Sermon text

Psalm 67

[1] May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face to shine upon us, Selah
[2] that your way may be known on earth,
your saving power among all nations.
[3] Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the people praise you!
[4] Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you judge the peoples with equity
and guide the nations upon earth. Selah
[5] Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you!
[6] The earth has yielded its increase;
God, our God, shall bless us.
[7] God shall bless us;
let all the ends of the earth fear him! (ESV)

Call to Worship

Psalm 72:1–4

[1] Give the king your justice, O God,
and your righteousness to the royal son!
[2] May he judge your people with righteousness,
and your poor with justice!
[3] Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,
and the hills, in righteousness!
[4] May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
give deliverance to the children of the needy,
and crush the oppressor! (ESV)

Psalm 72:17–19

[17] May his name endure forever,
his fame continue as long as the sun!
May people be blessed in him,
all nations call him blessed!
[18] Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel,
who alone does wondrous things.
[19] Blessed be his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory!
Amen and Amen! (ESV)

Prayer of Repentance

Lord, we come to you as sinners seeking grace. We are disobedient children and this week we have forgotten about you, our true Father. We have not lived in light of your goodness and we have each gone our own way, pursuing our own glory rather than yours. Please forgive us of our sins and remind us of our position as heirs with Christ. Help us to die to our sin and make us alive in Christ. Give us a fresh passion to see your name lifted high and our world renewed. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Benediction

May the God of all Wisdom give you wisdom, discernment, and knowledge as you enter this new school year. May you be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding as you learn and apply what is true in God’s good world. May you always trust the faithful One who calls you and will surely accomplish all that He has prepared for you. May God place you in these schools to be a light in a dark community. May He give you joy in teaching and learning new things. May God use His people to bless the public schools. May God use His people to bless Coram Deo Academy. May God use His people to bless Kitsap County. Jesus Go before us. It is in His name we pray. Amen!

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