Faithful Endurance (Revelation 7)

Revelation 7:1–17 (ESV):

After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, with the seal of the living God, and he called with a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm earth and sea, 3 saying, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” 4 And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel:

5 12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed,
12,000 from the tribe of Reuben,
12,000 from the tribe of Gad,
6 12,000 from the tribe of Asher,
12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali,
12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh,
7 12,000 from the tribe of Simeon,
12,000 from the tribe of Levi,
12,000 from the tribe of Issachar,
8 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun,
12,000 from the tribe of Joseph,
12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed.
9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11 And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
13 Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” 14 I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

15 “Therefore they are before the throne of God,
and serve him day and night in his temple;
and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.
16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
the sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat.
17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

This song was sung as a special, and we’ll learn it as a congregational song of praise:

Our Hope Sealed (Revelation 6)

Revelation 6:1–17 (ESV):

6 Now I watched when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer.
3 When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” 4 And out came another horse, bright red. Its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people should slay one another, and he was given a great sword.
5 When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” And I looked, and behold, a black horse! And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand. 6 And I heard what seemed to be a voice in the midst of the four living creatures, saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine!”

7 When he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!” 8 And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed him. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence and by wild beasts of the earth.

9 When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. 10 They cried out with a loud voice, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” 11 Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers should be complete, who were to be killed as they themselves had been.

12 When he opened the sixth seal, I looked, and behold, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth, the full moon became like blood, 13 and the stars of the sky fell to the earth as the fig tree sheds its winter fruit when shaken by a gale. 14 The sky vanished like a scroll that is being rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place. 15 Then the kings of the earth and the great ones and the generals and the rich and the powerful, and everyone, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains, 16 calling to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who is seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb, 17 for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?”

This song, “Christ Will Be My Hideaway,” based on Psalm 91, was sung before the message, a reminder of the sure hope and strong Saviour we have in Christ.

The Slain Saviour & The Saints

Revelation 5:1–10 (CSB)

5 Then I saw in the right hand of the one seated on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides, sealed with seven seals. 2 I also saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” 3 But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or even to look in it. 4 I wept and wept because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or even to look in it. 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered so that he is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
6 Then I saw one like a slaughtered lamb standing in the midst of the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent into all the earth. 7 He went and took the scroll out of the right hand of the one seated on the throne.

8 When he took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and golden bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song:

You are worthy to take the scroll
and to open its seals,
because you were slaughtered,
and you purchased people
for God by your blood
from every tribe and language
and people and nation.
10 You made them a kingdom
and priests to our God,
and they will reign on the earth.

Sermon: The First & The Last (Revelation 1:9-18)

Revelation 1:9–18 (CSB):

9 I, John, your brother and partner in the affliction, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard a loud voice behind me like a trumpet 11 saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
12 Then I turned to see whose voice it was that spoke to me. When I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and among the lampstands was one like the Son of Man, dressed in a robe and with a golden sash wrapped around his chest. 14 The hair of his head was white as wool—white as snow—and his eyes like a fiery flame. 15 His feet were like fine full strength.
17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid. I am the First and the Last, 18 and the Living One. I was dead, but look—I am alive forever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and Hades.

Sermon: A Future & A Hope (Jeremiah 29:4-14)

Click here to read Jeremiah 29:4-14

Jeremiah 29:4–14 (NIV): 4 This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. 7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” 8 Yes, this is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you. Do not listen to the dreams you encourage them to have. 9 They are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them,” declares the LORD.
10 This is what the LORD says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”

Other references: Philippians 4:11-13; Isaiah 55:6; Psalm 73:28

Sermon: Full Confidence (Hebrews 10:19-23)

Hebrews 10:19-23

19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Sermon: Homesick for Heaven (2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10)

2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
5 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2 Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, 3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. 4 For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 5 Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
6 Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7 For we live by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

Other Scriptures

2 Corinthians 4:7-9

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

John 14:1-6

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 17:3

Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

Psalm 16:11

You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Sermon: Gentle as He is Gentle

God is Gentle

Isaiah 40:10-11
See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power,
  and he rules with a mighty arm…

He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.

Psalm 103:10
“He has not dealt with us as our sins deserve
or repaid us according to our iniquities.”

Hebrews 5:2
He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness.

Matthew 11:28-29
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

We are to be Gentle

1. Character 
Colossians 3:12: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with… gentleness.”
Ephesians 4:31: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted”

2. Conversations

Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

3. Conflict

Philippians 4:4-5 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”

4. with those Caught in sin

Galatians 6:1 “Brother and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently.”

5. in our Culture

Titus 1:2 “Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities… and always to be gentle toward everyone.”

1 Peter 3:15 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”

6.as we Care

John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”   

7. because God is in Control

Sermon: He Must Become Greater (John 3:22-30)

John 3:22-30

22 After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained there with them and was baptizing. 23 John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming and being baptized 24 (for John had not yet been put in prison).
25 Now a discussion arose between some of John’s disciples and a Jew over purification. 26 And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness—look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him.” 27 John answered, “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.’ 29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease.”

