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[1] Praise the Father for what he's given us in the Son | vv.3,6 
 
[2] Praise the Father for choosing to make us like his Son | vv.4-5

[1] Praise the Father for what he's given us in the Son | vv.3,6

[2] Praise the Father for choosing to make us like his Son | vv.4-5

Ephesians 1:3-6 [Andy Prime]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 090122 
 
[1] Opening Bible Reading | COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 
 
[2] Song ONE | PSALM 150 [PRAISE THE LORD] 
 
[3] Prayer 
 
[4] Reading | DEUTERONOMY 8:10-20 
 
[5] SERMON 
 
[6] Song TWO | LORD, I NEED YOU 
 
[7] Song THREE | ALL I HAVE IS CHRIST 
 
[8] PRAYER OF CONFESSION & WORDS OF ASSURANCE | JOHN 3:16-17 
 
God of grace, you have given us Jesus, 
the light of the world. 
 
We love belonging to you and being yours. 
But we confess we still know what it means: 
to choose darkness, 
to cling to things that hide the brightness of your love, 
to turn in on ourselves 
and embrace our own ways instead of yours. 
 
We offer you now these words to express: 
our desire for forgiveness, 
our longing to leave the darkness behind, 
our heartfelt prayer to be new 
and our hunger to walk in your ways. 
 
Please help us to see again your glory, 
shining in the face of Jesus your Son. 
In his name we pray, amen. 
 
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.’ 
 
[9] Song FOUR | HOW GREAT THOU ART 
 
[10] Song FIVE | BE THOU MY VISION 
 
[11] Closing Bible Reading | 2 TIMOTHY 2:8 
 
‘Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel.’

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 090122

[1] Opening Bible Reading | COLOSSIANS 1:15-20

[2] Song ONE | PSALM 150 [PRAISE THE LORD]

[3] Prayer

[4] Reading | DEUTERONOMY 8:10-20

[5] SERMON

[6] Song TWO | LORD, I NEED YOU

[7] Song THREE | ALL I HAVE IS CHRIST
 
[8] PRAYER OF CONFESSION & WORDS OF ASSURANCE | JOHN 3:16-17

God of grace, you have given us Jesus, 
the light of the world. 

We love belonging to you and being yours. 
But we confess we still know what it means: 
to choose darkness, 
to cling to things that hide the brightness of your love, 
to turn in on ourselves 
and embrace our own ways instead of yours. 

We offer you now these words to express: 
our desire for forgiveness, 
our longing to leave the darkness behind, 
our heartfelt prayer to be new 
and our hunger to walk in your ways. 

Please help us to see again your glory, 
shining in the face of Jesus your Son. 
In his name we pray, amen.
 
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever b

Deuteronomy 8:10-20 | The Generosity Project [Andy Prime]

Matthew 10:40-42 [Andy Prime]

Matthew 9:14-17 [Andy Prime]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 040721 
 
[1] Opening Bible Reading I You see at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners Christ died for us. (Romans 5:6-8) 
 
[2] Song ONE | Turn your eyes upon Jesus. 
 
[3] Prayer | Turn my heart towards your statutes, not towards selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. 
 
[4] Bible Reading I ROMANS 12:1-2 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living 
sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the 
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to 
test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. ROMANS 12:1-2 
 
[6] Song TWO | JESUS PAID IT ALL 
 
[7] Pray | But you man of God flee from all this (foolish and harmful desires, the love of money) and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith.... (1 Timothy 6:11,12) 
 
[8] Song THREE | FLEE FROM SIN RUN TO JESUS 
 
[9] Song FOUR |TAKE MY LIFE 
 
[10] ROMANS 6: 12-14 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer 
yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are no longer under law, but under grace.

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 040721
 
[1] Opening Bible Reading I You see at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners Christ died for us. (Romans 5:6-8)

[2] Song ONE | Turn your eyes upon Jesus. 

[3] Prayer | Turn my heart towards your statutes, not towards selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. 

[4] Bible Reading I ROMANS 12:1-2 

[5] Sermon 

Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living 
sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the 
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to 
test 

Romans 12:1-2 [Tim Rawlinson]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 060521 
 
[1] Opening Bible Reading | PSALM 40:1-8 
 
[2] Song ONE | CHRIST OUR GLORY 
 
[3] Prayer | Our God and Father, we pray that the gospel would come to us this morning not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and deep conviction. May we know that we are loved and chosen by you, and may that create in us work produced by faith, labour prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen [1 Thessalonians 1:2-5]. 
 
