Pentecost 7 Date: July 15, 2012
Theme: The LORD’s Strength In Our Weaknesses
– 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
(Pastor John Hein)
The Order of Worship: Bulletin
Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)
Hymns:
TLH 3: Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
TLH 374: Grace! ’Tis a Charming Sound
TLH 413: I Walk in Danger All the Way
TLH 644: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Scripture Readings:
Ezekiel 2:1-5
Mark 6:1-6
Sermon Theme:
The LORD’s Strength In Our Weaknesses
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
(7) And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. (8) Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. (9) And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (10) Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (NKJVTM)
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.