Call to Worship “The Bond Of Love”

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 (ESV)

I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me - Now safe am I. 546 "Love Lifted Me "

Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me; Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. "Love Lifted Me "

All my heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I'll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing. Love so mighty and so true Merits my soul's best songs; Faithful, loving service too To Him belongs. "Love Lifted Me "

Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me; Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. "Love Lifted Me "

Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves. He's the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be - Be saved today. "Love Lifted Me "

Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me; Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. "Love Lifted Me "

Sharing Of Praises and Concerns Prayer

Jesus Loves Me Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Jesus Loves Me Jesus loves me as I am, Walks beside me, holds my hand, Pulls for me and cheers me on, Hopes for right, forgives through wrong. Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Jesus Loves Me Jesus loves me! He will stay Close beside me on my way. He's prepared a home for me, And someday His face I'll see. Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Offertory Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings

253 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.

Children’s Special Music

Scripture Reading Matthew 5:1-12

Special Music “I Know Jesus Loves Me” Special Music “I Know Jesus Loves Me”

THE HOUSECLEANING CHOICE Life’s Healing Choices: The Beatitudes, Part 4 February 7, 2010 Pastor Groover

Choice 4: The Housecleaning Choice: I openly examine and confess my faults to myself, to God, and to someone I trust.

“Happy are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 (GNB) “I have come in order that you might have life—life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 (GNB)

JESUS DOESN’T WANT ME TO BE RELIGIOUS, HE WANTS ME TO BE REAL.

“Jesus cried with a loud voice, „Lazarus, come forth! ‟ And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, „Loose him, and let him go. ‟ ” John 11:43-44 (NKJV)

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5:1 (NIV) “If the son sets you free you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 (NIV)

“While we were sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (NIV)

THE BASIS FOR A PURE HEART IS NOT HOW GOOD YOU’VE BEEN, BUT HOW GOOD GOD IS.

“You have looked deep into my heart, Lord, and you know all about me.” Psalm 139:1 (CEV)

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV)

“Let us search and try our ways and turn again to the Lord.” Lamentations 3:40 (KJV)

“Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.” Philippians 2:12-13(NLT)

“Finally, I confessed all my sins to You and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, „I will confess my rebellion to the LORD. ‟ And You forgave me! All my guilt is gone.” Psalm 32:5 (NLT)

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:16 (NIV)

REMEMBER GOD’S KINDNESS.

“God ‟ s kindness leads you toward repentance.” Romans 2:4 (NIV)

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 (NIV)

“God has shown us how much he loves us---it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8 GNB)

REMEMBER GOD’S FAITHFULNESS.

“I'm convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it through to completion on the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 (GW)

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)

“I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5 (GNB)

REMEMBER GOD’S PROMISES.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9(NIV)

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV)

“For it is Christ who is the "Yes" to all of God's promises.” 2 Corinthians 1:20 (GNB)

210 “My Jesus, I Love Thee” My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee, all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree. I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 210 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”

I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath And say, when the death dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 210 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”

In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; And singing Thy praises, before Thee I’ll bow. If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 210 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”

Benediction

Go Forth with the Family Of God Postlude