[4] Bible Reading | 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 
 
‘Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; 
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.’ 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS 
 
[7] Song THREE | MY HEART IS FILLED WITH THANKFULNESS 
 
[8] Bible Reading | ISAIAH 43:1-3a 
 
‘But now, this is what the Lord says – he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 
 
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. 
 
 For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.’ 
 
[9] Prayer | Today we’re going to pray for Christians around the world who are hated, imprisoned, tortured, and often killed for following Jesus. 
 
[10] Song FOUR | WHO ARE WE? 
 
[11] Closing Bible Reading | 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23-24 
 
‘ May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.’

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 060521

[1] Opening Bible Reading | PSALM 40:1-8

[2] Song ONE | CHRIST OUR GLORY

[3] Prayer | Our God and Father, we pray that the gospel would come to us this morning not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and deep conviction. May we know that we are loved and chosen by you, and may that create in us work produced by faith, labour prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen [1 Thessalonians 1:2-5].

[4] Bible Reading | 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18

‘Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; 
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.’

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

[7] Song THREE | MY HEART IS FILLED WITH THANKFULNESS

[8] Bible Reading | ISAIAH 43:1-3a

‘But now, this is what the Lord says – he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

When you pa

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [Tim Rawlinson]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 300521 
 
[1] Opening Bible Reading | PSALM 116:1-9 
 
[2] Song ONE | PSALM 116:1-9 
 
[3] Prayer | Heavenly Father, since we don’t live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from your mouth, make us hunger for this heavenly food, that it may nourish us together in the ways of eternal life. We pray this through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven, Amen. 
 
[4] Bible Reading | 1 PETER 2:2-3 
 
‘Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, 
so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 
now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.’ 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | LORD, I NEED YOU 
 
[7] Song THREE | TRUST & OBEY 
 
[8] Testimony | Pauline 
 
[9] Bible Reading | PSALM 116:10-19 
 
[10] Prayer 
 
[11] Baptism 
 
[12] Song FOUR | AMAZING GRACE 
 
[13] Closing Bible Reading | 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 300521

[1] Opening Bible Reading | PSALM 116:1-9

[2] Song ONE | PSALM 116:1-9 
 
[3] Prayer | Heavenly Father, since we don’t live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from your mouth, make us hunger for this heavenly food, that it may nourish us together in the ways of eternal life. We pray this through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven, Amen.

[4] Bible Reading | 1 PETER 2:2-3

‘Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk,
so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.’

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | LORD, I NEED YOU 
 
[7] Song THREE | TRUST & OBEY
 
[8] Testimony | Pauline

[9] Bible Reading | PSALM 116:10-19
 
[10] Prayer

[11] Baptism

[12] Song FOUR | AMAZING GRACE

[13] Closing Bible Reading | 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14

1 Peter 2:2-3 [Andy Prime]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 230521 
 
HEBREWS 9:11-14

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 230521

HEBREWS 9:11-14

Hebrews 9:14 [Kenny Armstrong]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 160521 
 
[1] Opening Bible Reading | MATTHEW 27:27-54 
 
[2] Song ONE | COME BEHOLD THE WONDROUS MYSTERY 
 
[3] Prayer | Our Heavenly Father, Jesus said that ‘The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness.’ This week our eyes have been confronted by loads of unhealthy darkness: either by our own choices or through our circumstances. So we need to pray now and ask that you would fill our gaze with Jesus, and that in seeing him you would bring healing and light into our lives. We ask that in the pages of your Word, and through the power of your Spirit, we may look to him and live. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen. 
 
[4] Bible Reading | GALATIANS 2:20 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | I STAND AMAZED 
 
[7] Song THREE | ALL I HAVE IS CHRIST 
 
[8] Prayer | Today we’re praying for Christians in the Middle East, like ‘Taher' in the Open Doors video [on YouTube playlist]. 
 
[9] Song FOUR | HOW GREAT THOU ART 
 
[10] Closing Bible Reading | EPHESIANS 3:14-19

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 160521

[1] Opening Bible Reading | MATTHEW 27:27-54 

[2] Song ONE | COME BEHOLD THE WONDROUS MYSTERY

[3] Prayer | Our Heavenly Father, Jesus said that ‘The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness.’  This week our eyes have been confronted by loads of unhealthy darkness: either by our own choices or through our circumstances. So we need to pray now and ask that you would fill our gaze with Jesus, and that in seeing him you would bring healing and light into our lives. We ask that in the pages of your Word, and through the power of your Spirit, we may look to him and live. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen. 

