1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

pentecost, week 4
14 june 2015
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Reflection
“We should not ask, ‘What is wrong with the world?’ for that diagnosis has already been given. Rather we should
ask, ‘What has happened to salt and light?’”
• Jon Stott
“Being salt and light demands two things: we practice purity in the midst of a fallen world and yet we live in
proximity to this fallen world. If you don't hold up both truth in tension, you invariably becomes useless and
separated from the world God loves.”
• David Kinnaman
“There is not enough darkness in the world to put out the light of even one small candle.”
• Robert Alden
Preparation
Use the time before the service as an opportunity to prepare for worship, quiet your heart, and receive Christ. Feel free
to read the reflections above. As a courtesy, please turn off your cell phone, beeper, iPod, or other noisemaker at this time.
Welcome
The ancient Celts believed that there were “thin places” on this earth; places where you could experience the
very presence of God. Worship is a “thin place” between heaven and earth where we meet with God. When we gather
for congregational worship we enter into the very presence of the Living God. No matter who you are or what you have
done, God, by his grace, is able to change your life forever. Meet with him at this “thin place”: worship.
Credits
All Scripture references taken from the New International Version (NIV), unless otherwise noted.
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Call to Worship
This is the day that you have made, Lord.
Help us to rejoice in it and be glad!
Remind us of the privileges we enjoy as your people:
to come to you in these moments, to confess our sins,
to receive forgiveness and give it,
to pray and sing and listen,
to renew our fainting spirits,
to rest in all your promises.
Open our eyes to see you, Lord.
Open our ears to hear your Word.
Visit us through your Holy Spirit,
and help us to celebrate our faith. Amen. Prayer of Invocation
“Praise To The Lord, The Almighty” *
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The Call to Worship is an
invitation into the unique activity of
worship. Our primary activity in
the worship service is to participate
in the gift exchange of worship
itself, by hearing God’s Word, by
offering prayers and praise, and by
receiving spiritual nourishment
offered at the Lord’s table.
The term invocation implies that
the congregation invokes, or “calls
upon,” God. In it, we express our
longing for God as well as deep
dependence and humility.
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to his temple draw near, praise him in glad adoration
Praise to the Lord, who over all things so wondrously reigneth
Shelters thee under his wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen, how all your longings have been, granted in what he ordaineth?
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper your work and defend thee
Surely his goodness and mercy, shall daily attend thee
Ponder anew, what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriend thee
Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore him
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him
Let the amen, sound from his people again, gladly for aye we adore him
• Words: Joachim Neander (1680)
• Music: 17th century German tune
*Indicates congregation standing
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“Drawing Near” *
I am the stubborn and rebellious son, numbed by perfection and my pride
You startle me with your tender kindness, and show my sickness deep inside
Fully you know me
CHORUS
You are great, so I don’t need control
You are glorious, so I don’t cling to fear
You are good, and I have all I need
You are gracious, and I am drawing near
Why do we sing in church? As
God's people gather for worship, we
focus our attention on God and
away from ourselves by singing
together. We respond with
thanksgiving to God, because we
have hope. And we sing because it is
the best and most complete
response that we can utter.
My virtue cannot rescue me from death, drowning in debt I cannot pay
Jesus, you see my soul yet say ‘You’re mine, come, now it's time to break away’
Fully you love me
I am much worse than I dared to believe, your goodness—better than I knew
What freedom in your neverending love! And sweet grace resting in your truth
Fully you free me
Fully you know me, fully you love me
Fully you free me, Lord
• Words + Music: Calea Bakke and Daniel Holley (2015)
First Reading *
Genesis 18:22-33 (ESV)
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As the Bible is the primary means
by which God speaks to and edifies
his people, we read and listen to
the Scriptures together in worship.
In ancient Israel and the early
church, services of worship were
organized for the public reading of
scripture – a practice vital to
building up the community of faith.
So the men turned from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham
still stood before the Lord. 23 Then Abraham drew near and said, “Will you
indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? 24 Suppose there are
fifty righteous within the city. Will you then sweep away the place and not
spare it for the fifty righteous who are in it? 25 Far be it from you to do such
a thing, to put the righteous to death with the wicked, so that the righteous
fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?” 26 And the Lord said,
“If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will spare the whole place for their sake.”
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answered and said, “Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes.
five of the fifty righteous are lacking. Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?” And he said, “I
will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.” 29 Again he spoke to him and said, “Suppose forty are found there.” He
answered, “For the sake of forty I will not do it.” 30 Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak.
