Brothers and sisters, why do we gather this day?
We gather to remember and proclaim all that God does for us.

And what does God do for us?
He forgives all our iniquities, He heals all our diseases. 

He also redeems our life from the pit
and crowns us with steadfast love and mercy.
We sing to Him because He has been good to us in every way.

Amen, church. Let’s proclaim God’s deeds this morning! 

I will sing of Your goodness
I will sing of Your love
Though the seasons come quickly
You have always been enough
Though the night may get darker
Though the waiting seems long
You have always been faithful
To remind me of Your love

You are good in the morning I’ll sing
You are good in the evening I’ll sing
You are good You are good to me

You have always been patient
You have always been kind
You’re consistent through the ages
Oh what a friend of mine
So I’ll remind my soul to bless You
Standing firm upon Your truth
Knowing You cannot be shaken
’Cause I’ve seen what You can do

You keep on getting better
You keep on getting better

Every day gets sweeter
Every day gets better

Your presence, your glory,
You’re welcome in
All honour, dominion
Lord please come, near
We want you, we need you
We live to glorify
Your name

Glorify, your name
Glorify, your name
Glorify, the name, above all names

We want you, we need you
We want you, we need you
We want you, we need you
We live to glorify Your name

Church, This is what the Lord says:
“The wise should not boast in their wisdom; the strong should not boast in their strength;
the wealthy should not boast in their wealth. But let the one who boasts boast in this:
that they understand and know Me.”

           — Jeremiah 9:23–24

Lifting them up in our conversations, in our work, and in the way we present ourselves to the world. Our hearts have wandered. Let’s take a moment to confess together:
Lord, the truest thing worth boasting in, is knowing You.
We confess that we have not known You as we ought.

We have neglected Your Word.
We have rushed past prayer.
We have pulled away from community.
We have traded attentiveness to You
for achievement, comfort, and distraction.
Lord, have mercy.

Turn our hearts back to You.
Teach us to seek You while You may be found.
And help us to know You again.

I find space for what I treasure, I make time for what I want
I choose my priorities and Jesus you’re my number one

So I will make room for you,
I will prepare for two
So you don’t feel that you
Can’t live here, please live in me

Yes, Jesus you’re my number one

My will, You can move that over
My way, You can move that over too
My Ego, You can move that over
My plans, You can move that over too
My schedule, you can move that over
My itinerary, you can move that over too
See I, I will make room for you
You can move that over
You can move that over too

Church

God is patient. God is present.
And God is still at work among us!
Jesus did not avoid our suffering— He entered it
and overcame it at the cross! So we do not remain where we were.
We respond with gratitude and praise!
Thanks be to God!

Miracles when You move
Such an easy thing for You to do
Your hand is moving right now
You are still showing up
At the tomb of every Lazarus
Your voice is calling me out

Right now I know You’re able
My God come through again

You can do all things
You can do all things but fail
’Cause You’ve never lost a battle
No You’ve never lost a battle
And I know​ ​I know You never will

Everything’s possible
By the power of the Holy Ghost
A new wind is blowing right now
Breaking my heart of stone
Taking over like it’s Jericho
My walls are all crashing down

You’ve never lost a battle
You’ve never lost a battle
You’ve never lost a battle
You never will

You’ve never lost a battle
You’ve never lost a battle
You’ve never lost a battle

Yes I know​ ​I know You never will
I know​ ​I know You never will

No weapon formed against me
Shall prosper; it won’t work

Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine
He’s been my fourth man in the fire
time after time
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
And what He did for me on Calvary
is more than enough

I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail

Perfect submission, all is at rest
I know the author of tomorrow
has ordered my steps
So this is my story and this is my song
I’m praising my risen King and Savior
all the day long

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That’s why I trust Him, that’s why I trust Him

The Mission Statement

Jamaal Williams 

1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.

2 There was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.

3 He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was not able because of the crowd, since he was a short man.

4 So running ahead, he climbed up a sycamore tree to see Jesus, since he was about to pass that way.

5 When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down because today it is necessary for me to stay at your house.”

6 So he quickly came down and welcomed him joyfully.

7 All who saw it began to complain, “He has gone to stay with a sinful man.” 8 But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, I will give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord. And if I have extorted anything from anyone, I will pay back four times as much.”

9 “Today salvation has come to this house,” Jesus told him, “because he too is a son of Abraham.

10 For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

–Luke 19:1-10

Big Idea: Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. Now we join Him.

1.  The Scene

• Jesus enters Jericho surrounded by a crowd. Zacchaeus wants to see Jesus but cannot get a clear look. He is blocked by the crowd and by his own reputation.

2. The Turn

• Zacchaeus climbs a tree, hoping for a glimpse. Jesus stops, looks up, and calls him by name.

3. The Tension

• The crowd complains. Their sense of holiness turns into distance and disgust. 

4. The Fruit

• Zacchaeus responds with repentance you can measure. He gives generously and makes restitution.

5. The Declaration

• Jesus announces that salvation has come to Zacchaeus’ house and restores his identity.

6. The Mission

• Jesus explains everything with one sentence: “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

7. Invitation

• Jesus stops for the lost.
• Jesus brings salvation that lands in real life.
• Those who are found are invited to join Him in seeking others.

The Lord is my Shepherd
He goes before me
Defender behind me
I won’t fear

I’m filled with anointing
My cup’s overflowing
No weapon can harm me
I won’t fear

Hallelujah I am not alone
He’s my Comfort always holds me close

He always guides me
Through mountains and valleys
His joy is refreshing
Restores my soul
Mercy and goodness
Give me assurance
That I’ll see His glory
Face to face

Your Spirit lives within me
So I will walk in Your peace
Your Spirit lives within me
My victory, my victory

My victory, my victory