Wealth has its limitations...

money can become a source of great

temptation, and money has only temporal value. A truly wise person
realizes that his true wealth is found in being a co-heir with Jesus
Christ. This type of wealth will never perish, spoil, or fade. Those who
are truly wise will find their wealth and inheritance in the riches of
knowing Jesus.

A Proverbs Driven Life by Anthony Selvaggio

June 14, 2009

God is Near
Call To Worship: 2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich,
yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might
become rich. NASB

Prayer of Praise & Consecration: Garrett Lee

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Hymnal #98)

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,

Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love.

Here I raise my Ebenezer;

Hither by Thy help I’m come;
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood.

O to grace how great a debtor

Daily I’m constrained to be!
Let Thy grace, Lord, like a fetter,
Bind my wan’dring heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.
Oh that day when freed from sinning,


I shall see Thy lovely face;
Full arrayed in blood washed linen
How I’ll sing Thy sovereign grace;
Come, my Lord, no longer tarry,
Bring Thy promises to pass
For I know Thy pow’r will keep me
Till I’m home with you at last.
Words by Robert Robinson (1758); Music by John Wyeth (1713); Public Domain.

You Are Holy (Prince Of Peace) (Hymnal #70)

(men)You are holy. (ladies echo) (men)You are mighty. (ladies echo)
(men)You are worthy. (ladies echo) (men)Worthy of praise. (ladies
echo)

(ladies) I will follow. (men echo) (ladies) I will listen. (men echo)
(ladies) I will love you. (men echo) (ladies) All of my days. (men
echo)

(men) (ladies)
I will sing to You are the Lord of lords,
And worship You are the King of kings,
The King who You are mighty God,
Is worthy. Lord of everything.
I will love Him, You’re Emmanuel,
Adore Him; You’re the great I Am,
I will bow down You’re the Prince of Peace
Before Him. Who is the Lamb.
I will sing to You’re the living God,
And worship You’re my saving grace,
The King who You will reign forever.
Is worthy. You’re the Ancient of Days,
I will love Him, You are Alpha Omega,
Adore Him; Beginning and End.
I will bow down You’re my Savior, Messiah,
Before Him. Redeemer, and Friend.

(all)
You are my Prince of Peace, And I will live my life for You.


Words and Music by Marc Imboden and Tammi Rhoton; © 1994 Marc Imboden; CCLI #2928610.

You Are My All In All (Hymnal #143)

You are my strength when I am weak,

You are the Treasure that I seek,
You are my all in all.

Seeking You as a precious Jewel,

Lord, to give up, I’d be a fool.
You are my all in all.

Jesus, (precious) Lamb of God,

Worthy is Your Name.
Jesus, (precious) Lamb of God,
Worthy is Your Name.

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame,

Rising again, I bless Your Name.
You are my all in all.

When I fall down You pick me up,

When I am dry You fill my cup.
You are my all in all.
Words and music by Dennis Jernigan © 1991 Shepherds Heart Music CCLI #2928610.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 73

Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (Hymnal #420)

Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,

Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love and pow’r.

I will arise and go to Jesus,

He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
Oh, there are ten thousand charms.


Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,
God’s free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Every grace that brings you nigh.

Come, ye weary, heavy laden,

Lost and ruined by the fall;
If you tarry till you’re better,
You will never come at all.

Let not conscience make you linger,

Not of fitness fondly dream;
All the fitness He requireth
Is to feel your need of Him.
Words by Joseph Hart (1759); Music by William Walker. Public Domain.

Prayer of Petition: Jonathan Matías, Pastor

Sermon–”A Biblical View of Money And Possessions” Jonathan Matías

James 5:1-6

The Lord’s Table

The Bread: Garrett Lee

Prayer of Thanksgiving: Stephen Bean

The Cup: Jonathan Matías

Prayer of Thanksgiving: Peter Beninate

Song of God’s Grace: How Deep the Father’s Love For Us (Hymnal #101)

How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure,
That he should give his only Son, to make a wretch his treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turned his face away,
As wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory.

Behold the Man upon a cross, my sin upon his shoulders;

Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers.


It was my sin that held him there until it was accomplished.
His dying breath has brought me life; I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything: no gifts, no power, no wisdom,

But I will boast in Jesus Christ: his death and resurrection.
Why should I gain from his reward? I cannot give an answer,
But this I know with all my heart: his wounds have paid my ransom.
Why should I gain from his reward? I cannot give an answer,
But this I know with all my heart: his wounds have paid my ransom.
Words and Music by Stuart Townsend (1995). Used by permission. CCLI #2928610.

Moment For Silent Reflection & Prayer

Benediction


Sermon–James 5:1-6 ”A Biblical View of Money And Possessions”
The Gospel Driven Life Series–Exploring the Letter of James

A Gospel Driven Life understands the place and purpose of material

possessions in our lives.

I. Money and possessions have limited value in this life and

the next.

II. God grants you money and possessions so you can advance his
kingdom’s purposes, not your own.


 announcements
Today
Memorial Day Picnic Lunch
Come to the Matias’ for a cookout @ 1 pm (See Christy M. for details)

This Week
WEDNESDAY Community Group @ 7:30 pm
Q New Location! Lee Home For Praises, Testimonies, & Prayer

SATURDAY Men’s Community Group @ 9 am

Shayne’s Place - Discussing The Bruised Reed and relating it to everyday life

Sunday’s Sermon: James 4:11-12

Coming Up
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Inside Grace Church Seminar
10 am-2 pm / Lunch included & Childcare provided
For any interested in learning more about Grace Church or about membership.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Members’ Meeting @ 2:15 pm

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Grace Church Mission Statement

Grace Church of Alexandria exists to give glory to Christ our Head through the Spirit’s
enablement by knowing God, loving the body, and gathering worshipers for God.

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Jonathan Matías, Pastor • Garrett Lee • Peter Beninate • Shayne McAllister
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