The Invisible Made Visible

CENTRAL TEXT:  

1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

CALL TO WORSHIP: Colossians 1:15-17,19-20

LEADER: 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities.

ALL: All things were created through him and for him. 

LEADER: 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 

ALL: 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

CORPORATE PRAYER: PRAYER: ​​Faith (adapted from The Valley of Vision)

ALL: O Gracious and Redeeming God, grant us the eyes of faith.

LEADER: To see You as Father. To know You as Covenant God. To experience Your love through the work of Your Son.

ALL: Breathe in our prayers. Inhabit our praises. Move in our actions. Grow us in Your grace.

LEADER: Holy Spirit, fan this divine spark into a glowing flame. Awaken our faith by Thy living Word. Embolden our hearts to faith and good works.

ALL: Fill our souls with the fullness of Christ.

BENEDICTION: Romans 16:25-27 ESV

LEADER: 25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith

ALL: 27 to the only wise God be glory for evermore through Jesus Christ! Amen.  

POST SERVICE: Colossians 1:15-16

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities - all things were created through him and for him.

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