Sunday Worship - April 27

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Citylife strives to be a diverse community of grace that forms disciples of Jesus for the renewal of Boston and our neighbors.

“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God, it is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”

Psalms 100:2-3

Order of Worship

*Please stand as you are able

Welcome and Preparation

Call to Worship*

LEADER: The earth is the Lord’s, for he made it:

PEOPLE: Come, let us adore him.

LEADER: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness:

PEOPLE: Come, let us adore him.

LEADER: The mercy of the Lord is everlasting:

PEOPLE: Come, let us adore him. Leader: Lord, open our lips.

ALL: And our mouths shall proclaim your praise.

  • All creatures of our God and King
    Lift up your voice and with us sing

    O praise Him! Alleluia!

    Thou burning sun with golden beam
    Thou silver moon with softer gleam

    O praise Him! O praise Him!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!


    And all ye men of tender heart
    Forgiving others, take your part

    O sing ye! Alleluia!

    Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
    Praise God and on him cast your care

    O praise Him! O praise Him!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!


    Let all things their Creator bless
    and worship Him in humbleness

    O praise Him! Alleluia!

    Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One

    O praise Him! O praise Him!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!


    Alleluia~

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    Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
    and praise the Spirit, Three in One

    O praise Him! O praise Him!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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Corporate Confession

Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

Personal Confession

Receiving of Grace

All the prophets testify about Christ that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.

Doxology*

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

  • Joel Houston, Jonas Myrin

    Verse 1
    All these pieces, broken and scattered
    In mercy gathered, mended and whole
    Empty handed, but not forsaken
    I’ve been set free, I’ve been set free

    Chorus
    Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
    That saved a wretch like me
    I once was lost, but now I am found
    Was blind but now I see

    Verse 2
    You take our failure, You take our weakness
    You set Your treasure in jars of clay
    So take this heart, Lord, I’ll be Your vessel
    The world to see Your life in me

    Chorus

    Bridge
    Oh I can see You now
    I can see the love in Your eyes
    Laying Yourself down
    Raising up the broken to life

    Chorus

    Bridge

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Missions Testimony

Adeline Park, Catie’s Closet

Prayer for Children

Extending Peace

MINISTER: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

ALL: And also with you.

Announcements

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Gospel Lesson

Scripture Reading*

12 On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. 13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. 14 And he said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it.

15 And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. 16 And he would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple. 17 And he was teaching them and saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” 18 And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and were seeking a way to destroy him, for they feared him, because all the crowd was astonished at his teaching. 19 And when evening came they went out of the city.

20 As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. 21 And Peter remembered and said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” 22 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. 23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Mark 11:12-25

READER: This is the Word of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

Sermon

“The Fig Tree and the Temple”

Sermon Series: More Like Jesus

Rev. Benjamin Bae

Prayers for Tithes and Offerings

ALL: Merciful Father, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us - our selves, our time, and our possessions - signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

  • by CityAlight

    I will trust my saviour Jesus,
    When my darkest doubts befall
    Trust Him when to simply trust Him
    Seems the hardest thing of all

    I will trust my saviour Jesus
    Trust Him when my strength is small
    For I know the shield of Jesus,
    Is the safest place of all

    Chorus
    Jesus, only Jesus
    Help me trust you more and more
    Jesus, only Jesus
    May my heart be ever yours

    I will trust my saviour Jesus
    He has said His way is best
    And I know the path He’s chosen
    Leads to everlasting rest

    Chorus

    Bridge
    Oh on that cross, how it was seen
    I can go now ever trusting in the one who died for me
    What could I bring, for your gift is complete
    So I trust You, simply trust You, Lord with every part of me

    Chorus

    Chorus 2
    Jesus, only Jesus
    Help me trust You more and more
    Jesus, only Jesus
    May my heart be ever yours

    I will trust my Saviour Jesus
    Every hour of my life
    As I journey home to see Him
    He will never leave my side

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Benediction & Dismissal*

MINISTER: Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Announcements

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Infant Baptism

Citylife will be offering several opportunities for infant baptism this Spring/Summer, including 5/11. If you are a member of Citylife and would like to have your infant or child baptized, please contact office@citylifeboston.org.

University Ministry

Citylife is one church made up of college students from multiple campuses across our city. We gather monthly at City Night Fellowship to develop meaningful relationships with students across campuses. Invite your friends and join us for our next monthly large group gathering at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday 5/1 at Ruggles Baptist Church. Click HERE for more info.

Kids & Youth

Next Saturday Youth Group meets: 5/3
Next Youth Sunday School meets: 5/11

Justice & Mercy

We are at Somerville Homeless Coalition on the 1st Saturday of the month, L Street Mission on the 2nd Saturday, and Pine Street Inn on the 3rd Saturday. Sign up to purchase for and assemble hygiene kits every 3rd Sunday.