Opening Hymn: For all the saints by William Walstram:
1 For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who Thee by faith before the world confessed;
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
3 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
4 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
5 But then there breaks a still more glorious day:
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on His way.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
6 From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
in praise of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
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Sermon
Biblical teachings provide several insights into Our Heavenly Father’s affection for animals: Animals were part of Our Heavenly Father’s good creation. In Genesis, Our Heavenly Father created animals before humans and “saw that it was good,” demonstrating they have intrinsic worth. Chapter 6-Emphasizes that despite the chaos and suffering, these events are initiated by the Lamb and are within Our Heavenly Father’s purpose ultimate control, serving a divine purpose. It also serves as a warning about the consequences of sin and a reminder of the temporary nature of life on Earth.The chapter serves as an interlude between the sixth and seventh seals, providing assurance that God’s people will be protected from divine wrath.
Before the trumpets are blown, another angel offers the prayers of the saints to Our Heavenly Father, which is followed by an earthquake, thunder, and lightning as fire is cast to earth from the altar. Despite this devastation, the rest of mankind fails to repent of their sins, such as idolatry, murder, and sorcery, continuing in their wickedness instead.
Closing Hymn: Open the floodgates by Paul S. Morton;
[Intro]
It’s so important, people of God
To get into the very presence of God
Nothing else matters now
In fact, I want you to find yourself. right in the Holy’s of Holy
I see his presence, I’m in his presence
And while I’m there thanking him, I know I have a right
Whatever I need, he will supply
I believe tonight, somebody wants him to just open up the windows of Heaven for you
Let it rain, send down your blessings Lord
I just need you to move in this place tonight
I just need you to move in this place tonight
He’s doing it right now
Hallelu-
Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rain
Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rain
Help me, somebody, say it tonight
[Vamp]
Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rain
Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rain
Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rain
Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rain
Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rain
Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rain
Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father we pray that all that read this sermon learn from it and it draws people to be closer to you and get to know you. We pray th is in the name of Our lord and savior.
Our lord and savior we pray, please forgive me of my sins against you, please come into my heart. By the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me.
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