[4] Bible Reading | GALATIANS 2:20

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | I STAND AMAZED

[7] Song THREE | ALL I HAVE IS CHRIST

[8] Prayer | Today we’re praying for Christians in the Middle East, like ‘Taher' in the Open Doors video [on You

Galatians 2:20 [Tim Rawlinson]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 020521 
 
[1] Opening Bible Reading | PSALM 147:1-7 
 
[2] Song ONE | ALL PRAISE TO HIM 
 
[3] Prayer | God of light and truth, we pray that your Spirit would help us now to set our minds not on earthly things but on heavenly things, not on temporary things but on eternal things, not on ourselves but on Jesus. Please open our eyes so that we’d see everything clearly. In Jesus’ name, amen. 
 
 
[4] Bible Reading | Mark 8:34-38 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS CROSS 
 
 
[7] Song THREE | JESUS THANK-YOU 
 
 
[8] Communion 
 
[9] Prayer | Today as a church we’re going to set-apart and pray for Mark Selway & David Loescher in their roles as deacons. 
 
[10] Song FOUR | O GREAT GOD OF HIGHEST HEAVEN 
 
[11] Closing Bible Reading | 2 THESSALONIANS 2:16-17

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 020521

[1] Opening Bible Reading | PSALM 147:1-7

[2] Song ONE | ALL PRAISE TO HIM

[3] Prayer | God of light and truth, we pray that your Spirit would help us now to set our minds not on earthly things but on heavenly things, not on temporary things but on eternal things, not on ourselves but on Jesus. Please open our eyes so that we’d see everything clearly. In Jesus’ name, amen.


[4] Bible Reading | Mark 8:34-38

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS CROSS


[7] Song THREE | JESUS THANK-YOU


[8] Communion

[9] Prayer | Today as a church we’re going to set-apart and pray for Mark Selway & David Loescher in their roles as deacons.

[10] Song FOUR | O GREAT GOD OF HIGHEST HEAVEN

[11] Closing Bible Reading | 2 THESSALONIANS 2:16-17

Mark 8:35-36 [Andy Prime]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 110421 
 
[1] Opening Reading | ISAIAH 40:27-31 
 
Why do you complain, Jacob? 
 Why do you say, Israel, 
‘My way is hidden from the Lord; 
 my cause is disregarded by my God’? 
Do you not know? 
 Have you not heard? 
The Lord is the everlasting God, 
 the Creator of the ends of the earth. 
He will not grow tired or weary, 
 and his understanding no one can fathom. 
He gives strength to the weary 
 and increases the power of the weak. 
Even youths grow tired and weary, 
 and young men stumble and fall; 
but those who hope in the Lord 
 will renew their strength. 
They will soar on wings like eagles; 
 they will run and not grow weary, 
 they will walk and not be faint. 
 
[2] Song ONE | ALL GLORY BE TO CHRIST 
 
[3] Prayer | Everlasting Creator God, we’re tired and weary, and we often stumble and fall. So we thank you for Jesus! We praise you that he entered into our weariness and bore our sin so that we can share his risen life and eternal rest. So in faith we put our hope in you. We ask that through your word you would give strength for our weariness and power for our weakness. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen. 
 
[4] Reading | PSALM 119:25-32 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[There are not videos on YouTube for the next two songs we're singing at the in-person service this morning, so we've chosen two different ones for the YouTube Playlist: The Goodness of Jesus & Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus] 
 
[6] Song TWO | PSALM 119:25-32 
 
[7] Song THREE | TRUST AND OBEY 
 
[8] Memorising Psalm 119:28 
 
[9] Prayer | We’re going to pray through this verse, especially for those in our community battling with their mental-health. 
 
[10] The Lord’s Prayer 
 
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
[11] Song FOUR | WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS 
 
[12] Closing Bible Reading | 2 TIMOTHY 4:16-18

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 110421 [1] Opening Reading | ISAIAH 40:27-31 Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do ...

Psalm 119:28 [Andy Prime]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 061220 
 
[1] Opening Reading | REVELATION 5:12-13 
 
 ‘“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, 
  to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength 
    and honour and glory and praise!” 
“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb 
be praise and honour and glory and power, 
for ever and ever!” 
 
[2] Song ONE | ALL HEAVEN DECLARES 
 
[3] Prayer | Gracious God, as we now read your word and listen to it preached, by your Spirit give us this eternal encouragement and good hope that we would remain true to Jesus with all our hearts. Please give us undivided hearts that rightly fear your name. For Jesus’ sake, amen. 
 
