Call to Worship “There’s Something About That Name”

2. Call to Worship “There’s SomethingAbout That Name”

3. I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His Blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod; For I’m part of the family, the family of God 386 “The Family Of God”

4. 3 “Worthy of Worship” Worthy of worship, worthy of praise, worthy of honor and glory; Worthy of all the glad songs we can sing, worthy of all of the off'rings we bring

5. 3 “Worthy of Worship” You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer. You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; Worthy of worship and praise.

6. 3 “Worthy of Worship” Worthy of rev’rence, worthy of fear, worthy of love and devotion; Worthy of bowing and bending of knees, worthy of all this and added to these..

7. 3 “Worthy of Worship” You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer. You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; Worthy of worship and praise.

8. 3 “Worthy of Worship” Almighty Father, Master and Lord, King of all Kings and Redeemer, Wonderful Counselor, Comforter, Friend, Savior and Source of our life without end.

9. 3 “Worthy of Worship” You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer. You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; Worthy of worship and praise.

10. Sharing Of Praises and Concerns Pastoral Prayer

11. 407 “Because He Lives” God sent His Son they called Him Jesus He came to love heal and forgive He bled and died to buy my pardon An empty grave is there to prove My Savior lives

12. 407 “Because He Lives” Because He lives I can face tomorrow Because He lives all fear is gone Because I know He holds the future And life is worth the living Just because He lives

13. 407 “Because He Lives” How sweet to hold our newborn baby And feel the pride and joy he gives But greater still the calm assurance This child can face uncertain days Because Christ lives

14. 407 “Because He Lives” Because He lives I can face tomorrow Because He lives all fear is gone Because I know He holds the future And life is worth the living Just because He lives

15. 407 “Because He Lives” And then one day I'll cross that river I'll fight life's final war with pain And then as death gives way to vict'ry I'll see the lights of glory And I'll know He reigns

16. 407 “Because He Lives” Because He lives I can face tomorrow Because He lives all fear is gone Because I know He holds the future And life is worth the living Just because He lives

17. Offertory PrayerGiving of Tithes and Offerings

18. Doxology • Praise God, • from Whom all blessings flow; • Praise Him, • all creatures here below; • Praise Him above, • ye heavenly host; • Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. • Amen.

19. Children’s Sermon

20. Special Music “When We All Get To Heaven” Choir

21. Scripture Revelation 3:7-13

22. What Jesus Says To A Growing Church “Find Your Strength and Opportunities in Christ Jesus.” Pastor Groover

23. FIRST MOMENT OF INSIGHT Jesus brings comfort in fresh doses. There are times in every believer’s life when we need a fresh dose of trust and comfort in Jesus.

24. SECOND MOMENT OF INSIGHT Jesus has total knowledge. “ ‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Revelation 3:8 (ESV)

25. THIRD MOMENT OF INSIGHT Jesus Christ can increase influence and give opportunity wherever He wants.! The challenge for the church is the challenge of Perspective!

26. Some Responses to those with a “Jesus-plus” Theology: For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20 (ESV)

27. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)

28. THREE KINDS OF CHURCHES: 1. The Bigger “Wow” Church 2. The Busier is Better Church 3. The Simple Plan Church

29. “The strength of the church is not measured by her seating capacity, but by her sending capacity!” Rick Warren...also by her standing capacity! It’s okay to be an exciting church! It’s okay to be a big church! It’s okay to be a growing church! As long as we are an obedient church!

30. Church! 1. Take Notice Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)

31. 2. Take Responsibility But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 (NKJV)

32. Take Heart • He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. And I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name. Revelation 3:12 (NKJV)

33. 416 “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away; O let me from this day be wholly thine.

34. 416 “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; as thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm and changeless be, a living fire.

35. 416 “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” While life's dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day; wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside.

36. 416 “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” When ends life’s transient dream,When death’s cold sullen stream over me roll;Blest Savior, then in love, fear and distrust remove;O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul!

37. Benediction

38. Greet the Family Of God