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Song List

Son of Suffering — Bethel Music

Let Justice Roll — Sojourn Music

More Than Able — Elevation Worship

I Give Myself Away — William McDowell

The Midtown Hymnal

Liturgy & Sermon

Call to Worship

There is one God, the Father, who laid the earth’s foundations.
The world and all its peoples belong to Him. 
We live for Him!

There is one Lord, Jesus Christ, who was chosen 
to be our ransom before the world began.
He is the spotless Lamb of God.
We live through Him!

There is one Helper, the Holy Spirit, who leads us into all truth 
and reminds us of the words of God.
He brings us true freedom in His presence. 
We live with Him!

- 1 Corinthians 8:6, Psalm 24:1-2, 1 Peter 1:18, John 14:26 

Confession

Almighty God, in love, You created 
all mankind in Your own image. 
Fill us with grace to oppose the sin and evil 
that destroys Your image-bearers. 

Fill us with wisdom to reject every corrupt power 
that oppresses others.
Fill us with gratitude and reverence for our freedom.

Teach us to use our freedom to work for justice in every place, 
so that the nations may see the good works of Your people
and give glory to Your holy Name.
Through Christ our Lord we pray, Amen.

—adapted from The 1928 Book of Common Prayer




Assurance

Whether my hard work and best efforts end in failure or success, 
Lord, Your power is working in me. 

Whether the enemy tries to accuse me or the world tries to flatter me, 
Lord, Your power is working in me.

Whether my heart aches from hardships or my mouth is filled with laughter,
Lord, Your power is working in me.

Whatever my circumstances, may my life be like a letter, 
praising the goodness of Jesus, written not with pen and ink, 
but written by the Spirit of the Living God, declaring to all: 
Lord, Your power is working in me.

- based on 2 Corinthians 3:3, 6:3-10

Scripture Reading & Sermon

The Wise Life: Do What’s Right

Guest Preacher Nate Bishop

Doing what is righteous and just

is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Proverbs 21:3


8 Speak up for those who have no voice,

for the justice of all who are dispossessed.

9 Speak up, judge righteously,

and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.

Proverbs 31:8-9

Big Idea: Wisdom is expressed through justice, righteousness, and care for others.

1. Wisdom Places People Over Piety

2. Wisdom Reframes Personal Responsibility

3. Wisdom Lifts False Limits

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Announcements

Announcements

Aug 3 · 12–8pm First Monday Prayer

Come center yourself and meet with the Lord.

Next Sunday · 11am New Family Welcome

New students and parents, come meet us as we kick off the new school year.

Aug 18 · 6am One Call

A quarterly prayer call with our Sent Ones.

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About Us

Sojourn Midtown a gospel-formed, multiethnic family, sent for the city. We are a part of the Sojourn family of churches.



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Sojourn Midtown  1207 S Shelby St Louisville, KY 40203 · hello@sojournmidtown.com · 502 237 1122