During this time where our public gatherings are not able to meet, each Sunday we are providing you with a liturgy that you can use at home. You can use it in a number of ways: on your own, with your family, or with others from our church community via video conferencing.
Our suggestion is that you take time to move through each of the sections below, listening to the songs, reflecting on the liturgy and hearing the word preached exactly as we do on a Sunday. As you move through it why not talk with others or, if you are on your own, message someone from your City Group or DNA Group to share something that really struck you.
As you do this remember that we are still the church even when we can’t gather together as the church.
CALL TO WORSHIP
We begin all our times of worship with a call to worship. We can be easily distracted by so much around us and can be quick to forget who God is and all that he has done for us. A call to worship draws our gaze back to God again and reminds us who it is we worship. So, as you begin your time of worship today, reflect on the character of our God in these words of the Psalmist:
The LORD is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and filled with unfailing love. The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.
The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.
(Psalm 145:8-14)
SONG: All Praise to Him (Sovereign Grace): A song of praise that speaks of the power of God which is displayed in creation and in Jesus’ death and resurrection.
LYRICS
All praise to Him the God of light
Who formed the mountains by His might
All praise to Him Who names the stars
That sing His fame in skies afar
All praise to Him Who reigns in love
Who guides the galaxies above
Yet bends to hear our every prayer
With sovereign pow'r and tender care
All praise to Him Whose love is seen
In Christ the Son the servant King
Who left behind His glorious throne
To pay the ransom for His own
All praise to Him Who humbly came
To bear our sorrow sin and shame
Who lived to die Who died to rise
The all-sufficient sacrifice
All praise to Him whose pow'r imparts
The love of God within our hearts
The Spirit of all truth and peace
The fount of joy and holiness
To Father Son and Spirit now
Our souls we lift our wills we bow
To You the Triune God we raise
With loving hearts our song of praise
CCLI Song # 7096636
Bob Kauflin | Matt Merker
© Sovereign Grace Praise (Admin. by Integrity Music)
SONG: Fountain of Goodness (Olly Knight): A song of praise, celebrating our God who is the fount of all that is good.
LYRICS
Fountain of goodness beauty ever-streaming love
Pouring out every blessing on your perfect Son
Father before all things
Your joy was found in him
Radiant light of heaven ever-cherished Son
Knowing such perfect closeness
With your Father one
Jesus you came to us to share all that was yours
Our God is good He’s shown such love
Now adopted in the Son to you we come
And we delight in you our God
You loved us first and now our hearts are yours
Giver of life for ever resting on the Son
Bringing the joy of knowing all the Father’s love
Spirit you’ve made us Christ’s
Now we’re as loved as him
Our God is good He’s shown such love
Now adopted in the Son to you we come
And we delight in you our God
You loved us first and now our hearts are yours
CCLI Song # 6358617
Mike Reeves | Olly Knight
© 2012 Song Solutions Daybreak (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)
CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE
Even though we’ve seen and experienced God’s mercy towards us, if we were honest today, we would admit that we often struggle to accept his merciful gift of grace. Maybe you find it hard because you want to earn your salvation and believe that if you work hard enough, God will accept you. Perhaps, you find it difficult because you feel so unworthy of this gift and you can’t understand how God could love you. Take a moment now to reflect on that, to confess the ways you struggle to accept God’s gift of salvation.
The truth of the Gospel is that even though we are all undeserving of God’s gift of grace, through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we can know forgiveness and reconciliation, if we put our trust in him. Be encouraged by these words of assurance to us today:
When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy.
He washed us by the regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
And so we have been justified by his grace so that we might become his heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
(Titus 3:4-7)
SONG: You Alone Can Rescue (Matt Redman): A reminder that it is Jesus who saves us from our sin, he came into this world to rescue the lost and is worthy of all of our praise.
