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Holy Is The Lord “Holy Is The Lord” by Chris Tomlin and Louis Giglio © 2003 worshiptogether.com songs/sixsteps Music ( Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Used by permission under CCLI License # All rights reserved

We stand and lift up our hands. For the joy of the Lord is our strength

We bow down and worship him now. How great and awesome is he

And together we sing Everyone sing

Holy is the Lord God Almighty. The earth is filled with his glory

The earth is filled with his glory

We stand and lift up our hands. For the joy of the Lord is our strength

We bow down and worship him now. How great and awesome is he

And together we sing Everyone sing

Holy is the Lord God Almighty. The earth is filled with his glory

The earth is filled with his glory

It is rising up all around It's the anthem of the Lord's renown

And together we sing Everyone sing

Holy is the Lord God Almighty. The earth is filled with his glory

The earth is filled with his glory

Holy is the Lord God Almighty. The earth is filled with his glory

The earth is filled with his glory

The earth is filled with his glory

The earth is filled with his glory

One Thing Remains “One Thing Remains” by Brian Johnson, Jeremy Riddle, & Christina Black © 2010 Bethel Music/Mercy /Vineyard Pub. ChristaJoy Music Pub. Used by permission under CCLI License # All rights reserved

Higher than the mountains that I face Stronger than the power of the grave

Constant in the trial and the change One thing remains

Your love never fails it never gives up never runs out on me

Your love

On and on and on and on it goes It overwhelms and satisfies my soul

And I never ever have to be afraid One thing remains

Your love never fails it never gives up never runs out on me

Your love

In death in life I'm confident and covered by the power of your great love

My debt is paid There's nothing that can separate my heart from your great love

Your love never fails it never gives up never runs out on me

Your love

And I never ever have to be afraid One thing remains

Your love never fails it never gives up never runs out on me

Your love

Your love goes on and on and on and on and on

Your love never fails it never gives up never runs out on me

Your love

In death in life I'm confident and covered by the power of your great love

My debt is paid There's nothing that can separate my heart from your great love

Your love never fails it never gives up never runs out on me

Your love

Hosanna “Hosanna” Words and Music by Brooke Fraser © 2008 Hillsong Music Publishing Used By Permission Under CCLI License # All Rights Reserved

I see the King of glory Coming on the clouds With fire

The whole earth shakes

I see His love and mercy Washing over all our sin

The people sing

Hosanna Hosanna in the highest

I see a generation Rising up to take their place

With selfless faith

I see a near revival Stirring as we pray and seek

We’re on our knees

Hosanna Hosanna in the highest

Heal my heart and make It clean Open up my eyes to the Things unseen

Show me how to love like You have loved me

Break my heart for what Breaks Yours

Everything I am for Your Kingdom’s cause As I walk from the earth Into eternity

Hosanna Hosanna in the highest

Heal my heart and make It clean Open up my eyes to the Things unseen

Show me how to love like You have loved me

Break my heart for what Breaks Yours

Everything I am for Your Kingdom’s cause As I walk from the earth Into eternity

Hosanna Hosanna in the highest

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Pastoral Prayer

SERIES: WHAT IS YOUR SPIRIT LIKE? “Developing A Giving Spirit” Rev. Martin Sanders November 2012 Living Christ Church

DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT Spirit of Generosity Prosperity Spirit of Poverty

GOD IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE & PLACES HE CAN BLESS AND USE

HOW TO BECOME A GIVING PERSON (Acts 3)

Acts 3:1-3 “One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money.”

A Classic Jesus Model I. FOCUS ON THE RIGHT STUFF, BUT BE WILLING TO BE INTERRUPTED (1-3)

Picture Yourself in the Setting John & Peter Time Place People Setting Focus (not on yourself)

God will often bless and use people whose lives are focused, but who are flexible enough to see the opportunities where He is at work!

II. NOTICE THINGS OTHER PEOPLE MISS (4-5)

Acts 3:4-5 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!" So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.

Again, Picture Yourself in the Setting Their issues His issues The “Needy” Possible excuses/rationalizations

See this from the Beggar’s View Daily routine Limited expectations Today is Different When hope “inspires”

“God, can I please be one of those people in the Universe who inspires hope in others?”

