Matthew 4:1-11 The Temptation of Jesus

Sometimes you know

Deep down inside you just know

But you have to test

Children do it all the time

Test

They know

But they just want to really know

Who’s in charge

Are things the same

And they test

The people Israel knew

They had their time

For forty years they wandered

And were put to the test

And they knew the story

Each line by heart

To say one line

Said them all

And they lived that time

And answered the question

Who’s in charge?

After forty days Jesus was hungry

And they knew

they had been there too

they knew the hunger

they knew the pain

and they felt each moment

when the temptations came

and the forty years

of their wanderings came back

and they remembered that time

and they remembered their lack

as they whined and groaned

and fell into sin

at each temptation

again and again

and answered the question

who’s in charge?

If you are who you say then tell these rocks

And the question rang

Tell them to be bread so you can eat

The devil sang

And the question came out loud and clear

And Israel knew it

Knew it deep in their hearts

Because they lived it

And they prayed it

Each day of their lives

Shama

The Lord is our God

The Lord is one

But still that question

it needs to be near

and the question rang out

who’s in charge here

and the answer came as did manna from above

that we don’t live on just bread

but we live on each word

that comes from our God

who’s in charge

but that wasn’t enough

and Jesus was taken

to the temple in Jerusalem

and the devil said

it’s time to test God

and the claim that you’re really the son

so jump from this temple

jump down and show

the world

that God’s really true

God said you’d be safe

So prove it. Now Jump

Maybe I’ll stop bugging you too…

And Israel remembered

How they had tested their Lord

And the question rang out loud and clear

And Jesus snapped back

Don’t put God to the test

And the question……

Who’s in charge here

Next Jesus was lead

To the top of the mountain

To see all the kingdoms below

And Israel remembered

Shema Israel

They remembered their own calf of gold

As Moses was taken on high

They knew

They remembered

How miserable they failed in their task

And Moses had seen

What the people had done

And again the question was asked

It’s yours

You can have it

You can be their messiah

Just bow down and worship me now

And Jesus responded

Satan! Go to hell!

For it is written

Worship and serve only God

Remembered Israel

They remembered their prayer

Shama

The Lord is our God

The Lord is one

Opening Litany, Psalm 32

Pastor: Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed I say is the one whose sin the LORD does not count and in whose spirit is no deceit.

Congregation: When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me and my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "— and you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Pastor: Therefore let everyone who is Godly pray while you may be found; for surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not cause harm.

Congregation: You are our hiding place O Lord and you will protect us from trouble and surround our lives with songs of deliverance.

Pastor: I will instruct you and teach you in the way of the Lord, I will counsel you and watch over you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Live free, knowing you are a forgiven child of God.

Congregation: When we lose sight of You O Lord many are our woes. But the LORD's unfailing love surrounds all who trusts in the Lord. Therefore we will Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, we will sing and praise the Lord’s name with an upright heart!

10w for March 1st, NL, What Must I Do.

The following is a 10 or more minute worship for March 1st, NL, What Must I Do. If you find this worship experience helpful, please share with friends and family. You can also find these audio worship services as well as Gospel poems and Opening Litanies on the Facebook page, "Lutheran Flannelboard. The song for the day is The Hand of God by the Jay Beech Band from the CD One Body Alive. Used with permission you can find this and other gifts for ministry at baytonemusic.com

10w for March 1st, Tempting.

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Ash Wednesday Matthew 6:1-16

Is my hair straight?

How about this tie

---- does it match

the rest of the image

---- (help me)

I wish to present?

------------ an image

I sometimes make a show

for the world

--------------- so busy making shows

yet

-------- I long for something more

-------- (Lord)

-------- I long to uncork

------------- that stream

-------- of passion

------------- within me

that passion

----- that draws me toward the light

----------- and illumines

---------------- my innermost

---------------------- Yes I dare let go

----------------------------- self

------ (to place)

protected now

by the walls of expectation

built on the unfulfilled dreamings

of what should be.