Sermon: For God So Loved The World

Sermon: God's Love in Giving New Life

This week’s message is audio-only, recorded on Sunday, June 5.

John 3:1–8 (ESV):

3 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.”
3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?”
5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

Worship from Home, June 28, 2020

This weekend marks a new season in our church life.

In accordance with PEI moving to phase 4 of reopening with COVID-19, we are beginning to worship together in person, this Sunday at Kingsboro Baptist Church at 11am. However, if you are unable to join us in person, we continue to have our “worship from home” resource available. This will follow what we have in person on Sunday morning.

Welcome.

To all who are weary and in need of rest;
to all who mourn and long for comfort;
to all who feel lost and worthless and wonder if God even cares;
to all who fall and desire victory;
to all who sin and need a Saviour;
to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness;
And to whoever else will come,
We offer welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ:
the friend of sinners,
the lover of his enemies,
the defender of the weak, and
the justifier of those who have no excuses left!

(The welcome from Immanuel Nashville)

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship

I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord!” (Psalm 122:1).

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 
Serve the Lord with gladness! 
Come into his presence with singing! 
Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his; 
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise! 
Give thanks to him; bless his name! 
For the Lord is good; 
his steadfast love endures forever, 
and his faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100)

Psalm 77:10–15 (ESV)

Then I said, “I will appeal to this,
to the years of the right hand of the Most High.” 
I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your wonders of old. 
I will ponder all your work,
and meditate on your mighty deeds. 
Your way, O God, is holy.
What god is great like our God? 
You are the God who works wonders;
you have made known your might among the peoples. 
You with your arm redeemed your people,
the children of Jacob and Joseph. (Psalm 77:10-15).

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21).

As we consider the great things that God has done,
The Gospel, the Good News of our salvation in Jesus Christ,
All the goodness of God toward us that we do not deserve,
We cannot help but praise him.
We recite and meditate on the Doxology.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.” (Hebrews 12:1-3).

Prayer Time

What is our only hope in life and death?

That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ. (New City Catechism, Question 1)

Christ Our Hope,
in life and in death,
we cast ourselves on your merciful, fatherly care.
You love us because we are your own.
We have no good apart from you,
and we could ask for no greater gift than to belong to you. Amen.

At this time, take a moment to pray about any concerns on your heart and mind.

“For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” (Romans 14:7-8).

Message

Exodus 33:12-19

Moses said to the Lord, “See, you say to me, ‘Bring up this people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.’ Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people.” And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
And he said to him, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here. For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not in your going with us, so that we are distinct, I and your people, from every other people on the face of the earth?” And the Lord said to Moses, “This very thing that you have spoken I will do, for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name.” Moses said, “Please show me your glory.” And he said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The Lord.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.

As We Go

As we go, may we remember God’s faithfulness
As we go through each day.

Psalm 16:8–11

I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
my flesh also dwells secure. 
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
or let your holy one see corruption. 
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Giving

Kingsboro

You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.

South Lake

Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.

Worship from Home, June 21, 2020

These are extraordinary times. As we worship from home, follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.

Important Announcement - Re-opening

We are pleased to announce that in-person worship services at Kingsboro Baptist Church will begin next Sunday, June 28, at 11am. We are excited to be able to gather again together.

We will be re-opening with great care in accordance with the guidelines from Health PEI. With this, keep the following guidelines in mind:
-If you have traveled outside PEI in the last 14 days, experienced symptoms related to COVID-19 (such as new coughing, shortness of breath, fever, etc), or been in contact with someone who has, we ask that you stay home. We will continue to provide online worship experiences.
-Follow social distancing measures: maintain a 6 foot distance between households, keep a gap of 3 empty seats between households when seated, and keep traffic moving to prevent congested traffic zones.
-Please use hand sanitizer upon entering the building; refrain from hugging, handshakes, etc.; please refrain from singing at this time.

Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect: What are you weary from? What burdens you? Take to heart Jesus’ promise of great rest.

Opening Prayer

Lord Jesus,

You invite us to draw near to You,
And You promise to draw near to us.
You invite us to seek You with all our hearts,
And we will find You.

Lord Jesus,

Fix our eyes on You,
Help us to seek You,
To love You,
With all our hearts,
All our souls,
All our minds, and
All our strength.

Renew our strength,
Increase our love for You
As we worship today,

We pray, in Your name,
Amen.

Worship in Adoration

Psalm 150

Praise the LORD!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens!
Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his excellent greatness!

Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
Praise him with sounding cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD!

Everything - each one of us
Praise the Lord.

Praise Him for His mighty deeds, for His excellent greatness.
What has God done in your life?
How do you see Him as great?

Sing along to “All Creatures of our God and King”

Matthew 7:28-33

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

As we look at the world around us, broken as it may be, in turmoil though it may be,
As we wonder what tomorrow might look like for our world or our own lives,
We remember our great heavenly Father who has been incredibly good to us,
Providing for what we need each day as it comes.
And we worship.

Confession of Sin, Assurance of Forgiveness

1 John 3:1

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.

Father God,

You have loved us.
You have made all that we see,
You have made us in Your image.

But we rebelled against You,
Gone our own way,
Forgot You in pursuit of our own pleasures.
Sin blinds us,
Makes us think we’re getting something good,
When really, it leads to death and destruction.

