Ordinance of Baptism

Call to Worship “Surely The Presence of the Lord is in This Place”

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 (HCSB)

426 “Victory in Jesus” I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary, to save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood's atoning, Then I repented of my sins and won the victory.

Oh victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever! He sought me and bo’t me with His redeeming blood; He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him- He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood. 426 “Victory in Jesus”

I heard about His healing, of His cleansing pow'r revealing, How He made the lame to walk again and caused the blind to see; And then I cried, "Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken spirit," And somehow Jesus came and bro’t to me the victory. 426 “Victory in Jesus”

Oh victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever! He sought me and bo’t me with His redeeming blood; He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him- He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood. 426 “Victory in Jesus”

I heard about a mansion He has built for me in glory, And I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea; About the angels singing and the old redemption story- And some sweet day I'll sing up there the song of victory. 426 “Victory in Jesus”

Oh victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever! He sought me and bo’t me with His redeeming blood; He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him- He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood. 426 “Victory in Jesus”

Sharing Of Praises and Concerns Prayer

Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away; To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away. I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away; When I die, hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away. “I’ll Fly Away”

When the shadows of this life have gone, I'll fly away; Like a bird from prison bars has flown, I'll fly away. I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away; When I die, hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away. “I’ll Fly Away”

Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away; To a land where joys shall never end, I'll fly away. I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away; When I die, hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away. “I’ll Fly Away”

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.

Special Music Amazing Grace Special Music Amazing Grace

Scripture Reading

THE RELATIONSHIP CHOICE The Beatitudes: Life’s Healing Choices – Part 6 Pastor Groover and Pastor O’Quinn Sunday February 21, 2010

”Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7 (ESV) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 (ESV)

I evaluate all my relationships, offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me, and make amends for harm I ‟ ve done to others, except when to do so would harm them or others.

Matthew 18:21-35(MSG) “At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, „Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven? ‟ “Jesus replied, „Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven. “The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants.

As he got under way, one servant was brought before him who had run up a debt of a hundred thousand dollars. He couldn't pay up, so the king ordered the man, along with his wife, children, and goods, to be auctioned off at the slave market. “The poor wretch threw himself at the king's feet and begged, 'Give me a chance and I'll pay it all back.’

Touched by his plea, the king let him off, erasing the debt. “The servant was no sooner out of the room when he came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him ten dollars. He seized him by the throat and demanded, 'Pay up. Now!' “The poor wretch threw himself down and begged, 'Give me a chance and I'll pay it all back.' But he wouldn't do it.

He had him arrested and put in jail until the debt was paid. When the other servants saw this going on, they were outraged and brought a detailed report to the king. “The king summoned the man and said, 'You evil servant! I forgave your entire debt when you begged me for mercy. Shouldn't you be compelled to be merciful to your fellow servant who asked for mercy?’

The king was furious and put the screws to the man until he paid back his entire debt. And that's exactly what my Father in heaven is going to do to each one of you who doesn't forgive unconditionally anyone who asks for mercy.”

I. BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN, I CAN FORGIVE.

Luke 15 – The Prodigal Son (and daughter) Psalm 103:1(NIV) “Bless the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, bless his holy name.”

II. THE UNFORGIVING BECOME THE UNFORGIVEN.

Matt. 6:12(NLT) “And forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.”

Matt. 6:14-15 (NLT) “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

Mark 11:25 (NLT) “But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.”

Luke 6:37(NLT) “Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. Stop criticizing others, or it will all come back on you. If you forgive others, you will be forgiven.”

James 2:13(NLT) “For there will be no mercy for you if have not been merciful to others. But if you have been merciful, then God’s mercy toward you will win out over his judgment against you.”

How can I become a forgiver? 1.Nail it to the Cross. 2. Start today.

We are one in the spirit we are one in the Lord We are one in the spirit we are one in the Lord And we pray that all unity may one day be restored “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

And they'll Know we are Christians by our love, by our love Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love. “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

We will walk with each other we will walk hand in hand We will walk with each other we will walk hand in hand And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land. “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

And they'll Know we are Christians by our love, by our love Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love. “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

We will work with each other we will work side by side We will work with each other we will work side by side And we'll guard each one's dignity and save each one's pride “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

And they'll Know we are Christians by our love, by our love Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love. “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

All praise to the father from whom all things come And all praise to Christ Jesus His only son And all praise to the Spirit who makes us one. “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

And they'll Know we are Christians by our love, by our love Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love. “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

Benediction

Greet the Family Of God