Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 4. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are Gods children. He anointed us, 22set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness! Amen. . idols of our own imagining. Restore us, Lord. However, we continue to have leadership offices, meeting rooms, and The Upper Room Chapel at 1908 Grand Avenue, in Nashville. Can you probe the limits of the Almighty? 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 4[W]hen the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post! Lord God Almighty! For this reason I kneel before the Father. 12In a loud voice they were saying: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! 13Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever! 14The four living creatures said, Amen, and the elders fell down and worshiped. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the Lords holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledgethat you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Welcome to worship at Resurrection, where we embrace the full inclusion of all people in our life and ministries. The Ancient Christian Devotional is 2007 by Thomas C. Oden and ICCS, and is published by InterVarsity Press. In all people, in all places, in every created thing the light of God is shining. I See the Lord we call You Father, Mother, Author of Life: we call You the Son, the Messiah, the One who Saves: we call You the Advocate, the Inspirer, Breath and Wind of God: that we might journey with You more fully and deeply. Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest, she shouts, YouIm talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets! These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. . to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. the resurrection of the body, A Monologue for John 3:1-17If your congregation uses video bumpers, this would make an excellent prelude to a sermon about Nicodemus. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor! Most people know what a proverb is, even if theyve never opened the Bible to the Old Testament book that carries that name. Leader: Holy, holy, holy! Amen. Office of Public Policy & Advocacy in Washington D.C. And a large crowd from the town was with her. Thanks Be to God! They are clearly identified in each blog post. Amen. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 12We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 8Yet you, LORD, are our Father. Davis writes that [t]he heart is in biblical physiology the organ by which we know the world altogether. You have founded a bulwark because of your foes, May we give ourselves willingly and joyfully For information about our privacy practices, please read our Privacy Policy page. Heres a beautiful call to worship and opening prayer for the second Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday). because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Ephesians 3:12. Father God, Holy Three-in-One, 21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. I See the Lord The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Eugene Petersons translation in The Message, as usual, brings this image to life for us today: Shes taken her stand at First and Main, at the busiest intersection. There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer. It would be especially appropriate for use on Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost). in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. For the sake of his son, Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit who is at work within us. Leader: Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! Through him all things were made. Leader: Ascribe to the Divine glory and strength; ascribe to God the glory that is due. Romans 5:1-2, 5, May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Home And yet I hear the crickets singing incessantly among the reeds. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Focus Theme. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, Colossians 1:15, 17-19, The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. The Power of Your Love Leader: Resurrected Christ guide us all. Looking for something? In love 5he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will11In him we were also chosen, . 33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. It would be especially appropriate for use on Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost). Romans 7:4-6, 17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. People: We have come as the family of Christ, led by the Spirit of God. 206 Clarendon Street Boston, MA 02116 T: 617-536-0944 F: 617-536-8916 2016-23 TRINITY CHURCH IN THE CITY OF BOSTON This song of African American origin is characterized by a memorable refrain that has remained constant for over a century; the stanzas, however,. Divine Word, who called forth light and life, call us now and open us to your grace. Nathan Decker is the pastor of the South Sussex Charge of the Petersburg District of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. 5. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped. but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And hope does not put us to shame, because Gods love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. 14He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Reposted: https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/02/benediction-john-3-16-17.html. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. . Now if we are children, then we are heirsheirs of God and co-heirs with Christ . May we long for wholeness and peace, This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christto the glory and praise of God. Ephesians 1:3-5, 11-12. speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. In the Name of the Lord Spirit of Life, Wind and Breath among us, we feel You move through us, guiding us on our journey, inspiring us to share Your love with others. They are higher than the heavens abovewhat can you do? Just take the three square feet of earth on which you are sitting, paying close attention to everything that lives within that small estate., The current ecological disaster in the Gulf has turned our attention to our fragile relationship with Gods good creation, and has led at least some of us to reflect again on the wisdom, or lack of wisdom, we have shown in applying our technical expertise on behalf of our hunger for more and more resources from the good earth. