Christ's Authority & Power
Mark 1:1-11
"The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight! John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. John wore a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, "One who is more powerful than I am is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. As soon as he came up out of the water, he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.""
Behold Our God
Sovereign Grace Music
Verse 1Who has held the oceans in His hands?
Who has numbered every grain of sand?
Kings and nations tremble at His voice
All creation rises to rejoice
ChorusBehold our God seated on His throne
Come, let us adore Him
Behold our King! Nothing can compare
Come, let us adore Him!
Verse 2Who has given counsel to the Lord?
Who can question any of His words?
Who can teach the One Who knows all things?
Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds?
ChorusBehold our God seated on His throne
Come, let us adore Him
Behold our King! Nothing can compare
Come, let us adore Him!
Verse 3Who has felt the nails upon His hands
Bearing all the guilt of sinful man?
God eternal humbled to the grave
Jesus, Savior risen now to reign!
ChorusBehold our God seated on His throne
Come, let us adore Him
Behold our King! Nothing can compare
Come, let us adore Him!
Bridgemen: you will reign forever!
women: let your glory fill the earth!
men: you will reign forever!
women: let your glory fill the earth!
men: you will reign forever!
women: let your glory fill the earth!
together: you will reign forever!
ChorusBehold our God seated on His throne
Come, let us adore Him
Behold our King! Nothing can compare
Come, let us adore Him!
Praise Him (Poem)
A poem by Davy Flowers
PoemPraise Him for the Cosmos and the picture it paints of an Artist so brilliant He can scarcely be defined.
Praise Him.
For the first time you paused to notice the open sky and wondered what kind of imagination could inspire such beautiful things from scratch.
Praise Him for the scratch.
For dust held in the hands of a Master Craftsman unafraid to share His likeness with those He knew would break His heart. And test His patience and try His love
Praise Him.
For the borrowed breath that you breathe and faculties that function so as to remind you that you are not your own. For a love that finds its way to you in every season letting you know that you are not alone
Praise Him
Remembering not to forget all of His benefits
Too numerous to be calculated
Too heavy to be weighed on scales
Too astronomical to be quantified
Praise Him
For the miracles your eyes have seen that you were too hard hearted to believe
Too nearsighted to perceive
Too self sufficient to receive
And still somehow He met all of your needs
Praise Him
For broken hearts and bruised knees
For mountains brought low and valleys raised
For Joy given in the deep of night
Praise Him for the Night
And weeping that always expires
And lasts only as long He allows
Praise Him for all that He allows, all that permits, all that He prevents, and all that He provides
For blessings often overlooked cause they're disguised
Praise Him for Jesus
Who brought the Radiance of the sun in the tyranny of an unrelenting dark night
And before you were even awake to the world you gloried in His light
Warmed by the generosity of His love
Carried from death to life on the wings of faith
Remember your name uttered in a prayer
And your heart awakened to your need for a Savior
Remember Your Savior
Who showed up at just the right time to show humanity
That God would never turn His back on the world that He made
Praise Him for the way that He came
Matchless power contained in the frame of a child
In a city as obscure as they come
The giver of life filling up His very own lungs with the same breath that we breathe to show that He is not ashamed of us He is well acquainted with us
He is committed, no matter what the cost to saving us
Praise Him for saving us
And the cross that provided the means
The Door through which we enter
And the shade under which we rest
His righteousness
And not our own
His grace and His grace alone
Calling us out and bringing us in
Conquering death and absolving our sin
I will say it again
Praise Him
In the season that you're in for it bears the mark of His hold on you
And when life gets ahold of you tempting you to forget
Lift your eyes
Lift your hands
Lift your heart and PRAISE HIM!
Praise Him
Sovereign Grace Music
Verse 1Reaches of heaven, starry heights
Lights of the evening dancing in silent skies
Brilliance of morning, breaking day
O let them praise Him, praise His name
ChorusO praise His name, O praise His name
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise
Verse 2Mightiest mountains, peaceful plains
Snowfall and fire, thundering ocean waves
Kings and their kingdoms, age to age
O let them praise Him, praise His name
ChorusO praise His name, O praise His name
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise
BridgeKing enthroned in majesty, all things made by His decree
Hear creation's melody, "Praise Him! Praise Him!"
Everything with life and breath, everywhere from east to west
Every heart raised from the dead, praise Him, praise Him
Angels echo the refrain, "Jesus, Lamb for sinners slain!"
Name above all other names, Praise him--
ChorusO praise His name, O praise His name
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise
Christ's Love for Us
Mark 10:41-45
"When the ten disciples heard this, they began to be indignant with James and John. Jesus called them over and said to them, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles Lord it over them, and those in high positions act as tyrants over them. But it is not so among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you will be a slave to all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Jesus Strong and Kind
CityAlight
Verse 1Jesus said that if I thirst
I should come to Him
No one else can satisfy
I should come to Him
Verse 2Jesus said, if I am weak
I should come to Him
No one else can be my strength
I should come to Him
ChorusFor the Lord is good and faithful
He will keep us day and night
We can always run to Jesus
Jesus, strong and kind
Verse 3Jesus said that if I fear
I should come to Him
No one else can be my shield
I should come to Him
ChorusFor the Lord is good and faithful
He will keep us day and night
We can always run to Jesus
Jesus, strong and kind
Verse 4Jesus said, if I am lost
He will come to me
And He showed me on that cross
He will come to me
ChorusFor the Lord is good and faithful
He will keep us day and night
We can always run to Jesus
Jesus, strong and kind
Mark 12:1-12
"He began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug out a pit for a winepress, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenant farmers and went away. At harvest time he sent a servant to the farmers to collect some of the fruit of the vineyard from them. But they took him, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. Again he sent another servant to them, and they hit him on the head and treated him shamefully. Then he sent another, and they killed that one. He also sent many others; some they beat, and others they killed. He still had one to send, a beloved son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' But those tenant farmers said to one another, 'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.' So they seized him, killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard. What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill the farmers and give the vineyard to others. Haven't you read this Scripture: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This came about from the Lord and is wonderful in our eyes?" They were looking for a way to arrest him but feared the crowd because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. So they left him and went away."
