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Announcements;
BEACH DAYS; 2nd Thursday of June July and August. 5:30-7:30pm @ Buccaneer Beach. BYOD (Bring your own dinner)
Volunteer opportunities;
Rising Tide Ranch; 1st Saturday of the month. 9-12. 12-1 BBQ/testimony food is provided. RSVP by DM on Instagram or lisa@unleashedworldwide.com
Thanks for giving towards our mission to serve our brothers and sisters in Haiti! We have heard some of the progress of the work on the school that is being expanded and teachers are getting paid monthly to continue teaching. God is at work in beautiful ways!
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Sweetly Broken
By Jeremy RiddleTo the cross I look,
to the cross I cling
Of it's suffering I do drink,
of it's work I do singFor on it my Savior,
both bruised and crushed
Showed that God is love
and God is justAt the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love, I'm
sweetly broken, wholly surrenderedWhat a priceless gift,
undeserved life
Have I been given
through Christ crucifiedYou've called me out of death,
You've called me into life
And I was under Your wrath,
now through the cross I'm reconciledAt the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love, I'm
sweetly broken, wholly surrenderedAt the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love, I'm
sweetly broken, wholly surrenderedIn awe of the cross I must confess
How wondrous Your redeeming love and
how great is Your faithfulnessAt the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love, I'm
sweetly broken, wholly surrenderedAt the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love, I'm
sweetly broken, wholly surrenderedEnough
Songwriters: Chris Tomlin / Louie GiglioAll of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with your love
And all I have in you is more than enoughYou are my supply, my breath of life
And still more awesome than I know
You are my reward, worth living for
And still more awesome than I knowAnd all of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with your love
And all I have in you is more than enoughYou're my sacrifice of greatest price
And still more awesome than I know
You're the coming king, you are everything
And still more awesome than I knowAnd all of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with your love
And all I have in you is more than enoughMore than all I want
More than all I need
You are more than enough for meMore than all I know
More than all I can say
You are more than enoughMore than all I want
More than all I need
You are more than enough for meMore than all I know
More than all I can say
You are more than enoughAnd all of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with your love
And all I have in you is more than enoughDeath Was Arrested Chords
By Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, and Paul TaylorAlone in my sorrow and dead in my sin
Lost without hope, no place to begin
Your love made a way to let mercy come in
When death was arrested and my life beganAsh was redeemed, only beauty remains
My orphan heart was given a name
My mourning grew quiet, my feet rose to dance
When death was arrested and my life beganOh Your grace so free, washes over me
You have made me new, now life begins with You
It's Your endless love, pouring down on us
You have made us new, now life begins with YouReleased from my chains, I'm a prisoner no more
My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore
He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend
When death was arrested and my life beganOh Your grace so free, washes over me
You have made me new, now life begins with You
It's Your endless love, pouring down on us
You have made us new, now life begins with YouOur Savior displayed on a criminal's cross
Darkness rejoiced, as though heaven had lost
But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand
That's when death was arrested and my life began
That's when death was arrested and my life beganOh Your grace so free, washes over me
You have made me new, now life begins with You
It's Your endless love, pouring down on us
You have made us new, now life begins with YouOh we're free, free, forever we're free
Come join the song of all the redeemed
Yes we're free, free, forever amen
When death was arrested and my life began
When death was arrested and my life began
Yes when death was arrested and my life beganNothing But the Blood
By Robert LowryWhat can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.Now by this I’ll overcome
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Now by this I’ll reach my home
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.Glory! Glory! This I sing
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
All my praise for this I bring
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.O Praise The Name (Anástasis)
By Marty Sampson, Benjamin Hastings, Dean UssherI cast my mind to Calvary
Where Jesus bled and died for me
I see His wounds His hands His feet
My Saviour on that cursed treeHis body bound and drenched in tears
They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb
The entrance sealed by heavy stone
Messiah still and all aloneO praise the Name of the Lord our God
O praise His Name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord oh Lord our GodThen on the third at break of dawn
The Son of heaven rose again
O trampled death where is your sting
The angels roar for Christ the KingO praise the Name of the Lord our God
O praise His Name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord oh Lord our GodHe shall return in robes of white
The blazing sun shall pierce the night
And I will rise among the saints
My gaze transfixed on Jesus’ face -
Liturgical Worship Readings
Psalm 100
What jumps off the page for you today? What do you think God is saying to you?
