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Winter Series Sermon 1: Christ is Lord of the Church - but who is this Jesus Christ, that we can trust him to build his Church?
Hosting Congregation is St Peters Lutheran Church in Pretoria. Sermon: Bishop Horst Müller
Hosting Congregation is St Peters Lutheran Church in Pretoria. Sermon: Bishop Horst Müller
Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Trinity - 28th June 2020: Psalm 139v1-17 - The bag God packed just for you...
Hymn: Loved before the dawn of time...
Loved before the dawn of time, Chosen by my Maker,
Hidden in my Saviour, I am His and He is mine,
Cherished for eternity.
When I’m stained with guilt and sin, He is there to lift me,
Heal me and forgive me; Gives me strength to stand again,
Stronger than I was before.
So with every breath that I am given, I will sing salvation’s song;
And I’ll join the chorus of creation, Giving praise to Christ alone.
Chorus: How great is our God, sing with me,
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God.
All the claims of Satan’s curse, Lifted through His offering,
Satisfied through suffering; All the blessings He deserves
Poured on my unworthy soul. Singing glory, honour, wisdom, power
So with every breath that I am given, I will sing salvation’s song;
And I’ll join the chorus of creation, Giving praise to Christ alone.
Chorus: How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Stars will fade and mountains fall; Christ will shine forever,
Love’s unfading splendour. Earth and heaven will bow in awe,
Joining in salvation’s song.
Hidden in my Saviour, I am His and He is mine,
Cherished for eternity.
When I’m stained with guilt and sin, He is there to lift me,
Heal me and forgive me; Gives me strength to stand again,
Stronger than I was before.
So with every breath that I am given, I will sing salvation’s song;
And I’ll join the chorus of creation, Giving praise to Christ alone.
Chorus: How great is our God, sing with me,
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God.
All the claims of Satan’s curse, Lifted through His offering,
Satisfied through suffering; All the blessings He deserves
Poured on my unworthy soul. Singing glory, honour, wisdom, power
So with every breath that I am given, I will sing salvation’s song;
And I’ll join the chorus of creation, Giving praise to Christ alone.
Chorus: How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Stars will fade and mountains fall; Christ will shine forever,
Love’s unfading splendour. Earth and heaven will bow in awe,
Joining in salvation’s song.
Hymn: My heart will sing to you... (Robin Mark)
My Heart will sing to you because of Your great love
A love so rich so pure a love beyond compare
The wilderness, the barren place, become a blessing in the warmth of Your embrace
When earthly wisdom dims the light of knowing You
Or if my search for understanding clouds your way
To you I'll fly, my hiding place, where revelation is beholding face to face
May my heart sing your praise for ever,
May my voice lift Your name my God
May my soul know no other treasure, than Your love, than Your love
My Heart will sing to you because of Your great love
A love so rich so pure a love beyond compare
The wilderness, the barren place, become a blessing in the warmth of Your embrace
When earthly wisdom dims the light of knowing You
Or if my search for understanding clouds your way
To you I'll fly, my hiding place, where revelation is beholding face to face
May my heart sing your praise for ever,
May my voice lift Your name my God
May my soul know no other treasure, than Your love, than Your love
A love so rich so pure a love beyond compare
The wilderness, the barren place, become a blessing in the warmth of Your embrace
When earthly wisdom dims the light of knowing You
Or if my search for understanding clouds your way
To you I'll fly, my hiding place, where revelation is beholding face to face
May my heart sing your praise for ever,
May my voice lift Your name my God
May my soul know no other treasure, than Your love, than Your love
My Heart will sing to you because of Your great love
A love so rich so pure a love beyond compare
The wilderness, the barren place, become a blessing in the warmth of Your embrace
When earthly wisdom dims the light of knowing You
Or if my search for understanding clouds your way
To you I'll fly, my hiding place, where revelation is beholding face to face
May my heart sing your praise for ever,
May my voice lift Your name my God
May my soul know no other treasure, than Your love, than Your love
Previous Sunday Sermons
Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Trinity - 21st June 2020: Youth Service - Life is like a box of smarties... (Youth Service)
This joint sermon was held by the Pastors Udo Lütge, Frank Schütte, Renee Risch and Petra Röhrs.
This joint sermon was held by the Pastors Udo Lütge, Frank Schütte, Renee Risch and Petra Röhrs.
Hymn: Lord the Light of your light is shining... Graham Kendrick (Hillcrest Congregation)
1. Lord, the light of your love is shining, In the midst of the darkness, shining
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth you now bring us
Shine on me, shine on me...
