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Sermon Series: Nice: Why We Love to be Liked and How God Calls Us to More
Niceness keeps the peace, wins friends, gains influence, and serves our reputations well, but it also takes the teeth out of our witness and the power out of our faith. Based on the book by Pastor Sharon Hodde Miller, this series explores the seemingly innocent idol that has crept into our faith and quietly corrupted it.
Today’s Sermon: Hard: The Fruit of Self-Righteousness
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
“Nice” Christians are often rule followers—in large part because God has called us to live in a certain way. The problem is that, when the rules become the focus, the very things meant to bring us life end up bearing bad fruit in our lives.
Online Service – Songs
Good Good Father
[Verse 1]
Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think you’re like
But I’ve heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
And you tell me that you’re pleased
And that I’m never alone
[Chorus]
You’re a Good, Good Father
It’s who you are, It’s who you are,
It’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, It’s who I am, It’s who I am
[Verse 2]
Oh, I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide .
But I know we’re all searching
For answers only you provide
Cause you know just what we need
Before we say a word
[Chorus]
You’re a Good, Good Father
It’s who you are, It’s who you are,
It’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, It’s who I am, It’s who I am
[Bridge]
Cause you are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us,
You are perfect in all of your ways
Oh, you’re perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us
Amazing Grace
[Verse 1]
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see
[Verse 2]
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
[Chorus]
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
[Verse 3]
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
[Chorus]
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
Online Service – Scripture
Luke 15:11-32
11 Then Jesus[a] said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. 14 When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. 16 He would gladly have filled himself with[b] the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. 17 But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! 18 I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.”’ 20 So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. 21 Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[c] 22 But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; 24 for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.
25 “Now his elder son was in the field; and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. 27 He replied, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound.’ 28 Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!’ 31 Then the father[d] said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.’”
Psalm 130
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my supplications!
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?
But there is forgiveness with you,
so that you may be revered.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
and in his word I hope;
my soul waits for the Lord
more than those who watch for the morning,
more than those who watch for the morning.
O Israel, hope in the Lord!
For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
and with him is great power to redeem. It is he who will redeem Israel
from all its iniquities.
Online Service – Liturgy
Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Born of the virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
Was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
He ascended into heaven,
Is seated at the right hand of the Father,
And will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
The holy catholic church,
The communion of saints,
The forgiveness of sins,
The resurrection of the body,
And the life everlasting.
Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
forever. Amen.
Invitation, Confession, and Pardon
Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him,
who earnestly repent of their sin
and seek to live in peace with one another.
Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
Merciful God,
we confess that we have not loved
you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
We have not done your will,
we have broken your law,
we have rebelled against your love,
we have not loved our neighbors,
and we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;
that proves God’s love toward us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
Glory to God. Amen.
Hi Lakeside Family!
We miss you and look forward to getting back together for worship. Please see below for ways for us to stay connected and serve our community. We are praying for you.
How We Will Worship
While in-person worship is suspended, we will continue to offer Sunday morning worship at 10:00am via our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.
All live or pre-recorded services will remain available on our Facebook Page, so even if you cannot be online at 10:00am, you can watch it later.
For those who don’t have Facebook, you can view the service at LakesideUMC.net/live
How We Will Gather
We launched a Facebook Group for Lakeside UMC. You are invited to join the group by clicking the following link and requesting entrance: https://www.
This is different than our Facebook Page, which many of you follow. Whereas the page is primarily an outward facing resource, the Group is meant to be a place where we can connect with one another, build community, and continue the work of discipleship. We also have dedicated groups for our Youth Ministry and Kids Ministry.
How We Will Care For One Another
We have created a congregation care plan, and we need your help. If you would like to be checked in on occasionally by a fellow Lakeside member, or you would like to volunteer to check in on your fellow congregation members, please fill out the form here: https://lakesideumc.
Support for Pastor Cameron And His Family
Our staff has been so moved by the outpouring of love and prayer our congregation has shared for Pastor Cameron and his family. There are three primary ways you can support their family at this time:
- Send cards or notes to Lakeside, which we will pass on.
- Contribute to their GoFundMe campaign: https://www.
gofundme.com/f/cameron- lashbrook - Send gift cards for the following locations to Lakeside, which we will pass on: Zoe’s Kitchen, Currito, Panera, Publix, Chiantis
Ways to HELP
Donate Blood
In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, One Blood is in need of blood donations. They are asking that you make an appointment to help them maintain their social distancing safety protocal.
Click here to make an appointment : https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/
SCPS Food Pantry Assistance
Below is a list of SCPS schools that are in need of donations to re-stock their Food Pantries for students and their families.
In addition, the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools is also accepting donations for their Families in Need program, which assists their most-vulnerable and fragile students and families. Those wishing to assist in that area can visit The Foundation for SCPS’s COVID-19 Page.
SCPS-Schools-in-Need-of-Food-Pantry-Items : |PDF|
The Picnic Project COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser
Second Harvest Food Bank has declared The Picnic Project as a Corona Virus Relief Agency and we will be working closely with them and others ensure no one goes hungry during these uncertain times.
For more information about this fundraiser, please check out their Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/donate/648213262420166/2995507870538823/
WAYS TO GIVE
GIVE ONLINE
Give a one-time or recurring contribution via credit/debit card or bank draft.
This is a great way to give when you can’t be here in person!
TRADITIONAL METHODS
You can give via cash or check through the offering plates at worship services or by mailing your gift to the church.
TEXT TO GIVE
Send a text message with the amount of your donation to 84321. If this is your first time using text to give you will be guided through a few quick steps for set up.