O Church, Arise (Arise Shine) - Getty (listen and purchase here; could work well as a sung call to worship)
Possible call to worship
Psalm 46 says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” We gather today to proclaim our confidence in Him. The One who never fails…our stronghold, our mighty fortress. Let’s lift our voices and worship Him together.
H172, CH151 - A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (closing option as well)
CH709 - A Shield About Me
CH139 - Great Is Thy Faithfulness (see piano and organ arrangements here)
Possible call to worship
Scripture reminds us, “Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57). Today we gather to celebrate the One who has conquered sin; the One who conquered death; the One who has the power that would stand against us. Let’s lift our hearts and our voices in recognition of the victory of Christ over all things.
Christus Victor (Amen) - Getty (listen and purchase here)
O Most High, King of the ages. Great I AM, God of wonders
By the blood You have redeemed us, led us through mighty waters.
Now to the Lamb upon the throne
Be blessing, honor, glory, power for the battle You have won. Hallelujah! Amen.
H33 - All People That On Earth Do Dwell (opening hymn option; could sing verses 1-4 for opening, and verse 5 to close)
O enter then His gates with praise; approach with joy His courts anew.
Praise, laud and bless His name always, for it is seemly so to do.
O Great God - Sovereign Grace (response option, or worship; listen here, music attached)
O great God of highest heaven occupy my lowly heart.
Own it all and reign supreme, conquer every rebel power.
Let no vice or sin remain that resists Your holy war
You have loved and purchased me, make me Yours forevermore.
CH734 - Be Strong in the Lord (acceptance option)
H153 - Striving Onward, Pressing Forward (acceptance option)
What detains I'll cast aside by that promise to abide...
Lord, I Need You - Matt Maher (repentance option; listen here, music attached)
My one defense, my righteousness, O God, how I need You...
H247 - I Need Thee Every Hour (repentance option)
I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby. Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh...
Behold the Lamb - Getty (communion option; listen here, music attached)
So we share in this bread of life and we drink of his sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of peace around the table of the King
Our God Will Go Before Us - Getty (listen here, purchase here)
Our God will go before us and guide us by His presence
What confidence this promise is: we will never walk alone
Though evil forms against us, all heaven will defend us
The gates of hell shall not prevail, for the battle is the Lord’s.
H172, CH151 - A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (closing option)