Chorus: Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father's glory,
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire, Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy, Send forth your word
Lord, and let there be light
2. Lord, I come to your awesome presence
From the shadows into your radiance
By the blood I may enter your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me, shine on me... Chorus
3. As we gaze on your kingly brightness
So our faces display your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives tell your story
Shine on me, shine on me.... Chorus
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth you now bring us
Shine on me, shine on me...
Chorus: Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father's glory,
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire, Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy, Send forth your word
Lord, and let there be light
2. Lord, I come to your awesome presence
From the shadows into your radiance
By the blood I may enter your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me, shine on me... Chorus
3. As we gaze on your kingly brightness
So our faces display your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives tell your story
Shine on me, shine on me.... Chorus
Hymn: You shall go out with joy... Andre Kempen (Hillcrest Congregation)
You shall go out with joy
And be let forth with peace,
And the mountains and the hills
Will break forth before you.
There'll be shouts of joy
And the trees of the fields
Will clap, will clap their hands.
And the trees of the fields will clap their hands,
And the trees of the fields will clap their hands,
And the trees of the fields will clap their hands,
While you go out with joy.
And be let forth with peace,
And the mountains and the hills
Will break forth before you.
There'll be shouts of joy
And the trees of the fields
Will clap, will clap their hands.
And the trees of the fields will clap their hands,
And the trees of the fields will clap their hands,
And the trees of the fields will clap their hands,
While you go out with joy.
Full Youth Service:
Sermon for the 1st Sunday after Trinity - 14th June 2020: Genesis 37-50 - The Prince is my Brother
Hymn: In my wrestling and in my doubts... (Rend Collective)
In my wrestling and in my doubts, In my failures You won't walk out
Your great love will lead me through, You are the peace in my troubled sea
You are the peace in my troubled sea.
In the silence, You won't let go, In the questions, Your truth will hold,
Your great love will lead me through, You are the peace in my troubled sea, You are the peace in my troubled sea.
Chorus: My lighthouse, my lighthouse, Shining in the darkness. I will follow You
My lighthouse, my lighthouse, I will trust the promise
You will carry me safe to shore (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Safe to shore (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Safe to shore (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Safe to shore
I won't fear what tomorrow brings, With each morning I'll rise and sing
My God's love will lead me through, You are the peace in my troubled sea
You are the peace… Chorus
Fire before us, You're the brightest, You will lead us through the storms...
Fire before us, You're the brightest, You will lead us through the storms
Chorus...
Your great love will lead me through, You are the peace in my troubled sea
You are the peace in my troubled sea.
In the silence, You won't let go, In the questions, Your truth will hold,
Your great love will lead me through, You are the peace in my troubled sea, You are the peace in my troubled sea.
Chorus: My lighthouse, my lighthouse, Shining in the darkness. I will follow You
My lighthouse, my lighthouse, I will trust the promise
You will carry me safe to shore (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Safe to shore (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Safe to shore (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Safe to shore
I won't fear what tomorrow brings, With each morning I'll rise and sing
My God's love will lead me through, You are the peace in my troubled sea
You are the peace… Chorus
Fire before us, You're the brightest, You will lead us through the storms...
Fire before us, You're the brightest, You will lead us through the storms
Chorus...
Hymn: Still, my soul be still (Keith Getty & Stuart Townend)
Still, my soul, be still, And do not fear, Though winds of change may rage tomorrow.
God is at your side; No longer dread, The fires of unexpected sorrow.
God, You are my God, And I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew, A steadfast spirit within me, To rest in You alone.
Still, my soul, be still, Do not be moved, By lesser lights and fleeting shadows.
Hold onto His ways, With shield of faith, Against temptations flaming arrows.
God, You are my God, And I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew, A steadfast spirit within me, To rest in You alone.
Still, my soul, be still, Do not forsake, The Truth you learned in the beginning.
Wait upon the Lord, And hope will rise, As stars appear when day is dimming.
God, You are my God, And I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew, A steadfast spirit within me, To rest in You alone.
Still, my soul, be still, And do not fear, Though winds of change may rage tomorrow.
God is at your side; No longer dread, The fires of unexpected sorrow... Still.
God is at your side; No longer dread, The fires of unexpected sorrow.
God, You are my God, And I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew, A steadfast spirit within me, To rest in You alone.
Still, my soul, be still, Do not be moved, By lesser lights and fleeting shadows.
Hold onto His ways, With shield of faith, Against temptations flaming arrows.
God, You are my God, And I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew, A steadfast spirit within me, To rest in You alone.
