Victory in Jesus (Christ Won the Victory)

 

Victory in Jesus (Christ Won the Victory) 

 Keith and Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell 

Chorus

Oh victory in Jesus

My Savior forever

He sought me and bought me

With His redeeming blood

He loved me ere I knew Him

And all my love is due Him

He plunged me to victory

Beneath the cleansing flood

Verse 1

I heard an old, old story

How a Savior came from glory

How He gave His life on Calvary

To save a wretch like me

I heard about His groaning

Of His precious blood's atoning

Then I repented of my sin,

Christ won the victory!

Verse 2

I heard about His healing

All His miracles revealing 

That He alone can save a soul

And set the captive free

I’m happy in His promise 

How soon He’s coming for us 

And home with Him I’ll sing again: 

Christ won the victory!

Verse 3

I’ll tell the old, old story

Till my Savior comes from glory

I’ll tell of all the Lord has done

To set this sinner free

That all who will believe Him 

By Faith can still receive Him

And share in that redemption song:

Christ won the victory!

Behold Our God

Behold Our God 

Sovereign Grace Music

Verse 1

Who has held the oceans in His hands

Who has numbered every grain of sand

Kings and nations tremble at His voice

All creation rises to rejoice

Chorus

Behold our God seated on His throne

Come let us adore Him

Behold our King nothing can compare

Come let us adore Him

Verse 2

Who has given counsel to the Lord

Who can question any of His words

Who can teach the One who knows all things

Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds

Verse 3

Who has felt the nails upon His hand

Bearing all the guilt of sinful man

God eternal humbled to the grave

Jesus Saviour risen now to reign

Bridge

You will reign forever

(Let Your glory fill the earth)

(REPEAT)

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Verse 1

Come, Thou long expected Jesus,

Born to set Thy people free;

From our fears and sins release us;

Let us find our rest in Thee.

Israel’s strength and consolation,

Hope of all the earth Thou art;

Dear Desire of ev’ry nation,

Joy of every longing heart.

Verse 2

Joy to those who long to see Thee

Day-spring from on high, appear.

Come, Thou promised Rod of Jesse,

Of Thy birth, we long to hear!

O’er the hills the angels singing

News, glad tidings of a birth;

“Go to Him your praises bringing

Christ the Lord has come to earth!”

Verse 3

Come to earth to taste our sadness,

He whose glories knew no end.

By His life He brings us gladness,

Our redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.

Leaving riches without number,

Born within a cattle stall;

This the everlasting wonder,

Christ was born the Lord of all.

Verse 4

Born Thy people to deliver,

Born a child, and yet a King,

Born to reign in us for ever,

Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.

By Thine own eternal Spirit

Rule in all our hearts alone;

By Thine all-sufficient merit

Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

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Christmas, a Day for the Suffering 

He is with us. May we embrace Him no matter how we feel. Don’t let the insects in your light, dim your radiance for Him in how you suffer your suffering. We are one with the Crucified. His suffering bounds us to Him. May we, too bring glory to God in our darkest, lowest places this season. He is with you. His love has saved you. You may be unfaithful, but He is faithful. Worship Him today! May God meet you where you are this coming week. A holiday wrought with both joy and suffering. Merry Christmas!

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The Face-to-Face Nature of Christmas 

God is born among us, and He has a name. This name highlights His individuality, and this name is an offer of relationship to every single person. God became one of us not to save humanity in general but to save you, personally. We can view this truth in the way that the God-child interacts with people during His public ministry: He calls His disciples by name; He spends time with the sick; and He eats with sinners. In all circumstances, Jesus looks at the other person to reveal that He has come for them in a personal and life altering manner.

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Exult In The Savior's Birth

 

 Exult In The Savior's Birth 

Matt Boswell

Verse 1

Shepherds watched their flocks at night,

attending lowly sheep;

Now within a cattle shed,

a much stranger watch they keep.

Today, a Savior has been born

and He is Christ, the Lord;

Placed within a humble trough,

this baby must be adored.

Verse 2

Pagan wise men from the East

seek out the infant King;

Trackless miles behind them lie

and now all their rev’rence bring.

