God Doesn’t Tempt Anyone

This Sunday we will be looking at the sixth petition of The Lord’s Prayer, “Save us from the time of trial,” in Pastor Kevin’s message, “God Tempts No One” (James 1:12-16). There is only one in the Scriptures who is called the “tempter” and it’s not God. The evil one is all about trying to make us self-destruct, by separating us from God’s love and/or making us become out of touch with ourselves. This is when we are most vulnerable. So Jesus teaches us to pray to not be undone through times of testing and to know God has power available for us to overcome the attacks which are always coming our way. God wants us to know we are never alone, and we pray to know God’s power and presence in our lives.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “In Memoriam”, Lani Smith

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “O Jesus, I Have Promised”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Acts 16:9-15

Second Reading: Revelation 21:10-22:5

Special Music: “Seaside Suite”

Children’s Time

Gospel: James 1:12-16

Sermon: “God Doesn’t Tempt Anyone”, Rev. R. Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “Lord Jesus Think on Me”

Explanation of the Lord’s Prayer – The Sixth Petition

Prayers of the Church

Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Minuetto”, Franz Josef Haydn

Offering Response: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “My Hope is Built”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Voice of Praise”, Ellen Jane Lorenz