November 24, 2024

Sunday Morning 10am

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

The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
    you hold my lot.
Psalm 16:5

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1

Have this mind among yourselves, which is
yours in Christ Jesus
Philippians 2:5

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if
there is any excellence, if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8

Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of
our faith, who for the joy that was set before
him endured the cross, despising the shame,
and is seated at the right hand of the throne of
God
Hebrews 12:2

“Job’s not finished.”
– Kobe Bean Bryant

“Grace is not opposed to effort, but to earning.”
– Dallas Willard

“To be wise is to be eternally curious.”
– Frederick Buechner

“We have heard the facts, let us seek the mystery.”
– Saint Augustine 

“To live in sync with who we truly are means to
recognize that we are dependent on God for our
very breath and are gracious with many good
things; it means to be grateful to the giver and
attentive to the purpose for which the gifts are
given.”
– Miroslav Volf

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

SONG

Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble?

[Verse 1]
Did you feel the mountains tremble
Did you hear the oceans roar
When the people rose to sing of
Jesus Christ, the risen One

Did you feel the people tremble
Did you hear the singers roar
When the lost began to sing of
Jesus Christ, the saving One

And we can see that, God, You’re moving
A mighty river through the nations
And young and old will turn to Jesus
Fling wide, you heavenly gates
Prepare the way of the risen Lord

[Chorus]
Open up the doors, let the music play
Let the streets resound with singing
Songs that bring Your hope
Songs that bring Your joy
Dancers who dance upon injustice

[Verse 2]
Do you feel the darkness tremble
As the saints join in one song
As the streams flow as one river
To wash away our brokenness

And we can see that, God, You’re moving
A time of jubilee is coming
When young and old return to Jesus
Fling wide, you heavenly gates
Prepare the way of the risen Lord

[Chorus]

And we can see that, God, You’re moving
A mighty river through the nations
And we can see that, God, You’re moving
A time of jubilee is coming

And we can see that, God, You’re moving
A mighty river through the nations
And we can see that, God, You’re moving
A time of jubilee is coming

When young and old return to Jesus
Fling wide, you heavenly gates
Prepare the way of the risen Lord

[Chorus]

Did you feel the mountains tremble
Did you hear the oceans roar
When the people rose to sing of
Jesus Christ, the risen One

SONG

Give Me Jesus

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

Begin Advent Devotionals (12/1): We invite you to join us to help prepare our hearts for Advent by reading devotionals through the month of December. Let’s dive into God’s Word as we look to the joy of the coming of Christ.

Danielle’s Commissioning (12/8): During our worship service on December 8th, we will honor Danielle for all her faithful labor in our children’s ministry, as well as pray over her as God calls her forward to global outreach. Join us for her official commissioning during the service with a reception to follow.

Lessons & Carols (12/15): Sunday, December 15th will be a traditional Lessons & Carols service. We’ll be singing classic Christmas hymns and reading through the traditional passages, with brief meditations interspersed. Our children will join us for the service and will share special music they have prepared. It’s a great Sunday to invite a friend to share the joy of the Incarnation.

OFFERTORY

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MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
After OCTOBER 2024
YTD 2024 Projected Giving: $556,045
YTD 2024 Actual Giving: $528,598
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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
“Think this Way”

¹² Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 

¹³ Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, ¹⁴ I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 

¹⁵ Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. ¹⁶ Only let us hold true to what we have attained.

¹⁷ Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.

¹⁸ For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. ¹⁹ Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 

²⁰ But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, ²¹ who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.
Philippians 3:12-21 (ESV)

SONG

Is He Worthy?

[Verse 1]
Do you feel the world is broken? (We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do)
But do you know that all the dark won’t stop the light from getting through? (We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do)

[Verse 2]
Is all creation groaning? (It is)
Is a new creation coming? (It is)
Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst? (It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? (It is)

[Chorus]
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David’s root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave

[Refrain 1]
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
He is

[Verse 3]
Does the Father truly love us? (He does)
Does the Spirit move among us? (He does)
And does Jesus, our Messiah hold forever those He loves? (He does)
Does our God intend to dwell again with us? (He does)

[Chorus]
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David’s root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave

[Bridge]
From every people and tribe
Every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priests to God
To reign with the Son

[Refrain 2]
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this?
He is!
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
He is!
He is!

BENEDICTION

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the
eternal life to which you were called and about
which you made the good confession in the
presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:12