Video: “COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS: The blessing of the hope of heaven.” - 8-22-21

  “COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS: The blessing of the hope of heaven.” - 8-22-21

As we worship together "from house to house," we cling to our hope of eternity with our Heavenly Father.  We look toward the day in which our faith will become sight.

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 "COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS: The blessing of the hope of heaven."  Respond to the invitation.  Enjoy the bonus video.

WORSHIP

COMMUNION

Read John‬ ‭14:3‬ ‭NIV‬‬, “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.”  Here is a possible communion prayer to say before you take the bread and the juice, “Father, we are grateful for your sacrifice.  We glory in the hope we possess in Christ Jesus.  We look forward to the day when we will be with you where you are.  In Jesus’ name, amen.”

Take the Lord's Supper.

PRAYER

Pray for the believers in Afghanistan.

MESSAGE

CHALLENGE

Our challenge will remain the same each week of this sermon series.  I just ask that you keep in mind the topic of each week’s message as you write down your weekly 3-2-1.  The topic this week is the blessing of the hope of heaven.

Write down 3 ways God bears your burdens daily.  Write down 2 needs God has met this week.  Write down 1 spiritual blessing in Christ that you cherish most.  Acknowledge God’s blessings.

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.  Possibly, if you have already responded to God’s call in these way, you would like to become a member of Kenwood Church.  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