Father God,

We confess that we have sinned,
And that we are unable to save ourselves.

AT THIS TIME, TAKE A MOMENT TO CONFESS YOUR SIN TO GOD.

Thank You, Father,
For sending Your good and perfect Son
To pay for our sin by His death,
Going to the cross in our place.

Thank You for the forgiveness of our sin
That comes through Him.
Thank You that through Him,
We are brought back to You,
The God of life who wholly satisfies.

Thank You that in Him,
You call us Your children;
We are sons and daughters of the most High King.

In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.

Prayer Time

Our Father in Heaven,
We do praise You and honour Your name as holy.

We thank You that You have
Reconciled us to Yourself
Through the blood of Jesus Christ.
We thank You that You no longer
Call us servants, but Your children,
Adopted,
And that in Christ,
You are our Father.

We thank You that You delight
To give us all that we need and more,
Lavishing on us Your goodness,
So that we shall not want.

We thank You that You care
About every injustice,
Every hurt,
Every sorrow,
Every anxiety,
And You hold us in Your hands.

Thank You for Your great love,
The perfect love of the perfect Father.

Thank You,
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

At this time, bring any particular prayer requests to God.

Romans 8:12-15

So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

“Sons of God” is a song taken directly from the words of Romans 8:12-15. Listen and worship, considering the wonder of having been adopted into God’s family.

Message

Questions for Discussion:

As We Go

Make “May the Mind of Christ My Saviour” your prayer today.

As you go,
May the peace of God,
Which surpasses all understanding,
Guard your hearts and minds
in Christ Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ
be with your Spirit.
Amen.

Giving

Kingsboro

You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.

South Lake

Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.

Worship from Home, June 14, 2020

These are extraordinary times. As we worship from home, follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.

Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect: What are you weary from? What burdens you? Take to heart Jesus’ promise of great rest.

Opening Prayer

Lord Jesus,

Our lives are filled with
All sorts of
Action and activities,
Thoughts and worries,
Things going on in the world around us.

Quiet our noisy hearts,
Still our restless hearts,
Fix our eyes on You,
On Your cross,

So that we see You perfect love,
Your great compassion,
Your mercies anew each morning,

That we may love You
Depend on You,
Find You sufficient for this and each day.

Draw us to You,
We pray,
In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Worship in Adoration

Psalm 40:1-4, 16

I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.
He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure.
He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the Lord.
Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust,
who does not turn to the proud,
to those who go astray after a lie!

May all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you; 
may those who love your salvation 
say continually, “Great is the Lord!” 

He is our solid rock, our sure foundation -
Immanuel, God with us - so we need not fear.

Listen to and sing along to “How Firm a Foundation.”

1 John 3:1

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 

What a good, kind, loving compassionate Heavenly Father we have - the Perfect Parent. Worship with “Good Good Father” and rest in His good care for You.

God comes good on all His promises; He is the faithful God. In Joshua 21:43-45, we are told this when God gave Israel the Promised Land:

Thus the Lord gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there.  And the Lord gave them rest on every side just as he had sworn to their fathers. Not one of all their enemies had withstood them, for the Lord had given all their enemies into their hands.  Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.

We can trust God in every one of His promises! He is the One who supplies all we need, who sustains our lives, from whom we receive every good thing. May we trust and stand on every promise of His word, for our good and His glory.

Prayer Time

We live in times of upheaval and uncertainty. On top continuing to grapple with COVID-19, we are facing continuing and renewed struggle with racial issues as people of colour fight for justice and equality and freedom from oppression and racism. May we keep this particular issue in prayer at this time.

Lord our God,
Our Good God,
Perfect Heavenly Father,

You see these turbulent days we’re in.

You see our world, broken by sin, havoc wreaked on it by evil.
We’ve seen the depravity in people’s hearts. How could anyone do some of the things we’ve seen, Lord?
How Long, O Lord, until You return and do away with all evil?
Come, Lord Jesus, come!

Come, and lift the oppression -
We pray, especially for our brothers and sisters struggling under the weight
Of facing discrimination, fear of harm, just because of the colour of their skin.
Lord, help us to take up their cause,
To love them well,
To show the dignity and respect,
Because they, like us, are made in Your image,
Fully loved by You.

Lord, forgive us of attitudes and thoughts
That are not pleasing to You.
Conform our attitudes and thoughts
To Christlikeness,
That we may honour You,
Even when no one is around.
Forgive us when we ignore or forget those around us;
Turn us to You, help us to see Your heart for all,
Especially those oppressed, treated wrongly.

And as we prepare for more opening up
Of our province,
Help us to be kind and compassionate,
Believing the best of people,
Trusting You, even when we’re afraid.

Help us to rejoice in You,
Not anxious or afraid of the world around us,
Of what might happen,
Of what’s out there.

You are God,
You are in control.
Come, take control of our lives.

We pray this in Jesus’ name,
Amen.

At this time, pray for any specific needs and concerns on your heart.

Message

Read Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

-What overwhelms you or causes you anxiety?
-How is God’s goodness and presence better than that which threatens? How will this give you joy?
-What will you pray for this week that you might not have otherwise? What details do you overlook or forget to bring to God?

