Call to Worship 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.

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. So because of Christ, I am pleased in weaknesses, in insults, in catastrophes, in persecutions, and in pressures. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (HCSB)

Wonderful grace of Jesus, Greater than all my sin; How shall my tongue describe it, Where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, Setting my spirit free; For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”

Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, Deeper than the mighty rolling sea; Wonderful grace, all sufficient for me, for even me. Broader than the scope of my transgressions, Greater far than all my sin and shame, O magnify the precious Name of Jesus. Praise His Name! “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”

Wonderful grace of Jesus, Reaching to all the lost, By it I have been pardoned, Saved to the uttermost, Chains have been torn asunder, Giving me liberty; For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”

Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, Deeper than the mighty rolling sea; Wonderful grace, all sufficient for me, for even me. Broader than the scope of my transgressions, Greater far than all my sin and shame, O magnify the precious Name of Jesus. Praise His Name! “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”

Wonderful grace of Jesus, Reaching the most defiled, By its transforming power, Making him God’s dear child, Purchasing peace and heaven, For all eternity; And the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”

Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, Deeper than the mighty rolling sea; Wonderful grace, all sufficient for me, for even me. Broader than the scope of my transgressions, Greater far than all my sin and shame, O magnify the precious Name of Jesus. Praise His Name! “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”

Offertory Prayer Receiving of Tithes and Offerings 2 Corinthians 9:6 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”

Children’s Message

Just when I need Him, Jesus is near, Just when I falter, just when I fear; Ready to help me, ready to cheer, Just when I need Him most. “Just When I Need Him Most”

Just when I need Him most, Jesus is near to comfort and cheer, Just when I need Him most. “Just When I Need Him Most”

Just when I need Him, Jesus is true, Never forsaking all the way through; Giving for burdens pleasures anew, Just when I need Him most. “Just When I Need Him Most”

Just when I need Him most, Jesus is near to comfort and cheer, Just when I need Him most. “Just When I Need Him Most”

Just when I need Him, Jesus is strong, Bearing my burdens all the day long; For all my sorrow giving a song, Just when I need Him most. “Just When I Need Him Most”

Just when I need Him most, Jesus is near to comfort and cheer, Just when I need Him most. “Just When I Need Him Most”

Just when I need Him, He is my all, Answering when upon Him I call; Tenderly watching lest I should fall, Just when I need Him most. “Just When I Need Him Most”

Just when I need Him most, Jesus is near to comfort and cheer, Just when I need Him most. “Just When I Need Him Most”

During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female slaves, and his 11 sons, and crossed the ford of Jabbok. He took them and brought them across the stream, along with all his possessions. Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that He could not defeat him, He struck Jacob’s hip as they wrestled and dislocated his hip

socket. Then He said to Jacob, “Let Me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me.” “What is your name?” the man asked. “Jacob!” he replied. “Your name will no longer be Jacob,” He said. “It will be Israel because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.” Then Jacob asked Him, “Please tell me Your name.” But He answered,

“Why do you ask My name?” And He blessed him there. Jacob then named the place Peniel, “For,” [he said,] “I have seen God face to face, and I have been delivered.” The sun shone on him as he passed by Penuel—limping on his hip. That is why, to this day, the Israelites don’t eat the thigh muscle that is at the hip socket: because He struck Jacob’s hip socket at the thigh muscle. Genesis 32:22-32 (HCSB)

Special Music Marie Allen

THE JOURNEY TO BROKENNESS October 21, 2007

I. THE JOURNEY TO BROKENNESS IS WHERE YOU ADMIT THAT YOUR WAY DOESN’T WORK.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12 (HCSB)

II. THE JOURNEY TO BROKENNESS IS WHERE YOU LEARN TO BELIEVE IN GOD’S SUFFICIENCY.

“I have seen God face to face” Genesis 32:30 (HCSB) Without a doubt, the inferior is blessed by the superior. Hebrews 7:7 (HCSB)

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (HCSB)

III. THE JOURNEY TO BROKENNESS IS WHERE YOU CONFESS YOUR OWN SINFULNESS.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (HCSB)

Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and You took away the guilt of my sin. Selah Psalms 32:5 (HCSB)

IV. THE JOURNEY TO BROKENNES IS WHERE YOU DESIRE A CHANGE OF HEART.

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 (HCSB)

God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 (HCSB)

V. THE JOURNEY TO BROKENNESS IS WHERE YOU ENTER THE PROMISED LAND OF FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 (HCSB)

He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, Colossians 1:13 (HCSB)

CONCLUSIONS THE JOURNEY TO BROKENNESS IS WHERE YOU CAN’T ENTER YOUR WAY, IN YOUR POWER AND IN YOUR CONDITION (SINFUL).

CONCLUSIONS YOU CAN ONLY ENTER IF YOU ARE WILLING TO BE CHANGED. YOUR WAY DOESN’T WORK. ADMIT IT.

CONCLUSIONS GOD IS SUFFICIENT. BELIEVE IT. YOU’RE A SINNER. CONFESS IT.

CONCLUSIONS YOU NEED A CHANGE OF HEART. DESIRE IT. THE PROMISED LAND IS OPENED. ENTER IT.

Come, ev’ry soul by sin oppressed, There’s mercy with the Lord, And He will surely give you rest By trusting in His Word. Only trust Him, only trust Him, only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. “Only Trust Him ”

For Jesus shed His precious blood Rich blessings to bestow; Plunge now into the crimson flood That washes white as snow. Only trust Him, only trust Him, only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. “Only Trust Him ”

Yes, Jesus is the truth, the way, That leads you into rest; Believe in Him without delay And you are fully blest. Only trust Him, only trust Him, only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. “Only Trust Him ”

Come, then, and join this holy band, And on to glory go, To dwell in that celestial land Where joys immortal flow. Only trust Him, only trust Him, only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. “Only Trust Him ”

Benediction

Greet the Family Of God Postlude