Description
Luke 12:22-34, 35-40
A large crowd has gathered to listen to Jesus. Jesus speaks first to his disciples with both encouraging words and words of warning. He asks them to consider the things they are worried about- the basic things like food and clothing. He challenges them to consider if life is more than that. He challenges their faith. Who do they trust? What are they seeking? Where is their treasure? He then shifts and warns them that the Son of Man is returning. They will not know when. Are they ready?
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
Speak To The Mountain
Ben Cantelon | Chris McClarney | Jane Williams | Whitney Medina, © 2021 Ben Cantelon Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Influence Music Official (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Tiny Hits (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Whitney Medina Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Remaining portion is unaffiliated
God So Loved
Andrew Bergthold | Ed Cash | Franni Cash | Martin Cash | Scott Cash, © 2019 Angie Feel Good Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Bay19 (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Scott Cash Publishing Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)We The Kingdom Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Mighty to Save
Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan, ©2006 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
[Traditional Options]
O Jesus King Most Wonderful
HLC 73; LBW 537; LSB 554; LW 274
This is the Day the Lord Has Made
BH 75 68; BH 91 358, 359; CH 209; CHH 286; EH 50; HWC 590; LSB 903; LW 200; NCH 84; PH 230; RH 705; STTL 26; WC 801; UMH 657, 658; WAR 652
Salvation Unto Us Has Come
ELW 590; LBW 297; LSB 555; LW 355
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Worshipers
Praise be to God!
Pastor / Worship Leader
Where two or three are gathered in Your Name, You are there.
Worshipers
You are here with us Lord.
Pastor / Worship Leader
We welcome You Lord!
Worshipers
Praise the Lord! Amen!
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Heavenly Father, by your grace you have saved us, through faith. You have told us not to worry about what we will eat or what we will wear, but to have faith. You’ve told us not to fear and you have promised us a kingdom. We are sojourners on this earth Lord. Heaven is our home. Lord, your word says that you will return and at an hour we will not expect, and we need to be ready. Help us Lord to anticipate your return, to anticipate our home, to be dressed and ready for service. To keep our hearts and minds on you! Thank you for the gift of faith! In Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Worshipers
Amen!
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
Lord we confess that we worry about things we cannot control
Worshipers
We confess that sometimes our faith is lacking
Pastor / Worship Leader
Help us God, our Savior, for the Glory of Your Name
Worshipers
Deliver us and forgive our sins, for Your Name’s sake
Pastor / Worship Leader
Lord you are faithful, and we receive your forgiveness.
Worshipers
Blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven
Pastor / Worship Leader
Praise God! Amen!
Worshipers
Amen!
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading Genesis 15:1-6
Abram (Abraham) had just rescued his nephew Lot in battle and the Lord appears to Abram in a vision. The Lord promises Abram that he will have a son of his own flesh and blood. Abram believed the Lord, and this was credited to him as righteousness.
After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” 2 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.”4 Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” 5 He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”6 Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
