426 “Victory in Jesus” I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary, to save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood's atoning, Then I repented of my sins and won the victory.

I’m so glad Jesus lifted me. Singing, “Glory hallelujah!” Jesus lifted me. I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

I was lost in sin; Jesus rescued me. I was lost in sin; Jesus rescued me. I was lost in sin; Jesus rescued me. Singing, “Glory hallelujah!” Jesus lifted me. I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

Now I’m heaven bound; Jesus set me free. Now I’m heaven bound; Jesus set me free. Now I’m heaven bound; Jesus set me free. Singing, “Glory hallelujah!” Jesus lifted me. Jesus lifted me. I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

Ordinance of Baptism

Sharing Of Praises and Concerns Pastoral Prayer

Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt, Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured, There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin. 329 “Grace Greater than Our Sin”

Dark is the stain that we cannot hide, What can avail to wash it away? Look! there is flowing a crimson tide; Whiter than snow you may be today. Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin. 329 “Grace Greater than Our Sin”

Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, Freely bestowed on all who believe; All who are longing to see His face, Will you this moment His grace receive? Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin. 329 “Grace Greater than Our Sin”

Offertory Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings

253 Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Blessing for Bread of Life Ministries

Leader: For this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example so that you should follow in his footsteps.

All: As our young people follow in your footsteps, we ask your blessing upon them. May your fire of compassion and call to Christian action ever burn brightly in their lives.

Leader: He bore our sins in his body on the cross so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness.

All: It is for us all that you died Christ Jesus. Help us to remember the least of these who are your children whom you love. With these gifts of food we pray your blessing upon those who are patrons of Bread of Life Ministries. May you sustain them and hold them in your loving arms.

Leader: By his wounds you have been healed

All: We have been healed through your salvation. May we all live out our calling to be your hands of love and healing to a hurting world. The harvest is great but the workers are few. Lord please bless those who minister in your name to your people. Amen.

Children’s Sermon

Special Music “More Love, More Power” Choir

Scripture Revelation 3:14-22

“What Jesus Says To a Complacent Church” Pastor Groover

FIRST MOMENT OF INSIGHT Jesus brings comfort in fresh doses. There are times in every believer’s life when we need a fresh dose of trust and comfort in Jesus.

SECOND MOMENT OF INSIGHT Jesus has total knowledge. “ ‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Revelation 3:8 (ESV)

THIRD MOMENT OF INSIGHT Jesus Christ can increase influence and give opportunity wherever He wants.! The challenge for the church is the challenge of Perspective!

Some Responses to those with a “Jesus-plus” Theology: For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20 (ESV)

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)

THREE KINDS OF CHURCHES: 1.The Bigger “Wow” Church 2.The Busier is Better Church 3.The Simple Plan Church

“The strength of the church is not measured by her seating capacity, but by her sending capacity!” Rick Warren...also by her standing capacity! It’s okay to be an exciting church! It’s okay to be a big church! It’s okay to be a growing church! As long as we are an obedient church!

Church! 1. Take Notice Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)

2. Take Responsibility But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 (NKJV)

3.Take Heart He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. And I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name. Revelation 3:12 (NKJV)

305 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” I have decided to follow Jesus I have decided to follow Jesus I have decided to follow Jesus No turning back, no turning back.

“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” Tho' none go with me I still will follow Tho' none go with me I still will follow No turning back, no turning back.

“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” My cross I'll carry 'till I see Jesus My cross I'll carry 'till I see Jesus My cross I'll carry 'till I see Jesus No turning back, no turning back.

The world behind me, the cross before me The world behind me, the cross before me No turning back, no turning back. “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”

Benediction

Greet the Family Of God