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- If you’d like to give an offering, there are two baskets in the back or you can use the “Giving” tab at the bottom-right corner of the mobile app.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Yet he, being compassionate, atoned for their iniquity and did not destroy them; he restrained his anger often and did not stir up all his wrath. He remembered that they were but flesh, a wind that passes and comes not again.
Psalm 78:38–39
Knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
1 Peter 1:18–19
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace
Ephesians 1:7
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
I will recount the steadfast love of the Lord,
the praises of the Lord,
according to all that the Lord has granted us,
and the great goodness to the house of Israel
that he has granted them according to his compassion,
according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
Isaiah 63:7
SONG
Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
[Verse 1]
Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
Which before the cross we spend
Life and health and peace possessing
From the sinner’s dying Friend
Here we find our hope of Heaven
While upon the Lamb we gaze
Loving much, and much forgiven
Let our hearts sing out His praise
[Verse 2]
Oh, that, near the cross abiding
We may to the Savior cleave
Naught with Him our hearts dividing
All for Him content to leave
Here we rest, in wonder viewing
All our sins on Jesus laid
Find our full redemption flowing
From the sacrifice He made
[Verse 3]
May we still, the cross discerning
There for peace and comfort go
There new wonders daily learning
All the depths of mercy know
Lord, in ceaseless contemplation
Fix our hearts and eyes on Thee
Till we taste Thy full salvation
And unveiled Thy glories see
[Coda]
Here we find our hope of Heaven
While upon the Lamb we gaze
Loving much, and much forgiven
Let our hearts sing out His praise
SONG
Come Ye Sinners
[Verse 1]
Come ye sinners, poor and needy
Bruised and broken by the fall
Jesus ready stands to save you
Full of pardoning love for all
He is able, He is able
He is willing, doubt no more
He is able, He is able
He is willing, doubt no more
[Verse 2]
Let not conscience make you linger
Nor of fitness fondly dream
All that he requires of sinners
Is to turn and trust in Him
He will save you, He will save you
‘Tis the gospel’s constant theme
He will save you, He will save you
‘Tis the gospel’s constant theme
[Coda]
He will save us, He will save us
‘Tis the gospel’s constant theme
He is able, He is able
He is willing, doubt no more
SCRIPTURE READING
Ephesians 2:1-10
1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
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]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer Nights – Our schedule will start on Sunday, May 21st. We have a working draft of events to fill the summer calendar (at least on Sunday nights), and they will begin to show up in our mobile app this week. Our goal is to create more opportunities to be together socially; sensing that our brief time following Sunday worship is not enough. Also, more of us travel during the summer, so by scheduling something for every Sunday, we hope to catch those who are in town. These will be simple times for us to gather at the beach, in a park, or go bowling or ice skating. So check our app this week; look under Upcoming Events – See You Soon to see what has dropped.
Bible Book Study: Daniel (Part II) in Hermosa. Fridays, 5/19, 6/2, and 6/16. 7:30pm-9pm. Led by Chris Lau. (Limit 15). At each session, we come prepared to share one observation, one question, and one application, which has led to some fruitful discussions. REGISTER here.
Bible Book Study: Women’s Accountability. Women attending Chris Lau’s Friday Bible Book Studies are invited to gather on the alternating weeks for accountability and prayer. Based on reflections from the prior week’s study. The next round will begin on Thursday, May 25th, 6:30pm-9pm in Torrance. Schedule to be discussed among participants. (Limit 10) REGISTER here.
OFFERTORY
If you would like to give electronically, you may do so using the “Giving” tab at the bottom-right corner of the mobile app. There are also white baskets in the back of our worship space, where you can give via check, made out to King’s Cross Church, or cash.
SERMON
“Grace From Different Angles”
Romans 3:21-26 (ESV)
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
SONG
Your Glory
[Verse]
My life is Yours
My hope is in You only
My heart You hold
‘Cause You made this sinner holy
And holy
Holy
[Chorus]
‘Cause Your glory is so beautiful
I fall onto my knees in awe
And the heartbeat of my life
Is to worship in Your light
‘Cause Your glory is so beautiful
‘Cause Your glory is so beautiful
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Glory glory hallelujah
Jesus You are good
[Bridge 2]
What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Oh, precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
[Bridge]
BENEDICTION
his mercies never come to an end;
23they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:22-24