VIDEO: 8-16-20 Sermon "WE ARE THE CHURCH: Where Encouragement is Happening"

 As we worship together "from house to house," we want to encourage and lift up one another.  We cherish the opportunities to help one another during this difficult time.  We pray for one another while we cannot see one another.  We join in worship together as we are united in our praise for our King.

If you cannot join us this Sunday, we invite you to sing along with the worship videos.  We encourage you to take the Lord’s Supper.  In this way, we can take communion together even though we are apart.  Pray for one another.  Watch my message WE ARE THE CHURCH: Where Encouragement is Happening.  Respond to the invitation.  Enjoy the bonus video.

WORSHIP

COMMUNION

Read 1 Peter 5:7, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”  Here is a possible communion prayer to say before you take the bread and the juice, "Father, we are grateful for your love.  We place all of our anxiety on you as we remember that you bore our sin and sorrows on the cross.  We can live life free of anxiety because of the work of your spirit in our life.  We are thankful for the realities that we do not fully understand.  In Jesus' name, amen."

Take the Lord's Supper.

PRAYER

Pray for encouragement for those who find themselves confined due to COVID-19.  Pray for ways to be the encouragement someone else needs.

MESSAGE

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV

CHALLENGE

Write down the name of 2 people that you will encourage this week. Commend them to love and perform good deeds. Encourage them to meet with their brothers and sisters in Christ this week. Remind them that the finish line is in sight. 

INVITATION

It is our custom to offer an "invitation" following the preaching of the Word at Kenwood Church.  You may want to follow Jesus.  You may want to proclaim your faith.  You may want to repent (stop doing ungodly things and start doing Godly things).  Perhaps you want to be baptized for the forgiveness of your sins and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  If you have been moved by the Holy Spirit to make a decision in your life, I encourage you to speak with me via phone (248-476-8222) or an email (toddlackie@kenwoodchurch.org).  I would be honored to speak with you about what God is doing in your life and try to connect you with a community of faith in your area.

Bonus Video