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We Are Listening - Sojourn Music

Not In A Hurry - Will Reagan

Refiner - Maverick City Music

Completely Yes  - Sandra Crouch

Trust In God - Elevation


Today's Liturgy


Call to Worship

As we get started this morning, hear the Lord’s invitation:

Come, all who are weary:
All who are burdened with the pressures of life.
All who are numbed by the constant stream of polarizing narratives.
All who feel stretched in too many directions,
The Lord invites you to be still, to sit in his presence, and to remember what is true.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.
He endured the cross, taking our burden, and now reigns in glory with all authority.
Let us lay aside every weight and every distraction as we worship and serve the Lord!
Amen!
–Inspired by Heb. 12:1–2; Ps. 46:10, 121:1-2; Rev 5:12;

Confession
Let’s pray
Lord, as we open our hearts in worship, we know you draw near.
We want to hear you…we want to experience you…we want to see the world through your eyes…(short pause)

In a busy and chaotic world, we let the noise drown you out -
we are so easily caught in conflict, worn down by culture wars and societal pressures to fit in…
We lose sight of your kingdom and our calling to be salt and light.

We need your help and your guidance Lord,
And so together we now pray (join me in the underlined portions).

Forgive us, Lord.
For when we allow ourselves to be shaped by the world, rather than by Your Words.

May Your truth, like an authoritative judge, put every lie in its place.
May Your peace, like an attentive parent, hold and protect us.
May your presence, like a caring shepherd, seek out the weary,
the searching, the angry—and plant them on solid ground.

Holy Spirit, renew in us a zeal and joy in your gospel.
Break through every barrier with the good news of Jesus,
and give us courage to live as Your people in the world.
Amen.
–Inspired by Matt. 5:13–16; Rom. 12:21; Eph. 4:15

Assurance

Church, as we surrender, as we say yes, we have a savior who is faithful…
Hear this good news:

You are not defined by the culture around you, but by the cross before you.
Jesus has overcome the world, and He is renewing you day by day.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can endure the hardship and challenges of this life.
For your identity is secure, your calling is clear, and your future is sure.
We belong to Jesus and by His grace we live with hope and peace,
as a people set apart to do His good work.

–Inspired by John 16:33; 2 Cor. 4:16; 1 Pet. 2:9–10

How Can I Follow Jesus in a Culture Like This?

Jason Stephens

1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.

4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,
5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,
11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

–Titus 3:1-11

You can engage the culture by being like Jesus—following Him and being discerning, looking like Him and being beautiful, acting like Him by being merciful.

1. Follow Jesus (Titus 1)

  • Be discerning about who is forming you
  • Submit to faithful spiritual leaders who teach sound doctrine
  • Test every conviction by tracing the source, searching the Scriptures, testing in community, and talking to a pastor

2. Look Like Jesus (Titus 2)

  • Live in a way that makes the gospel attractive (Titus 2:5, 2:8, 2:10)
  • Embody integrity that flows from within, not fabricated behavior
  • Display God’s grace through godly living while we wait for Christ’s return

3. Act Like Jesus (Titus 3)

  • Engage the culture through mercy, not arguments
  • Remember who you were and how Christ changed you
  • Devote yourself to good works that benefit everyone

4. Application

  • Be discerning like Jesus
  • Be beautiful to the culture by living with integrity
  • Be merciful, showing the kindness and love of God to all—even your enemies





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Friday at 6:30pm Artist Showcase

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Sojourn Midtown is a part of the Sojourn family of churches. Our mission is to reach people with the gospel, build them up as the church, and send them into the world.



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