Video: Kenwood Church “COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS: The blessing of participating in the suffering of Christ.” - 8-15-21

“COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS: The blessing of participating in the suffering of Christ.” - 8-15-21

As we worship together "from house to house," we accept our calling to follow Jesus' example of suffering.  We choose the way of Jesus.  We ask for strength and wisdom for the journey. 

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 participating in the suffering of Christ"  Respond to the invitation.  Enjoy the bonus video.

WORSHIP

COMMUNION

Read Luke 22:15‭-‬16 NIV, "And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”  Here is a possible communion prayer to say before you take the bread and the juice, “Father, we eagerly await that meal we shall eat with you on that day.  We know that communion calls us to suffer.  We follow the example of Jesus even in the midst of the darkness.  Be with us.  In Jesus’ name, amen.”

Take the Lord's Supper.

PRAYER

Pray for those who are enduring the suffering of Christ.

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 participating in the suffering of Christ.

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