Description
Luke 8:26-39
When Jesus arrives on shore after sailing from Galilee, He is met by a demon-possessed man who was called Legion because of the many demons that had gone into him. The man lived in the tombs and the demons had many times seized him. Even though he would be chained, he would break the chains. Interestingly, the demons immediately recognize Jesus as Son of the Most High God and beg Him not to torture them. The demons begged Jesus not to send them to the “Abyss” but send them into a herd of pigs instead. When they entered into the pigs, the pigs rushed down a steep bank and drowned.
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
Yes He Can
Jeff Pardo, Logan Cain, Madison Jonson, Taylor Matz © 2020 BrentHood Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Meaux Mercy (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) All Essential Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) Logan Cain Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) Madison Cain Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) Taylor Cain Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) Remaining portion is unaffiliated
Oceans (Where Feet May Fall)
Joel Houston | Matt Crocker | Salomon Ligthelm, ©2012 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Who You Say I Am
Ben Fielding | Reuben Morgan, © 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
[Traditional Options]
Holy, Holy, Holy
BH 75 1; BH 91 2; CH 3; CHH 4; EH 362; ELW 413; HWC 262; HPW 2; HFG 323; HLC 1; HGP 51; HSP 12; LBW 165; LSB 507; LW 168; NCH 277; PH 580; RH 213; RS 624; STTL 2; WC 2; UMH 64; WAR 136; WHM 47; WIS 8
O Day of Rest and Gladness
ELW 521; HFG 12; HLC 549; LBW 251; LSB 906; LW 203
Triune God, Be Thou Our Stay
LBW 308; LSB 505; LW 170
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
Praise be to the Lord!
Worshipers
The Lord of Heaven and Earth!
Pastor / Worship Leader
We give you all praise and honor and glory!
Worshipers
Our Creator and our Savior!
Pastor / Worship Leader
You are the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Worshipers
Hallelujah!
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Jesus, we praise you today for the Gospels that reveal to us who you are. Our Redeemer and Savior, a servant with a humble heart, a teacher. And a Miracle Worker! Oh the miracles You performed when You walked the earth- healing the lepers, restoring sight to the blind. And casting evil spirits out of the demon possessed. Jesus, we know you don’t want anyone to be lost. And we know that today you are still performing miracles and breaking the chains of those in the grip of sin. We give you thanks Jesus for your incredible mercy and grace. Help us Lord to proclaim your transforming power! And we pray in Your Holy Name.
Worshipers
Amen!
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
Lord, we confess our sins.
Worshipers
You are faithful and just.
Pastor / Worship Leader
We ask you to forgive us.
Worshipers
And purify us from unrighteousness.
Pastor / Worship Leader
Create in us a pure heart O God
Worshipers
And renew in us a steadfast spirit
Pastor / Worship Leader
Open my lips Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.
Worshipers
We are saved by the Grace of God! Thank you, Jesus! Amen!
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading Isaiah 65:1-9
God is a God of both judgement and salvation. He reveals Himself even to those who do not seek Him.
“I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’2 All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations—3 a people who continually provoke me to my very face, offering sacrifices in gardens and burning incense on altars of brick;4 who sit among the graves and spend their nights keeping secret vigil; who eat the flesh of pigs, and whose pots hold broth of impure meat;5 who say, ‘Keep away; don’t come near me, for I am too sacred for you!’ Such people are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that keeps burning all day.6 “See, it stands written before me: I will not keep silent but will pay back in full; I will pay it back into their laps—7 both your sins and the sins of your ancestors,” says the Lord. “Because they burned sacrifices on the mountains and defied me on the hills, I will measure into their laps the full payment for their former deeds.”8 This is what the Lord says: “As when juice is still found in a cluster of grapes and people say, ‘Don’t destroy it, there is still a blessing in it, ‘so will I do in behalf of my servants; I will not destroy them all.9 I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and from Judah those who will possess my mountains; my chosen people will inherit them, and there will my servants live.
