GRACE ALONE
Let’s hear God call us to worship from His word - if you are here this morning as a follower of Jesus, this is what is true of you:
Call to Worship: Romans 5:1-6
We are justified by faith, have peace with God, we have access and faith, we stand in grace, we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God, our suffering is not meaningless, God has poured His love into our hearts, we have been given the Holy Spirit, we are weak, but Christ has died for us. Those are reasons to sing and celebrate:
GLORIOUS DAY
I STAND AMAZED (HOW MARVELOUS)
Sermon: Mark 12:18-27
When my family lived in England, every funeral would begin with the entire congregation gathered outside and together we would walk in reading this passage:
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalm 23)
In life and in death, and in the life to come - if you are in Christ - goodness and mercy will follow after you, would you stand if you’re able and we’ll sing together:
GOODNESS OF GOD
LIVING HOPE
Benediction