In consideration of others and as guests of West High School . . .
- Please silence your phone and watch.
- Name tags are a great start to a meaningful connection. Thanks for wearing one.
- 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.
- Thank you for sitting close and singing loud. Let’s bring our full engagement and best attitude as we worship together.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong
Job 1:20-22
But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:43-45
And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of God.” And he strictly ordered them not to make him known.
Mark 3:11–12
“In the master there is a servant, in the servant a master.”
– Cicero
“The devil’s finest trick is to persuade you that he does not exist.”
– Charles Baudelaire
“Selfless also means an eager willingness to serve.”
– Charles Ryrie
“Service should always be the response to God’s goodness.”
– Barry Mershon
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 113:1-7
Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord!
Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore!
From the rising of the sun to its setting,
the name of the Lord is to be praised!
The Lord is high above all nations,
and his glory above the heavens!
Who is like the Lord our God,
who is seated on high,
who looks far down
on the heavens and the earth?
He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash heap
SONG
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
SONG
Better Than Life
[Verse 1]
Take this life, forever I will call it Yours
Take this life, You’re the One I’m living for
I give it all to You
I give it all to You
[Verse 2]
Love so great it taught my heart to beat again
God, Your praise will ever be upon my lips
I give it all to You
I give it all to You
[Chorus]
Your love is better than life
Better than life, better than life
Your love is better than life
Better than life, better than life
So I give it all, give it all
Give it all, give it all to You
So I give it all, give it all
Give it all, give it all to You
To You, to You
I give it all to You
[Verse 3]
Hands held high, I surrender everything I have
At Your feet, I am finding everything I am
I give it all to You
I give it all to You
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
You’re so much more than I could ever hope for
SONG
Revelation Song
[Verse 1]
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Holy, holy is Thee
Sing a new song to Him who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat
[Chorus]
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You
[Verse 2]
Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lighting rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and glory and power be
To You the only wise King
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Filled with wonder awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power, breath and living water
Such a marvelous mystery
[Chorus]
[Coda]
You are holy, holy
Are You Lord God, Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 12:15-21
Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
“Behold, my servant whom I have chosen,
my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased.
I will put my Spirit upon him,
and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
He will not quarrel or cry aloud,
nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets;
a bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not quench,
until he brings justice to victory;
and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”
SONG
There’s Something About That Name
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, there’s just something about that name
Master, Savior, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all Heaven and earth proclaim
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away
But there’s something about that name
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer Nights Event Tonight! We will meet at the end of the Hermosa Beach Pier tonight (6/11) at 7:30pm, in anticipation of a picturesque sunset. It occurs at 8:04pm officially, giving us just enough time to gather and hang out a bit before God’s evening demonstration of existential beauty. Come join us, even if it’s cloudy!
Seminar: ANGELS, SATAN & DEMONS! You have ideas about angels, but are they biblical? Can Christians be possessed by demons? Is Satan really a being or just a fictional mascot we made up to represent evil? Pastor Joe Brown will offer a one-week class on this fascinating subject: Sunday, June 18th at 8:30am. Childcare will be provided for those who request it through registration, ahead of time. This is a free seminar. Invite a friend, neighbor, or coworker to learn more about the spirit world and why it matters. These sessions will not be recorded. You can register HERE.
Officer Training – Since our new officers were elected in the Spring, they have been undergoing training for the past few months to prepare for their upcoming installation. We are very excited to have these officers installed officially. Please keep them in your prayers!
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
“Power Over the Demonic”
Mark 1:21-34
And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.
And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
SONG
Build My Life
[Verse 1]
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
Jesus, the Name above every other name
Jesus, the only One who could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
Oh, we live for You
[Chorus]
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
And I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken
BENEDICTION
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14