In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus asks us to give up money, time, and food. But he's really only asking us to give up our self-justification so we can get our identity from the One who already gave up everything on the cross for us.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 51:1–13
- Old Testament reading is from Joel 2:12–19
- Epistle reading is from 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21
Hymns:
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Lowell Mason
Public domain - Drawn to the Cross, Which Thou Hast Blessed
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Text by Genevieve M. Irons
Tune by Joseph Barnby
Text and tune are public domain - Arise, My Soul, Arise
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Lewis Edson
Public domain - Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Hugh Wilson
Public domain.
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