The Third Sunday in Lent - Online Worship - March 23, 2025
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”Compassionate Hearts”
March 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
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Litany Trusting The Overflowing Heart & Grace Of Christ Alone
BASED ON PSALM 19
Today as we share our Lenten journey we pray our hope is renewed in the heart and overflowing grace of Christ alone, so we worship in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen. O Lord, we desire you and your ways more than gold, more than honey in the morning. Your overflowing mercy comes to us that while we might be warned, our reward would also be very great. Free us now, clear us, of our faults and distractions.
People of God: The law of the Lord is perfect. He alone revives and saves the soul. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we fail to trust the overflowing grace and mercy in Christ alone.
(silence for reflection)
Friends: The commandments of the Lord are clear, yet even now, he fills us to overflowing. Return to the Lord with all your heart, receive the grace of these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. The One who is your sure foundation, keeps his heart on you, and forever, purifies your heart!
Song of Grace Anew
Purify My Heart
Nelson
Purify my heart
Touch me with Your cleansing fire
Take me to the cross
Your holiness is my desire
Breathe Your life in me
Kindle a love
That flows from Your throne
Oh purify my heart
Purify my heart
By your grace and Holy Spirit, I will return to you with all my heart. Enlighten my eyes, overflow my heart with rejoicing. You are my rock and my Redeemer, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord.
People of Faith: The heavens tell of the glory of God. Everything proclaims his handiwork through all the earth. The One who keeps his heart on us, forever stands firm. God’s grace is overflowing in Jesus! Our loving shepherd, forever, purifies our hearts!
Song of Grace Anew
Purify My Heart
Nelson
Purify my heart
Touch me with Your cleansing fire
Take me to the cross
Your holiness is my desire
Breathe Your life in me
Kindle a love
That flows from Your throne
Oh purify my heart
Purify my heart
Almighty and loving God, by your overflowing heart of grace, you sent Jesus. You broke into our troubled world through your life, death and resurrection. During our Lenten journey, keep our hearts on you. In a world where we long for more and more, yet where so much quickly crumbles or is easily destroyed, by your Spirit, let us see all you provide overflows, for in Christ alone, we have more than enough: enough forgiveness, enough repentance, enough time, enough fruit, enough grace, enough salvation. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Faith Quest Sunday School meets today!
Old Testament Lesson
ISAIAH 55:1–9
Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. See, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you. Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
(New Revised Standard Version)
New Testament Lesson
1 CORINTHIANS 10:1–13
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ. Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, and they were struck down in the wilderness. Now these things occurred as examples for us, so that we might not desire evil as they did. Do not become idolaters as some of them did; as it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and they rose up to play.” We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day. We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did, and were destroyed by serpents. And do not complain as some of them did, and were destroyed by the destroyer. These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down to instruct us, on whom the ends of the ages have come. So if you think you are standing, watch out that you do not fall. No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.
(New Revised Standard Version)
Song of Faith Anew
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Mote
vs. 1
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
No merit of my own I claim
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name
refrain:
On Christ the solid rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
vs. 4
When he shall come with trumpet sound
Oh may I then in him be found
Clothed in his righteousness alone
Redeemed to stand before the throne
(refrain)
Gospel
LUKE 13:1–9
At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. Jesus asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them – do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish just as they did.” Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, ‘See, here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?’ He replied, ‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’”
(New Revised Standard Version)
Statement Of Faith During Lent
BASED ON PSALM 116:1–11
I love the Lord because he has heard my voice
and my supplications.
Because he inclined his ear to me,
Therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
The snares of death encompassed me;
The pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.
Then I called on the name of the Lord:
“O Lord, I beseech thee, save my life!”
Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful.
The Lord preserves the simple;
When I was brought low, he saved me.
Return, O my soul, to your rest;
For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
For you have delivered my soul from death,
My eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling;
I walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
I kept my faith, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted”;
Even when I said in fear, “No one can be trusted.” Amen.
Overflowig Hearts
ISAIAH 55:1-9; 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-13; LUKE 13:1-9
Do you have what you are looking for out of life? In life? What is missing? What feels empty? We know we are blessed by God. It is more difficult to feel it. Where is God? Where are these blessings of God’s grace? Where will we find more of what our hearts still long for? Today we are reminded our hearts overflow in God’s goodness. Isaiah tells us `if we are thirsty, come; if we have no money, come; God will overflow us, with pardon and mercy.' What more could we want? Paul tells us, `God is faithful, when we are tested, God will overflow us with strength; God will provide.' Will it be enough? Jesus reminds us, God's grace is overflowing - abundant in repentance and forgiveness. Jesus may ask, `Where is the overflowing fruit of all this mercy and grace?' Are you still looking for more out of life, your spiritual life? Hold fast; trust anew The One who keeps his heart on you! God’s grace is overflowing!
1. In a world that invites us to ask for and to get all we can, let us believe and live, trusting God’s grace fills our hearts to overflowing!
A. In the midst of plenty of `sin’ and `sins,’ God’s grace blesses us and keeps our hearts on his heart, overflowing with forgiveness.
Isaiah 55:7; 1 Corinthians 10:5-12; Luke 13:2-5
B. God’s grace blesses us, and keeps our hearts on his heart, overflowing with repentance.
Isaiah 55:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Luke 13:3,5
i. Confession and forgiveness are gifts of grace.
ii. Repentance is God’s grace turning our hearts around.
