Whoever you are, whatever you’ve done, wherever you’re from, God is interested in you. May that invitation thrill you, and may his glorious light draw you, like the shepherds and Wisemen, to adore him as he deserves.
Chris Tomlin - Adore (Lyric Video)
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
... spend a little time considering how you can live in the light of THAT day.
... a call to pray for our leaders and our nation that our town and country might be led in God’s ways
Then you will know that… that I am the Lord your God, and that there is no other.
Song for the week:
We have sung our songs of victory (How Long?)
... refocus your minds on his wonderful and gracious work for you this week!
In Christ Alone - Keith & Kristyn Getty, CityAlight (Official Lyric Video)
Jesus Paid It All (Hymn 281) - Hymnology (Official Video)
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me (Live) - CityAlight
How might you live more for God’s glory this week?
Is He Worthy? Lyric Video (Andrew Peterson) - YouTube
To God Be The Glory ( Royal Albert Hall, London)
... we are saved by God’s gift of grace alone!
Rock of Ages (youtube.com) and CityAlight - Grace (youtube.com)
We need to be thinking Christians ... take our stand on the unchanging and inerrant Word of God.
Reformation Song Soverign Grace Music
... we need to trust that the God who gave his Son for us, will continue to rule over his world and bring all his plans to completion at the right time.
Shane & Shane: I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)
... let’s learn to lament like Habakkuk, and to bring our prayers to the One who does see and who will act.
We have sung our songs of victory (How Long?) - Lyrics
... keep walking and working and praying and trusting that God’s purposes would be fulfilled in our day.
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah - Lyrics - YouTube
Whatever you are going through right now, and whatever the coming months hold for you, I pray that you would know a renewed closeness in your fellowship with the Lord Jesus, and that you will trust him every single step of the way.
The Lord's My Shepherd - Stuart Townend
Let’s live righteous lives that point to the LORD and let’s live with the sure and certain hope that God’s kingdom will come, and that one day, justice and peace will come when Jesus returns as King.
Let us fix our eyes on the one true God who will shepherd us through every twist and turn of life until we see him face to face in glory.
He will hold me fast Keith & Kristen Getty
Below is a song that I hope will lift your eyes to our eternal home
Almost Home - Matt Papa & Matt Boswell
Consider what part – if any - Jesus plays in our closest friendships, and seek to strengthen that third cord
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Ask the LORD to help us find our true contentment in Christ and be more and more grateful for all we already have.
I Will Offer Up My Life Matt Redman
Let us pray confident prayers this week.
I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130) Keith and Kirsten Getty
Seek only to hear God’s verdict: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Before the Throne of God Above
Songs that remind us that perfect wisdom, and indeed lasting pleasure, are gifts found in God alone.
Glorious Things Of You Are Spoken
So let's stay strong, stay faithful and stay hopeful. Let's keep our eyes on our ultimate prize and remember that in this life our awesome God is always to able to bring incredible victories through what appears to be our hardest defeats.
Colin Buchanan - Super Saviour
Lou Fellingham - Everlasting Arms (Lean Hard)
The Lord Don’t Change At All Colin Buchanan
In the same way that the first disciples were strengthened and encouraged by the presence of Jesus, so we, as his disciples who have the Holy Spirit in us, are also strengthened and encouraged. God is for us City Alight
For Ascension Sunday: Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise
Every encounter with Jesus has the potential to change us if we are ready and willing to let the master physician do his work.
This I Believe by Hillsong
We can have greater confidence in sharing the Bible with others, so that God might speak directly to them.
Speak O Lord (Live from Sing! 21) - Keith & Kristyn Getty and Laura Story
Let’s be encouraged by Mary’s encounter with Jesus and join her in passing on the news of his mighty and glorious resurrection!
Led like a lamb to the Slaughter
Hallelujah! Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Hallelujah!
... And then, in the power of the Holy Spirit, we go out and seek to live for the glory of God at home, at work, at rest and play. May that be our resolve and may God’s glory be seen in us.
