“Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.”

Micah 7:18      

Let There Be Praise

Let there be praise!Let there be praise!

Praise in the house today

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 Worship

Psalm 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

Psalm 103

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

Psalm 103

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

People: Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!

Responsive Call To Worship

Psalm 103

Leader: Bless the LORD, all his hosts,  his ministers, who do his will!

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

Responsive Call To Worship

Psalm 103

Free for AllIsrael Houghton

You are the OneKellie Zephir

Heavenly Father, loving King, our thoughts and motives cannot be hidden from your sight. Our self-pity and pride, our cowardice and sloth, our anger and envy are laid bare before your eyes and ours. We open ourselves to you and ask that you cover us in Christ. Jesus, let us hear your voice saying: My blood is your peace, My death is your freedom, My Spirit is your power. And let our hearts know that serving you is perfect freedom. Amen.

Confession of Sin

Silent time for personal confession

Wonderful, Merciful SaviorDawn Rogers, Eric Wyse

This is the LOST AND FOUND RACK

If you think you left something at the church,check the rack now or else it will disappear

after TODAY.

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Missions Potluck Luncheon – TODAY at 1pmwith Ananda Kumar on his trip to Sri Lanka

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March 1012:45-2:30 p.m.—In the Parlor

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Scripture ReadingEphesians 4:20-32

20 But that is not the way you learned Christ!— 21 assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 to put off your old self,  which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

Scripture ReadingEphesians 4:20-32

25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 

Scripture ReadingEphesians 4:20-32

29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

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Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5

21 ¶ "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’

22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca, ‘is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

23 "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

25 "Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.

26 I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

1) The seriousness of anger

"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca, ‘is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. VS 21,22

“RACA expresses contempt for a man’s head- you stupid!

More’ expresses contempt for his heart and character—you scoundrel”

A. B. BRUCE

2) The Urgency in Anger

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. 23,24

4) The Power over Anger

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar ….First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” 23,24

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind- tenderhearted and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Eph 4: 31,32

Psalm 4

1 Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? <Selah>

3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.

4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. <Selah>

5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.

6 ¶ Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.

7 You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.

8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

“Peacemakers are people who breathe grace. Inspired by the gospel, they draw continually on the goodness and power of Jesus Christ, and then breathe out his love, mercy, forgiveness, and wisdom to dissipate anger, improve understanding, promote justice, and model repentance and reconciliation.”

The Peacemaker, Ken Sande

“So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”  

Matthew 5:23-24