Order of Worship
January 15, 2023
Welcome and Call to Worship
Song “Blessed Be Your Name”
Song “Build My Life”
Song “Come As You Are”
Communion
Greeting and Announcements
Sermon – Pastor Mike Halstead
More Than Being Nice
“Beyond love . . . .but nor without it”
I. Loving God’s People
– Lost sheep, coin, and son
– The sad side of Jonah . . . . .Jonah 3:3-4, 10, and 4:1
– Angry about the vine . . . . or the? . . . .Jonah 4:4-11
II. If you Love God’s People . . . .Give Them The Good News!
– Why the Good News IS the Good News!
– Life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus . . . .I Cor. 15:2-6
– Life abundantly . . . . Life eternal . . . . .John 10:10
– Lack of joy, strength to endure, hope for the future, and never alone
III. 1st Gear
– Listen, ask the right questions, listen some more
– Talk about the good things at your church
– Invite to a function or service
– Explain the difference between the world’s vision of Christianity and what your church believes
IV. 2nd Gear
– Your testimony
– Why Jesus had to die on the cross
– Talk about why we were commanded to be baptized
Song “Yours Will Be (The Only Name)”