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“For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the LORD our God is to us, whenever we call upon him? And what great nation is there, that has statutes and rules so righteous as all this law that I set before you today?” Deuteronomy 4:7,8 

Just Want to Praise YouJust want to praise you forever

And ever and ever

For all you’ve done, you’ve done for me

Blessing and honor and glory

They all belong to you

Thank you, Jesus, for blessing me!

Just want to praise you forever

And ever and ever

For all you’ve done, you’ve done for me

Blessing and honor and glory

They all belong to you

Thank you, Jesus, for blessing me!

(repeat)

Thank you, Jesus,

For blessing me!

(repeat)

“Just Want To Praise You” by Maurette Brown Clark© 2002 Atlanta International Record Co., Inc.CCLI License #503207

Leader: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

People: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 

Responsive Call To WorshipPsalm 103

Leader:  who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,

People:  who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 

Responsive Call To Worship

Leader:  who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

People:  The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. 

Responsive Call To Worship

Leader:  The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

People:  He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us ac cording to our iniquities.

All: Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion.  Bless the LORD, O my soul!  

Responsive Call To Worship

I will praise Your name,

And I will bless You always.

I will praise Your name today.

I will sing and shout it;

I will tell the world about it.

I will praise Your name today.

(repeat)

I WillIsrael Houghton

I made my decision

No turning back for me, oh…

All glory I’m givin’

You’re Lord of everything

(repeat)

I will praise Your name,

And I will bless You always.

I will praise Your name today.

I will sing and shout it;

I will tell the world about it.

I will praise Your name today.

Your mercy’s unending

Your grace has guarded me, oh…

My Master, my Savior,

You’re Lord of everything.

(repeat)

I will praise Your name,

And I will bless You always.

I will praise Your name today.

I will sing and shout it;

I will tell the world about it.

I will praise Your name today.

I live to praise; I praise to live.

I live to praise,

And forever, and ever, I will praise You!

(repeat)

I will!“I Will” by Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton, and Raymond Boyd © 2005 Sound Of The New Breed / Integrity's Praise! Music / Aaron Lindsey Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) / Vida del Sol (Admin. by CopyrightSolver)CCLI License #503207

You gave me courage to believe

That all Your goodness I would see

And if it had not been for You

Standing on my side, where would I be?

I’m Still StandingIsrael Houghton

If not for Your goodness, if not for Your grace

I don’t know where I would be today

If not for Your kindness, I never could say

I’m still standing…

If not for Your mercy, if not for Your love

I most likely would have given up

If not for Your favor, I never could say

I’m still standing…

But by the grace of God!

To You I lift my offering

And set my heart on higher things

For if it had not been for You

Standing on my side, where would I be?

If not for Your goodness, if not for Your grace

I don’t know where I would be today

If not for Your kindness, I never could say

I’m still standing…

If not for Your mercy, if not for Your love

I most likely would have given up

If not for Your favor, I never could say

I’m still standing…

But by the grace of God!

I’m still standing

I’m still standing

I’m still standing

But by the grace of God!

(repeat)

If not for Your goodness, if not for Your grace

I don’t know where I would be today

If not for Your kindness, I never could say

I’m still standing…

If not for Your mercy, if not for Your love

I most likely would have given up

If not for Your favor, I never could say

I’m still standing…

If not for Your goodness, if not for Your grace

I don’t know where I would be today

If not for Your kindness, I never could say

I’m still standing…

If not for Your mercy, if not for Your love

I most likely would have given up

If not for Your favor, I never could say

I’m still standing…

I’m still standing…

I’m still standing…

But by the grace of God!

“Still Standing” by Cindy Cruse Ratcliff and Israel Houghton© 2005 Sound Of The New Breed / Integrity's Praise! Music / My Other Publishing Company (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)CCLI License #503207

Gracious God, we praise you for being near to us whenever we pray. Yet we confess that our hearts are often far from you. We rely on our wisdom, our strength, and our resources. We are restless and anxious about many things.

Confession of Sin

Forgive us for our foolishness and faithlessness. Cover us afresh with your grace. Restore us, renew us, and ignite in us a passion for your glory and Kingdom.  In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

Confession of Sin

Silent time for personal confession

I’ve got a river of life flowing out of me

Makes the lame to walk and the blind to see

Opens prison doors, set the captives free

I’ve got a river of life flowing out of me

(repeat)

River of Life

Spring up, O Well, within my soul

Spring up, O Well, and make me whole

Spring up, O Well, and give to me

That precious life so rich and free

I’ve got a river of life flowing out of me

Makes the lame to walk and the blind to see

Opens prison doors, set the captives free

I’ve got a river of life flowing out of me

Spring up, O Well, within my soul

Spring up, O Well, and make me whole

Spring up, O Well, and give to me

That precious life so rich and free

“River of Life” by Betty Carr Pulkingham and L. Casebolt© 1971, 1975 CelebrationCCLI License #503207

I’ve got a river of life flowing out of me

Makes the lame to walk and the blind to see

Opens prison doors, set the captives free

I’ve got a river of life flowing out of me

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10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the

Scripture ReadingEphesians 6:10-19

Ephesians 6:10-19

spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

Ephesians 6:10-19

18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel.

Ephesians 6:10-19

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The Lord’s Prayer

“Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” 2Timothy 2:1

2) Lead Us - Deliver Us

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Vs 13

“ When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.”

James 1:13-15

“This prayer is more about that we may overcome temptation than that we may avoid it. “Do not allow us to be so led into temptation that it overwhelms us, but rescue us from the evil one.”

John Stott

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

“When a Christian shuns fellowship with other Christians, the devil smiles. When he stops studying the Bible, the devil laughs. When he stops praying, the devil shouts for joy. “

Corrie ten Boom

“If millions of Christians can be tempted to neglect the church, the scriptures, prayer and other dynamics of spiritual life, they can be kept at a subsistence level of strength which will offer little threat to the kingdom of evil.”

Richard Lovelace

Advantages from Remaining SinFrom a Letter, April, 1772 by John Newton

“..As to the remedy, neither our state nor his honor are affected by the workings of indwelling sin, in the hearts of those whom he has taught to wrestle, strive, and mourn, on account of what they feel. Though sin wars, it shall not reign; and though it breaks our peace, it cannot separate from his love…….

…..Though they cannot fulfill the law, he has fulfilled it for them; though the obedience of the members is defiled and imperfect, the obedience of the Head is spotless and complete; and though there is much evil in them, there is something good, the fruit of his own gracious Spirit.”

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes….”

Ephesians 6:1-17

The Lord’s Prayer

“...praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,” Ephesians 6:18