After Pentecost | Saturday 27 Sep 2025
+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening prayer:
O Lord,
you have taught us that without love,
all our deeds are worth nothing:
Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts
that most excellent gift of charity,
the true bond of peace and of all virtues,
without which whoever lives is counted dead before you;
grant this for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen
“He who is least among you all
is the one who is great.”
(Luke 9:48)
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From the Psalms: Psalm 146 – Poor Bishop Hooper
praise the lord oh my soul
i will praise him all my life
i’ll sing praises to my god
i’ll sing praises ’til i die
don’t put your trust in princes
don’t put your trust in son of man
in them there’s no salvation
when they die so do their plans
the lord brings forth justice
he feeds the hungry
he opens blind eyes
he sets the prisoners free
the lord lifts those who are down
he loves the righteous
he sees the foreigner
he upholds the fatherless
blessed is he whose help is god
whose hope is in the lord alone
the god who made heaven and earth
the lord remains faithful forever faithful
the lord brings forth justice
he feeds the hungry
he opens blind eyes
he sets the prisoners free
the lord lifts those who are down
he loves the righteous
he sees the foreigner
he upholds the fatherless
the lord will reign forever forever
the lord will reign forever
praise the lord
praise the lord oh my soul
i will praise him all my life
i’ll sing praises to my god
i’ll sing praises ’til i die
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OT Reading: Proverbs 28:11-28 (ESV)
28:11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
+When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
+ Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
+ Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always,
but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
+ Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
+ A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
+ If one is burdened with the blood of another,
he will be a fugitive until death;
let no one help him.
+ Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered,
but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.
+ Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
+ A faithful man will abound with blessings,
but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
+ To show partiality is not good,
but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
+ A stingy man hastens after wealth
and does not know that poverty will come upon him.
+ Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
than he who flatters with his tongue.
+ Whoever robs his father or his mother
and says, “That is no transgression,”
is a companion to a man who destroys.
+ A greedy man stirs up strife,
but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
+ Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
+ Whoever gives to the poor will not want,
but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
+ When the wicked rise, people hide themselves,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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The Fear of the Lord | First Baptist Dallas
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NT Reading: Luke 9:43b-48 (ESV)
Jesus Again Foretells His Death
9:43b But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
Who Is the Greatest?
9:46 An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
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Servant of All – Maranatha! Music / Jesus Christ is my Lord
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O God, the light of the minds that know you, the life of the souls that love you, and the strength of the wills that serve you: Help us so to know you that we may truly love you, and so to love you that we may fully serve you, whom to serve is perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem: Intervene in ways that only you can, so the whole world will know that you alone are God. Protect your people from the assaults of the evil one, and grant Israel’s leaders the wisdom and courage to do what’s right in your sight. Deliver all the hostages from captivity, and restore their souls. Comfort those who grieve and mourn the loss of loved ones. Protect the innocent and punish the guilty, that all may live in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch
The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil,
and keep us in eternal life.
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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