Still, my soul, be still, Do not forsake, The Truth you learned in the beginning.
Wait upon the Lord, And hope will rise, As stars appear when day is dimming.
God, You are my God, And I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew, A steadfast spirit within me, To rest in You alone.
Still, my soul, be still, And do not fear, Though winds of change may rage tomorrow.
God is at your side; No longer dread, The fires of unexpected sorrow... Still.
Sermon for Trinity Sunday - 7 June 2020: The toughest and most painful side of hurt
Hymn: Bless the Lord, O my soul...
Chorus: Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul, Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul, I’ll worship Your Holy name.
1. The sun comes up, It’s a new day dawning, It’s time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, And whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing When the evening comes... Chorus
2. You’re rich in love, And You’re slow to anger
Your name is great, And Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons For my heart to find... Chorus
3. And on that day When my strength is failing
The end draws near And my time has come
Still my soul will Sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years And then forevermore... Chorus
Sing like never before, O my soul, I’ll worship Your Holy name.
1. The sun comes up, It’s a new day dawning, It’s time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, And whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing When the evening comes... Chorus
2. You’re rich in love, And You’re slow to anger
Your name is great, And Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons For my heart to find... Chorus
3. And on that day When my strength is failing
The end draws near And my time has come
Still my soul will Sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years And then forevermore... Chorus
Hymn: May the Road (Irish Blessing) / Möge die Straße
Möge die Straße uns zusammen führen und der Wind in deinem Rücken sein;
sanft falle Regen auf deine Felder und warm auf dein Gesicht der Sonnenschein.
Und bis wir uns wiedersehen, halte Gott dich fest in seiner Hand;
und bis wir uns wiedersehen, halte Gott dich fest in seiner Hand.
May the stars come out to greet you, as you lie your weary head to rest.
May the moonlight smile upon you. May your dreams be ever blessed.
And until we meet again may God enfold you safely in His hand.
And until we meet again may God enfold you safely in His hand.
sanft falle Regen auf deine Felder und warm auf dein Gesicht der Sonnenschein.
Und bis wir uns wiedersehen, halte Gott dich fest in seiner Hand;
und bis wir uns wiedersehen, halte Gott dich fest in seiner Hand.
May the stars come out to greet you, as you lie your weary head to rest.
May the moonlight smile upon you. May your dreams be ever blessed.
And until we meet again may God enfold you safely in His hand.
And until we meet again may God enfold you safely in His hand.
Hymn: When I fear my faith will fade...
1. When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast.
I could never keep my hold through life's fearful path;
For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast.
Chorus: He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.
2. Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast;
Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast.
He'll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last;
Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast.
3. For my life He bled and died, Christ will hold me fast;
Justice has been satisfied; He will hold me fast.
Raised with Him to endless life, He will hold me fast
'Till our faith is turned to sight, When He comes at last!
When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast.
I could never keep my hold through life's fearful path;
For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast.
Chorus: He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.
2. Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast;
Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast.
He'll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last;
Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast.
3. For my life He bled and died, Christ will hold me fast;
Justice has been satisfied; He will hold me fast.
Raised with Him to endless life, He will hold me fast
'Till our faith is turned to sight, When He comes at last!
Sermon for Pentecost Sunday - 31st May 2020: Is God good when life isn't?
Sermon for Sunday Exaudi - 24th May 2020: Exodus 37 - Stupid won't fix stupid...
1. God be with you till we meet again;
By His counsels guide, uphold you,
With His sheep in love enfold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
2. God be with you till we meet again!
’Neath His wings protecting hide you,
Daily manna still provide you;
God be with you till we meet again!
3. God be with you till we meet again!
When life’s perils thick confound you,
Put His arms unfailing round you;
God be with you till we meet again!
4. God be with you till we meet again!
Keep love’s banner floating o’er you,
Smite death’s threatening wave before you;
God be with you till we meet again! (Jeremiah E Rankin)
By His counsels guide, uphold you,
With His sheep in love enfold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
2. God be with you till we meet again!
’Neath His wings protecting hide you,
Daily manna still provide you;
God be with you till we meet again!
3. God be with you till we meet again!
When life’s perils thick confound you,
Put His arms unfailing round you;
God be with you till we meet again!
4. God be with you till we meet again!
Keep love’s banner floating o’er you,
Smite death’s threatening wave before you;
God be with you till we meet again! (Jeremiah E Rankin)
Sermon for Ascension Day - 21 May 2020: Exodus 16 - Lets talk about our destiny...
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