opening p: let us begin in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit. all: amen
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The advent of our King (LHS 11)TRANSCRIPT
Slide 1of the Father and
of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit.
(LHS 11)
And we must hymns
1 of 5
The everlasting Son
To set His servants free.
2 of 5
Nor let thy faithless
3 of 5
He soon will come again,
And His true members will unite
With Him in heaven to reign.
4 of 5
Who comes to set us free,
With Father, Spirit, ever one,
Through all eternity.
5 of 5
the light, so that all might believe through him.
C: The true light, who enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
Advent Wreath
P: Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. John the Baptist preached that people should repent and get ready for you to come. Come into our hearts, and help us to welcome you.
Amen.
Advent Wreath
P: We now light the second Advent Candle as we continue to wait in anticipation for the coming of our Lord.
The Lord be with you
And also with you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Merciful God, you sent your messengers to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation.
Turn us away from our sins, so that we greet our coming redeemer, Jesus Christ, with joy.
For he lives with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
BIBLE READING
C: Thanks be to God!
Second Reading:
BIBLE READING
C: Thanks be to God!
The Gospel according to…
John the Baptist
prepares the way
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried.
18
He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.
19
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
20
KIDS
CHAT
And as my heart is changed, released
This miracle of grace gently sets me free
And Lord I’ve come to know,
The weaknesses I see in me,
Will be stripped away
Chorus
For you’ve come near
To draw me to your side.
And in your life
Verse 2
In the knowledge of your love
As you live, in me.
You renew my mind
In living every day
Chorus
For you’ve come near
To draw me to your side.
And in your life
Verse 3
With hope that shines to light the way
As mercy soothes our souls, healing every heart.
Love that sees the tears
Overcomes our darkest fears
In the power of your love
Chorus
For you’ve come near
To draw me to your side.
And in your life
SERMON
John 1:1 - 14
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:1 - 14
6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
John 1:1 - 14
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.
John 1:1 - 14
14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
SOCKS & HANDKERCHIEFS
31%
20%
“God so loved the world that he gave his only son” (John 3:16).
John 1:11
“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.”
John 1:11
“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.”
…own world, his own things, his own stuff
“own people”
=
“to take to oneself / to embrace or grasp hold of something / to make it ones own”
John 1:11
“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.”
I. REASON FOR THE REJECTION
II. RESULT OF THE REJECTION
The rich young ruler mark 10
The rich young ruler mark 10
22 At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.
The rich young ruler mark 10
“Jesus looked at him and loved him!”
(v21)
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him, will not perish but have everlasting life!” (John 3:16)
Prayer of Confession
57
P: Friends in Christ: Let us draw near to God our Father with a true heart to
confess our sins, and ask him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to
forgive us.
P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
C: He made heaven and earth.
P: I said, I will confess my sins to the Lord.
C: Then he forgave the guilt of my sin.
59
confess to you all my sins,
and repent of all the evil I have done.
I have deeply displeased you
and deserve your punishment
60
and I ask you,
for the sake of the holy innocent sufferings and death
of your dear Son Jesus Christ,
to be gracious and merciful to me. Amen.
61
FORGIVENESS
During this next song, your offering for the work of the Lord will be received
1 of 5
to come, Lord, come.
Come, Lord, come!
to come, Lord, come.
Come, Lord, come!
to come, Lord, come.
Come, Lord, come!
to come, Lord, come.
Come, Lord, come!
to come, Lord, come.
by our repentance and faith,
that we are your people.
As you have made us holy, help us to live holy lives, dedicated to you,
preparing the way for your coming.
AMEN
Jesus, everlasting Father,
Jesus, Son of David,
Jesus, Branch of Jesse,
Jesus, Rose of Sharon,
Jesus, Sceptre of Israel,
Jesus, Sun of righteousness,
help us and bless us.
Jesus, hear us,
Gather your ancient people, the Jews, to yourself;
bring all Gentiles to your light and truth;
convert all leaders and rulers of nations to fall down before you and to seek your glory.
Listen to our prayer, Lord, and hear our cry for help.