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:1-4, 32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. And became truly human. We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. And is seated at the right hand of the Father. who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Written by Michael Saward. A shadowy figure, moving slowly when concealed and swiftly when in the open. Required fields are marked *. Holy Spirit of God, invisible like the wind,we do not see you moving among us,but the effect we seecome to our hearts:that we may be renewed and reborn. (inspired by John 3:14-21 and Ephesians 2:1-10). Colossians 1:21-23a*. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Used by permission. Ephesians 5:19b-20*. Weekly Seeds is a source for meditation and prayer based on the readings of the Lectionary, a plan for weekly Bible readings used in Protestant, Anglican and Roman Catholic churches throughout the world. to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. 2 Thessalonians 2:13*, Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. He knocks--its done quietly, but echoes so loudly. 2 Thessalonians 1:1112*, 9This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, Colossians 1:15, 17-19, 3The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Ephesians 1:3, 19Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. If you are well enough why not spend a few moments with God, knowing that other people are sharing this act of worship with you. Open our minds:that we may perceive your kingdom. In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Our Creator God has listened to our hearts and inspired within our minds a life renewed Make yourself known to us new ways through our worship, our prayers and our understanding of your Word today. Romans 5:1-2, 5, 14May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Gloria Patri. Colossians 3:17, 21Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. 5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 John 9. 50So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say. John 12:49, 50b*, 10The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Let us repent from our sins, Just as you can hear the windbut cant tell where it comes from or where it is going,so you cant explain how people are born of the Spirit. John 3:8. The Lord is majestic and sovereign over all the earth! History of Hymns: 'We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace'. A secure and safe place to silence the enemy and avenger. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. A Note about Trinity Sunday and Language about GodOn Trinity Sunday we remember with solemnity and praise the foundation in which we live and worship throughout the year. Call to Worship for Trinity Sunday/Peace with Justice Sunday, (From Joel 2:28, Micah 6:8, Amos 5:24, and Hosea 14:2). O Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name (in All the Earth) After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. [W]e ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you . 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. All: Empowering us for God's work through the Holy Spirit. We are living in a world that is absolutely transparent, and God is shining through it all the time. Jesus, the Christ, the Savior of us all, our Brother and Friend, we desire to walk in Your ways and to love one another as You have first loved us. the forgiveness of sins, http://worshipcloset.com/baptism-of-the-lord-sunday-year-b-words-for-worship/. (inspired by Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-16). to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. Holy God, forgive our sinful ways.Teach us to be patient.Instruct us to be grateful.Guide us to be responsible and humble.As we turn ourselves around and look to the cross,let us experience your grace and your gift of new life.In the name of Christ our Savior, we pray. Whats he doing out this late at night? 27And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. P: God's greatness is beyond our understanding. May the Lord give strength to us, the people of God! African American 3. 2 Thessalonians 2:13*, Other Prayers of Thanksgiving and TheirIntroductions to Consider Using, 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Lindsey Baynham, Pentecost Liturgical Resources from Africana Writers 1, edited by Safiya Fosua, 2020. John 1:1, 14, 16, 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. L: Yet God has revealed God's self in Jesus Christ. Romans 14:17-18, 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 1 John 3:23. People: All thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea. And yet, you take us by the hand and lead us, as the life of Christ walks our human way. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Trinity Sunday COLOR: White SCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 CALLS TO WORSHIP Call to Worship #1 L: Great is the Lord! Trinity Sunday; June 4, 2023. We find ourselves unable or unwilling to embrace the love through which you sent Christ to live among us. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation23if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them., By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. The use of the Triune formula connects the church today with the historic church, born in the struggle of Christians throughout generations to express their beliefs about God in God's Very Being. Today in our worship we long for a glimpse of your glory, seen perfectly in Christ, our Lord. Mindi and posted on her Rev-o-lution blog. God so loved the world that he gave his only Sonthat whoever believes in him should not perishbut have eternal life.Let those who know they are redeemed celebrate it!Those who have been reclaimed from deep trouble! Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Philippians 2:5-11, 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. The Lord has called each of us by name even before our beginnings; A Pharisee. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2to proclaim the year of the LORDs favor . 6Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes. Job 42:5-6, 1The fool says in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. People: You have told us, Great God, what is required: