Sunday Recap – 01/10/10

This morning’s service was great, and it was good to be back in the full swing of things after the holiday break. We saw a few new faces, which is always good as well. Brad Beamon, from Chapel Hill via Greenville, brought the message from John 8:31-38 today, focusing on the transition from a dead heart to a living one in the areas of worship, relationship, source, and the Gospel. We are to then, in response, repent and trust in the One true living God, instead of the dead idols that so often plague our souls.:

• Beg (Shane & Shane) – This song, used as an introduction and welcoming song, spoke to both the rebellious and religious, focusing on our need for Jesus and His Spirit in our everyday lives.
• Into the Arms of Jesus (Thad Cockrell) – Written by Vintage21 worship leader and Nashville rising star Thad Cockrell, this song opened our worship set by laying out practical ways and reasons to trust Jesus, even when things aren’t always perfect around us.
• Chainbreaker (Charlie Hall) - This upbeat song reminded us that we are indeed freed by Christ, instead of bound by our idols and own desires: He has set us free from those things indeed!
• Jesus Paid It All (Elvina Hall) – After a reflection from Hebrews 10, we realized that all of our sins’ debt had been paid by Christ on the Cross. In response to Hebrews 10 and the sacrifice once for all, we sang this old hymn rejoicing in what has been paid on our behalf.
• In the Shadow of the Glorious Cross (Brooks Ritter) – This song written by Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, KY provided our Communion song, and was a wonderful reflection on why, how, and for whom we live. What wonderful lyrics!

Next Week: Jesus talks about the religous people’s mothers. Should be interesting.