Tag: Worship

Saturday Strands

On By BrianIn Saturday Strands

Here are some loose strands for our growth in the new year:

How Healthy Is Your Soul? Six Questions for a New Year – Scott Hubbard (DG)
So, at the end of a new year, on the edge of another, let’s stop to take some spiritual vitals. How healthy is your soul?

5 Habits That Changed My Life – Ian Harbar (Back Again)
Everyone is different, but if you find yourself struggling under the weight of life, I hope these habits are something you’ll consider as we move into the new year. They won’t solve every problem, but I’ve found that they have helped me bear life and increase my capacity for love.

The “Plus One” Approach to Church – Kevin DeYoung (Clearly Reformed)
Are you feeling disconnected, unhappy, or bored with your local congregation? Let me suggest you enter the “Plus One” program of church involvement.

How I Am Getting My Mind Back This Year – Wyatt Graham (TGC)
If our age’s pathology threatens to unmake what it means to be human—that rational and emotional structure based on deep structures of reality—then how can we—how can I—get our minds back this year?

Flashback: What Are You Seeking?
What are you seeking? This is Jesus’ question to two of John the Baptist’s disciples. It is also an important question for us to ponder as we end this year and begin a new year.

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day worshiping God with your local church!

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 4:12-14

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Dear Christian, hear the Word of the Lord
Living and active to transform you
Sharper than any two edg-ed sword
Piercing to the very core of you

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

The Word discerns what is in your heart
Reveals your sin – on your own you’re lost
Points to your hope, from Him ne’er depart
For you He paid the horrible cost
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2022 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 4:1-11

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Our God invites us into His rest
That He’s enjoyed since the creation
A future, glorious, joyful rest
Enjoying Him, His new creation

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

An invitation open today
Do not refuse, His rest to receive
Don’t harden your heart and disobey
To enter His rest, in Him believe
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2022 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 3:7-19

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Beware a hardened heart that rebels
Fixed against God, provoking the Lord
A heart that gripes, against God grumbles
Deceived by sin, turning from the Lord

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

Beware a heart always going astray
Refusing to follow in God’s way
Unbelief growing more day by day
May sadly lead you to fall away
(Repeat Chorus)

Of your heart you must each day take care
Exhort each other, from sin repent
See God’s works, hear God’s Word, walk in prayer
Hold firm your confidence to the end
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2022 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

How Long, O Lord?

On By BrianIn Sing A Song, Songs to Sing

Our church is working through some of the Psalms this summer. This Sunday, we come to Psalm 13 with its fourfold “How long?” lament. And this new song goes right along with it. We don’t have many lament songs to sing, so I am excited to introduce it to our church. And perhaps it will meet you where you are too.

The MP3, lyrics, lead sheets, and various music options can be found on the Getty Music website here.

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 3:1-6

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Holy brothers, sisters, family
Sharing in a heavenly calling
Citizens of a better country
Gather before the throne of your King

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

Consider our High Priest, Apostle
Brings us to God and brings God to us
Though others may fail, He is faithful
Worthy of all glory is Jesus
(Repeat Chorus)

Consider Jesus, to Him hold fast
Faithful to Him, never walk away
Hold fast your confidence to the last
Boast and rejoice in your hope each day
(Repeat Chorus)

© 2022 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Sing

On By BrianIn Sing A Song, Songs to Sing

Here is a nice new song by Sovereign Grace Music that challenges us to respond to God’s many blessings with singing. Because of all that God has done for us – we must sing! Has He given us life and breath? Does He help you in your trials? Has Jesus saved you? Then join all of creation and sing!

Lyrics, chord charts, lead sheets, related Scriptures, places to listen or buy, and more are available on their site here.

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 2:10-18

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God’s own Son i-dent-if-ies with us
Took flesh and blood and became a man
Choosing to suffer and trust like us
Calling us fam’ly, in Him we stand

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

Our Jesus brings many to glory
Made our High Priest – all our sins to pay
From our fear of death, He sets us free
Takes hold to help us fight sin each day

(Repeat Chorus)

© 2022 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 2:5-9

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The Son became man to die for us
Gasp in wonder and follow humbly
All is subjected to King Jesus
Trust him and rest in His victory

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

© 2022 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)

Sermon Songs: Hebrews 2:1-4

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Pay closer attention to Jesus
There’s a danger of drifting away
The stakes are high for each one of us
Cling to the true message ev’ry day

Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son

© 2022 Brian J. Mikul

(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)