Description
Luke 4:31-44
The Lord, the Holy One of God, has full authority. When a demon possessed man approached Jesus, He was immediately cast out of the man without injuring him, interestingly. When sin inhabits our lives, we often experience the damaging effects or withdrawals that injure our souls and bodies. In this case, the demon realized it was no match for the Holy One of God and fled as fast as it could, taking no time to injure the man. Many were amazed and news spread like wildfire about the authority of Jesus.
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
The Lord our God
Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill, © 2013 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Open Hands Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) So Essential Tunes (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)
Set a Fire
Will Reagan, ©2010 United Pursuit Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Today Is The Day
Lincoln Brewster & Paul Baloche, ©2008 Integrity’s Praise! Music; Integrity’s Hosanna! Music; Leadworship Songs (Admin. by Integrity Music, Inc.)
[Traditional Options]
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
ELW 582; LBW 523; LSB 650; LW 164; NCH 59; WC 289
O God of Light
ELW 507; HS 98 869; LBW 237; LSB 836
O Holy Spirit, Enter In
ELW 786; LBW 459; LSB 913; LW 160
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
Great is the Lord!
Worshipers
Praise the Lord!
Pastor / Worship Leader
Great are His works!
Worshipers
He has shown us His powerful and awesome miracles.
Pastor / Worship Leader
He is powerful and knows all!
Worshipers
We are amazed by the work of the Lord!
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Powerful God, You are Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. You provide for our small needs, and You miraculous provide for our great needs. Our greatest need was redemption and through Jesus Christ, we have an established covenant with our God. Holy and awesome is Your name! We needed a Savior, we needed a friend, and God- You provided.
Worshipers
Hallelujah!
Pastor / Worship Leader
Now Holy Spirit, come and fill us now. We pray in Jesus’ name.
Worshipers
Amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
We are tempted by lukewarm mediocrity, are we not?
Worshipers
We are.
Pastor / Worship Leader
We are sinners in need of saving, are we not?
Worshipers
We are.
Pastor / Worship Leader
We confess of our sins to the Lord who invites us into His throne room with grace and open arms. Shall we go before the Lord?
Worshipers
We shall.
Pastor / Worship Leader
We kneel before the God of grace and truth, and He forgives us freely and pours out His grace on us. Does He not?
Worshipers
He does! We are forgiven- hallelujah to the King! Amen.
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading Jeremiah 1:4-10 (17-19)
The Lord reminded Jeremiah that He formed and knitted him in his mother’s womb and that the call and plan for his life was God ordained. We may also need reminded of the same message today- that our very being was knitted intricately in our mother’s womb by Creator God who plans our lives and equips us with purpose for His glory.
4 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” 7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. 9 Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. 10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” 17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. 18 Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.