As We Go…

Sing along with Pastor Alec at the end of his message video for our closing song, “Rejoice in the Lord Always…”

Rejoice in the Lord always;
And again I say, rejoice.
Rejoice in the Lord always;
And again I say, rejoice. 

Rejoice, rejoice,
And again I say, rejoice.
Rejoice, rejoice,
And again I say, rejoice.

Psalm 16:8–11

I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
my flesh also dwells secure. 
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
or let your holy one see corruption. 
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Giving

Kingsboro

You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.

South Lake

Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.

Worship from Home, June 7, 2020

These are extraordinary times. Though we are unable to gather together for worship this morning due to the precautions surrounding COVID-19, we still have an opportunity to worship at home, and as we each do so, we do so together, united in spirit as we seek God together. Follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.

Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect: What are you weary from? What burdens you? Take to heart Jesus’ promise of great rest.

Opening Prayer

O Lord our God,

As we come to worship at the turn of another week,
We bring to you our weariness and weaknesses,
Our burdens and labours,
And we trust Your promises for rest,
For rest for our souls.

As we worship today,
Show us your humble and lowly heart,
To move toward us with great love and compassion,
And restore us, make us new,
Sustain us through each day.

We love You Lord,
You first loved us.

We pray this in Jesus’ name,
Amen

Worship in Adoration

Exodus 15:1-3, 11-13

Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord. They said:
I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted;
he has thrown the horse and its rider into the sea. 

The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
This is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him. 

The Lord is a warrior;
the Lord is his name.

Lord, who is like you among the gods?
Who is like you, glorious in holiness,
revered with praises, performing wonders? 
You stretched out your right hand,
and the earth swallowed them. 

With your faithful love, you will lead the people you have redeemed;
you will guide them to your holy dwelling with your strength.

Listen to and sing along with “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” and meditate on God’s ability in all things to supply and sustain. The last verse goes like this:

There’s not a plant or flow’r below, but makes Thy glories known,
And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from Thy throne;
While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care;
And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God, art present there.

He is present and we are in His good care.

Because the mighty God,
The Lord of Hosts,
The High King of Heaven,
The King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Is Immanuel, God with us,
What have we to fear, even in these uncertain and anxious days?

Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14

The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life— whom should I dread?

When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh,
my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell.
Though an army deploys against me,
my heart will not be afraid;
though a war breaks out against me,
I will still be confident.

I am certain that I will see the Lord’s goodness
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart be courageous.
Wait for the Lord.

Listen and sing along with “Whom Shall I Fear,” and as you do so, have courage, take heart, for the Faithful God with you.

Take a few moments now to consider who God is -
-How is He mighty?
-How is He ruling over this world and in control?
-What things dare to compare to Him? How do they pale in comparison?
-In light of this, what about God do you worship Him for?

If God cares for the stars, and by His might makes sure that none of them are missing, how much more He cares for us, knows our name, and by His might, cares for each of us?

Confession of Sin, Assurance of Forgiveness

1 Timothy 1:13-17

Formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.  But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.  To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Lord Jesus,

You came into the world to save sinners.
That’s each one of us.
Lord, we all were rebels against You,
In our hearts,
Wanting our own way,
Not yours.
Our ignorance came from unbelieving hearts.

But Lord Jesus,
Your grace overflowed to us.
Our sin - it is great.
But we have a far greater Saviour in You,
And Your mercy is far more, sufficient to wash away our every sin,
All our guilt,
And bring us to new life, salvation, eternal life.

So Lord,
We confess our sin. (Take this time to confess any sin in your life to Jesus).
Thank You that Jesus died to bring us forgiveness of our sin.
Forgive us our sin.

We praise You for Your mercy for us.

In Your name we pray,
Amen.

Worship to “His Mercy Is More”

What riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment His life was the cost
We stood ‘neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, New every morn’
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

Hearing from God

Listen and meditate on the words of this new song, “Forever Jesus” and remember that as great as the troubles are in the world around us, we have a far greater King and Saviour, so we need not fear - instead, we can bring Him all praise.

Read and think about the following scriptures:

2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Romans 8:18-21

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.

James 1:2-5

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Prayer Time

Psalm 46

1 God is our refuge and strength, 
a very present help in trouble. 
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, 
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 
3 though its waters roar and foam, 
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 

Lord our God,
Mighty God, merciful God,
Sovereign God, saving God,

You are our refuge and strength.
Not our own abilities or assets,
Not our own wisdom or ways -
But You alone are our safe place and the supplier of what we need to make it through each day.

So we will not be afraid -
Even though all around us, we see calamity, chaos, coronavirus, questionable decisions.
Even though the mountains be moved into the sea - the worst may happen -
We will not be afraid,
For You are with us.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, 
the holy habitation of the Most High. 
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; 
God will help her when morning dawns. 
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts. 
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah 

Lord our God,
You are our help -
Though we see great raging and tottering,
Unsure about what tomorrow will bring,
You are far greater;
We will not be moved,
For You will not be moved,
And You are with us;
You will hold us fast.