May the Mind of Christ My Saviour and More Like Jesus
Be comforted and encouraged that whilst we were still sinners, Christ died for us. What amazing love is that!
Song for the week: How Deep The Fathers Love For Us : Worship from Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle, Belfast 2008
Listen to this beautiful song and use it to brings your sins to God. Lord, Have Mercy • Prayers of the Saints Live
A beautiful song to help lift your eyes to eternity and to encourage you to walk daily in the light of life that only Jesus can bring. Almost Home (Official Lyric Video) - Matt Papa & Matt Boswell - YouTube
2 songs reflect our need for God’s wisdom so that we see and think rightly.
Perfect Wisdom of Our God Keith & Kristyn Getty
Breathe On Me Breath of God (The Hastings College Choir)
Songs which set Bible verses to music: one for the children
and another
This song is a prayer for God’s blessing upon a couple getting married
Oh Perfect Love or another version here Oh Perfect love
A song that speaks a message of hope especially in the tough times
Faithful One Robin Mark
A song which is a great reminder of who God is. Be encouraged!
Christ Our Hope in Life and Death
Two versions of a familiar great hymn:
Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah with Stuart Townend and Robin Mark
and here Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah with Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Church, Cardiff
On the theme of knowing and sharing the gospel:
There is One Gospel by CityAlight
Facing A Task Unfinished - Keith and Kristyn Getty
On the theme of going from division to unity in Jesus,
O for a thousand tongues to sing.
2 songs from our study of Noah on the theme of God’s covenant promises to us in contrast to our failures.
Every Promise (From the Breaking of the Dawn) - Stuart Townend
2 songs on the theme of Salvation from our study in Noah:
Amazing Grace - Best Version By Far!
You Alone Can Rescue - Matt Redman
2 songs that reflect on Noah’s obedience to God’s call:
I Will Trust My Saviour Jesus by CityAlight, and
This recording of The Blessing, wonderfully demonstrates just how vast and varied is the global Christian family 154 nations proclaim God's blessing in 257 languages.
A couple of great songs and hymns about the Trinity:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty and
To celebrate the ascension of Jesus:
Christ Triumphant, Ever Reigning (Guiting Power)
Chris Tomlin – How Great Is Our God (Live In Nashville 2022) and one for kids…
God sits in the highest place Colin Buchanan
Two songs about seeking God’s wisdom:
The Perfect Wisdom Of Our God (Hymn 25) - YouTube
Two versions of a wonderful old hymn, with words that point to the difference that Jesus makes to us. The first is a beautiful modern setting, the second has a more recognisable tune.
How Sweet The Name of Jesus Sounds // Harvest Collective - YouTube
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Tune: St Peter - 6vv) [with lyrics for congregations] - YouTube
Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.
Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed
A selection to fit with either Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or Easter Sunday.
The Servant King - Graham Kendrick
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
See What a Morning (Resurrection Hymn) by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty
Jesus' Kingship:
"That's My King" a video from Dr. S.M. Lockridge
How about this as a way to declare Jesus’ Kingship in the marketplace! Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, "Hallelujah Chorus"
A song to remind you to life up your eyes to the one who is the maker of Heaven and Earth:
Psalm 121- by the Sons of Korah
On Mothering Sunday: a wonderful version of Mary’s song in the hymn
Tell Out My Soul! Or try
This is a wonderful song for reminding us of the greatness and holiness of God.
Why not use this as a prayer when you pick up your Bible each day.
A song that reminds us that though our sins are many, God’s mercy is more.
"Yet not I but through Christ in me"
May these two bless you and encourage you to rest in the peace of God.
Two favourite songs about God’s love
"Here is love, vast as the ocean" - Robin Mark
A song about our eternal hope
3 Christmas songs to increase our joy!
Sing We the Song of Emmanuel (Official Lyric Video)
"Happy Happy Day" Colin Buchannan
"Glorious Light" Keith & Kristyn Getty & Ian Hannah
A song that reminds us of the task ahead.
Facing A Task Unfinished (We Go To All The World) - Keith & Kristyn Getty