 89; RH 154; STTL 217; WC 203; UMH 278; WAR 267; WHM 220
O Worship The King
BH 75 30; BH 91 16; CH 104; CHH 17; EH 388; ELW 842; HWC 10; HPW 13; HFG 336; HLC 21; HGP 1; HSP 6; LBW 548; LSB 804; LW 458; NCH 26; PH 476; RH 5; STTL 64; WC 29; UMH 73; WAR 2; WHM 14; WIS 6
O Jesus King Most Wonderful
HLC 73; LBW 537; LSB 554; LW 274
Invocation
Pastor Welcome friends, family, brothers and sisters in Christ.
ALL It’s great to be gathered together as the Church of Christ!
Pastor Today we celebrate the Lord’s death. Yes, this is a celebration, because we know that what comes next is His glorious resurrection!
ALL Yes, amen!
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor/Worship Leader speaks
Pastor Lord God in Heaven, the necessary death of Your Son, Jesus Christ, is why we can
approach Your throne in Heaven. There is only one way to You, Lord, and it’s through
Jesus. Today as we celebrate His death, let us hold dear in our hearts the good news of
His resurrection. Let us die to our own ways and live truly in the life You have provided
for us. Keep our minds from distractions and help us to focus on You.
ALL In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor Brothers and sisters, in 2 Timothy 2:19 we read, “Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation
stands firm, sealed with this inscription: ‘The Lord knows those who are his,’ and,
‘Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.’”
The ideas and philosophies of this world steer us away from the truth revealed in Christ.
Therefore, we must turn away from wickedness and turn toward God. Let us take time
to ask the Lord to reveal to us our sin so that we may confess and be forgiven by Jesus.
(Allow time for personal reflection and prayer)
Pastor Holy Spirit, we trust Your conviction and guiding.
ALL We accept the forgiveness of Christ.
Pastor Thank you, Lord. We pray in the name of Jesus- the name above all other names.
ALL Amen.
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading Deuteronomy 32:36-39
The words of the Lord through Moses remind Israel that He is all powerful
and that worship of false gods yields nothing.
36 The Lord will vindicate his people and relent concerning his servants when he sees their strength is gone and no one is left, slave or free. 37 He will say: “Now where are their gods, the rock they took refuge in, 38 the gods who ate the fat of their sacrifices and drank the wine of their drink offerings? Let them rise up to help you! Let them give you shelter! 39 “See now that I myself am he! There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and I will heal, and no one can deliver out of my
