sunday worship call to worshipscattered sheep when he is with them, so will i look after my sheep....
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Sunday WorshipJune 14, 2020
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Call to Worship:
“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered sheep when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep.
Ezekiel 34:11-12
Corporate Reading: Psalm 119:9-16
Song of Praise: “I Will Dance”- Music Team
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4
9How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. 10I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12Praise be to you, O Lord ; teach me your decrees. 13With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. 14I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. 15I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. 16I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall lack nothing.He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,he restores my soul.He guides me in paths of righteousnessfor his name’s sake.Even though I walkthrough the valley, of the shadow of deathI will fear no evil,for you are with me;your rod and your staff,they comfort me.
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Sermon: A Good Shepherd is Properly Equipped
Questions for discussion / reflection
How we can pray• Pray for our state and national leaders as they evaluate and
make plans for the gradual lifting of stay-at-home orders.• Pray for those in our families and community who are sick or
suffering, that they would know God’s healing power and faithful presence.
• Pray for our nation in a time of racial brokenness and strife-that God’s people would be bearers of His mercy, compassion, and reconciling love.
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Scripture Text: Psalm 23:1-4; John 10:7-14
IntroductionBig Idea: We can be comforted by knowing that our shepherd has the equipment to protect us.I. A good shepherd is equipped to protect.
1. The rod is a symbol of God’s righteous authority.2. It is used to discipline straying sheep.3. It protects against predators.
II. The staff is a symbol of God’s gracious care.1. It is used to guide.2. It is used to save.
Application
Question 1: Share a time when you were in a situation where no authority was in a group or when you felt unsafe because no one with authority to protect was around.Question 2: If possible, share an experience where you or a Christian you were with was able to use God’s Word to stop someone from attacking the Christian faith.Question 3: Share a time if possible, where you felt the Holy Spirit, either by a sense of conviction or by a scripture, guided you into making a right decision.
Digging Deeper1. In Matthew 9:36 Jesus shows he has compassion for a harassed and helpless group. How should we feel and what might we do?2. The second part of John 10:10 is quoted by itself, yet it is only part of the verse. Discuss it in the context of the first part of verse 10.3. What did you learn from John 10:14-15?
Special Music: “As Far As Eyes Can See”Soloist Mark Ruby, Kelly Schutz & Choir
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Brokenness in America and our Gospel Response. Visit
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