Preparing for Sunday | December 17
ADVENT – WEEK 3
This is the third Sunday of the Advent season. Advent is a season of waiting, and its intention is to cultivate our awareness of what God has done – in the past, present, and future.
During Advent we listen to the prophecies of the Messiah’s coming as addressed to you and me – people who wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Throughout this season we heighten our anticipation for the ultimate fulfillment of all the Old Testament promises, when death is swallowed up in victory and all tears are wiped away.
In our times gathered together this month, we will seek to build a sense of tension and expectation where we recognize that Christ has come but not all things have been accomplished yet. We remember Israel’s waiting and hoping, we give thanks for the birth of Jesus, and we anticipate His second and final return.
We will use both songs and visuals to aid our reflection. Both the stage lights and the colors on the screen will be deep blue, which is one of the historical colors for Advent. And each week we light a candle to help us worship with hope and anticipation.
I look forward to gathering this week and singing songs of hope, anticipation, and longing for our Savior, Jesus Christ to come again once and for all.
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | [listen]
Charles Wesley, Michael Gleason, Eddie Kirkland
Luke 2:14
Silent Night | [listen]
Joseph Mohr, Franz Gruber, John Freeman Young
Luke 2:9
O Come All Ye Faithful | [listen]
by: John F. Wade (1743)
Luke 2:15-16
O Praise The Name | [listen + lyrics]
by Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher, Marty Sampson
Romans 5:8
SERMON TEXT
Luke 2:25-35
Preparing for Sunday | December 10
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | [listen]
Charles Wesley, Michael Gleason, Eddie Kirkland
Luke 2:14
Noel | [listen + lyrics]
Michael Guy Chislett, Ben Tan
Isaiah 6:9
Silent Night | [listen]
Joseph Mohr, Franz Gruber, John Freeman Young
Luke 2:9
Newborn King | [listen]
Bryan Brown, Jeff Pardo
Luke 2:14
O Come to the Altar | [listen + lyrics]
Wade Joye, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Christopher Brown
1 Peter 1:19
SERMON TEXT
Isaiah 9
Preparing for Sunday | December 3
ADVENT – WEEK 1
This is the first Sunday of the Advent season. Advent is a season of waiting, and its intention is to cultivate our awareness of what God has done – in the past, present, and future.
During Advent we listen to the prophecies of the Messiah’s coming as addressed to you and me – people who wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Throughout this season we heighten our anticipation for the ultimate fulfillment of all the Old Testament promises, when death is swallowed up in victory and all tears are wiped away.
In our times gathered together this month, we will seek to build a sense of tension and expectation where we recognize that Christ has come but not all things have been accomplished yet. We remember Israel’s waiting and hoping, we give thanks for the birth of Jesus, and we anticipate His second and final return.
We will use both songs and visuals to aid our reflection. Both the stage lights and the colors on the screen will be deep blue, which is one of the historical colors for Advent. And each week we’ll light a candle to help us worship with hope and anticipation.
I look forward to gathering this week and singing songs of hope, anticipation, and longing for our Savior, Jesus Christ to come again once and for all.
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
All Creation Sing (Joy To The World) | [listen]
Isaac Watts (1719), Steve Fee
Psalm 96:11-12
Newborn King | [listen]
Bryan Brown, Jeff Pardo
Luke 2:14
Noel | [listen + lyrics]
Michael Guy Chislett, Ben Tan
Isaiah 6:9
Come to Me | [listen]
Elizabeth Akers, Jeff Capps, Michael Bleecker
Matthew 11:28-30
SERMON TEXT
Philippians 2
Ephesians 5
Romans 15
Preparing for Sunday | November 26
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Jesus Is Better | [listen]
Aaron Ivey, Brett Land
Mark 9:24
Only King Forever | [listen]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
1 Timothy 1:17
O Come to the Altar | [listen + lyrics]
Wade Joye, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Christopher Brown
In Christ Alone | [listen + lyrics]
by: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
Galatians 2:20
SERMON TEXT
2 Peter 3
Preparing for Sunday | November 19
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Alive in Us | [listen]
Ingram, Morgan | Hillsong Music
Ephesians 2:4-5
All Creatures of Our God and King | [listen]
by: Francis of Assisi
Psalm 69:34
I Will Look Up | [listen]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye, Matt Redman
Psalm 121:1
O Come to the Altar | [listen + lyrics]
Wade Joye, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Christopher Brown
Your Promises| [listen]
Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
2 Peter 1:3-4a
SERMON TEXT
2 Corinthians 10:12
Preparing for Missions Sunday | November 12
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Come to Me | [listen]
Elizabeth Akers, Jeff Capps, Michael Bleecker
Matthew 11:28-30
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Michael Bleecker
Colossians 1:26-27
Do It Again | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Redman, Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick
2 Corinthians 1:20
Doxology | [listen | lyrics]
Thomas Ken (1674), music attributed to Louis Bourgeois
Romans 11:36
Christ Is Enough | [listen + lyrics]
Reuben Morgan, Jonas Myrin
2 Corinthians 12:9
SERMON TEXT
Matthew 9:35-38
Preparing for Sunday | November 5
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
10,000 Reasons | [listen]
Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
Psalm 103:1
Great Are You Lord | [listen]
Leslie Jordan, David Leonard
2 Corinthians 4:6
Good, Good Father | [listen]
Anthony Brown, Pat Barrett
Galatians 4:7
Jesus Paid It All | [listen + lyrics]
by: Elvina M. Hall (1865)
Colossians 2:13-14
SERMON TEXT
Matthew 28:18-20
Hebrews 10:19-25
Preparing for Sunday | October 29
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Our God Is Love | [listen]
Joel Houston, Scott Ligertwood
1 John 4:9-10
Only King Forever | [listen]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
1 Timothy 1:17
What A Beautiful Name | [listen]
Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Hebrews 1:3
‘Tis So Sweet | [listen + devotional]
Louisa M. R. Stead, Melody Von Kahle, Brian St. Andre
Psalm 34:8
Beautiful the Blood | [listen]
Louie Giglio, Steve Fee
John 19:33-35
SERMON TEXT
Matthew 11
Preparing for Sunday | October 22
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Come Thou Fount | [listen]
Robert Robinson
Psalm 16:11
What A Beautiful Name | [listen]
Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Hebrews 1:3
Blessed Assurance | [listen]
Fanny Crosby, Phoebe Knapp, Mack Brock, Chris Brown
1 Peter 1:3-5
The Lion and the Lamb | [listen + lyrics]
Leeland Mooring, Benton Brown, Brian Johnson
Deuteronomy 33:26
O Praise The Name | [listen + lyrics]
by Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher, Marty Sampson
Romans 5:8
SERMON TEXT
Acts 17:26-27
Preparing for Sunday | October 15
This week, we will again sing the hymn “‘Tis So Sweet.” As a reminder, you can visit this page download audio of the RBC worship band’s new arrangement of the song (free at our website for a limited time). We also have a video introduction of the song, and a devotional resource you can use to meditate on the words throughout your week. I can’t wait to sing it together on Sunday!
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Your Great Name | [listen + lyrics]
Michael Neale, Krissy Nordhoff
Philippians 2:10-11
The Lion and the Lamb | [listen + lyrics]
Leeland Mooring, Benton Brown, Brian Johnson
Deuteronomy 33:26
‘Tis So Sweet | [listen + devotional]
Louisa M. R. Stead, Melody Von Kahle, Brian St. Andre
Psalm 34:8
Heart Abandoned | [listen]
Kristian Stanfill, Sean Curran
Psalm 51:10
SERMON TEXT
Proverbs 11:30