Welcome, we’re glad you’re here. Our vision echoes the Lord’s prayer: may it be “in the South Bay, as it is in heaven.” We yearn to see people flourishing in Jesus. Join us in the worship of our Lord.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
Isaiah 9:7
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ,
the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Matthew 1:1
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
Luke 1:32-33
…the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne…
Acts 2:29-30
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you
about these things for the churches.
I am the root and the descendant of David,
the bright morning star.”
Revelation 22:16
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble!
He sits enthroned upon the cherubim;
let the earth quake!
The Lord is great in Zion;
he is exalted over all the peoples.
Let them praise your great and awesome name!
Holy is he!
Psalm 99:1-3
This is Amazing Grace
[Verse 1]
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger
The King of Glory, the King above all Kings
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder
and leaves us breathless in awe and wonder
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
[Chorus]
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That you would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
Jesus I sing for
All that You’ve done for me
[Verse 2]
Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter
The King of Glory, the King of Glory
Who rules the nations with truth and justice
shines like the sun in all of its brilliance
The King of Glory
The King above all Kings
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
[Chorus]
SONG
Here I Am to Worship
[Verse 1]
Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes and let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You
[Chorus]
Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You’re my God
Altogether lovely, altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
[Verse 2}
King of all days, oh so highly exalted
You’re glorious in heaven above, yes You are
Humbly You came to this Earth You created
All for love’s sake became poor
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin up on that cross
I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin up on that cross
[Coda]
Majesty, worship His Majesty
Unto Jesus
Be all glory, honor, and praise
Majesty, kingdom authority
Flows from His throne
Unto His own
His anthem raise
So exalt, lift up on high
The name of Jesus
Magnify, come glorify
Christ Jesus the King
Majesty
Worship His majesty
Jesus, who died, now glorified
King of all kings
SCRIPTURE READING
Why do the nations rage
and the peoples plot in vain?
The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,
“Let us burst their bonds apart
and cast away their cords from us.”
He who sits in the heavens laughs;
the Lord holds them in derision.
Then he will speak to them in his wrath,
and terrify them in his fury, saying,
“As for me, I have set my King
on Zion, my holy hill.”
I will tell of the decree:
The Lord said to me, “You are my Son;
today I have begotten you.
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,
and the ends of the earth your possession.
You shall break them with a rod of iron
and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
Now therefore, O kings, be wise;
be warned, O rulers of the earth.
Serve the Lord with fear,
and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son,
lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,
for his wrath is quickly kindled.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 2
SONG
Lead on O King Eternal
[Verse 1]
Lead on, O King Eternal
‘Til sin’s fierce war shall cease
And holiness shall whisper
The sweet amen of peace
[Verse 2]
For not with swords loud clashing
Nor roll of stirring drums
But deeds of love and mercy
The heavenly kingdom comes
[Chorus]
Let Your kingdom come
And Your will be done
Right here on the earth
Like it is in heaven
[Verse 3]
Lead on, O King Eternal
We follow not with fears
For gladness breaks like morning
Wherever Thy face appears
[Chorus]
[Verse 4]
Thy cross is lifted o’er us
We journey in its light
We follow as You guide us
Lead on, O God of might
[Chorus]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Easter Sunday (4/20): Easter is two weeks away. We will start the day with a community breakfast and egg hunt at 9:15am, followed by our worship service at 10am. Easter is a great opportunity to share the hope of the resurrection with the South Bay, so invite your friends and family. May God give us His boldness and love as we share the joy of Jesus’ victory over death.
Men’s Social (4/17): Calling all men! Join us at The Axe District in Torrance for fun, fellowship, and axe throwing. Please RSVP here so we can book the right number of lanes. The cost is approximately $35 per person for an hour. We look forward to seeing you there!