1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Daily Prayer;
Help me pay attention today.
I want to be so acutely aware of Your presence in every space.
Help me notice beauty that doesn't beg for applause, conversations that carry Your kindness, and the still, small ways You're working beneath the surface.
Let my feet be rooted, not rushed.
Let my heart be soft, not guarded.
And let my soul remember that You waste nothing—not even times of slowing down.
Offertory Prayer
Faithful Father, thank you that you give the gift of abundant, eternal life. You have said that you are a Good Father who gives us good gifts. Your generosity overflows to us. Everything we have is a gift from you. As we bring our offerings to you, we give back to you from the abundant blessings you have given us. May our gifts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our God. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.THE LORDS PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Offer Prayers of Intercessions, Petitions, or Thanksgivings to the Lord either silently or aloud. After each person shares we simply acknowledge by saying “Lord hear our prayer.”
Prayer of Gratitude
Heavenly Father, We come before you today with hearts full of gratitude. Thank you for your countless blessings and your unwavering love. Thank you for the gift of life, for the air we breathe, and for the strength you give us each day. Your grace and mercy sustain us, and we are deeply grateful for your presence in our lifes.
Thank you for our family, friends, and the community you have surrounded us with. Thank you for providing for our needs and for guiding us with your wisdom. Even in times of trial, we thank you for the lessons and the growth that come from trusting in you.
Lord, may we never take your blessings for granted. Help us to remain mindful of your goodness and to share your love and kindness with others. We praise your name and give thanks for all that you are and all that you do.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
SERMON NOTES
GP Mission: We are a community established on experiencing the life-giving grace and peace found in knowing Christ.
"We participate in God's mission as a people. There's individual actions, there's individual moments, but ultimately, this is a symphony." -- MARK SAYERS
We typically preach through the weekly passages of Revised Common Lectionary
Title: Snakes and Doves
Sermon by Nate Wells
Matthew 10:16–33 (NIV)
16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. 18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
21 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. 23 When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
24 “The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25 It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
26 “So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. 28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33 But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.
Faithful disciples should expect opposition, but they can live without fear because they belong to their heavenly Father.
The word Christian is used only three times in the NT
The word disciple (or apprentice) — 269 times
Christian - 3
Apprentice 269
2 Timothy 4:2 – Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
Dallas Willard when asked; What is a spiritual discipline?
“It is a practice undertaken with the aid of the Spirit to enable us to do what we cannot do by human effort. And that's the essence of Jesus's teachings, because if you succeed in obeying Christ, it's a manifestation of grace. You can never do that on your own.”
Do Not Be Afraid (vv. 26-31)
Three times Jesus says: “Do not be afraid.”
God’s Care for Sparrows (vv.29-31)
Jesus says: “You are worth more than many sparrows.”
The question for us is not:
“Will everyone approve of me?”
but…
“Will I remain faithful to Christ?”
ACTION STEP
Questions for Reflection
Where am I tempted to fear people’s opinions more than God’s approval?
How can I be both “shrewd as a snake and innocent as a dove” in my workplace, neighborhood, or family?
What opposition or discomfort have I avoided because of fear?
In what practical ways can I publicly acknowledge Christ this week?
How does knowing that the Father cares even for sparrows strengthen my confidence today?
Blessing…
Rejoice in knowing that we never walk alone.
Know the grace and peace of Christ walking beside us, guiding and protecting us.
Share this comfort with one another and feel his presence each moment of each day. Amen
Lasting Change Haiti
The option to give toward the ministry we partner with in Haiti is always available…
God is at work in Haiti, and we’re grateful to share just a few of the wonderful things God allowed our team to accomplish this past week through your support and generosity.
Successful crops from all the beans that went out to churches and families
New roof for a church in need in Fond Lantanier
Bibles for Pastor Wilson’s Church
Microfinance loans for widows to start small business
Thanks to the funds you sent, the outreach was a huge blessing. We were able to purchase gas, water, and supplies—and most meaningfully, we bought Bibles. With support from LCH and the local church, they are now walking in new obedience and joy.
Bible Study Resources
Number one task of a Christ follower; Stay in that rhythm of receiving nourishment. A tree doesn’t work to receive but we choose what soil and if it’s near water source or in the care of a constant gardener.
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