Call to Worship – God calls us into his presence to worship him. We gather together to hear him speak to us through his word.
Dear Father, Thank you that you make all things new in Christ. We thank you for the power and the victory of the cross. We are thankful that you hold the keys over death, that by your might, Jesus was raised from the grave, making it possible for us to have new life in Him. We ask that your Spirit fill our hearts with joy as we glorify and worship Christ, our risen Lord! Amen.
Sing: Up From the Grave He Arose
Confession – We confess our sin and our faith in Christ.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God. -John 11:24-27
Sing: Death in His Grave [YouTube] [Spotify]
Assurance of Forgiveness – God reminds us of the his gracious mercy in Christ’s atoning sacrifice.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. -1 Peter 1:3-4
Sing: Christ is Risen [YouTube] [Spotify]
Children dismissed
Reading of the Word – God speaks to us through his living word.
Colossians 3:15-17
Preaching of the Word
Pastor Greg McDaniel – What Genuine Worship Looks Like
Baptism – Second service only.
Response to the Word
Sing: Glorious Day [YouTube] [Spotify]
The Lord’s Supper
Sing (while passing the meal): In Christ Alone [YouTube] [Spotify]
Benediction – God sends us into the world, sanctified by his word.
May the grace of God continue to train you to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, to live self-controlled and godly lives in this present age as you wait for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. -From Titus 2:11-14
What is Baptism?
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the two ordinances given to the church by the Lord Jesus Christ as signs of the spiritual realities in our life.
Baptism signifies our adoption into Christ, our fellowship with Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection, our remission of sins, and our giving up into God, through Jesus Christ, to live and walk in newness of life. Together, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper point to what God has done for us, through us, and to us.
Baptism does not bring about salvation but receiving it is an act of obedience to Christ’s command to his church.
Announcements
Child Dedication Services – Sunday, April 22
- For new parents, this is an opportunity to express thanks to God for the gift of children, declare your commitment to the gospel as parents, and ask the church for help and accountability as you seek to parent with wisdom.
- Parents must first attend our Baby Steps class on April 15
- You can register at gracecincinnati.com/connect/events
Member Meeting– Sunday, April 22 5pm
- We’ll be having a member gathering, a time for fellowship as we share and celebrate the work that God is doing in our church.
- Potluck Dinner – more details to come.
- We strongly encourage all members to attend.
Matthew Smith with Indelible Grace – Saturday, April 28 – 5pm to 8:30pm
- You can buy tickets at gracecincinnati.com/connect/events.
$10 in advance, $15 at the door – individual
$30 in advance, $45 at the door – family ticket - 5pm – Seminar on Worship, then potluck dinner.
- 7pm – Concert
- Matthew will also lead worship Sunday, April, 29 at 9am & 11am
