Sunday Worship and Sermon Insights

Oct 7, 2024

Sunday Service and Sermon Notes

Worship Songs

  • We Worship the God Who Was, Is, and Will Be

    • God has the victory, joy in the house of the Lord
    • God heals, saves, and always makes a way
  • Adoration and Praise

    • God as a shepherd, joy of all creation
    • By the cross, we are free; grace changes everything

Church Announcements

  • Welcome and Introductions

    • Newcomers are encouraged to fill out a connect card
    • Check-in devices at the church entrance
    • Connect Track: Second Sunday of the month to learn about the church
  • Offering Message

    • Giving is an act of worship
    • Monthly giving theme: Generosity, based on 2 Corinthians 9:7

Sermon: The Book of Micah

  • Speaker: Pastor Guy

  • Overview of Government and Justice

    • Three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
    • Justice is hard to maintain due to sinful human nature
  • Micah Chapter 3: Man's Unjust Kingdom

    • Prophets, judges, and rulers corrupted
    • Rebuked for hating good and loving evil
    • God will not listen to their cries due to their unjust deeds
  • Micah Chapters 4 & 5: God's Just Kingdom and King

    • God's Kingdom promises freedom from ignorance, war, want, and fear
    • Christ as the Ruler and Shepherd-King prophesied in Bethlehem
    • The kingdom of men will fail, but God's Kingdom is coming
  • Application

    • Be a just person in everyday actions
    • Use positions of influence for ministry and justice
    • Maintain a focus on biblical teachings

Closing Remarks

  • Upcoming events: Fall Festival and Student Ministries Fall Retreat
  • Encouragement to volunteer and participate
  • Prayer for guidance, protection, and community outreach