Worship

9 & 11:15 a.m. every Sunday

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Worship Guide

9 a.m.

Gathering Songs: BEATITUDE / ALL GLORY LAUD AND HONOR

 Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship: (based on John 12:13)

One: King Jesus comes, King Jesus, Son of God, Son of Man, Messiah.

ALL: Hail! King Jesus, King of all!

One: Recall the words of the Scriptures: “A great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’”

ALL: In praise we adore you, King Jesus. Enter our hearts today as you entered Jerusalem long ago and lead us by faith in the way everlasting. Amen. Hosanna! Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

AFTER ALL

Prayer of Adoration:

We praise you, O God, for your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. He entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph and was proclaimed Messiah and King by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Just as we carry these branches, may we follow Christ in the way of the cross, that, dying and rising with him, we may enter into your kingdom, through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

HOLY FOREVER

Prayer of Confession & Prayers of the People

THE LORD’S PRAYER

ABIDE

Introduction of New Covenant Partners

Children’s Sermon

Sermon Title: Matthew 21:1-11 (p.977)

Title: “Coming King, Crucified Messiah”

KING OF KINGS / THIS IS AMAZING GRACE

Benediction

11:15 a.m.

Prelude: Karen Holl, Pianist

Gathering Hymn: HOSANNA, LOUD HOSANNA (89) vs. 1,3

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship: (based on John 12:13)

One: King Jesus comes, King Jesus, Son of God, Son of Man, Messiah.

ALL: Hail! King Jesus, King of all!

One: Recall the words of the Scriptures: “A great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’”

ALL: In praise we adore you, King Jesus. Enter our hearts today as you entered Jerusalem long ago and lead us by faith in the way everlasting. Amen. Hosanna! Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

ALL GLORY, LAUD, AND HONOR (88)

Prayer of Adoration:

We praise you, O God, for your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. He entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph and was proclaimed Messiah and King by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Just as we carry these branches, may we follow Christ in the way of the cross, that, dying and rising with him, we may enter into your kingdom, through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Anthem: “Sing Hosanna! Praise the Lord and King” by Patrick Liebergen (CHOIR)

Prayer of Confession & Prayers of the People

THE LORD’S PRAYER

JUST AS I AM (370) vs. 1,3,4 / IN MY LIFE, LORD BE GLORIFIED (RENEW 172)

Introduction of New Covenant Partners 

Sermon Title: Matthew 21:1-11 (p.977)

Title: “Coming King, Crucified Messiah”

RIDE ON, RIDE ON IN MAJESTY! (91)

Benediction

Discussion Questions
  • What does this passage tell you about Jesus’ character and about His Kingdom?
  • How am I making Jesus King of my life and how am I not? (See Romans 12:1)
  • How did the disciples respond to Jesus’ request to get Him the colt? How do I respond when the Lord asks me to obey Him? How quick and generous am I to give away something He asks me to give for the sake of His ministry like the man who owned the colt?
  • There are several ironies or paradoxes about Jesus in this text. Which one stands out to you most and why?
  • The crowds shouted Hosanna (Save us now, Lord!) What did they want to be saved from? What do I need to be saved from? What do I need to confess?