At the Duluth Church of Christ this coming Sunday morning, Cary Oglesby will bring us a lesson about getting rid of unforgiveness in our lives. Our worship, while directed primarily toward God, will also help us to encourage each other as a Christian family to live and love more like Christ would have us to.
All song numbers are from the book Praise for the Lord.
Doxology – 528
The music of this classic hymn dates back to 1551,聽and the words to 1673. Despite its age, the message rings ever true: Each member of the Godhead is worthy of praise and glory from both men and angels.
A Common Love – 842
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I have fond memories of singing this song with other young people, hand in hand as we finished a time of devotion together. When we forgive each other, we聽show our聽love and strengthen the bond between us.
He Paid a Debt – 859
Before the sermon, we will sing this song and remember the debt that Jesus has already paid for us. Now that we are forgiven, we can forgive others!聽And forgive us our debts,聽As we forgive our debtors.聽(Matthew 6:12 NKJV)
Sweet Will of God – 432
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As the invitation is given, we will sing this beautiful hymn from the turn of the last century. This song puts into words our longing to want what God wants, for His will to be ours, “Till I am wholly lost in Thee.” May this be our goal every day!
Nailed to the Cross – 444
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Part of the sweet will of God was for the Son to willingly give His life on the cross, in order to pay our debt. This solemn song will remind us of that sacrifice and help us get into the right mindset to participate in the Lord’s Supper.聽Surely He has borne our griefs聽And carried our sorrows.聽(Isaiah 53:4 NKJV)
Beloved, Let Us Love One Another – 846
Our final song will return to the theme of loving our brothers and sisters in Christ, which includes forgiveness. Dennis Ryder put 1 John 4:7, 8 to music in 1974, and it is a great way to memorize this Bible verse, complete with the reference!