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, 
how he has brought desolations on the earth. 
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; 
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; 
he burns the chariots with fire. 

Lord God,
You are a “warrior,” and You rescued Israel from the pursuit of the Egyptian armies,
You are the God of armies,
And You have all ability to do anything;
Bring peace, we pray.

Remind us of the great things that You have done in the past,
To remind us that we are not in this alone,
But that it is You, working,
That brings renewal, in our hearts, church, and community.
Come work in each of our hearts and lives,
Do a great work again in us.

10 “Be still, and know that I am God. 
I will be exalted among the nations, 
I will be exalted in the earth!” 
11 The Lord of hosts is with us; 
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah 

Lord,
Calm our restless hearts,
Calm our anxious hearts,
Calm our fearful hearts,
Calm our wandering hearts,
Calm our dis-satisfied hearts,

And show us the fullness of who You are -
Faithfully loving, near,
Forgiving, just,
Compassionate, carrying our burdens,
Sovereign over all, in control of all,
So we do not have to be, and we can still be at peace.

Bring us Your peace,
We pray in Jesus’ name,
Amen.

As We Go

There’s not a moment, day, or circumstance that we do not need our Saviour, our Lord. We are foolish when we think we can make it on our own - and wise when we take all things to Him in prayer and depend on Him for all things.

Make “I Need Thee Every Hour” your prayer.

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory

Giving

Kingsboro

You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.

South Lake

Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.

Worship from Home, May 31, 2020

These are extraordinary times. Though we are unable to gather together for worship this morning due to the precautions surrounding COVID-19, we still have an opportunity to worship at home, and as we each do so, we do so together, united in spirit as we seek God together. Follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.

To all who are weary and in need of rest;
to all who mourn and long for comfort;
to all who feel lost and worthless and wonder if God even cares;
to all who fall and desire victory;
to all who sin and need a Saviour;
to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness;
And to whoever else will come,
We offer welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ:
the friend of sinners,
the lover of his enemies,
the defender of the weak, and
the justifier of those who have no excuses left!

(The welcome from Immanuel Nashville)

Opening Prayer

Lord,

Mighty God,
Holy God,
Great God above all others,

How amazing it is that You invite us to know You,
To be with You,
To go through this life, hard as it is,
With You.

Refocus our eyes on You once again,
To see Your greatness,
And Your great love for us,

That we may once again
Know Your strength afresh,
Your mercies anew, as yesterday and tomorrow,
Your presence with us -
In this moment and each moment of each day.

In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.

Worship

1 Chronicles 16:23-27:

“Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!

For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and he is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and joy are in his place.”

How great indeed is our God! What great things He has done! As we listen and worship to “How Great Thou Art,” think about all the great things He has done - especially for our salvation.

Psalm 40:1-5
I waited patiently for the Lord,
and he turned to me and heard my cry for help.
He brought me up from a desolate pit,
out of the muddy clay,
and set my feet on a rock,
making my steps secure.

He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and they will trust in the Lord.
How happy is anyone who has put his trust in the Lord
and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies!

Lord my God, you have done many things—
your wondrous works and your plans for us;
none can compare with you.

Sing along and worship with “Cornerstone,” remembering God as our solid rock, our safe place in every circumstance.

Prayer Time

The acronym “ACTS” provides a structure for prayer. Take time to pray through this:

Adoration - Telling God why we love Him.

Lord, you are the good God, the mighty God, the holy God, the faithfully loving God - for all these things and more, I love and praise You.

Confession - Confessing our sin to God, repenting of it, and seeking His forgiveness, knowing He freely gives it.

Lord, I’m a sinner. I have done ___. Have mercy on me, forgive my sin, through Jesus Christ.

Thanksgiving - Telling God the things in your life that you are thankful to Him for.

Lord, thank you for being so good to me. Thank you for Jesus who died for me. Thank You for providing for my every need, for never leaving or forsaking me, and for being my strength and wisdom.

Supplication - Asking God for particular things - needs, requests, etc.

Lord, we need you. Come and give us your strength in our weakness, your wisdom in every decision, your help in every situation, your hope in dark days, your healing in physical illness, your strength in our muscles and minds as we are weary. Lord, help!

Take this time to pray through any needs on your heart.

Message

Pastor Wensell shares this week a devotional of hope in these times of COVID-19.

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

1 Peter 5:6-11

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.  To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

As We Go

With Jesus Christ, no matter what seems to be going well or going wrong in our world and our lives, we can confidently say, “It Is Well - It is well with my soul!” As we close, listen, sing along, and rejoice that He brings calm in anxious times because He is our solid rock, He loves us, He is with is, and He will see us through to the end.

Numbers 6:24-26

‘“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
 the Lord make his face shine on you
    and be gracious to you;
 the Lord turn his face toward you
    and give you peace.”’

Giving

Kingsboro

You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.

South Lake

Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.

Worship from Home, May 24, 2020

These are extraordinary times. Though we are unable to gather together for worship this morning due to the precautions surrounding COVID-19, we still have an opportunity to worship at home, and as we each do so, we do so together, united in spirit as we seek God together. Follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.