III. USE THE RESOURCES YOU HAVE AND THEN TRUST GOD FOR THE REST (and know the difference) 6-10

Acts 3:6-10 Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. When all the people saw him walking and praising God, they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Put Yourself in the Setting… Pause, refocus, engage Understand your available resources and God’s awesome help Look him in the eye Take his hands Trust God’s power with the outcomes

Again, from the Beggar’s View Limited expectation Just wanted some money. His expectations were low. He wasn’t about to turn the offer down. He had to be willing to participate in his own life transformation.

Principles of Giving People Focus on the Right Stuff, but be willing to be Interrupted. (1-3) Notice things other people miss. (4-5) Use the Resources you have, then Trust God for the rest (and know the difference). (6-10)

Notice the Outcomes Another life change story Hope restored Fosters faith in many Brings glory to God (and your name is seldom mentioned)

GOD IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE & PLACES HE CAN BLESS AND USE

LCC Your challenge for 2012 Assess individually and corporately The Mission is still here Funding the Mission Fulfilling the Mission

LCC Eyes to see Courage to fulfill Experience the Fullness of God’s Blessing

You Are Here (The Same Power) “ You Are Here (The Same Power)” Words & Music by Dave George and Grant Pankratz © 2007 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin by EMI Christian Music Publishing) HarvestOKC Music Publishing Used by permission under CCLI License # All rights reserved

There is a love that I know A strength for the weak and the broken heart

My Shepherd and King I find you within me for you are here

You carried the cross for the world. Gathered the lost and the fatherless

My Shepherd and King I find you within me for you are here

My Lord forever you are here. In this place you are here

By your mercy I draw near In my heart take your place you are here

Your Word is the Light of the earth. Your glory resounds in the universe

My Shepherd and King I find you within me for you are here

My Lord forever you are here. In this place you are here

By your mercy I draw near In my heart take your place you are here

The same power that conquered the grave lives in me lives in me

Your love that rescued the earth lives in me Lives in me

The same power that conquered the grave lives in me lives in me

Your love that rescued the earth lives in me Lives in me

The same power that conquered the grave lives in me lives in me

Your love that rescued the earth lives in me Lives in me

The same power that conquered the grave lives in me lives in me

Your love that rescued the earth lives in me Lives in me

Your Great Name “ Your Great Name” Words & Music by Krissy Nordhoff & Michael Neale © 2008 Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin by EMI Christian Music Publishing) © TwoNords Music Used by permission under CCLI License # All rights reserved

Lost are saved find their way At the sound of Your great Name

All condemned feel no shame At the sound of Your great Name

Ev'ry fear has no place At the sound of Your great Name

The enemy he has to leave At the sound of Your great Name

Jesus worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us

The Son of God and man

You are high and lifted up And all the world will praise Your great Name

All the weak find their strength At the sound of Your great Name

Hungry souls receive grace At the sound of Your great Name

The fatherless they find their rest At the sound of Your great Name

The sick are healed the dead are raised At the sound of Your great Name

Jesus worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us

The Son of God and man

You are high and lifted up And all the world will praise Your great Name

Redeemer my Healer Lord Almighty Defender my Savior You are my King

Jesus worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us

The Son of God and man

You are high and lifted up And all the world will praise Your great Name

The Stand “The Stand” Words and Music by Joel Houston © 2005 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. By EMI Christian Music Publishing) © 2005 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. By EMI Christian Music Publishing) Used by permission under CCLI License # All rights reserved

You stood before creation Eternity in Your hand You spoke the earth into motion My soul now to stand

You stood before my failure Carried the Cross for my shame

My sin weighed upon Your shoulders My soul now to stand

So what can I say What can I do But offer this heart O God Completely to You

So I'll walk upon salvation Your Spirit alive in me This life to declare Your promise My soul now to stand

So what can I say What can I do But offer this heart O God Completely to You

So I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned In awe of the One who gave it all

So I'll stand My soul Lord to You surrendered All I am is Yours

Live justly Love mercy Walk humbly with your God