They have come to worship Him

with spices and with gold;

Countless millions seek Him still,

who’s advent was long foretold.

Verse 3

For to us a child is born,

to us a Son is giv’n;

He shall reign in righteousness,

this Counselor King from heav’n.

The government will rest on Him,

He is the mighty God;

Prince of Peace, this gentle King

yet rules with a mighty rod.

Verse 4

Scriptures say that Mary’s boy

was born that he might die;

Angel voices burst in praise,

their harmony fills the sky.

Sing, “Glory in the highest heav’n!”

Sing, “Gracious peace on earth!”

Those on whom His favor rests,

exult in the Saviour’s birth.

For unto us a child is born, 

for unto us a Son is given

A Savior given

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne...

 Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

1) Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown,

When Thou camest to earth for me;

But in Bethlehem's home was there found no room

For Thy holy nativity.

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,

There is room in my heart for Thee.

2) Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,

Proclaiming Thy royal degree;

But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth,

And in great humility.

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,

There is room in my heart for Thee.

3) The foxes found rest, and the birds their nest

In the shade of the forest tree;

But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God,

In the deserts of Galilee.

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,

There is room in my heart for Thee.

4) Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word

That should set Thy people free;

But with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn,

They bore Thee to Calvary.

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,

There is room in my heart for Thee.

5) When the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing,

At Thy coming to victory,

Let Thy voice call me home, saying "Yet there is room,

There is room at My side for thee."

My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,

When Thou comest and callest for me.

King of Kings

 

  King of Kings 

 Hillsong Worship

VERSE 1

In the darkness we were waiting

Without hope without light

Till from heaven You came running

There was mercy in Your eyes

To fulfil the law and prophets

To a virgin came the Word

From a throne of endless glory

To a cradle in the dirt

CHORUS:

Praise the Father

Praise the Son

Praise the Spirit three in one

God of glory

Majesty

Praise forever to the King of Kings

VERSE 2

To reveal the kingdom coming

And to reconcile the lost

To redeem the whole creation

You did not despise the cross

For even in Your suffering

You saw to the other side

Knowing this was our salvation

Jesus for our sake You died

VERSE 3

And the morning that You rose

All of heaven held its breath

Till that stone was moved for good

For the Lamb had conquered death

And the dead rose from their tombs

And the angels stood in awe

For the souls of all who’d come

To the Father are restored

VERSE 4

And the Church of Christ was born

Then the Spirit lit the flame

Now this gospel truth of old

Shall not kneel shall not faint

By His blood and in His Name

In His freedom I am free

For the love of Jesus Christ

Who has resurrected me

Prayer for Thanksgiving Day

Prayer for Thanksgiving Day

Almighty God, most merciful Father,

you open your hand

 and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

We give you most humble and hearty thanks

that you have crowned the fields with your blessing,

and have permitted us once more

to gather in the fruits of the earth.

Bless and protect the living seed 

of your Word sown in our hearts,

that in the abundant fruits of righteousness

we may always present to you

 an acceptable thank-offering;

through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one true God, now and forever. Amen.

Source: The Lutheran Hymnary, 1913

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

 

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

Blessed Assurance

Blessed Assurance

CityAlight 

All my attempts to be satisfied

Were vain and empty

Until the moment you rescued me

And your love filled me

My soul sings

Now my soul sings

What blessed assurance

I’ve found in you

I’ve found in you

I won’t be shaken I will not be moved

How steadfast your strong hand

Is keeping me

Is keeping me

I won’t be shaken I will not be moved

Oh blessed assurance

No other love that I’ve ever known

Compares to you God

No other love that I’ve ever found

Has done what you’ve done

Ever my anchor

Ever my strength

Ever my portion

And all I need

Ever my healing

Ever my hope

Ever the truth that leads me home

That leads me home

Prayer for Veterans Day

Dear Lord,

Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of us.

Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made for their many different contributions to America’s victories over tyranny and oppression.

We respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of them, and we pray that you will watch over these special people and bless them with peace and happiness. In Jesus’ name we pray; Amen. Here