To all who are weary and in need of rest;
to all who mourn and long for comfort;
to all who feel lost and worthless and wonder if God even cares;
to all who fall and desire victory;
to all who sin and need a Saviour;
to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness;
And to whoever else will come,
We offer welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ:
the friend of sinners,
the lover of his enemies,
the defender of the weak, and
the justifier of those who have no excuses left!

(The welcome from Immanuel Nashville)

Opening Prayer

Lord our God,

As we come to the end of one week
And the beginning of another,
Enjoying Your good creation around us,
Working faithfully in the tasks You’ve given,

We look to You.

We look to You for Your faithful love,
Your strength and help,
Your good care and rest.

We turn our gaze to You,
We love You - You first loved us.

Show us more of Yourself,
Draw us to know You more deeply,
To love You more faithfully,
To grow in Your likeness more fully.

In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.

Worship

Psalm 146:1–6, 10

Hallelujah! My soul, praise the Lord. 
I will praise the Lord all my life;
I will sing to my God as long as I live. 
Do not trust in nobles,
in a son of man, who cannot save. 
When his breath leaves him, he returns to the ground;
on that day his plans die. 
Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord his God, 
the Maker of heaven and earth,
the sea and everything in them.
He remains faithful forever,

The Lord reigns forever; 
Zion, your God reigns for all generations.

Hallelujah! 

As we consider our Maker, our King, our Faithful & Loving God, we sing with creation - worship to “Creation Sings the Father’s Song.”

Titus 3:4-7

“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”

We rejoice that Jesus has saved us - at great cost to Himself, His very own blood. He is alive today, and brings us forgiveness of sin, new life, reconciliation with Him - our salvation. We rejoice as we sing, “Nothing but the Blood.”

Prayer Time

Lord our God, 

Mighty God, Everlasting God, Sovereign God,
Faithful God, Good God, Compassionate God, 

All too often we forget you,
Go our own way,
Trust our own instincts,
Our own strength and wisdom,
What our own eyes can see. 

That lands us in all different kinds of trouble, for we sin, we do not naturally love You.
All we like sheep have gone astray, gone our own way, and that leads to destruction. 

Lord our God, 

Forgive our sin,
Bring us back from our waywardness; we repent. 

Thank You for the cross,
For Jesus who died in our place,
That we may be declared not guilty,
That we may be reconciled to You,
That we may have new birth, new life,
That we may have a new nature, the Spirit living in us,
A new heart that loves You. 

Lord, we love You;
help us love You more wholeheartedly,
More purely, more fully, 

And trust You,
Your strength,
Your wisdom,
Your working in us
In all things. 

At this time, bring specific requests on your heart to God in prayer.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

We seek and serve a God who loves us,
Will never leave or forsake us,
Who is faithful and good,
And who will holy us fast.

Worship and sing to “He Will Hold Me Fast”

Message

In your Bible, read Philippians 3:12-4:1

Not that I have already reached the goal or am already perfect, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus. Therefore, let all of us who are mature think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal this also to you. In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained.

Join in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and pay careful attention to those who live according to the example you have in us. For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction; their god is their stomach; their glory is in their shame. They are focused on earthly things, but our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humble condition into the likeness of his glorious body, by the power that enables him to subject everything to himself.

So then, my dearly loved and longed for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, in this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

Questions for thought:
-How do you see growth in your Christian life over the past while?
-How do we know Jesus? How can we deepen our relationship with Him?
-What about heaven do you look forward to? How can we grow more “homesick” for heaven?
-How can we reflect Jesus in our daily moments and tasks? In response to various circumstances?

As We Go

We’re called to follow Jesus day by day for the rest of our days, loving Him, growing to know Him more, growing more in His character, likeness, the fruit of the Spirit, seeking Him each day.

As we close, worship and sing to this medley of familiar songs about following Jesus:

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. And may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will do it.

Giving

Kingsboro

You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.

South Lake

Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.

Worship from Home, May 17, 2020

These are extraordinary times. Though we are unable to gather together for worship this morning due to the precautions surrounding COVID-19, we still have an opportunity to worship at home, and as we each do so, we do so together, united in spirit as we seek God together. Follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.

Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect: What are you weary from? What burdens you? Take to heart Jesus’ promise of great rest.

Opening Prayer

Lord our God,

You invite us to draw near to You,
With our weaknesses and weariness and waywardness,
For the rest for our souls is found in You.

Give us a fresh vision -
A renewed sight of Your faithful love,
Your mercies, new every morning,
Your gospel that saves and gives life.

You invite us to draw near to You,
For You are near, You are here,
You are Immanuel, God with us,
So we will not fear; we will rest in You.

As we worship, renew our souls.
In Your name we pray,
Amen.

Worship

Hebrews 12:1-3

Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in different ways.
In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son.
God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him.
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory
and the exact expression of his nature,
sustaining all things by his powerful word.
After making purification for sins,
he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

“We shall never find happiness by looking at our prayers, our doings, or our feelings; it is what Jesus is, not what we are, that gives rest to the soul. If we would at once overcome Satan and have peace with God, it must be by ‘looking unto Jesus.’

