August 16, 2026
Call to Worship
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!
— Psalm 67:1–5 (ESV)
Song of Adoration
God of This City
Verse 1
You're the God of this city
You're the King of these people
You're the Lord of this nation
You are
You're the light in this darkness
You're the hope to the hopeless
You're the peace to the restless
You are
Pre-Chorus 1
There is no one like our God
There is no one like You God
Chorus 1
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things have still to be done
In this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things have still to be done here
Verse 2
You're the Lord of creation
The Creator of all things
You're the King above all kings
You are
You're the strength in the weakness
You're the love to the broken
You're the joy in the sadness
You are
Chorus 2
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things have still to be done
In this city
Where glory shines from hearts alive
With praise for You and love for You
In this city
Pre-Chorus 2
There is no one like our God
There is no one like our God
There is no one like You God
There is no one like You God
Words: Aaron Boyd, Andrew McCann, Ian Jordan, Peter Comfort, Peter Kernoghan, Richard Bleakley
© 2006 sixsteps Music; worshiptogether.com songs
CCLI Song # 5037070
CCLI License # 22513868
Confession + Assurance
Confession of Sin
Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory! . . . Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!
— Isaiah 6:3,5 (ESV)
Assurance of Pardon
. . . your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.
— Isaiah 6:7 (ESV)
Song of Confession
Abide
Verse 1
For my waking breath
For my daily bread
I depend on You
I depend on You
For the sun to rise
For my sleep at night
I depend on You
I depend on You
Chorus 1
You’re the way the truth and the life
You’re the well that never runs dry
I’m the branch and You are the vine
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Verse 2
Where the Spirit leads
As I’m following
I depend on You
I depend on You
For the victories
Still in front of me
I depend on You
I depend on You
Chorus 2
You’re the way the truth and the life
You’re the well that never runs dry
I’m the branch and You are the vine
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Be my strength my song in the night
Be my all my treasure my prize
I am Yours forever You're mine
Draw me close and teach me to abide
Verse 3
When I pass through death
As I enter rest
I depend on You
I depend on You
For eternal life
To be raised with Christ
I depend on You
I depend on You
Tag 1
Oh would you teach me
Would You teach me to abide
Tag 2
I depend on You
I depend on You
Words & Music: Aaron Keyes, Aaron Williams, Jake Fauber
© Aaronwilliamsmusic; Integrity Worship Music; WellWithYouMusic
CCLI Song #7168160
CCLI License #22513868
Offering
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
— 2 Corinthians 9:10–12 (ESV)
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Song of Thanks
I Will Follow
Intro
Where You go I'll go
Where You stay I'll stay
When You move I'll move
I will follow
Oh oh oh
Verse 1
All Your ways are good
All Your ways are sure
I will trust in You alone
Higher than my sight
High above my life
I will trust in You alone
Chorus
Where You go I'll go
Where You stay I'll stay
When You move I'll move
I will follow You
Whom You love I'll love
How You serve I'll serve
If this life I lose
I will follow (You)
Interlude
Yeah I will follow You yeah
Verse 2
Light into the world
Light into my life
I will live for You alone
You're the One I seek
Knowing I will find
All I need in You alone
In You alone
Bridge
In You there's life everlasting
In You there's freedom for my soul
In You there's joy unending joy
And I will follow
Ending
Yeah I will follow You yeah
I will follow You yeah
I will follow You yeah
Words & Music: Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan
© 2010 Rising Springs Music; Vamos Publishing; worshiptogether.com songs; Spirit Nashville Three; So Essential Tunes; Spirit Nashville Three; SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia
CCLI Song #5806878
CCLI License #22513868
Intermission
Take a few minutes to greet one another, get a refill on your coffee, and use the restroom.
Sermon
“How the Mission of God Can Change Our City” | Acts 16–18
Central Idea:
The Spirit leads us into purpose, establishes us in truth, and prepares us for growth.
Dan Michael Cogan (Lead Pastor)
Communion
. . . the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
— 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 (ESV)
Benediction
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
— 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (ESV)