Help your messengers to prepare the way before you;
let all the nations fear you;
give your servants righteousness and knowledge;
preserve all who put their trust in you;
and give peace to all your people.
Listen to our prayer, Lord, and hear our cry for help.
Prepare us for your coming,
and save us from our sins.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to
the Lord our God.
thanks and praise.
Holy Communion
P: It is indeed right and good, Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you through Jesus Christ our Lord. And so, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Holy Communion
heaven and earth are
full of your glory.
in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever.
Amen.
to the wedding feast of the Lamb.
C: Thanks be to God
The Distribution
If this is what you believe, then you are welcome to
partake in Holy Communion, whether you are
a member of this congregation or not.
Holy Communion is for believers in Jesus who desire to receive God’s forgiveness and believe that Christ is present in this celebration as they eat the bread and drink the wine.
Prayer after Holy Communion
Merciful God, may the body and blood of Christ which we have received in this meal give us strength to turn away from our sins, so that we may greet our coming redeemer, Jesus Christ, with joy. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
C: Amen
Sending Out
P: Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, shine on you and make you ready to meet him when he comes in glory . . .
The Blessing
The Lord make his face shine on
you and be gracious towards you.
The Lord look upon you with
favour and give you peace.
C: Amen.
SONG: MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY OF THE COMING OF THE KING (TIS 315)
Mine eyes have seen the glory
Of the coming of the Lord
He is trampling out the vintage
Where the grapes of wrath are stored
He has loosed the fateful lightning
Of His terrible swift sword
His truth is marching on
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
He has sounded forth the trumpet
That shall never call retreat
He is sifting out the hearts of men
Before His judgment seat
Be jubilant my feet
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
In the beauty of the lilies
Christ was born across the sea
With a glory in His bosom
That transfigures you and me
As He died to make men holy
Let us live to make men free
While God is marching on
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Our God is marching on
He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave,
He is wisdom to the mighty, He is honour to the brave;
So the world shall be His footstool, and the soul of time His slave,
Our God is marching on.
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
CCLI Song # 24133
© Public Domain
Advent
reminds us that our whole life ought to be a time of preparing for Christ’s return
Announcements…
of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit.
(LHS 11)
And we must hymns
1 of 5
The everlasting Son
To set His servants free.
2 of 5
Nor let thy faithless
3 of 5
He soon will come again,
And His true members will unite
With Him in heaven to reign.
4 of 5
Who comes to set us free,
With Father, Spirit, ever one,
Through all eternity.
5 of 5
the light, so that all might believe through him.
C: The true light, who enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
Advent Wreath
P: Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. John the Baptist preached that people should repent and get ready for you to come. Come into our hearts, and help us to welcome you.
Amen.
Advent Wreath
P: We now light the second Advent Candle as we continue to wait in anticipation for the coming of our Lord.
The Lord be with you
And also with you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Merciful God, you sent your messengers to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation.
Turn us away from our sins, so that we greet our coming redeemer, Jesus Christ, with joy.
For he lives with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
BIBLE READING
C: Thanks be to God!
Second Reading:
BIBLE READING
C: Thanks be to God!
The Gospel according to…
John the Baptist
prepares the way
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried.
18
He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.
19
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
20
KIDS
CHAT
And as my heart is changed, released
This miracle of grace gently sets me free
And Lord I’ve come to know,
The weaknesses I see in me,
Will be stripped away
Chorus
For you’ve come near
To draw me to your side.
And in your life
Verse 2
In the knowledge of your love
As you live, in me.
You renew my mind
In living every day
Chorus
For you’ve come near
To draw me to your side.
And in your life
Verse 3
With hope that shines to light the way
As mercy soothes our souls, healing every heart.
Love that sees the tears
Overcomes our darkest fears
In the power of your love
Chorus
For you’ve come near
To draw me to your side.
And in your life
SERMON
John 1:1 - 14
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:1 - 14
6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
John 1:1 - 14
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.
John 1:1 - 14
14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
SOCKS & HANDKERCHIEFS
31%
20%
“God so loved the world that he gave his only son” (John 3:16).
John 1:11
“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.”
John 1:11
“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.”