Keep thine eye simply on Him; let His death, His sufferings, His merits, His glories, His intercession, be fresh upon thy mind; when thou wakest in the morning look to Him; when thou liest down at night look to Him.”

Charles H. Spurgeon.

Worship with “Turn Your Eyes.”

Psalm 63:1-5

God, you are my God;
I eagerly seek you.
I thirst for you; my body faints for you
in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary
to see your strength and your glory.
My lips will glorify you
because your faithful love is better than life.
So I will bless you as long as I live;
at your name, I will lift up my hands.
You satisfy me as with rich food;
my mouth will praise you with joyful lips.

As we worship this morning, may it not be simply a rote exercise,
but a genuine thirst for God, a hunger for Him to satisfy us,
eagerly seeking Him.

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise

Prayer Time

James 4:6-8

But he gives greater grace. Therefore he says: God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

Thank you dear God for the gift of this day.                                                                         
 Help me be open to your leading in my life.

We pray for the young, the elderly, children and families. (pray for specific people)
We pray for Pastor Brent and his family during this challenging time.
We pray for Alec and Mary Ellen in this exciting time in their lives.
We pray for our farmers and fishermen.                                                                               
We pray for our leaders and community during this time of covid 19.

May you guide me oh God in my thoughts, relationships and decisions.
Thanks to Jesus for taking the penalty for my sin and offering eternal life.

At this time, take any concerns on your heart to God in prayer.

In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.

Psalm 146:3-6:

Do not trust in nobles,
in a son of man, who cannot save.
When his breath leaves him,
he returns to the ground;
on that day his plans die.
Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord his God,
the Maker of heaven and earth,
the sea and everything in them.
He remains faithful forever.

Listen and worship to “My Worth is Not In What I Own.”

I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest Treasure,
Wellspring of my soul
I will trust in Him, no other.
My soul is satisfied in Him alone.

Message

In your Bible, read Philippians 3:1-11 slowly and meditatively.

“In addition, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a safeguard for you.

Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil workers, watch out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, boast in Christ Jesus, and do not put confidence in the flesh—although I have reasons for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised the eighth day; of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; regarding the law, a Pharisee; regarding zeal, persecuting the church; regarding the righteousness that is in the law, blameless.

But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ—the righteousness from God based on faith. My goal is to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death, assuming that I will somehow reach the resurrection from among the dead.”

Questions for Thought

-Count your blessings today: what good has God brought into your life? Take a moment in prayer to thank Him for these things.
-What losses, big or small, have you experienced? How will you give these over to Christ and consider Him as better than these things?
-What things are hard to give up? How is Jesus better than these things? How can you hold these things loosely, enjoying them but not worshiping them?

As We Go

As we close, make “Draw Me Nearer” your prayer today.

Romans 8:35-39

“Who can separate us from the love of Christ? Can affliction or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
As it is written:
Because of you we are being put to death all day long;
we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered.

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Giving

Kingsboro

You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.

South Lake

Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.

Worship from Home, May 10, 2020

Happy Mothers’ Day! As we worship from home, though we may be separate from our mothers and the mother-figures in our lives, we are still incredibly grateful for them and thankful for God placing them in our lives.

As we worship in these strange times of COVID-19, we look to and depend on our great God, our perfect Heavenly Father, for His good care. Follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.

Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect: What are you weary from? What burdens you? Take to heart Jesus’ promise of great rest.

Opening Prayer

Father God,

On this, the Lord’s Day, we look to You,
Seeing Your good care in our every need,
Your mighty power in our every weakness,
Your faithful love in our every moment.
Turn our eyes to you,
Renew our hearts,
Supply our strength
As we seek and worship You this morning.

Worship

Isaiah 40:28-31

Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God',
the Creator of the whole earth.
He never becomes faint or weary;
there is no limit to his understanding.
He gives strength to the faint
and strengthens the powerless.
Youths may become faint and weary,
and young men stumble and fall,
but those who trust in the LORD
will renew their strength;
they will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not become weary,
they will walk and not faint.

Worship with us as we listen and sing along to “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name”

Ephesians 2:1, 4-10
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins… But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us, made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace! He also raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might display the immeasurable riches of his grace through his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift—not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.

Listen and sing along to “O Great God” -

You are worthy to be praised
With my every thought and deed
O great God of highest heaven
Glorify Your Name through me

Prayer Time

Matthew 6:9-13

“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

Take this time to bring to God any specific needs on your heart and mind.

Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Think about this truth as you listen to “Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me”

Father, our good & perfect Father,
You have called us Your children,
adopted through Christ,
fully loved.
We honour Your name today as holy.
We love You.

How amazing it is to be called a child of the King - yet that is what we are; Your reign goes to the ends of the earth. Lord, reign in our hearts and lives; may be willing to do Your will, following Your way, each day.

Father God, You see what we need each day - physical, mental, emotional needs. Healing, strength, wisdom. We pray for this, thankful for Your new mercies each day.

We confess that we do sin. Lord, we have not loved You as we ought, we have not obeyed You as we ought, we go our own way. Forgive us our sin.

Help us as we face temptation. Give us strength to resist the enemy. As alluring as sinful desires may be, give us strength to stand fast, stand against. Keep us from evil; help us to respond to evil in godly ways.