[4] Reading | ACTS 27:1-28:16 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Confession 
 
Our Father in Heaven, you asked for our hands, that we might use them for your purpose. We gave them for a moment but then bailed, because the work was hard.  
You asked for our mouths, that we might boldly proclaim the gospel. We gave you an occasional whisper, because we were timid and cowardly. 
You asked for our eyes, to see the pain of the lost and the poor. We looked briefly but then looked away, because it challenged our consciences. 
You asked for our lives, that you might work through us. We gave a small part but withheld our all, because we didn’t want to get too involved. 
Father, forgive our calculated efforts to serve you – only when it’s convenient for us to do so, only in places where it’s safe to do so, and only with those who make it easy to do so. 
Father, forgive us, renew us, send us out as useful instruments, that we might take seriously the meaning of your cross and resurrection.  
For Jesus sake we pray, Amen. 
 
[7] Reading | LAMENTATIONS 3:19-24 
 
[8] Song TWO | IT IS WELL [with The Lord’s Supper] 
 
[9] Prayer | As well as taking time to respond to God’s Word, pray for the work of The Gate Church, Birmingham [video on YouTube playlist]. 
 
[10] Song THREE | CHRIST THE SURE & STEADY ANCHOR 
 
[11] Blessing | REVELATION 1:5b-6 | ‘To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father – to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.’

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 061220

[1] Opening Reading | REVELATION 5:12-13

 ‘“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,
      to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength
      and honour and glory and praise!”
“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be praise and honour and glory and power,
for ever and ever!”

[2] Song ONE | ALL HEAVEN DECLARES

[3] Prayer | Gracious God, as we now read your word and listen to it preached, by your Spirit give us this eternal encouragement and good hope that we would remain true to Jesus with all our hearts. Please give us undivided hearts that rightly fear your name. For Jesus’ sake, amen.

[4] Reading | ACTS 27:1-28:16

[5] Sermon

[6] Confession

Our Father in Heaven, you asked for our hands, that we might use them for your purpose. We gave them for a moment but then bailed, because the work was hard. 
You asked for our mouths, that we might boldly proclaim the gospel. We gave you an occasional whisper, because we were timid and cowardl

Sermon | Acts 27:1-28:16  [Liam Garvie]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 151120 
 
[1] Opening Reading | PSALM 118:1 | Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures for ever. 
 
[2] Song ONE | CHRIST OUR GLORY 
 
[3] Prayer | Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, by whom all desires are known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
[4] Reading | ACTS 22:25 – 23:35 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | CHRIST OUR HOPE IN LIFE AND DEATH 
 
[7] Reading | PSALM 118 
 
[8] Affirming our Faith | Having seen in Acts 23 what can help Christians remain resolute, let’s remind ourselves of the hope, courage, and promise we have in Jesus from the Heidelberg Catechism [a ‘catechism’ is a way of teaching the bible in an orderly way by asking questions and giving answers]. 
 
Q. What is your only comfort in life and in death? 
 
A. That I am not my own, but belong — body and soul, in life and in death— to my faithful Saviour, Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven; in fact, all things must work together for my salvation. Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him. 
 
[9] Prayer | As well as taking time to respond to God’s Word, take time to pray for the work of Open Doors and for Christians in Columbia [video on YouTube playlist]. 
 
[10] Song THREE | HE WILL HOLD ME FAST 
 
[11] Commission | PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 & PSALM 118:6 | And now forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward what is ahead, press on toward the goal for which God has called you heavenward in Christ Jesus, that we may exclaim with the psalm-writer: ‘The Lord is with us; we will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to us?’

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 151120

[1] Opening Reading | PSALM 118:1 | Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures for ever.

[2] Song ONE | CHRIST OUR GLORY

[3] Prayer | Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, by whom all desires are known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[4] Reading | ACTS 22:25 – 23:35

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | CHRIST OUR HOPE IN LIFE AND DEATH

[7] Reading | PSALM 118

[8] Affirming our Faith | Having seen in Acts 23 what can help Christians remain resolute, let’s remind ourselves of the hope, courage, and promise we have in Jesus from the Heidelberg Catechism [a ‘catechism’ is a way of teaching the bible in an orderly way by asking questions and giving answers].

