Sunday 7.16.23
Published on Jun 27, 2023
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Call to Worship
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L:Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?
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P: And who shall stand in the holy place?
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L: Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,
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P: Those who do not lift up their souls to what is false.
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L: Lift up your heads, your gates, your ancient doors!
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P: That the King of glory may come in.
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L: Who is this King of glory?
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P: The LORD of hosts is the King of glory.
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Leader - God has chosen us to be Christ's representatives on earth. In light of this truth, Paul challenges us to live lives worthy of the calling we have received — the awesome privilege of being called Christ's very own. This includes being humble, gentle, patient, understanding, and peaceful. People are watching your life. Can they see Christ in you? How well are you doing as his representative?
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People - As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
Ephesians 4:1 (NIV)
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Leader - "There is one body," says Paul. Unity does not just happen; we have to work at it. Often differences among people can lead to division, but this should not be true in the church. Instead of concentrating on what divides us, we should remember what unites us: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God! Have you learned to appreciate people who are different from you? Can you see how their differing gifts and viewpoints can help the church as it does God's work? Learn to enjoy the way we members of Christ's body complement one another.
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People - Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)
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Leader - No one is ever going to be perfect here on earth, so we must accept and love other Christians in spite of their faults. When we see faults in fellow believers, we should be patient and gentle. Is there someone whose actions or personality really annoys you? Rather than dwelling on that person's weaknesses or looking for faults, pray for him or her. Then do even more — spend time together and see if you can learn to like him or her.
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People - Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 (NIV)
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Leader - To build unity is one of the Holy Spirit's important roles. He leads, but we have to be willing to be led and to do our part to keep the peace. We do that by focusing on God, not on ourselves.
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Lord, I will lift my eyes to the hills
Knowing my help is coming from You
Your peace You give me in time of the storm
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to You
Amen
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Blessing & Sending
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