It’s a joy to be in Knott, Texas this week for their annual Gospel Meeting. This year, Mike Vestal from Midland, Texas will be the speaker for the week. As we come together for worship this morning, our lesson will focus on the first of “Six Life-Changing Words.” We’ll begin with the name above all names, the name that means “God is with us,” the life-changing name of Jesus.

Below is a list of the eight songs we’ll be singing this morning as we consider Jesus as the beginning of the change in our life. Join the Lord’s church this morning as He calls us to not only live differently, but to worship in spirit and in truth!

“We Praise Thee, O God for the Son of Thy love. For Jesus who died and is now gone above…Hallelujah! Thine the glory!”

“Praise God from whom all blessing flow! Praise Him all creatures here below…Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost!”

“Jesus, name above all names. Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord. Emmanuel, God is with us. Blessed Redeemer, Living Word.”

“Man of Sorrow! What a name for the Son of God who came. Ruined sinners to reclaim…Hallelujah! What a Savior!”

“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 is now…”

“Jesus is ALL the world to me, my life, my joy, my all! He is my strength from day to day without Him I would fall. When I am sad to Him I go, no other one can cheer me so, when I am sad, He makes me glad…He’s my friend.”

“Have you heart that’s weary, tending a load of care? Have you a soul seeking rest from the burden you bear? Do you know my Jesus? Do you know my Friend? Have you heard He loves you and that He will abide till the end?”

“There’s within my heart a melody, Jesus whispers sweet and low, ‘Fear not I am with thee, peace be still, in all of life’s ebb and flow.’ Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! Sweetest name I know. Feels my every longing, keeps me singing while I go.”

Worship this morning in spirit and in truth and you’ll find how Jesus can change your life and ‘keep you singing.’

With all the sincerity of a 5 year old, I remember our youngest looking up and pleading his case, “But it’s not fair! Why does he get to stay up and I have to go to bed?” In the parent-child relationship we understand how some things are ‘just that way.’ Our decisions, as we see it, are justifiable.

We understand that decisions and actions will often be driven by motivations. But what about the day by day events that unfold around us? As we consider our lives and the path we find ourselves walking, is it fair that some seem to have been ‘dealt a hard hand’ while others live a life of ease? Does God make life easier for some but not for others? Join us Sunday morning as we consider; is God just?

“…I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with the mind also.”
I Corinthians 14:15

Sunday morning, June 1, 2014

The following songs are found in the hymnal, Songs of Faith & Praise.

“Love Lifted Me” – 453

With references to Peter walking to Christ on the Sea of Galilee, we sing the basis of this song “…but the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry, from the water’s lifted me now safe am I.” Read those words again, and then notice the text in Matthew chapter 14, verse 30. As Peter began to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Are you drowning in your sin? The Master can lift you up…what a strong message.

“Redeemed” – 458

Is the song of redemption ‘sweet’ to you? This morning we’ll sing, “I am redeemed by blood divine…Glory! Glory! Christ is mine…” But just remember, first you have to ‘resign’ your all to Him.

“We Have Come into His House” – 296

A more tranquil song of worship as we sing of our purpose in coming together, ‘…to forget about ourselves, magnify His name and worship Him.’

“How Deep the Father’s Love” – no book

Can you think of someone in your life you love deeply? How much do you care about them? Would you say it is ‘vast beyond all measure?’ This contemporary song of praise reminds us of the unfathomable love of the Father.

“Jesus, Lover of My Soul” – 807

An old hymn that so effectively fits our message this morning, but notice the four elements of the 3rd verse we must never forget; “Thou, O Christ, art all I want, more than all in Thee I find. 1) Raise the fallen, 2) cheer the faint, 3) heal the sick and 4) lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy name, I am all unrighteousness. Vile and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace.”

“A Wonderful Savior” – 508

Before our lesson this morning we’ll sing a familiar spiritual song to encourage the hearer and edify the saints. Find your strength in knowing who takes away your burdens and holds you up.

“I Am Resolved” – 948

Just a glimpse out of the corner of your eye can cause you to look away. A flash, a sound, a bleep on the radar can pull our eyes away. But the question is will you linger looking for the passing charms of this world, or will you set your trust in ‘things that are higher, things that are nobler?’ ‘What has ‘allured your sight?’

“To Canaan’s Land I’m On My Way” – 867

As you leave the assembly on Sunday morning, where are you going? I’m not talking about dinner plans, but into eternity, where are you going? Let’s sing about the place where darkness is turned to day and where there will be ‘no parting hand.’ To a place prepared by a just and loving God; To Canaan’s Land!

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