Blog Posts by Michael Greene

Preparing for Sunday | June 22

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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER

The King Is in the Room | [listen + lyrics]
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18

It Is Well (Through It All)
Horatio Gates Spafford, Kristene DiMarco, Philip Paul Bliss
Amos 4:13

Clothed  | [listen + lyrics]
Hannah Hopkins
Isaiah 61:10

I Speak Jesus | [listen + lyrics]
Abby Benton, Carlene Prince, Dustin Smith, Jesse Reeves, Kristen Dutton, and Raina Pratt
Philippians 2:9-10

Promises | [listen]
Aaron Moses, Carrington Gaines, Dante Bowe, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin
Psalm 113:2-3

SERMON TEXT

Ephesians 2

MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE

You are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. (Ephesians 2:19-21)

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Preparing for Sunday | June 15

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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER

The Joy | [listen + lyrics]
Andrew Holt, Mitch Wong
Nehemiah 8:10

Let the People Sing | [listen + lyrics]
Aaron Robertson, Chris McClarney, Mitch Wong
Psalm 47:1

Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Michael Bleecker
Colossians 1:26-27

For Me And My House (We Belong To The Lord) | [listen + lyrics]
Dustin Smith, Jordan Calle, Krissy Nordhoff
Joshua 24:15

Jesus Paid It All | [listen + lyrics]
Elvina M. Hall
Colossians 2:13-14

SERMON TEXT

Acts 28

MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE

Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen. (Acts 28:28)

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Preparing for Sunday | June 8

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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER

That’s My King | [listen + lyrics]
Jess Russ, Kellie Gamble, Lloyd Nicks, Taylor Agan
John 18:37

Holy Forever | [listen + lyrics]
Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Phil Wickham
Psalm 145:21

Because He Lives | [listen + lyrics]
Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither
John 14:19

Christ Be Magnified | [listen + lyrics]
Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse
Revelation 5:13

Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me | [listen + lyrics]
Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson
Galatians 2:20

SERMON TEXT

Acts 26
Acts 27

MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE

And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?” And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.” (Acts 26:28-29)

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Preparing for Sunday | June 1

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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER

Be Glad | [listen + lyrics]
Cody Carnes, Chris Davenport, Jason Ingram, Steven Furtick
Psalm 118:1

King of Glory | [listen + lyrics]
Brett Younker, Hank Bentley, Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill, and Matt Maher
Psalm 24:7

God So Loved | [listen + lyrics]
Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Andrew Bergthold
John 3:16

Lord Have Mercy (For What We Have Done) | [listen + lyrics]
Aaron Keyes, James Tealy, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
Psalm 25:6

Son of Suffering | [listen + lyrics]
Aaron Moses, David Funk, Matt Redman, Nate Moore
Isaiah 53:5

Knowing You | [listen + lyrics]
Graham Kendrick
1 John 5:20

SERMON TEXT

Acts 23

MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE

The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.” (Acts 23:11)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Preparing for Sunday | May 25

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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER

How Marvelous | [listen + lyrics]
Charles H. Gabriel, Chris Tomlin
2 Corinthians 8:9

The King Is in the Room | [listen + lyrics]
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18

Awaken Revival | [listen + lyrics]
Christian A. Nuckels, Lauren Fucarino
Psalm 85:6-7

A Thousand Hallelujahs | [listen + lyrics]
Brooke Ligertwood, Phil Wickham, Scott Ligertwood
Psalm 92:4-5

His Mercy Is More | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
Romans 5:20

My Worth Is Not in What I Own [listen]
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Graham Kendrick
Philippians 3:8

SERMON TEXT

Acts 21
Acts 22

MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE

Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” (Acts 21:13)

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Preparing for the Jubilee Celebration

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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER

Holy, Holy, Holy  | [listen + lyrics]
Reginald Heber, John B. Dykes
Isaiah 6:3

How Great Is Our God [listen + lyrics]
Chris Tomlin
Philippians 2:9

Goodness of God | [listen + lyrics]
Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Brian Johnson
1 Chronicles 16:34

Awesome God | [listen]
Rich Mullins
Nehemiah 1:5

Be Unto Your Name | [listen + lyrics]
Gary Sadler, Lynn DeShazo
Revelation 5:11-12

How Great Thou Art | [listen]
Stuart K. Hine, Carl Boberg
Psalm 145:3

SERMON TEXT

Genesis 37

MEMORY VERSE

Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory, for the sake of Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness! Psalm 115:1

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Preparing for Sunday | May 11

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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER

King of Glory | [listen + lyrics]
Brett Younker, Hank Bentley, Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill, and Matt Maher
Psalm 24:7

The King Is in the Room | [listen + lyrics]
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing | [listen]
Charles Wesley, Jack Parker, David Crowder
Psalm 89:1

King of Kings | [listen + lyrics]
Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood
Revelation 19:16

