Due to national emergency and state-wide ban on assembly amidst the spread of COVID-19, Citylight is not gathering for corporate worship on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Instead, we encourage you worship in your home—on your own or with family and friends. Below is a suggested order of worship with prayers, Scripture readings, songs and sermon.
Also, we invite you to join us on Zoom this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for a time of worship. You can create a FREE account via the Zoom website (https://zoom.us) or app. For meeting link and ID, check Realm (https://onrealm.org/citylight) or email Pastor Christian (cbeuggert@citylightroanoke.com).
Note: Everything is outlined below, including embedded videos for songs and sermon. Scripture readings and song lyrics are also here on a PDF.
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GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
As able, log-in to Zoom meeting between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with other Citylighters. We will begin worship together at 10:00 a.m.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: 1 Peter 1:3-9; 2:21-25 (ESV)
1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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SONG: “Living Hope” CCLI Song #7106807
Brian Johnson | Phil Wickham
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SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 2:4-10; 4:7-11 (ESV)
1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in Scripture:
“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”
7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe,
“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”
8 and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.”
They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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SONG: “CORNERSTONE” CCLI Song #6158927
Edward Mote | Eric Liljero | Jonas Myrin | Reuben Morgan | William Batchelder Bradbury
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PRAYER: If not on Zoom, spend several minutes in prayer.
- praise. Praise God for who He is — His presence, His character, His promises and His work.
- confession. Confess your sin to God and thank Him for the forgiveness which is ours in Christ Jesus.
- thanks and supplications. Remember the grace and mercy God has shown you. Bring your requests for the needs of others and yourself to God.
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GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD
SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 1:1-9 (ESV)
1 Peter:1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
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SERMON: 1 Peter 1:1-2
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GOD CALLS US TO RESPONSE
SONG: “Psalm 34” CCLI Song #7054932
Joe Rigney | Shane Barnard
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SONG: “From the Day” CCLI Song #7023274
Adam Palmer | Jonathan Lindley Smith | Matthew Hein | Stephanie Kulla
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GIVING: To worship in giving to the ministry of the gospel at Citylight, go HERE for instructions on how to give – https://citylightroanoke.com/give/.
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GOD SENDS US FOR WITNESS AND WORK IN THIS WORLD
SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Peter 5:6-11 (ESV)
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER: Thank God for this time of worship this Sunday, and ask Him for blessing into this new week of witness and work, especially in these days of uncertainty and trouble.