Lord’s Day Service

September 13, 2020

GRACEBaptist Church

Endeavoring to be Bible-Driven

Worthy of Worship

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Approaching God1 John 5:1-4

1 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and who-ever loves the Father loves the child born of Him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His com-mandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. 4 For what-ever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

~Prayer of Confession~

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Come, My Soul With Every Care

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Glorifying GodPsalm 32:1-5God is Merciful

A Psalm of David. A Maskil.1 How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,

Whose sin is covered!2 How blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute

iniquity,And in whose spirit there is no deceit!

3 When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted awayThrough my groaning all day long.

4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me;My vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of sum-mer. Selah.

5 I acknowledged my sin to You,And my iniquity I did not hide;I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”;And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah.

~Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving~

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Holy, Holy, Holy

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I’m Born Again

Verse 1:Chosen by the Father’s mercy, set apart to serve His Son,

Sanctified by His own Spirit – praise the Holy Three in One!Saved by resurrection power, shielded in His faithful love;

Now, no enemy can tarnish my inheritance above!

Chorus:I’m born again!

I’m God own chosen child of mercy!Born again! What love and grace!Father keep me walking worthy

‘Til I look upon Your face.‘Til I look upon Your face.

Verse 2:Led by wisdom into suff’ring, grieved by many trials below,Yet rejoicing in His purpose, that my faith as gold may glow.

Granted faith for overcoming, filled with love for Christ unseen;Even angels cannot fathom what salvation God will bring!

Chorus

Verse 3:Fixed upon this hope completely, as obedient children fear;

For the Holy One who called you purchased you with blood so dear.Born anew from seed eternal, by His lovingkindness spurred,

Lay aside all tasteless yearnings; crave the true and living Word!

Chorus

Verse 4:Built on Christ, the sure foundation, we are free from guilt and shame;

He is fitting us together as a house to praise His name!We are chosen as God’s people, called from darkness into light;O what mercy now entreats us to proclaim His glories bright!

Chorus

Words and music by Paul Keew

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Jesus, Thank You

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Hearing from God’s WordMatthew 5:7

Be Happy, Show Mercy3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4 Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.5 Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for

righteousness, for they will be filled.7 Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.8 Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God.9 Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because

of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

I. The Happy Kingdom CitizenA. Entrance into Kingdom Citizenship.

1. Happiness of Spiritual Poverty- Faith in Another’s spiritual wealth (v. 3).

2. Happiness of Repentant Mourning- Calling for Another’s spiritual rescue (v. 4).

B. Traits of Kingdom Citizens.1. Requirement: Gentle / Result:

Have Everything (v. 5 “Happy are the humble”).

2. Righteous Seekers / Happy Ending: Satisfaction (v. 6 “Happy are the hungry”).

3. Merciful / Happy Ending: Receive Mercy (v. 7 “Be happy; show mercy”).

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. ■ A required activity.

• What is the ultimate condition?____________• What is the required action?____________

◦ Consider a definition of mercy.

◦ Consider an illustration of mercy:

◦ Consider an application to mercy:

■ A happy result - ___________ ◦ True on a ________ and ________level.

◦ True on an _________ level.

4. Pure / See God (v. 8).8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

5. Peacemakers / Family of God (v. 9).9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

C. Resistance to Kingdom Citizenship (vv. 10-12).

Responding to God’s WordWhat have I learned about God?

How can I better reflect Christ?

What are my next action steps?

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There is a Redeemer

Future Events:This week, September 13 ~ 19 • SunDAY

◦ 11:00 am - Outdoor Sunday School ◦ 1:00 pm - Worship Service at Church and Livestream: nycgrace.org/tv

• WEDnESDAY LIVESTREAM FELLoWSHIP AnD PRAYER ◦ 7:00 pm - Prayer Meeting (email andrew@nycgrace.org for the link)

Coming weeks:• Saturday 9/19 -Men’s Fellowship, 9/19 @ Forest Park Overlook

Announcements:

need help? Our COVID-19 page offers help for people in need. Groceries? Medical supplies? Please let us know! See nycgrace.org/cvhelp

Remote Giving - You can send money through Zelle for no fee or use other options. Zelle: office@nycgrace.org Other options: nycgrace.org/give

“Developing Loving Relationships” –Our LIFE Groups spring study continues now! You can connect with your group remotely at a convenient place/time to consider this important topic, especially during our time of social distancing.*The “Loving” booklet is available in print and on Amazon Kindle.

Stewardship General Fund Giving Report (Sunday + online):June: $11,513.01 (80%) Building Fund: $40,737.33July: $15,546.20 (109%)

August: $13,149(74% ; 5 weeks)D a te o f f e r i n g

Aug 30 General Fund: $3,054 85% of budget

Sept 6 General Fund: $ % of budget