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
For freedom Christ has set us free;
stand firm therefore,
and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1
There is therefore now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus.
For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free
in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2
Live as people who are free,
not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil,
but living as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:16
“All things are lawful for me,”
but not all things are helpful.
“All things are lawful for me,”
but I will not be dominated by anything.
1 Corinthians 6:12
Or do you not know that your body is
a temple of the Holy Spirit within you,
whom you have from God?
You are not your own,
for you were bought with a price.
So glorify God in your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
SONG
Great Things
[Verse 1]
Come let us worship our King
Come let us bow at His feet
He has done great things
See what our Savior has done
See how His love overcomes
He has done great things
He has done great things
[Chorus]
Oh Hero of Heaven, You conquered the grave
You free every captive and break every chain
Oh God, You have done great things
We dance in Your freedom, awake and alive
Oh Jesus, our Savior, Your name lifted high
Oh God, You have done great things
[Verse 2]
You’ve been faithful through every storm
You’ll be faithful forevermore
You have done great things
And I know You will do it again
For Your promise is “Yes and amen”
You do great things
God, You do great things
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Hallelujah God, above it all
Hallelujah God, unshakable
Hallelujah, You have done great things
[Chorus]
SONG
Never See the End
[Verse 1]
Where can we run, where can we hide
That You will not find us?
Deepest of depths, highest of heights
Your love, it chases us
No matter where we’ve been, no matter what we’ve done
We can’t escape Your love
[Chorus]
We will never see the end
We will never see the end of Your goodness
[Verse 2]
Though we pass through the fire or we pass through the flood
You will be with us
Though we walk through the valley, the darkest of night
Your love will be our light
And when we are in plenty or we are in want
You will always be enough
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
And in our darkest hours, on our hardest days
We do not have to be afraid
For You will never leave, You will not forsake
The promises You have made
[Chorus]
SCRIPTURE READING
So Jesus said to the Jews
who had believed him,
“If you abide in my word,
you are truly my disciples,
and you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.”
They answered him,
“We are offspring of Abraham
and have never been enslaved to anyone.
How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”
Jesus answered them,
“Truly, truly, I say to you,
everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.
The slave does not remain in the house forever;
the son remains forever.
So if the Son sets you free,
you will be free indeed.
John 8:31-36
SONG
This is My Father’s World
[Verse 1]
This is my Father’s world
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres
This is my Father’s world
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought
[Verse 2]
This is my Father’s world
The birds their carols raise
The morning light, the lily white
Declare their Maker’s praise
This is my Father’s world
He shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
He speaks to me everywhere
[Verse 3]
This is my Father’s world:
O let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong
God is the Ruler yet
This is my Father’s world
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
[Coda]
This is my Father’s world
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Men’s Social (2/13): Our monthly men’s social will be Thursday, 2/13 at 7:30pm. We are meeting at Smog City Brewery in Torrance. These socials are a great way to get together and hang out. You don’t need to register, but here’s the link with more info.
LA Fire Relief: Thank you for contributing to our efforts to support those devasted by the fires by donating supplies and other needed items. We are excited about our newly formed Local Outreach Team and grateful for their service on Saturdays in Altadena. Please reach out to Johnny for more information and ways to be involved with this team.
Children’s Ministry Update: The Children’s Ministry search team is actively pursuing candidates for the position of Children’s Ministry director. Please continue to pray for our search. We are thankful for all our volunteers and care workers who teach and minister to the children each week and serve with joyful hearts.
2024 Giving Statements: Your King’s Cross Church – 2024 Annual Giving Statement was emailed on Tuesday, 1/28. Please check your spam folder if you did not see it in your inbox.
| Deacon Meeting: Feb 16th |
| Session Meeting Feb 26th |
OFFERTORY
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
After December 2024
YTD 2024 Projected Giving: $880,000
YTD 2024 Actual Giving: $764,453
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If you would like to give electronically, you may do so here or in the mobile app, select “Giving” at the bottom-right corner in the app. If you would like to give via cash or check to King’s Cross Church, there are white baskets in the back of our worship space.
SERMON
“Free to Live the Impossible”
For through the law I died to the law,
so that I might live to God.
I have been crucified with Christ.
It is no longer I who live,
but Christ who lives in me.
And the life I now live in the flesh
I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:19-20
SONG
Make Room
[Verse 1]
Here is where I lay it down
Every burden, every crown
This is my surrender,
This is my surrender
Here is where I lay it down
Every lie and every doubt
This is my surrender
[Chorus]
And I will make room for You
To do whatever You want to
To do whatever You want to
And I will make room for You
To do whatever You want to
To do whatever You want to
[Verse 2]
Here is where I lay it down
Every burden, every crown
This is my surrender
This is my surrender
Here is where I lay it down
Every lie and every doubt
This is my surrender
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Shake up the ground of all my tradition
Break down the walls of all my religion
Your way is better
Your way is better
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Here is where I lay it down
You are all I’m chasing now
This is my surrender
This is my surrender
Here is where I lay it down
You are all I’m chasing now
This is my surrender
This is my surrender
BENEDICTION
“It is too light a thing that you should be my servant
to raise up the tribes of Jacob
and to bring back the preserved of Israel;
I will make you as a light for the nations,
that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”
Isaiah 49:6
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