THE NORTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST GREETS YOU
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 NKJV[23] For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; [24] and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me." [25] In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." [26] For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.
Contribution. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 [1] Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: [2] On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. Contribution.
Looking To Thee. Do you look for the Lord? Where do you go to look for Him? How often do you look for the Lord in your life? We sing many songs, and many times I wonder if we really know what we are singing! Looking to thee is a beautiful song that we sing here in this congregation, but do we understand “looking to thee”? Do you look for Jesus everyday in your life, without getting tired, frustrated, discouraged and defeated? We look for work, food, entertainment, holidays, doctors, etc… Are we looking for what is more important in life?
Looking To Thee. Hebrews 12:1-3 NKJV[1] Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, [2] looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. [3] For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
Verse 1 #404 – Looking to Thee 1. Looking to Thee from day to day, Trusting Thy grace along the way, Knowing that Thou wilt safely keep all that is Thine; Sure of Thy soul-redeeming love, Sure of a crown of life above, Singing thy praise I press along, Savior divine.
#404 – Looking to Thee Verse 1
#404 – Looking to Thee Verse 1
Chorus #404 – Looking to Thee Looking to Thee, Trusting Thy grace I am as happy as a true soldier can be; Nearing my own heavenly place Trusting Thy love I press along, looking to Thee.
#404 – Looking to Thee Chorus
#404 – Looking to Thee Chorus
Verse 2 #404 – Looking to Thee 2. Looking to Thee for all I need, Finding in Thee a friend indeed, All of the burdens of the day meekly I bear; Neither the foe nor storm I fear, Savior divine, for Thou art near, Ready my cares and troubles all freely to share.
#404 – Looking to Thee Verse 2
#404 – Looking to Thee Verse 2
Chorus #404 – Looking to Thee Looking to Thee, Trusting Thy grace I am as happy as a true soldier can be; Nearing my own heavenly place Trusting Thy love I press along, looking to Thee.
#404 – Looking to Thee Chorus
#404 – Looking to Thee Chorus
Verse 3 #404 – Looking to Thee 3. After a while in heaven bright, Where there is neither sin nor night, I shall behold Thee, face to face, Jesus my own; Then with the loved ones gone before, I shall with rapture, more and more, Praise Thee forever, near the bright, beautiful throne.
#404 – Looking to Thee Verse 3
#404 – Looking to Thee Verse 3
Chorus #404 – Looking to Thee Looking to Thee, Trusting Thy grace I am as happy as a true soldier can be; Nearing my own heavenly place Trusting Thy love I press along, looking to Thee.
#404 – Looking to Thee Chorus
#404 – Looking to Thee Chorus
I Can Make It Through Anything When… Looking to Jesus with CONFIDENCE – Daily! Confidence in His grace – to save and to relieve (1 Cor. 15:10; Heb. 4:16) Confidence in His security – to keep and to protect (John 10:27-29; Jude 24; 2 Tim. 1:12; Acts 18:9-10) Confidence in His love – to redeem and to crown (Eph. 5:2; 1 John 3:16; Gal. 1:4; Rev. 3:21) Confidence in His power – to know, see and do all things (Eph. 3:20-21; Matt. 19:26; Jer. 32:17; Psa. 139)
I Can Make It Through Anything When… Looking to Jesus with DEPENDENCE – Completely! Dependence for all my needs (Psa. 23:1; Psa. 34:10; Matt. 6:8, 32-33) Dependence upon a Friend (Prov. 17:17; 18:24; John 15:13-15) Dependence upon a Friend to share the load (1 Pet. 5:7; Psa. 37:23-24; 55:22; 2 Pet. 2:9) Dependence upon a Friend to be near (Matt. 28:20; 2 Tim. 4:17; Heb. 13:5-6; Psa. 34:18; 145:18)
I Can Make It Through Anything When… Looking to Jesus for DELIVERANCE – Heavenly! Deliverance to heaven away from “here” (2 Cor. 5:8; Rev. 21:27; Phil. 1:21-23; 3:20-21; John 14:2-3) Deliverance to heaven with the saved of all time (Matt. 8:11; Rev. 21:24; 14:3-4) Deliverance to heaven to see Him (Rev. 22:4; 1 John 3:2; Matt. 5:8; John 14:3) Deliverance to heaven to praise Him (Rev. 4:2-11; 5:8-14; 11:16-18; 14:1-5; 15:2-4; 19:1, 4-6)
I Can Make It Through Anything When… Looking to Jesus: Continually – “Constantly looking to Thee” Joyfully – “I am as happy as a true soldier can be” Hopefully – “Nearing my own heavenly place” Trustfully – “Trusting Thy love I press along”
Are You Confident in Your Deliverance? Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20:30-31 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 2:38 Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32 Be immersed into Christ – Mark 16:16 God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 22:16 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Faithfully look to and serve the Lord – Hebrews 12:1-3