But there are those times

when

------- for some reason

------------- beyond me

I live in a world filled with people

-------- alone

----- (my trust)

and in those brief glorious moments

I become

----- whole

----- (in)

and cry

----- for no reason

----- seeing no eyes upon me

----- and I Thank You

----- (You)

--------- Lord

Psalm 51

Worship Leader:  Have mercy on us O God, with your unfailing love and great compassion blot out all our transgressions.

Congregation: Wash away all our iniquities and cleanse us from our sin. For we are aware of our transgressions, the thoughts of those things that stand between us and the God who loves us are always on our minds.


Worship Leader:  When it comes right down to it we realize that it is against God, and God only that we have sinned and done that which is shameful in the sight of God. 

Congregation: Should the Lord judge us, that judgment would be justified.  I have been full of myself and not God from the beginning, perhaps even before I was born. 

Worship Leader:  the Lord desires that truth would be an intimate part of who we are and the basis for teaching us wisdom that would guide our every move. 

Congregation: Cleanse us O Lord with your gracious good will, wash us with your grace and we will be clean.  Let us hear once again of your joy and gladness. 


Worship Leader:  Hide your face from all our sins O Lord and blot out all our iniquities.

Congregation: Create in us a pure heart, O God and renew a steadfast spirit within us.

10w for February 26th, Ashes to Ashes.

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Psalm 2

Worship Leader: Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain? The movers and shakers of the world work together against the will of the Lord saying, “let us break free and do things our way.”

Congregation: The Lord of Heaven and Earth laughs and shakes his head.  One word and the movers and shakers are filled with fear. 

Worship Leader: The Lord will decree who is in charge and the Lord has chosen, saying, “You are my son and today I have chosen you. The nations are yours to the ends of the earth and all from the least to the lowly shall know of your power.

Congregation: Be wise therefore all movers and shakers and all people on the earth. Serve the Lord and heed his ways and remember that joy and happiness belongs to those who take their refuge in the Lord.  

Matthew 17:1-9 The Transfiguration

All that talk about crosses

It’s kinda creepy

It just feels good to get out

(led them up)

Go for a little hike

Where I don’t know

But good

And we all strive to stay on top

(three shelters)

Up

Out of the way

Longing for the easy way

Out of the dust

(this is my son)

Dirt

(whom I love)

Streets

(listen to him)

If only we could stay here

Have the people come to us

Visit the place it all came together

(he led them)

A holy place

(down the mountain)

A sign of the kingdom

10w for February 16th, NL, Dirty Hands.

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10w for February 23rd, NL, Come On Down.

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Psalm 119:1-8

Worship Leader: Blessed is the one who is blameless and walks in the ways of the Lord.

Congregation: Blessed is the one who follows the word of the Lord and seeks the Lord with all their heart, for they do no wrong in following the ways of the Lord.

Worship Leader: You have laid down before us O Lord the way we are to go, and oh that I were strong in following your ways.

Congregation: Were I to live in your ways O Lord, I would never be put to shame.

Worship Leader: I will praise you O Lord as I learn of your ways.

Congregation: and with your help, I will walk in your ways my whole life long.

Matthew 5:21-37 Murder Adultery Divorce

I am just trying to get to worship

Packing the kids and all their things in the car

Rushing out the door at the last moment

And then some jerk

Some stupid jerk

Pulls out in front

Of ME

And goes

So

Slow

So

Slow

So

Slow

I could just kill him

(you have heard it said)

How do you expect me to keep this family together

Teach the children their lessons

(but I tell you)

Provide a good example

With jerks like that on the road

There ought to be a law

(leave your gift)

We need a bit more law and order around here

More laws

More cops

More prisons

To control

Others

(and reconcile)

I just can’t believe the stupid jerk

(and do not)

Has such a hot wife

I mean

(cause)

Hot

I can’t wait to see what little number

(others)

She is wearing today

No wonder I never

Hear

(to sin)

The sermon

10w for February 16th, NL, Dirty Hands.

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10w for February 16th, Love Law.

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