Q. What is your only comfort in life and in death?

A. That I am not my own, but belong — body and s

Acts 22:25 - 23:35 [Andy Prime]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 081120 
 
[1] Opening Reading | PSALM 89:1-2 
 
I will sing of the Lord’s great love for ever; 
 with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known 
 through all generations. 
I will declare that your love stands firm for ever, 
 that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. 
 
[2] Song ONE | TELL OUT MY SOUL 
 
[3] Prayer | Heavenly Father, open our eyes to see the light and glory of your Son, Jesus. And as we see him may your Spirit create in us souls that praise him, lives that follow him, and courage to make him known. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. 
 
[4] Reading | ACTS 21-22 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS SOUNDS 
 
[7] Reading | ROMANS 15:13-21 | Paul’s resoluteness in following Jesus made him ambitious to make Jesus known where he wasn’t known. He explains this ministry to the Gentiles because he wants the church in Rome to partner with him in it… 
 
[8] Act of Remembrance 
 
[9] Prayer | As well as taking time to respond to God’s Word to us today, take time to pray for men and women serving in the Armed Forces, and for the work of SASRA [The Soldiers' And Airmen's Scripture Readers Association] who care for the spiritual welfare of military personnel. 
 
[10] Song THREE | CHRIST THE SURE & STEADY ANCHOR 
 
[11] Blessing | ROMANS 15:5-6 | ‘May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.’

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 081120

[1] Opening Reading | PSALM 89:1-2

I will sing of the Lord’s great love for ever;
    with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known
    through all generations.
I will declare that your love stands firm for ever,
    that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.

[2] Song ONE | TELL OUT MY SOUL
 
[3] Prayer | Heavenly Father, open our eyes to see the light and glory of your Son, Jesus. And as we see him may your Spirit create in us souls that praise him, lives that follow him, and courage to make him known. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

[4] Reading | ACTS 21-22

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS SOUNDS
 
[7] Reading | ROMANS 15:13-21 | Paul’s resoluteness in following Jesus made him ambitious to make Jesus known where he wasn’t known. He explains this ministry to the Gentiles because he wants the church in Rome to partner with him in it…

[8] Act of Remembrance

[9] Prayer | As well as taking time to respo

Acts 21:1-22:25 [Andy Prime]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 270920 
 
[1] Opening Reading | GALATIANS 2:20 | Over the last few weeks on Tuesday nights we’ve been meditating on and memorising this verse from the apostle Paul. It’s a reminder to us not only of what Jesus has done for us – he loved us and gave himself for us – but also of our constant need to abandon reliance on ourselves, and to live completely by faith in him. And once again, that’s where we need to start our time together today… 
 
[2] Song ONE | HE IS OUR GOD 
 
[3] Prayer | Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find wisdom, and in your will discover your peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
[4] Reading | JOHN 13:31-14:3 & JOHN 18:15-27 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
In response to God’s Word let’s sing two songs that take our eyes of ourselves and place them on Jesus… 
 
[6] Song TWO | THE KING IN ALL HIS BEAUTY 
 
[7] Song THREE | KING OF KINGS 
 
[8] Catechism | Having been reminded of our need to abandon all trust in ourselves, and to trust fully and completely in the Lord Jesus, let’s reinforce that by listening to how The Heidelberg Catechism explains what true faith is [a ‘catechism’ is a way of teaching the bible in an orderly way by asking questions and giving answers]. 
 
Q. What is true faith? 
A. True faith is a sure knowledge whereby I accept as true all that God has revealed to us in his Word. At the same time it is a firm confidence that not only to others, but also to me, God has granted forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness, and salvation, out of mere grace, only for the sake of Christ's merits. This faith the Holy Spirit works in my heart by the gospel. 
 
[9] Reading | PSALM 84 | This Psalm reminds us of the blessing of trusting in the Lord and finding our refuge in him. 
 
[10] Prayer | Johnny, who preached for us today, works for the FIEC [Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches]. GCC has just applied to join the FIEC. So as well as taking time to respond to God’s Word to us today, we’re going to pray for The Gate Church, Birmingham, who’ve also just joined [Video on Playlist]. 
 
[11] Song FOUR | REVELATION HYMN 
 
 
[12] Blessing | EPHESIANS 3:16-19 
 
[BONUS TRACK ON PLAYLIST | O CHURCH ARISE]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 270920

[1] Opening Reading | GALATIANS 2:20 | Over the last few weeks on Tuesday nights we’ve been meditating on and memorising this verse from the apostle Paul. It’s a reminder to us not only of what Jesus has done for us – he loved us and gave himself for us – but also of our constant need to abandon reliance on ourselves, and to live completely by faith in him. And once again, that’s where we need to start our time together today…

[2] Song ONE | HE IS OUR GOD
 
[3] Prayer | Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find wisdom, and in your will discover your peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[4] Reading | JOHN 13:31-14:3 & JOHN 18:15-27

[5] Sermon

In response to God’s Word let’s sing two songs that take our eyes of ourselves and place them on Jesus…

[6] Song TWO | THE KING IN ALL HIS BEAUTY

[7] Song THREE | KING OF KINGS

[8] Catechism | Having been reminded of our need to abandon all t

John 13:31-14:3 [& John 18:15-27] | Johnny Prime

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 200920 
 
[1] Opening Reading | Listen for the message that rings out from this church in 1 THESSALONIANS 1:8-10. Just as becoming a Christian is about turning to God, we start this morning by turning our eyes to Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath… 
 
[2] Song ONE | TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS 
 
[3] Prayer | Our God and Father, we pray that the gospel would come to us this morning not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and deep conviction. May we know that we are loved and chosen by you, and may that produced in us work produced by faith, labour prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen [1 Thessalonians 1:2-5]. 
 
[4] Reading | ACTS 17:1-15 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | GOD IS FOR US 
 
[7] Song THREE | A CHRISTIAN’S DAILY PRAYER 
 
[8] Reading | PSALM 16 | This Psalm of David is applied in Acts to the death and resurrection of Jesus, but you can also imagine it being one that the apostle Paul turned to again and again as he braced himself before entering a new city, or recited as he was fleeing a city… 
 
[9] The Lord’s Prayer 
 
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
[10] Prayer | As well as taking time to respond to God’s Word, pray for the work of Burdiehouse and Southhouse Community Church (and their Blythswood Care Food Bank), as they dare to proclaim Jesus in the scheme next door to us. 
 
[11] Song FOUR | AMAZING GRACE 
 
[12] Song FIVE | FOR THE CAUSE 
 
[13] Blessing | 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 | ‘May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.’

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 200920

[1] Opening Reading | Listen for the message that rings out from this church in 1 THESSALONIANS 1:8-10. Just as becoming a Christian is about turning to God, we start this morning by turning our eyes to Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath…

[2] Song ONE | TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS

[3] Prayer | Our God and Father, we pray that the gospel would come to us this morning not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and deep conviction. May we know that we are loved and chosen by you, and may that produced in us work produced by faith, labour prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen [1 Thessalonians 1:2-5].

[4] Reading | ACTS 17:1-15

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | GOD IS FOR US

[7] Song THREE | A CHRISTIAN’S DAILY PRAYER
  
[8] Reading | PSALM 16 | This Psalm of David is applied in Acts to the death and resurrection of Jesus, but you can also imagine it being one that the apostle Paul tur

Acts 17:1-15 | Andy Prime

160820 | GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH 
 
[1] Opening Reading | PSALM 67 | This song reminds us simply and clearly that God is the God of all people, that he wants all of them to know and embrace him, and that he wants his people to take the knowledge of Him to the ends of the earth. As Christians this morning we praise Him so that more people would praise Him! So in response to God’s word we praise God and proclaim to the world the name of Jesus… 
 
[2] Song ONE | HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS SOUNDS 
 
[3] Prayer | Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
[4] Reading | ACTS 12:25 - 13:12 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | FACING A TASK UNFINISHED 
 
 
[7] Song THREE | YET NOT I BUT THROUGH CHRIST IN ME 
 
[8] Reading | EPHESIANS 6:10-20 | In these verses Paul describes the spiritual battle every church and every Christian find themselves in. He shows us there’s strength in God’s strength, there’s protection in God’s armour, and there’s help in constant prayer. 
 
[9] Prayer | In what we’ve seen in Acts 12-13 and Ephesians 6, take time to pray for City Bible Church in Beirut, and for their rebuilding and relief efforts among their neighbours and city after the explosion last week [for more information on how to give to their relief efforts visit https://www.acts29.com/beirut-donation-page/. 
 
[10] Song FOUR | HE LEADETH ME 
 
[11] Song FIVE | HOLY SPIRIT LIVING BREATH OF GOD 
 
[12] Blessing | PSALM 67:7 | ‘May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.’

160820 | GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH

[1] Opening Reading | PSALM 67 | This song reminds us simply and clearly that God is the God of all people, that he wants all of them to know and embrace him, and that he wants his people to take the knowledge of Him to the ends of the earth. As Christians this morning we praise Him so that more people would praise Him! So in response to God’s word we praise God and proclaim to the world the name of Jesus…

[2] Song ONE | HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS SOUNDS 
 
[3] Prayer | Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[4] Reading | ACTS 12:25 - 13:12

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | FACING A TASK UNFINISHED

 
[7] Song THREE | YET NOT I BUT THROUGH CHRIST IN ME 

[8] Reading | EPHESIANS 6:10-20 | In these verses Paul describes the spiritual battle every church and every Christian find themselves in. He shows us there’s 

Acts 12:25-13:12 | Tim Rawlinson

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 090820 
 
[1] Call to Worship | ‘The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Seek the Lord while he may be found, call on him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.’ [Psalm 145:18 & Isaiah 55:6-7] 
 
[2] Song ONE | O PRAISE THE NAME 
 
[3] Prayer | Lord, Your Word that we’re about to read is living and active, and it knows even the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. As God you see everything; even our secret sins are in the light of your presence. So please keep us from the foolishness of trying to deceive you, from our dishonesty of trying to deceive others, and from the danger of being self-deceived. Help us to understand You and ourselves rightly, and so show us our need of Jesus. In His name we pray, amen. 
 
[4] Reading | ACTS 12:1-24 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | WE REST IN THEE 
 
[7] Song THREE | WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS 
 
[8] Reading | ISAIAH 61:1-11 | In Acts 12 we’ve seen the persecution of the church and the pride of humanity. Through Isaiah God makes a promise, hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth, that his coming Saviour-King will preach into being a new, liberated people, who will pray into existence his new, redeemed world… 
 
[9] Affirmation of Faith [Heidelberg Catechism, Question 2] 
 
Q. What must you know to live and die in the joy and comfort of Jesus? 
 
A. Three things: first, how great my sin and misery are [Romans 3:9-10; 1 John 1:10]; second, how I am set free from all my sins and misery [John 17:3; Acts 4:12; 10:43]; third, how I am to thank God for such deliverance [Matthew 5:16; Romans 6:13; Ephesians 5:8-10; 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Peter 2:9-10]. 
 
[10] Prayer | As well as responding to God’s Word in Acts and Isaiah, take some time to pray for the 20schemes church plant in Bingham [video on playlist]. 
 
[11] Song FOUR | I WILL WAIT FOR YOU [Psalm 130] 
 
[12] Song FIVE | HE WILL HOLD ME FAST 
 
[13] Blessing | 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 | ‘Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labour is not in vain.’

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 090820

[1] Call to Worship | ‘The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Seek the Lord while he may be found, call on him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.’ [Psalm 145:18 & Isaiah 55:6-7]

[2] Song ONE | O PRAISE THE NAME

[3] Prayer | Lord, Your Word that we’re about to read is living and active, and it knows even the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. As God you see everything; even our secret sins are in the light of your presence. So please keep us from the foolishness of trying to deceive you, from our dishonesty of trying to deceive others, and from the danger of being self-deceived. Help us to understand You and ourselves rightly, and so show us our need of Jesus. In His name we pray, amen.

[4] Reading | ACTS 12:1-24

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | WE REST IN THEE

[7] Song

Acts 12:1-24 | Kenny Armstrong

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 280620 
WORSHIPPING WHEN ABSENT IN BODY 
BUT TOGETHER IN SPIRIT 
 
[1] Reading | ROMANS 1:16-17 | The gospel doesn’t just come with God’s power for salvation and God’s righteousness to gift life. But it comes to make those saved by it unashamed of it. 
 
[2] Song ONE | 10000 REASONS 
 
[3] Prayer | ‘Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.’ [Psalm 139:22-23] 
 
[4] Reading | ACTS 6:8 – 8:1 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | THE POWER OF THE CROSS 
 
[7] Song THREE | WE LONG FOR THAT DAY 
 
[8] Reading | PSALM 116 | Read or listen to this Psalm on the playlist, with Stephen on your mind from Acts 6-8… 
 
[9] Prayer | Take time to use Acts 6:8-8:1 and Psalm 116 to pray for Jews across the world, particularly in Jerusalem [video on Playlist of ‘One for Israel’]. 
 
[10] Song FOUR | CHRIST THE SURE & STEADY ANCHOR 
 
[11] Song FIVE | HE WILL HOLD ME FAST 
 
[12] Blessing | ROMANS 15:13 | ‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.’ 
 
[BONUS TRACK | ANCIENT OF DAYS]

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 280620
WORSHIPPING WHEN ABSENT IN BODY
BUT TOGETHER IN SPIRIT

[1] Reading | ROMANS 1:16-17 | The gospel doesn’t just come with God’s power for salvation and God’s righteousness to gift life. But it comes to make those saved by it unashamed of it. 

[2] Song ONE | 10000 REASONS

[3] Prayer | ‘Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.’ [Psalm 139:22-23]

[4] Reading | ACTS 6:8 – 8:1

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | THE POWER OF THE CROSS

[7] Song THREE | WE LONG FOR THAT DAY

[8] Reading | PSALM 116 | Read or listen to this Psalm on the playlist, with Stephen on your mind from Acts 6-8…

[9] Prayer | Take time to use Acts 6:8-8:1 and Psalm 116 to pray for Jews across the world, particularly in Jerusalem [video on Playlist of ‘One for Israel’].

[10] Song FOUR | CHRIST THE SURE & STEADY ANCHOR

[11] Song FIVE | HE WILL HOLD ME FAST
 
[12] Blessing | ROMANS

Acts 6:8 - 8:1 | Andy Prime

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 140620 
WORSHIPPING WHEN ABSENT IN BODY BUT TOGETHER IN SPIRIT 
 
[1] Opening Reading | 1 PETER 1:1-7 | The apostle Peter reminds us that Christians are ‘exiles.’ We’re no longer at home in this world since being born again. But we still have endless reasons to rejoice. His great mercy towards us in Jesus give us a living hope and an indestructible inheritance! 
 
[2] Song ONE | ALL PRAISE TO HIM 
 
[3] Prayer | Our Father in Heaven, as we come to hear your Word we confess that by nature we’re hard of heart to accept what you say, and weak in our flesh to obey it. So please, by your Spirit, give us hearts that don’t just listen to your Word, but love it; and lives that don’t just want to do it, but actually do live it out. In Jesus’ name, amen. 
 
[4] Reading | ACTS 5:12-42 
 
[5] Sermon 
 
[6] Song TWO | COME BEHOLD THE WONDROUS MYSTERY 
 
[7] Song THREE | WE REST ON THEE 
 
[8] CONFESSION | In response to God’s Word, as God’s people we confess our sins… 
 
Holy God, as your people you’ve called us to be holy as you are holy. But too often rather than being holy like you we’ve had everything in common with our community. Too often we’ve not been transformed by the renewing of our minds, but we’ve conformed to the pattern of this world. Too often we’ve not been salt and light, but we’ve added to the decay and we’ve hidden amid the darkness. Too often we’ve made proud promises to stand with your Son like Peter, but we’ve soon denied Jesus like he did. Too often we’ve abandoned a right fear of you, and we’ve cowered in fear of our peers. Have mercy upon us. Forgive us for not believing what you’ve done for us, for not trusting what you’ve promised us, and for not becoming what you have made us to be. Please fill us with your Spirit, to live boldly for your Son, that we’d bring glory in the world to your Name. Through Jesus we pray, amen. 
 
[9] Reading | 1 PETER 4 | Here the apostle Peter teaches Christians what it will look like to live as Jesus’ church in a world that’s hostile to Jesus and his followers… 
 
[10] Prayer | In response to God’s Word take time to pray for GCC and Charleston Community Church [video on Playlist]. 
 
[11] Song FOUR | ALL MUST BE WELL 
 
[12] Song FIVE | FACING A TASK UNFINISHED 
 
[13] BENEDICTION | 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58

GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 140620
WORSHIPPING WHEN ABSENT IN BODY BUT TOGETHER IN SPIRIT

[1] Opening Reading | 1 PETER 1:1-7 | The apostle Peter reminds us that Christians are ‘exiles.’ We’re no longer at home in this world since being born again. But we still have endless reasons to rejoice. His great mercy towards us in Jesus give us a living hope and an indestructible inheritance! 

[2] Song ONE | ALL PRAISE TO HIM

[3] Prayer | Our Father in Heaven, as we come to hear your Word we confess that by nature we’re hard of heart to accept what you say, and weak in our flesh to obey it. So please, by your Spirit, give us hearts that don’t just listen to your Word, but love it; and lives that don’t just want to do it, but actually do live it out. In Jesus’ name, amen.

[4] Reading | ACTS 5:12-42

[5] Sermon 

[6] Song TWO | COME BEHOLD THE WONDROUS MYSTERY

[7] Song THREE | WE REST ON THEE

[8] CONFESSION | In response to God’s Word, as God’s people we confess our sins…

Holy God, as y

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