…own world, his own things, his own stuff
“own people”
=
“to take to oneself / to embrace or grasp hold of something / to make it ones own”
John 1:11
“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.”
I. REASON FOR THE REJECTION
II. RESULT OF THE REJECTION
The rich young ruler mark 10
The rich young ruler mark 10
22 At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.
The rich young ruler mark 10
“Jesus looked at him and loved him!”
(v21)
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him, will not perish but have everlasting life!” (John 3:16)
Prayer of Confession
57
P: Friends in Christ: Let us draw near to God our Father with a true heart to
confess our sins, and ask him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to
forgive us.
P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
C: He made heaven and earth.
P: I said, I will confess my sins to the Lord.
C: Then he forgave the guilt of my sin.
59
confess to you all my sins,
and repent of all the evil I have done.
I have deeply displeased you
and deserve your punishment
60
and I ask you,
for the sake of the holy innocent sufferings and death
of your dear Son Jesus Christ,
to be gracious and merciful to me. Amen.
61
FORGIVENESS
During this next song, your offering for the work of the Lord will be received
1 of 5
to come, Lord, come.
Come, Lord, come!
to come, Lord, come.
Come, Lord, come!
to come, Lord, come.
Come, Lord, come!
to come, Lord, come.
Come, Lord, come!
to come, Lord, come.
by our repentance and faith,
that we are your people.
As you have made us holy, help us to live holy lives, dedicated to you,
preparing the way for your coming.
AMEN
Jesus, everlasting Father,
Jesus, Son of David,
Jesus, Branch of Jesse,
Jesus, Rose of Sharon,
Jesus, Sceptre of Israel,
Jesus, Sun of righteousness,
help us and bless us.
Jesus, hear us,
Gather your ancient people, the Jews, to yourself;
bring all Gentiles to your light and truth;
convert all leaders and rulers of nations to fall down before you and to seek your glory.
Listen to our prayer, Lord, and hear our cry for help.
Help your messengers to prepare the way before you;
let all the nations fear you;
give your servants righteousness and knowledge;
preserve all who put their trust in you;
and give peace to all your people.
Listen to our prayer, Lord, and hear our cry for help.
Prepare us for your coming,
and save us from our sins.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to
the Lord our God.
thanks and praise.
Holy Communion
P: It is indeed right and good, Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you through Jesus Christ our Lord. And so, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Holy Communion
heaven and earth are
full of your glory.
in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever.
Amen.
to the wedding feast of the Lamb.
C: Thanks be to God
The Distribution
If this is what you believe, then you are welcome to
partake in Holy Communion, whether you are
a member of this congregation or not.
Holy Communion is for believers in Jesus who desire to receive God’s forgiveness and believe that Christ is present in this celebration as they eat the bread and drink the wine.
Prayer after Holy Communion
Merciful God, may the body and blood of Christ which we have received in this meal give us strength to turn away from our sins, so that we may greet our coming redeemer, Jesus Christ, with joy. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
C: Amen
Sending Out
P: Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, shine on you and make you ready to meet him when he comes in glory . . .
The Blessing
The Lord make his face shine on
you and be gracious towards you.
The Lord look upon you with
favour and give you peace.
C: Amen.
SONG: MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY OF THE COMING OF THE KING (TIS 315)
Mine eyes have seen the glory
Of the coming of the Lord
He is trampling out the vintage
Where the grapes of wrath are stored
He has loosed the fateful lightning
Of His terrible swift sword
His truth is marching on
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
He has sounded forth the trumpet
That shall never call retreat
He is sifting out the hearts of men
Before His judgment seat
Be jubilant my feet
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
In the beauty of the lilies
Christ was born across the sea
With a glory in His bosom
That transfigures you and me
As He died to make men holy
Let us live to make men free
While God is marching on
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Our God is marching on
He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave,
He is wisdom to the mighty, He is honour to the brave;
So the world shall be His footstool, and the soul of time His slave,
Our God is marching on.
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
Glory glory hallelujah
CCLI Song # 24133
© Public Domain
Advent
reminds us that our whole life ought to be a time of preparing for Christ’s return
Announcements…