Suppose thirty are found there.” He answered, “I will not do it, if I find thirty there.” 31 He said, “Behold, I have
undertaken to speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of twenty I will
not destroy it.” 32 Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten
are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.” 33 And the Lord went his way, when he
had finished speaking to Abraham, and Abraham returned to his place.
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Call to Confession
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Christ calls us to share the heavenly banquet of his love with all the saints in
earth and heaven. Knowing our unworthiness and sin, let us ask from him
both mercy and forgiveness.
Because sin is so pervasive in both
our corporate and individual lives,
Christians and non-Christians are
called to come before the Father
with honesty and transparency,
confessing our brokenness and
asking for both forgiveness and
healing through Jesus Christ…
Corporate Confession
…we confess corporately to show
our unity even in our brokenness.
Eternal God,
in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith.
Forgive our indifference to your will.
You have commanded us to speak, but we have been silent.
You have called us to do what is just, but we have been fearful.
Have mercy on us, your faithless servants.
Keep before us faithful people for us to follow
so that, by the power of your Holy Spirit,
we may grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
to the praise of your holy name. Amen.
Private Confession
Assurance of Forgiveness
Based on 1 Peter 2:9-10 (NRSV)
People of God, all of us together have received God’s mercy in Christ. In Christ
we are forgiven, redeemed, and made to be a community united in faith.
Thanks be to God.
We confess individually in order
to own our failing toward God and
toward humankind in thought,
word and deed.
Christ has given the Church
authority to declare forgiveness
of sins in his name. Because of
this, when the liturgist proclaims
that your sins are forgiven, you can
know that Christ agrees.
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“From The Inside Out” *
A thousand times I've failed, still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again, I'm caught in your grace
Everlasting, your light will shine when all else fails
Never ending, your glory goes beyond all fame
Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself, in bringing you praise
Everlasting, your light will shine when all else fails
Never ending, your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart and my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out
Lord let justice and praise, become my embrace
To love you from the inside out
CHORUS
Everlasting, your light will shine when all else fails
Never ending, your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart, is to bring to bring you praise
From the inside out, Lord my soul cries out
• Words + Music: Joel Houston (2006)
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer In response to God's having
gathered us in worship, we offer
our petitions to him for the
church, the nation, the world, the
city and those who are suffering.
Based on Matthew 6:9-13
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever.
Amen.
Community Updates
At this time children grades K-5th are dismissed for CityKids children's church.
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Second Reading
Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV)
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are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good
for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.
14 “You
are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under
a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,
so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Prayer of Illumination
The prayer of illumination
acknowledges the Spirit’s work in
this part of worship by requesting
God’s Spirit to act through the
reading and preaching of Scripture.
The prayer is offered for both the
preacher and the listener, for both
the speaking and the hearing of the
Word.
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The Sermon on the Mount, Part 3
“Salt and Light” – Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV)
Nathan Hable
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A sermon is not just teaching for
living; it is mainly a time when
Christ encounters his people
through his Word.
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Affirmation of Faith *
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy
Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
dead, and buried. He descended to the dead. The third day he rose again from
the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of God
the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the
dead.
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When we affirm our
faith together, it reminds us that
we are part of an ancient and
global faith. This basic creed of
Christian churches, as most
familiarly known, is called the
Apostles' Creed. It has received this
title because of its great antiquity;
it dates from very early times in the
Church, a half century or so from
the last writings of the New
Testament.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Invitation to the Table
Words of Institution
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
On the night on which Jesus was betrayed, he sat at supper with his disciples. While they were eating, he took a
piece of bread, said a blessing, broke it, and gave it to them with the words, “This is my body. It is broken for you.
Do this to remember me.” Later he took the cup, saying, “This cup is God’s covenant, sealed with my blood. Drink
from it, all of you, to remember me.”
For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
*The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Distribution of the Bread + Cup
CityChurch welcomes all baptized Christians – those who are trusting in Jesus
Christ for salvation and who are members of congregations that proclaim the
gospel – to receive the Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper, or
the Eucharist) with us. We will be coming forward to receive Communion.
When you come forward, tear a piece of the bread, and then dip it into the
cup.
Please note that we use wine in Communion. If you cannot receive wine, nonalcoholic white grape juice is also available. If you are not able to receive The
Lord’s Supper, please use this time to meditate on one of the prayers below.
