Description
Mark 9:14-29
Jesus casted out a demon that had been tormenting a boy for years. The disciples were unsuccessful due to a lack of prayer and fasting according to Jesus. So is there a magical formula in prayer and fasting that leads to miracles? No. When we fast and pray, we express our total dependence on God drawing us nearer to Him and aligning us with His will. We shift from trusting in ourselves to exercising our faith in Him alone through spiritual disciplines and devotion to God.
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
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Matt Redman & Jonas Myrin, ©2011 Thankyou Music, Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, SHOUT! Publishing (Admin EMI CMG Publishing)
God Of Wonders
Marc Byrd & Steve Hindalong, ©2000 New Spring Publishing, Inc
Build My Life
Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Elizabeth Kaple, Matt Redman, and Pat Barrett © 2016 Martin, Karl Andrew, Kaple Music, Capitol CMG Genesis, Housefires Sounds, Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs, Bethel Music Publishing
[Traditional Options]
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
BH 75 69; BH 91 216; CH 21; CHH 5; EH 493; ELW 886; HWC 76; HPW 7; HFG 349; HLC 90; HGP 32; HSP 19; LBW 559; LSB 528; LW 276; NCH 42; PH 466; RH 51; STTL 147; WC 130; UMH 57; WAR 96; WHM 46; WIS 12
Rise, Shine, You People
ELW 665; HS 98 871; LBW 393; LSB 825; UMH 187; WAR 89
Sing Praise To God, the Highest Good
ELW 871; LBW 542; LSB 819; LW 452
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
We love You, Lord!
Worshipers
We love You, Lord!
Pastor / Worship Leader
You hear our voices and our cries for mercy.
Worshipers
You are gracious and righteous and full of compassion, and we worship You.
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Lord God in Heaven, we worship You and praise Your holy name. You are good to us and faithful, even when we stray. You deliver us from death, wipe our tears, keep our paths straight, and save us from ruin. You show us the way, where no way is clear. Lord, as long as we live, we will call on You.
Worshipers
Thank you, Father, we love you. Amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
When life gets tough,
Worshipers
We confess we give up.
Pastor / Worship Leader
When our ways seem more interesting or enticing,
Worshipers
We confess that we stray from the path of the Lord.
Pastor / Worship Leader
When we are bothered by others actions or behaviors,
Worshipers
We confess that we gossip and curse, rather than uplift.
Pastor / Worship Leader
All of this means one thing.
Worshipers
We need you Lord, for our strength is lacking and our faith is weak.
Pastor / Worship Leader
So we ask…
Worshipers
Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, will you forgive us from our sins once again?
Pastor / Worship Leader
The Holy Spirit reminds us once again that we are forgiven and free by the blood of the Lamb. No longer are we held captive in sin. Our chains have been broken by the broken body of our Lord, and our sins washed by His blood. We are forgiven in Jesus!
Worshipers
Hallelujah and amen!
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading Isaiah 50:4-10
In the face of persecution and pain, the Messiah endured the worst in submission to the Lord. Steadfastly and courageously, He obeyed, and we must do the same.
The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.
He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. 5 The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away. 6 I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting. 7 Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. 8 He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me! 9 It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me. Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up. 10 Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.
