Catacomb Praise

Music:

• “House of the Lord“
• “Indescribable”
• “Mighty to Save“
• “Run to the Father“
• ~~~ (devotion) ~~~
• “I Speak Jesus“
• “As the Deer“

Scripture:       

Galatians 5:13-15  

We should have convictions, but above that we should live our convictions out in love.  It doesn’t matter where you’re at theologically or politically, we need to live it out in love to eachother.  Satan feeds us lies which cause us to hate one another.  Lies that cause division.  Just because we don’t agree, it’s a lie that we need to hate one another.  “Fight back” with truth and love.  

Music: 

• “Power in the Blood“
• “Run to the Father“
• “Jesus is Alive- We Win!” (Written by Pastor Mike) 
• “By Your Side”  
• ~~~ (devotion) ~~~
• “Goodness of God“
• “Build My Life“

Scripture:       Romans 12:1-2

Renew your mind-  what’s that mean?  If the enemy can’t have your soul (which he can’t!), he can do things with your priorities and desires… the things in your mind.  Satin messes with us in a lot of ways (even giving Samson Delilah), but his most powerful tool is to “mess with our minds”.  We can be messed up with struggles with things like fear, anxiety, doubt, and diseases.  We’ll always struggle, but scripture tells us over and over again that Jesus will be with us and He’ll bring healing.  He has overcome the world.  He will give you a new focus and new hope, and a new way of looking at things… a new mind.  We will win!

Music: 

• “Blessed Be Your Name”  
• “What an Awesome God” 
• “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” 
• “Run to the Father“
• “God Where Did You Go?”  (written by Pastor Mike)
• ~~~(devotion) ~~~
• “Holy Water”
• “Run to the Father“

Message:       

AJ Brown is a Wide Receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles.  Recently he has posted some inspiring posts on social media.  This football player talks about his faith and how he’s trying to walk with Jesus.  He’s a pro football player, a star player for the Eagles- but he’s like us.  He’s seeking Jesus and trying to walk with Him.  He said something to the effect of  “… if people aren’t interested in my input, then just walk away nicely.”  This created drama for the Talk Radio World.  But Sports Radio was preaching without knowing they were preaching!  On Monday morning, Seth Joyner, a former Eagle player, said “Instead of AJ Brown being frustrated and taking his frustration out on social media, maybe he should just find peace in his newfound faith in Jesus.”  Why are we unloading our frustration in so many ways instead of turning to God?  Our faith is that Jesus is with us at all times; good or bad.  We can find our peace in Jesus.  Nothing in this world will last, but Jesus is always there.  Open up your heart and place your trust in Jesus.  Jesus is our peace; let’s live it out.

• “Let Everything that Has Breath Praise The Lord- Psalm 150”  (Written by Pastor Mike) 
• “Rattle”  
• “Priceless” (Written by Pastor Mike) 
• “Hymn of Heaven”  
• ~~~ (devotion) ~~~
• “I Can Only Imagine”  
• “In Christ Alone“

Scripture:     Romans 5:1-5   

 Rejoice in our sufferings?!?- why does God allow bad things?  God doesn’t allow bad things to happen- WE allow them.  God gave us free will.  He hasn’t brought these sufferings, but they happen.  Because of sin, the world is not “fair.”  Hard working good people struggle to make ends meet.  God doesn’t want suffering, but our free will brings consequences.

But…. there is a glory to be seen on the other side of this suffering.  God cares about our hurt, so He sent a cure.  There’s a way to life us out of the “bad” things of life to bring us to God.  That cure is Jesus.  We have a savior who has conquered the world.  He is a way to bring us to a place where there is no pain, no suffering, but peace.  We preach Jesus, because we don’t want anyone to miss out.  The way to peace is simply by opening your heart to Jesus; “come into my life”.  

This outdoor concert was recorded during our participation in the Philadelphia project.  During the day, youth  volunteers from the region helped to repair and rebuild homes in Philadelphia.  In the evenings , Pastor Mike a PUMC’ers led worship services for the workers.  Most of the songs in this concert were written by Pastor Mike.

Music:

• “I Know It’s Friday, but Sunday’s on the Way” .
• ” On Fire”     
• “Shout It Loud (I need You)” 
• “Peace”    
• “Relentless”
• “The Victory”
• “Puddles”
• “God’s Not Done with You Yet”
• “Say the Name”
• “Priceless”
• “Over and Over Again”
• “Jesus You Are the Way”
• “We Win  (Amen, amen, amen we win…)”

• “Praise the Lord, O My Soul”   
• “There is Power in the Blood”  
• “Goodness of God”   
• “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)”   
• ~~~ (devotion) ~~~
• “Hymn of Heaven”     
• “Great is Thy Faithfulness”      

Scripture:   Matthew 13:44-50

This passage has some difficult statements in it- weeping and gnashing of teeth?!?   But there’s hope, and good news here too. Here’s how that plays out:

1. If anything drastic happened in life, those who would do the best are those who are holding on to the truths of Jesus.  We see God’s kingdom in the lives of others.  We are living for the Kingdom where everything is perfect and God reigns.
2. The kingdom of God is valuable; it gives us hope.  We have something greater than this temporary life.
3. Hard truth:  There is heaven, but there is also eternal separation from God (hell).  But we can avoid that by clinging to Jesus and having a relationship with Him. God will ask:  “What did you do with the knowledge of My Son?”