“The Eucharist is the definitive
action practiced in the Christian
community that keeps Jesus Christ
before us as the Savior of the world
and our Savior, and ourselves as
sinners in need of being saved. The
Eucharist is the sacramental act
that pulls us into actual material
participation with Christ (eating
and drinking bread and wine) as he
gives his very life “for us and for
our salvation” (cf., the Nicene
Creed)... The Eucharist puts Jesus
in his place: dying on the cross and
giving us that sacrificed life. And it
puts us in our place: opening our
hands and receiving the remission
of our sins, which is our salvation.”
• Eugene Peterson, Christ Plays
in Ten Thousand Places
Prayers of Meditation for Those Not Communing
Prayer for Those Searching for Truth
Prayer of Belief
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and
the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost
of following you as I consider the reasons for doing
so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach
me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give
me an understanding of you that is coherent,
convincing, and that leads to the life that you
promise. Amen.
Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful
than I ever before believed, but through you I am
more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I
thank you for paying my debt, bearing my
punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness
and new life. Knowing that you have been raised
from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you
as Savior and Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Those Overcome with Sin
Lord Jesus Christ, grant that I may see in you the
fulfillment of all my need and may turn from every
false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living
bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so
closely and run with perseverance the race set before
me, looking to you, the pioneer and perfecter of my
faith. Amen.
Prayer for Renewal
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Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in
baptism, to love God and neighbor, and to a life of
committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I
may take the necessary steps to be one with your
people, to pursue forgiveness, reconciliation, and
peace, and to live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.
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Communion Song – “Jesus Paid It All” *
I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness watch and pray, find in me thine all in all”
CHORUS
Jesus paid it all
All to him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
Lord, now indeed I find, thy power and thine alone
Can change the lepers spots, and melt the heart of stone
And when before the throne, I stand in him complete
“Jesus died my soul to save,” my lips shall still repeat
O praise the one, who paid my debt
And raised this life up, from the dead
• Words: Elvina M. Hall (1865); Additional words: Alex Nifong (2006)
• Music: John T. Grape (1868)
“Give Me Faith” *
I need you to soften my heart
And break me apart
I need you to open my eyes
To see that you're shaping my life
All I am, I surrender
CHORUS
Give me faith to trust what you say
That you're good and your love is great
I'm broken inside, I give you my life
I need you to soften my heart
And break me apart
I need you to pierce through the dark
And cleanse every part of me
I may be weak
But your Spirit’s strong in me
My flesh may fail
My God you never will
• Words + Music: Chris Brown, Wade Joye, Mack Brock, and London Gatch (2010)
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Gifts + Offerings
Christ calls us to give generously as a sign of gratitude for how much he has given us. Our response to his grace
enables us to give sacrificially of ourselves to one another and the work of Christ’s Kingdom. Your gift is an act
of personal worship to God in response to his grace in your life. The allocation of your time and money to God’s
service should be a byproduct of prayer and consultation with other Christians to whom you are accountable.
If you’re new to CityChurch, or are exploring Christianity, you’re under no obligation to give. However, if you call
CityChurch your “home church,” consider allocating a significant portion of your tithe and offering to the
community where you invest most of your time, and where others are investing in you.
The offering box is located on the table as you exit. For your convenience, one-time or recurring gifts can be
made online at: citychurchpb.com/giving (select account CityChurch Pompano Beach). You may also give via
text message by simply texting a dollar amount to 954.320.0092 and following the instructions.
Benediction *
Based on Philippians 4:7
The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and
minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, our
Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit, remain with you always.
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Just as we ordain new ministers
and send them into the world to
serve, in the Benediction, Christ
ordains you with a blessing that
equips you for service.
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VISION
THE VISION OF CITYCHURCH is the Spiritual, Social, and Cultural renewal of Pompano Beach.
MISSION
WE SEEK TO BE the very presence of Christ in Pompano Beach by cultivating a community of Faith, Hope + Love
VALUES
Faith
Hope
Love
Because we are a Community
of Faith we value:
Because we are a Community
of Hope we value:
Because we are a Community
of Love we value:
The Gospel. The Gospel is the only
hope for humankind. The message
of the Gospel is that Christ has done
what is necessary to bring us into a
relationship with God. We keep it at
the center of everything.