Cornerstone
Hillsong Worship
Verse 1My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus' Name
ChorusChrist alone
Cornerstone
Weak made strong
In the Savior's love
Through the storm
He is Lord
Lord of all
Verse 2When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil
ChorusChrist alone
Cornerstone
Weak made strong
In the Savior's love
Through the storm
He is Lord
Lord of all
TagMy hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
Christ's Death & Resurrection
Mark 15:20-39
After they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple robe and put his clothes on him. They led him out to crucify him. They forced a man coming in from the country, who was passing by, to carry Jesus's cross. He was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of the Skull). They tried to give him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. Then they crucified him and divided his clothes, casting lots for them to decide what each would get. Now it was nine in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription of the charge written against him was: The King of the Jews. They crucified two criminals with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by were yelling insults at him, shaking their heads, and saying, "Ha! The one who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself by coming down from the cross!" In the same way, the chief priests with the scribes were mocking him among themselves and saying, "He saved others, but he cannot save himself! Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe." Even those who were crucified with him taunted him. When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?" which is translated, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" When some of those standing there heard this, they said, "See, he's calling for Elijah." Someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, fixed it on a stick, offered him a drink, and said, "Let's see if Elijah comes to take him down." Jesus let out a loud cry and breathed his last. Then the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. When the centurion, who was standing opposite him, saw the way he breathed his last, he said, "Truly this man was the Son of God!"
In Christ Alone (Part 1)
Stuart Townend
verse1In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
verse2In Christ alone! – who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe.
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.
verse3There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain
Mark 16:1-8
"When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they could go and anoint him. Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they went to the tomb at sunrise. They were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone from the entrance to the tomb for us?" Looking up, they noticed that the stone—which was very large—had been rolled away. When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side; they were alarmed. "Don't be alarmed," he told them. "You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they put him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see him there just as he told you.'" They went out and ran from the tomb, because trembling and astonishment overwhelmed them. And they said nothing to anyone, since they were afraid."
In Christ Alone (Part 2)
Stuart Townend
verse3Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine –
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
verse4No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand:
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
Christ's Return
Still You
Benjamin Williams Hastings
PoemIt was You inside the desert when I had nothing to eat
And it was You in the fire saying, "Child, you're safe with me"
It was You who tamed the lions until they drifted off to sleep
And it was You that held the waters, so I barely wet my feet
It's Your heart that draws me closer
It's Your hand that's guiding me
It's Your shoulder that I cry on
How those shoulders have carried me
It's Your ways that I'm still learning
It's Your grace that I still need
It's Your word I build my life on
It's a lamp unto my feet
It is Your stripes that bought my healing
It's Your death by which I'll rise
And since Your grave has no body
That means death won't keep mine
It's Your song I'll sing forever
Unencumbered there by time
Let angels ask me in a thousand years
Who my heart desires
It's still You
Hymn of Heaven
Phil Wickham
verse1How I long to breathe the air of Heaven
Where pain is gone and mercy fills the streets
To look upon the one who bled to save me
And walk with Him for all eternity
chorusThere will be a day
When all will bow before Him
There will be a day
When death will be no more
Standing face to face
With He who died and rose again
Holy, holy is the Lord
verse2And every prayer we prayed in desperation
The songs of faith we sang through doubt and fear
In the end we'll see that it was worth it
When He returns to wipe away our tears
verse3And on that day we join the resurrection
And stand beside the heroes of the faith
With one voice a thousand generations
Sing worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Forever He shall reign
bridgeSo let it be today
We shout the hymn of Heaven
With angels and the saints
We raise a mighty roar
Glory to our God
Who gave us life beyond the grave
Holy, holy is the Lord
Mark 13:32-37
"Now concerning that day or hour no one knows — neither the angels in heaven nor the Son — but only the Father. "Watch! Be alert! For you don't know when the time is coming. "It is like a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his servants, gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert. Therefore be alert, since you don't know when the master of the house is coming — whether in the evening or at midnight or at the crowing of the rooster or early in the morning. Otherwise, when he comes suddenly he might find you sleeping. And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert!"
All Glory Be to Christ
Kings Kaleidoscope
Verse 1Should nothing of our efforts stand
No legacy survive
Unless the Lord does raise the house
In vain its builders strive
To you who boast tomorrow's gain
Tell me what is your life
A mist that vanishes at dawn
All glory be to Christ
ChorusAll glory be to Christ our king
All glory be to Christ
His rule and reign we'll ever sing
All glory be to Christ
Verse 2His will be done His kingdom come
On earth as is above
Who is Himself our daily bread
Praise Him the Lord of love
Let living water satisfy
The thirsty without price
We'll take a cup of kindness yet
All glory be to Christ
ChorusAll glory be to Christ our king
All glory be to Christ
His rule and reign we'll ever sing
All glory be to Christ
Verse 3When on the day the great I Am
The faithful and the true
The Lamb who was for sinners slain
Is making all things new
Behold our God shall live with us
And be our steadfast light
And we shall e'er his people be
All glory be to Christ
ChorusAll glory be to Christ our king
All glory be to Christ
His rule and reign we'll ever sing
All glory be to Christ