Echo Holy | [listen + lyrics]
Jake Espy, Kory Miller, Mia Fieldes, and Ran Jackson
Revelation 4:8

What He’s Done | [listen_+ lyrics]
Jacob Sooter, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Anna Golden, Kristian Stanfill
1 Timothy 1:17

SERMON TEXT

Acts 17
Acts 18

MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (Acts 17:11)

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Preparing for Sunday | May 4

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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER

The King Is in the Room
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18

House of the Lord | [listen + lyrics]
Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham
Revelation 19:16

Good Good Father | [listen + lyrics]
Anthony Brown, Pat Barrett
Galatians 4:6

He Will Hold Me Fast | [listen + lyrics]
Ada Ruth Habershon, Matthew Merker
John 10:28

Way Maker | [listen + lyrics]
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu
2 Corinthians 1:20

SERMON TEXT

Acts 17
Acts 18

MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (Acts 17:11)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Preparing for Sunday | April 27

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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER

The King Is in the Room
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18

Who You Say I Am [listen + lyrics]
Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan
John 8:36

Christ Be Magnified | [listen + lyrics]
Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse
Revelation 5:13

This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Revelation 5:12

What A Beautiful Name | [listen + lyrics]
Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Hebrews 1:3

In Christ Alone | [listen + lyrics]
Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
Galatians 2:20

SERMON TEXT

Acts 16

MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened. (Acts 16:25-26)

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Doxologies: That’s My King

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“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15

Who is Jesus to you? Don’t answer this question quickly. Take time and really think through your answer.

For over 2,000 years, many titles have been ascribed the Jesus: teacher, healer, prophet, rabbi, friend, savior, and lord, to name a few. But, have you ever truly considered Jesus to be your “king”? 

In Daniel 7:13-14, we read about a vision that the prophet receives during the Babylonian exile, a vision that he didn’t understand at first:

“I saw in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven

                 There came one like a son of man,

            And he came to the Ancient of Days

                 And was presented before him.

            And to him was given dominion

                 And glory and a kingdom,

            That all peoples, nations, and languages

                 Should serve him;

            His dominion is an everlasting dominion,

                 Which shall not pass away,

            And his kingdom one

                 That shall not be destroyed.”

Certainly, this vision would have perplexed Daniel. The “Ancient of Days” is a reference to God, but there was no “son of man” that could stand full-faced in the presence of God and live. Not only does this “son of man” approach God, but he is honored and glorified and given an eternal kingdom! We can see that this son of man is no ordinary man, but is to be crowned as a king. So, who is this, “son of man”?

Over eighty times in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as the Son of Man: four of those occur outside of the gospels, thirteen are mentions by others about Jesus, and there are almost seventy occasions where Jesus is referring to Himself! One of the most famous examples is found in Mark 16 as Jesus stood before the council of the high priest. The high priest, seeking to accuse Jesus of blasphemy, asks, 

“Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” Mark 16:61-62

In this one statement, Jesus declares Himself to be the coming King, prophesied by Daniel nearly 600 years prior. Jesus affirms His role as the great mediator between God and man; it is in His death and resurrection that we see His power as not just king over life, but also king over death.

As we prepare ourselves to celebrate this risen King on Easter Sunday, let’s be reminded of who this King is:

Wise – “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6)

Protector – “But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifted of my head.” (Psalm 3:3)

Just – “O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, so that man who is of the may earth strike terror no more.” (Psalm 10:17-18)

Patient – “But I [Paul] received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost [sinner], Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.” (1 Timothy 1:16)

Provider – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)

Forgiving – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)

Loving – “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in hm.” (1 John 4:16)

And the greatest attribute about this King is not that He places the weight and responsibility of righteousness on His people, but that He is…

Self-Sacrificing – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

Every other earthly king places the weight of taxes, development, and defense of their kingdom on the shoulders of their subjects. Not Jesus. He took all the weight and burden and placed it upon Himself so that we could know freedom and restoration found in a relationship with our Creator.

So, I ask again. Who is Jesus to you? As for me, He is the great and mighty King!

LYRICS

Verse 1:

I wish I could tell you

Wish I could describe it

But I can’t contain it, can’t keep it to myself

There aren’t enough colors

To paint the whole picture

Not enough words to ever say what I found

Pre-Chorus:

Wonderful and beautiful and glorious and holy

He is merciful and powerful

Who we talkin’ about? That’s my King!

Chorus:

We declare the glory, give Him all the honor

Altogether worthy

Who we talkin’ about? That’s my King!

There’s no one before You; Yes, we will adore You

All of this is for You

Who we talkin’ about? That’s my King!

Verse 2:

I’m not letting the rocks cry

Without joining the chorus

There aren’t enough notes to make the harmony

It’s the song of the angels

Through all of the ages

It’s all of the earth and heaven’s symphony

Bridge:

That’s my King, that’s my God

That’s my Shepherd, my Protector

That’s my King, that’s my Rock

That’s my Anchor, my Defender