We pray these things in Jesus’ name.

Message

In your Bible, read and meditate on Philippians 2:12-18
12 Therefore, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
13 For it is God who is working in you both to will and to work according to his good purpose.
14 Do everything without grumbling and arguing,
15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world,
16 by holding firm to the word of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run or labor for nothing.
17 But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrificial service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
18 In the same way you should also be glad and rejoice with me.

Questions for Discussion

-How can you keep Christ forefront in your mind more? How will you respond differently in light of His grace and love for You? How will you be conscious of living before Him each moment?
-What are areas you may be tempted to grumble and argue in? How can you see good and encouragement in those areas instead?
-In areas of hardship or suffering, where is God good and helping You? Meditate on His goodness and rejoice.

As We Go

Make “Jesus, all for Jesus” your prayer as we close today.

Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus—the great Shepherd of the sheep—through the blood of the everlasting covenant, equip you with everything good to do his will, working in us what is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Giving

Kingsboro

You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.

South Lake

Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.

Worship from Home, May 3, 2020

These are extraordinary times. Though we are unable to gather together for worship this morning due to the precautions surrounding COVID-19, we still have an opportunity to worship at home, and as we each do so, we do so together, united in spirit as we seek God together. Follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.

To all who are weary and in need of rest;
to all who mourn and long for comfort;
to all who feel lost and worthless and wonder if God even cares;
to all who fall and desire victory;
to all who sin and need a Saviour;
to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness;
And to whoever else will come,
We offer welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ:
the friend of sinners,
the lover of his enemies,
the defender of the weak, and
the justifier of those who have no excuses left!

(The welcome from Immanuel Nashville)

Opening Prayer

Lord Jesus,

We turn our eyes to You this day.
We see Your majesty and mercy,
We see Your goodness and grace,
We see Your high exaltation and Your humility.

We love You.

We confess You as Lord.

We pray this in Your name,
Amen.

Adoration of Jesus Christ

Hebrews 1:1-3

Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in different ways. In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

As we worship today, consider who Jesus is and what He came to do.
As we worship today, may our hearts be filled with awe and comfort at Him.

Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He's coming
Oh glorious day, oh glorious day

Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, if God loved us in this way, we also must love one another.
We love because he first loved us.
(1 John 4:10-11, 19).

It tells of One whose loving heart
Can feel my deepest woe
Who in each sorrow bears a part
That none can bear below

O how I love Jesus…
Because He first loved me.

Confession of Sin, Assurance of Forgiveness

Merciful Lord,
pardon all the sins of my life,
of omission and commission,
of lips, life and walk,
of hard-heartedness, unbelief, pride,
of bringing dishonor on your great name,
of impurity in thought,
word and deed, of covetousness, which is idolatry.

Pardon all my sins, known and unknown, felt and
unfelt, confessed and unconfessed, remembered or forgotten.
Good Lord, hear; and hearing, forgive!
(from The Valley of Vision)

Take this time to confess any particular sins and seek forgiveness, through Jesus.

How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!

As we see our sin,
And our far greater Saviour,
May we remember that our hope is in Him alone.

This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

Prayer Time

Lord Jesus,

High and holy one,
Gentle and lowly one,

You invite us to bring every worry and fear,
Every anxiety and uncertainty,
Every burden and weight on our backs,

And bring them to You.

Lord Jesus,

Take our every burden,
Take our every sleepless night,
Take our every shooting pain,
Take our every sorrow,

And bear it. We can’t do it on our own. We need You.

Lord Jesus,
When all else fails,
When we grieve loss,
When we wrestle in the night,
When we await news,
In all things,
You are still ours.
You are still our earthly resting place,
You sustain our hope and still our souls.

Come, sustain our hope and still our souls.

At this time, pray through specific concerns and needs on your heart.

In days of fragile peace, Jesus is mine.
Through tearful nights of grief, Jesus is mine.
His voice commands the storm,
His presence stills my soul,
He will sustain my hope; Jesus is mine.

Jesus is mine, Jesus is mine,
When all else fails,
He still remains;
Jesus is mine.

Message

Philippians 2:1-11

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus,
who, existing in the form of God,
did not consider equality with God
as something to be exploited.
Instead he emptied himself
by assuming the form of a servant,
taking on the likeness of humanity.
And when he had come as a man,
he humbled himself by becoming obedient
to the point of death—
even to death on a cross.
For this reason God highly exalted him
and gave him the name
that is above every name,
so that at the name of Jesus
every knee will bow—
in heaven and on earth and under the earth—
and every tongue will confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Questions for Thought:

-How did Jesus humble himself? How do we respond to His exaltation?
-What are the implications of confessing Jesus Christ as Lord of our whole lives? What areas are hard to surrender to Him?
-How do you need to grow in humility this week?
-What are areas that you need to think of yourself less and Christ, or others, more? What do you need to lay down?

As We Go

In all we do,
In our relationships,
As we grapple with our pride,
As we seek to love well,
May our goal in all things be to honour Christ.

2 Corinthians 13:11-13

“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Become mature, be encouraged, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you… The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.“

Giving

Kingsboro

You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.

South Lake

Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.