Missions Weekend (April 26-27th): On Sunday, April 27, Stephen Jones will be visiting with us. He is one of our global outreach partners serving in London, so let’s welcome him warmly! Stephen will be preaching that morning, and we’d love to have you join us for one of two other connection opportunities: 1) a sharing & prayer time at the Kenneys’ home on Saturday, 4/26, 5:00-8:00pm (adults only, please); or 2) our Vessel Youth Group gathering after church on 4/27 at West High (all ages welcome). To RSVP for Saturday evening, please email Diana at .
Officer Nominations (until 4/13): We are accepting nominations for the offices of elder and deacon through Palm Sunday, April 13th. Please submit your nominations by filing out the form available on the offering table. Let’s continue to pray for God’s guidance for our community.
[ April 13th Deacon Meeting ]
[ April 22nd Session Meeting ]
OFFERTORY
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SERMON
“David’s Dynasty”
Now when the king lived in his house
and the Lord had given him rest
from all his surrounding enemies,
2 the king said to Nathan the prophet,
“See now, I dwell in a house of cedar,
but the ark of God dwells in a tent.”
3 And Nathan said to the king,
“Go, do all that is in your heart,
for the Lord is with you.”
4 But that same night the word of the Lord
came to Nathan,
5 “Go and tell my servant David,
‘Thus says the Lord:
Would you build me a house to dwell in?
6 I have not lived in a house since the day
I brought up the people of Israel from Egypt
to this day,
but I have been moving about in a tent
for my dwelling.
7 In all places where I have moved
with all the people of Israel,
did I speak a word with any of the judges of Israel,
whom I commanded to shepherd
my people Israel, saying,
“Why have you not built me a house of cedar?”’
8 Now, therefore, thus you shall say to my servant David,
‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, I took you
from the pasture, from following the sheep,
that you should be prince over my people Israel.
9 And I have been with you wherever you went
and have cut off all your enemies from before you.
And I will make for you a great name,
like the name of the great ones of the earth.
10 And I will appoint a place for my people Israel
and will plant them, so that they may dwell
in their own place and be disturbed no more.
And violent men shall afflict them no more,
as formerly, 11 from the time that
I appointed judges over my people Israel.
And I will give you rest from all your enemies.
Moreover, the Lord declares to you that
the Lord will make you a house.
12 When your days are fulfilled
and you lie down with your fathers,
I will raise up your offspring after you,
who shall come from your body,
and I will establish his kingdom.
13 He shall build a house for my name, and
I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
14 I will be to him a father,
and he shall be to me a son.
When he commits iniquity,
I will discipline him with the rod of men,
with the stripes of the sons of men,
15 but my steadfast love will not depart from him,
as I took it from Saul,
whom I put away from before you.
16 And your house and your kingdom shall be
made sure forever before me.
Your throne shall be established forever.’”
17 In accordance with all these words,
and in accordance with all this vision,
Nathan spoke to David.
18 Then King David went in
and sat before the Lord and said,
“Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house,
that you have brought me thus far?
19 And yet this was a small thing in your eyes,
O Lord God.
You have spoken also of your servant’s house
for a great while to come,
and this is instruction for mankind, O Lord God!
20 And what more can David say to you?
For you know your servant, O Lord God!
21 Because of your promise,
and according to your own heart,
you have brought about all this greatness,
to make your servant know it.
22 Therefore you are great, O Lord God.
For there is none like you,
and there is no God besides you,
according to all that we have heard with our ears.
2 Samuel 7:1-22 (ESV)
COMMUNION
SONG
Before the Throne of God Above
[Verse 1]
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is Love
Whoever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart
[Verse 2]
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin
Because the sinless savior died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God the Just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me
[Chorus]
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise the One
Risen Son of God
[Verse 3]
Behold Him there the risen Lamb
My perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I Am
The King of glory and of grace
One with Himself I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ my Savior and my God
[Chorus]
BENEDICTION
Since then we have a great high priest
who has passed through the heavens, Jesus,
the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession…
Let us then with confidence draw near to the
throne of grace, that we may receive mercy
and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:14,16
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