The Great Wipeout of Tears. Finally, a place where crying is so last season. Tears? More like cheers!
Section 1. Welcome and Announcements
Welcome to the Family!
Good morning, church family! It’s such a joy to gather together today as we celebrate the love and grace of our Savior. Whether you’re here in person or joining us online, we’re so glad you’re part of this community. Today, we’re going to reflect on Revelation 7:9-17, a beautiful passage that reminds us of the hope we have in Christ and the eternal joy that awaits us in His presence.
Church Announcements
• Community Potluck: Next Sunday after service, we’re hosting a potluck in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite dish and come ready to share stories and laughter!
• Youth Group Outing: Our youth group is heading to the local park for a day of games and fellowship this Saturday at 10 AM. All teens are welcome!
• Prayer Night: Join us this Wednesday at 7 PM for a special time of prayer and worship. Let’s lift up our community, our nation, and each other in prayer.
Section 2. Call to Worship
Let’s Fix Our Eyes on God
As we begin our time together, let’s turn our hearts toward God with this powerful reminder from Revelation 7:9-17. This passage paints a picture of a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne of God, worshiping Him in unity. Let’s join our voices in praise and adoration today!
Responsive Reading:
Leader: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
Congregation: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever!”
Section 3. Opening Prayer
Let’s Pray Together
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with grateful hearts. Thank You for gathering us together as Your family, united by Your love and grace. As we reflect on Your Word, open our hearts to receive Your truth and let it transform us. May our worship today bring You glory and draw us closer to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Section 4. Praise and Worship
Let’s Lift Our Voices
Now, let’s enter into a time of praise and worship. Whether you’re singing loudly or quietly reflecting, let’s focus our hearts on adoring our great God. Our worship team will lead us in a mix of contemporary songs and timeless hymns. Let’s lift our voices and honor the One who is worthy of all our praise!
Section 5. Scripture Reading
A Vision of Hope
Today’s Scripture, Revelation 7:9-17, gives us a glimpse of heaven—a place where every tear is wiped away, and God’s people stand before His throne in worship. This passage reminds us of the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises and the joy that awaits us in His presence.
Revelation 7:9-17 (NIV):
9 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.
10 And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.”
11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God,
12 saying: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen!”
13 Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?”
14 I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
15 Therefore, “they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.
16 ‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat.
17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”
Section 6. Pastoral Prayer or Intercessory Prayer
Let’s Pray for Each Other
Lord, we thank You for the hope we have in Christ and the promise of eternal joy in Your presence. We pray for those who are going through trials and tribulations today. May they find comfort in Your promise that one day, every tear will be wiped away. Strengthen our faith and help us to live as people of hope, pointing others to Your love.
Congregational Response:
“Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
Section 7. Offering
Giving as an Act of Worship
As we prepare to give our tithes and offerings, let’s remember that this is an act of worship. Our giving reflects our gratitude for all that God has done for us and our trust in His provision. Let’s give with cheerful hearts, knowing that our gifts support the work of His kingdom.
Prayer of Thanks:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your abundant blessings. As we give today, we honor You and acknowledge that all we have comes from You. May these offerings be used to further Your work and bring glory to Your name. Amen.
Special Music Introduction
Let’s Prepare Our Hearts
Before we dive into the message, let’s take a moment to reflect and prepare our hearts through a special musical offering. This song is a beautiful reminder of God’s love and the hope we have in Him. Let’s listen together and allow the music to draw us closer to His presence.
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Sermon Title: “The Eternal Celebration: A Vision of Hope in Revelation 7:9-17”
Sermon Outline
1. A Multitude Before the Throne (Revelation 7:9-10)
2. The Worship of Heaven (Revelation 7:11-12)
3. The Promise of Eternal Comfort (Revelation 7:13-17)