LYRICS
Who O Lord could save themselves
Their own soul could heal
Our shame was deeper than the sea
Your grace is deeper still
(REPEAT)
And You alone can rescue
You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise
You O Lord have made a way
The great divide You healed
For when our hearts were far away
Your love went further still
Yes Your love goes further still
And You alone can rescue
You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise
To You alone belongs the highest praise
We lift up our eyes
Lift up our eyes
You're the giver of life
We lift up our eyes
Lift up our eyes
You're the giver of life
(REPEAT 4X)
And You alone can rescue
You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise
To You alone belongs the highest praise
To You alone belongs the highest praise
To You alone belongs the highest praise
To You alone
CCLI Song # 5376377
Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman
© 2008 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)
Atlas Mountain Songs (Admin. by SHOUT! Music Publishing UK)
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Because of Christ's work on the cross, his death and resurrection, we have been brought back into communion with our God and have been made righteous. We have peace with our creator, our heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit unites us together in Jesus.
We normally express that peace with one another in our gatherings by greeting those around us. In this time where we can’t do that take a moment to pray for someone who is part of our church family instead.
SERMON: The Gospel of Mark [Mk 5:1-20] Watch the pre-sermon message and then the sermon.
This week we’re continuing our series ‘The Gospel of Mark’. Click here where you will find this week’s sermon.
RESPONSE
Take a few minutes to reflect on how God was speaking to you from his Word. Ask that the Holy Spirit would take the truth and use it to change and transform you.
SONG: Jesus Paid it All (Kings Kaleidoscope): A hymn that centers on the price Jesus paid to save us from our sin and the new life we are raised to in Christ.
LYRICS
I hear the Savior say
Thy strength indeed is small
Child of weakness
Watch and pray
Find in Me thine all in all
Lord now indeed I find
Thy power and Thine alone
Jesus died my soul to save
And melt my heart of stone
Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
And when before the throne
I stand in Him complete
Jesus died my soul to save
My lips shall still repeat
Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
Oh praise the One
Who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead
Oh praise the One
Who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead
(REPEAT)
CCLI Song # 7065567
Chad Gardner
© 2015 Moms Like Us Too (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org)
SONG: Lamb of God (Vertical Worship): A song that reflects on Jesus, the Lamb of God, slain for our sin.
LYRICS
You came from heaven's throne
Acquainted with our sorrow
To trade the debt we owe
Your suff'ring for our freedom
The Lamb of God in my place
Your blood poured out my sin erased
It was my death You died I am raised to life
Hallelujah the Lamb of God
My name upon Your heart
My shame upon Your shoulders
The pow'r of sin undone
The cross for my salvation
The Lamb of God in my place
Your blood poured out my sin erased
It was my death You died I am raised to life
Hallelujah the Lamb of God
There is no greater love
There is no greater love
The Savior lifted up
There is no greater love
The Lamb of God in my place
Your blood poured out my sin erased
It was my death You died I am raised to life
Hallelujah the Lamb of God
CCLI Song # 7032328
Andi Rozier | Jason Ingram | Meredith Andrews
© 2014 Curb Word Music (Admin. by / Small Stone Media BV, Holland (Admin. in the UK/Eire by Song Solutions www.songsolutions.org))
All Essential Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)
HBC Worship Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)
Open Hands Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)
So Essential Tunes (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)
COMMITMENT READING
Jesus has reconciled us to God and given us a new identity. In him, we are who we were created to be.
Make these words your prayer as you thank God now and ask him to help you live in this new identity.
Heavenly Father, thank you that you have called us out of darkness into your wonderful light. Thank you that in Jesus, we are a new creation and can know new life. Help us to trust you with our lives and equip us, by your Spirit, to share the good news of Jesus with those around us. Amen.
[based on 1 Pt 2:9 & 2 Corinthians 5:17 ]
SONG: Lion and the Lamb (Bethel Music): A celebration of Jesus, our saviour, who is both the lion of Judah and the lamb of God.
LYRICS
He's coming on the clouds
Kings and kingdoms will bow down
And every chain will break
As broken hearts declare His praise
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
Our God is the Lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the Lamb
The Lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Every knee will bow before Him
So open up the gates
Make way before the King of kings
The God who comes to save
Is here to set the captives free
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
Our God is the Lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the Lamb
The Lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Every knee will bow before Him
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord (Almighty)
Our God is the Lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the Lamb
The Lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Every knee will bow before Him
CCLI Song # 7038281
Brenton Brown | Brian Johnson | Leeland Mooring
© 2015 Meaux Mercy (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
The Devil Is A Liar! Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Thankyou Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)
Bethel Music Publishing (Admin. by Song Solutions)
BENEDICTION
Close your time of worship with this benediction:
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
(Revelation 1:5-6)
Peace be with you