C. God’s abundant grace blesses us and keeps our heart on his heart, calling us to bear fruit to overflowing.
Isaiah 55:4; Luke 13:6-9
i. How is God’s grace calling you to produce fruit?
ii. Trust God’s grace is overflowing, abundantly working through you, to produce fruit again and again.
D. God’s abundant grace blesses us and keeps our hearts on his heart, overflowing with time, God’s perfect timing.
Isaiah 55:6-7; Luke 13:7-9
i. Lent is God’s gift of time.
ii. God can do so much in so little time. Forever remember all God did years ago in just three days!
E. God’s abundant faithfulness, blesses us and keeps our hearts on his heart, overflowing with grace, grace upon grace.
Isaiah 55:3,9; 1 Corinthians 10:4,13; Luke 13:8-9
i. If you are one who likes to look for more and more, look first to The One who keeps his heart on you, keeping your heart on his heart, first!
ii. God sends us Jesus, and Jesus’ heart is overflowing!
2. God’s grace keeps our hearts on his heart, overflowing with grace and hope; in the midst of sin, in the midst of day to day worry, in the midst of human emptiness, longings, and callings. It is only human we would want more. If you are wondering where all this grace is, if God's grace will ever be enough, keep your heart on The One who keeps his heart on you, and be filled to overflowing in Christ alone!
Offering is available for our indoor services. Find a Lord of Life with a volunteer bucket to deposit offering in person as you leave worship today. If you find yourself wanting to offer your gifts to Lord of Life, you can do so online using the link below. You can also drop offering at anytime in our secure mailbox at Lord of Life located in the parking lot.
Song Anew in Glory & Grace
All Who Are Thirsty
Brown/Roberts
All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be wash’d away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deep
We sing
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
(repeat entire song)
... as we pray to you, Jesus,
Lord listen to your children praying
Lord send your Spirit in this place
Lord listen to your children praying
Send us love
Send us power
Send us grace
All these things and whatever else you see we need, grant to us we pray, for into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Holy Communion will take place during our service. If you are not worshipping with us in person but would like to receive Communion, we will be offering Drive Through Communion at our building at 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville, Minnesota, following our indoor service. Drive Through Communion will be available between 10:15am & 10:30am.
For those worshiping with us in person, we receive communion through intinction; that is, you will receive the bread, the host, then dip into the glass of choice, either a red wine in the chalice closest to the host, or in a light colored non-alcoholic grape juice. All are welcome.
We also offer gluten free and pre-packaged options. Please take these options before arriving at the host to receive a blessing.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
Forever and ever. Amen.
Song During Holy Communion
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Newton & Tomlin
vs. 1
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found
Was blind but now I see
vs. 2
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
refrain:
My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God my Savior
Has ransomed me
And like a flood
His mercy rains
Unending love
Amazing grace
vs. 3
The Lord has promised good to me
His Word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
(refrain twice)
vs. 4
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace this day, and on into life everlasting.
Amen.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, you gave your Son both as a sacrifice for sin and a model of the godly life. Enable us to receive him always with thanksgiving, and to conform our hearts, and our lives to his, in the grace of Christ alone, the Lord of life. Amen.
Friends, return to The Lord your God with all your heart; trust anew The One who keeps his heart on you! The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor, and give you his peace! In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Going Anew in Grace Alone
Forever
Tomlin
Give thanks to the Lord
Our God and King
His love endures forever
For He is good
He is above all things
His love endures forever
Sing praise
Sing praise
With a mighty hand
And outstretched arm
His love endures forever
For the life
That’s been reborn
His love endures forever
Sing praise
Sing praise
Sing praise
Sing praise
refrain:
Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever
Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever
Forever
From the rising to
The setting sun
His love endures forever
And by the grace of God
We will carry on
His love endures forever
Sing praise
Sing praise
Sing praise
Sing praise
(refrain)
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Today we share The Third Sunday In Lent, “Overflowing Hearts, In Christ Alone!” Faith Quest Sunday School meets today!
Next Sunday, March 30, 9:30 a.m., we share The Fourth Sunday In Lent, “Compassionate Hearts, In Christ Alone!” Faith Quest Sunday School meets next Sunday!
Join us during Lent on Wednesdays through April 9 for Soup Suppers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Devotional Service, 7:15-7:30 p.m.
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Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion. For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving! Offering is collected in baskets by the ushers as you exit the sanctuary.
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From everyone on every level of leadership and service, we continue to pray for you and to give thanks to God for each of you! Please contact Pastor Jamie if he can serve you in any way: jamie.thompson@lordoflifemn.org
We pray The Holy Spirit breathes anew on us to be God’s people and to be God’s Church, as together we make known and we trust anew God’s gifts of hope, peace, justice, clarity, calm, and comfort forever break forth in new ways for you and your loved ones, today, and as we share every gift of God’s light, love and grace!
Acknowledgments for today’s service include:
Litany Trusting The Overflowing Heart & Grace Of Christ Alone, written based on Psalm 19. “Prayer of The Day,” “Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” and “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less,” “Lord, Listen To Your Children Praying,” based on the LBW. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice Hymnal Supplement © 1995 Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis & Board of Publication, Lutheran Church In America, Philadelphia; and Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, MN. Used with permission. “Purify My Heart” © 1993 Maranatha Praise, Inc. CCLI #1314323 “All Who Are Thirsty” © 1998 Vineyard Songs CCLI #2489542 “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” © 2006 sixsteps Music CCLI # 4768151 “Forever” © 2001 worshiptogether.com Songs CCLI #3148428 All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.