The City. Christianity has always
thrived in an urban context. We love
Pompano Beach, and want to live,
work, celebrate, raise our families,
enjoy, and serve this great city.
Life in Community. The Trinity is at
the core of Christian truth; namely
that God himself has always been in
community – the Father and Son
and Spirit all loving, giving and
sharing with one another. We
acknowledge that we need each
other, and that the life Jesus offers
works only in connection with a
community of faith.
Mission & Movement. Because God
is the one who initiates relationships,
and sent his Son to seek and save
people, we will pursue relationships
with people in hope that they will be
restored to their Father. CityChurch
does not exist as an end in itself –
we desire to be an incubator for
church planting throughout South
Florida, in that when we grow, we
will be very intentional about
spinning off and beginning new
congregations throughout our city.
Each of these churches will partner
with us in pursuing the goal of
spiritual, social, and cultural renewal.
Arts & Industries. We believe that
the good news of the Gospel is
about God’s redemption of this
fallen world and its cultural
expressions. We are a church that
welcomes, encourages, and equips
artists of every medium... and
therefore we will seek to offer artists
opportunities to show or perform
their work, providing
encouragement for them to grow
and develop as artists. We also
believe that the good news of the
Gospel impacts work and the
marketplace. We will encourage
men and women to use their
positions, talents, and gifts to the
best of their abilities, and to the
betterment of our city.
Social Healing. The Gospel is the
good news of Christ’s kingdom.
CityChurch seeks to partner with
local social service agencies that
assist the suffering in our own local
community. Furthermore, we will
pray for sensitivity to the mercy
needs of our community and will
seek to serve our neighbors out of
Christ’s love.
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CityGroups
CityGroups are mid-sized gatherings of 15-20 people who exist to rehearse
the Gospel together, live it out to one another, and to be an extension of
God's love to our neighbors while serving the community around us. During the summer CityGroups will combine and meet at one location.
Check below for the next gathering.
Tuesday, June 16
6p - Hosted by Brad and Mandi Jones (kid-friendly)
Meets in South Pompano Neighborhood
For more information or to join this CityGroup call 954-543-1142 or email:
[email protected].
“We who follow Jesus are a sent
people, even as Jesus was sent into
the world by His Heavenly Father.
We are a community sent on a
mission together: to keep on doing
the ministry of Jesus so that all
people and all creation might
experience the reconciliation of
God. God has designed the church
of Jesus Christ to be a ‘missional’
fellowship. The word ‘mission’
comes from the Latin word ‘missio’,
which means ‘having been sent.’
Since we have been sent to do God's
work, we are a ‘missional’
community together.”
• Mark D. Roberts
DNA Groups
DNA (Discover, Nurture and Act) groups usually consist of 3-4 people—men with men, women with women—who meet
together weekly to be known and to bring the gospel to bear on each others lives so that they grow in and live out our
identity in Christ. If you are interested in being a part of a DNA group, email [email protected].
CityKids Check-In System
Parents, please note that we have a new wristband check-in system for our CityKids ministry. Upon signing in your
child to CityKids, the child will receive a green numbered wristband and you will receive a tear off tab with the same
number. The tab is to be presented to the classroom leader during pick up. If the tab is misplaced, a photo ID from
the person who signed the child in must be presented. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive for a fun and safe
environment for our CityKids. For any questions, email us at [email protected].
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Upcoming Events (Mark Your Calendar!)
Today – Team World Vision Half Marathon Meeting
CityChurch South Florida is organizing a team to run in
the Ft. Lauderdale Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on Nov. 15 in
partnership with Team World Vision, which raises funds
for clean water projects in Africa. Join us immediately
after the service for a short informational meeting. For
more, email: [email protected].
Tue, June 16, 6p – CityGroup Summer Schedule
During the summer we will be meeting with combined
CityGroups. This week, we will be meeting at home of
Brad and Mandi Jones. For more information, email
[email protected] or call 954-543-1142.
Weds, June 24, 5-7p – Community Dinner
Parkway United Methodist Church (100 NE 44 St, PB)
CityChurch will be serving at the Wednesday dinner for
the homeless and underserved in our community
hosted by Parkway United Methodist Church and the
Fruitful Field Community Garden. If you would like to
help with cooking, serving or clean-up, email us at
[email protected].
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CityChurch has no formal affiliation with the Pompano Beach Civic Center.
We are grateful to them for allowing us rental space at their facility.
CityChurch Pompano is a Baptist congregation affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention