SERMONS

A Great Cloud of Witnesses

Testimonies that Sing

January 8 - February 12

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.' Hebrews 12:1-2a

Throughout the years, the people of God have set to music their thoughts and experiences of their relationship with God. Each Sunday we pick our favorites to sing our worship to our beloved God. While our church has preferred the contemporary over the traditional, we still use the old hymns. In this series, we will sing a few of the classic hymns of the Church and hear the stories of their authors. These witnesses, some ancient, will encourage us in our efforts to be a faithful witness in our time.

January 8

It is Well with my Soul

Call to Worship: Psalm 23:1-4
OT Text: Psalm 130:1-8
Sermon Text: Romans 8:18-28

January 15

Amazing Grace

Call to Worship: Psalm 116:1-6
OT Text: Isaiah 44:1-3
Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:1-10

January 22

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Call to Worship: Psalm 28:1-2
NT Text: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

January 29

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Call to Worship: Psalm 36:5-9
NT Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Sermon Text: Lamentations 3:19-32

February 5

Be Thou My Vision

Call to Worship: Psalm 36:5-9
OT Text: Isaiah 26:2-4
Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-4

February 12

All Creatures of Our God and King

Call to Worship: Psalm 148:1-3
NT Text: Revelations 4:2-3,6-11
Sermon Text: Psalm 148