Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama. Our Mission is to ENGAGE people through relational ministry, to EQUIP disciples for Christ, and to EMPLOY their gifts through missions. The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Worth It
Sermon Title: The Wing, the Pit, and the Heart
Primary Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3 (CEB)
1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise will always be in my mouth. 2 I praise the Lord-let the suffering listen and rejoice. 3 Magnify the Lord with me! Together let us lift his name up
high!
Big Idea:
A Song for every season
Worship in the GOOD times - Orientation
Psalm 24:1 (NRSV)
Psalm 104:33-34 (NRSV)
Psalm 145:1-3 (NRSV)
Psalm 8, 24, 33, 104, 133, 145
Psalm 24:1 (NRSV)
1 The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.
Psalm 104:33-34 (NRSV)
33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. 34 May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord.
Psalm 145:1-3 (NRSV)
1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.
Worship in the BAD times - Disorientation
Psalm 13:1-2 (NRSV)
Psalm 13:5-6 (NRSV)
Psalm 86:12-13 (NRSV)
Psalm 13, 35, 74, 86, 95, 137
Psalm 13:1-2 (NRSV)
1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
Psalm 13:5-6 (NRSV)
5 But I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.
Psalm 86:12-13 (NRSV)
12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
Worship in the REDEEMED times - New Orientation
Psalm 98:1-4 (NRSV)
Psalm 29, 47, 93, 97, 98, 114, 148, 150
Psalm 98:1-4 (NRSV)
1 O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. 2 The Lord has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
Challenge Questions:
How will you show gratitude in your praise?
How will you seek the Lord in your praise?
How will you trust in the Lord through your praise?
How will you give glory to God in your praise?
Worship Setlist:
The Lion And The Lamb;
May The Peoples Praise You;
Who You Say I Am;
Thank You Jesus;
Lord I Need You;
O Come To The Altar