Worship Program - 2/15/26
- Pastor Gary
- 10 hours ago
- 5 min read
Welcome to worship.
We’re glad you’re here today.
As we gather for worship, we continue our journey through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount—words that speak clearly to who we are and why we are here. In today’s passage, Jesus reminds His followers that they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. These are not suggestions or goals to achieve, but declarations of identity and purpose rooted in God’s grace.
John Wesley believed these teachings reveal what a life shaped by grace naturally becomes. When God changes us from the inside out, our lives begin to have an impact beyond ourselves. Faith is no longer something we hold privately, but something that shows up in how we live, love, and serve. Purpose flows from identity, not from striving or religious performance.
As you listen today, allow these words to speak to your heart. This is not a call to try harder or be better on your own strength. It is an invitation to live out who you already are in Christ—allowing His grace to shape you and His light to shine through you for the glory of God.
We’re thankful you’re here, whether this is your first visit or you’ve been part of this church family for many years. If you have questions or would like to get connected, please reach out to the charge office at 410-639-2144, or use the question cards in the pews.
May God meet us here today—renewing us, clarifying our purpose, and drawing us together as we follow Jesus.
In Christ,
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
1Welcome | |
Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Confession | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | The Law, The Heart, and the King Matthew 5:17-20 Pastor Gary Priddy |
Next Steps | What you can do for a “next step” of faith. |
Prayer of Thanksgiving | |
Benediction |
Life is much more than an accident. Wherever I go, I believe God needs me there. Wherever I am, I trust God has put me there. He has a purpose for me being there - Christ, alive in me, wants to do something through me, no matter where I am. I believe this and go in His grace and His love and His power.
Songs for Worship
Wesley Chapel 44 Great Is Thy Faithfulness 265 Because He Lives 624 When the Role is Called Up Yonder 88 Love Divine All Loves Excelling | Rock Hall Church That’s Why We Praise HIm Trust in God Promises Same Power |
Sermon Outline
The Law, The Heart, and the King
Matthew 5:17-20
The problem is not the Law — the problem is our HEART.
Matthew 5:17–18, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 7:12
God’s law is holy; our hearts are not.
The Law exposes our SINFULNESS and our need for a Savior
Rom 3:19–20, Gal 3:24, James 1:23–25
The Law shows us what’s wrong but cannot make us right.
Our righteousness will never be GOOD enough.
Matthew 5:20, Isaiah 64:6, Phil 3:8–9
Even our best religious effort falls short of God’s standard.
Jesus becomes our righteousness through the GREAT EXCHANGE.
2 Cor 5:21, Rom 3:21–22, Rom 10:3–4
He takes our sin and gives us His righteousness by faith.
The Spirit writes the Law on our HEARTS so we can live it from the inside out.
Jeremiah 31:33, Ezekiel 36:26–27, Rom 8:4, Gal 5:6
Grace doesn’t remove obedience — it creates inward holiness that exceeds the Pharisees.
Bottom Line:
Grace does not lower God’s standard — it changes our hearts so we can finally live it.
This Week's Announcements:
Daily Devotional Reading:
Wake-Up Call provides a daily encouragement to shake off the slumber of our busy lives and turn our eyes toward Jesus. Each morning our community gathers around a Scripture, a reflection, a prayer, and a few short questions, inviting us to reorient our lives around the love of Jesus who transforms our hearts, homes, churches, and cities.
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Prayer Request Policy Change In order to maintain a more current prayer list, we provide a copy of this past week’s prayer requests. Submit prayer requests using the prayer request cards in the pews or the digital prayer request form on our website: pray.yourrhc.com Please make sure you have permission to share other’s information.
Current Prayer Requests
Our children and youth ministries
Caregivers and first responders
Our nation’s leaders
Healing of our nation
People battling addictions
Single parents and their kids
Pastor Gary and family
Dickie & Bettie Porter
Hubbard & Sharon Kendall
Family of Joan Melvin
Joanne Carson
Audra Ashley
Emelia Pohl
Diane McIntyre
Elma (Sis) Myers
Wilkins Hubbard
The Standridge Family
Joe Holliday
JJ Foote
Lisa Stottlemyer
Edna Cox
Don & Shirley Spagnolo
Rick & Mary Etta Reedy
Elmer & Marsha Gustafson
Susan Medley
David Black
Sam Kuma
Grant Stoops
Sherrie Jacobs
Alice Dulin
Beverly Beck
Jean Chance
Gail Tinneny
Family of Ann Dowling
Family of Jimmy Edwards
Active Military & their families including:
Trevion Hopkins
Kyle Schauber
Brock Willey
Makenzie Williams
Steve McCarthy
Geoffrey Andersen
Jonathan Conner
Dante Spagnolo
This week's prayer focus:
Join us in focused and specific prayer for our church, our community, and our world. Be prepared to see God do great things as we collectively turn to Him in prayer.
Sunday – Our Righteousness: Jesus, keep us from shallow religion. Write Your law on our hearts and form in us the inward holiness that reflects Your kingdom. Matthew 5:20
Monday – Our Hearts: Lord, expose what is hidden within us. Cleanse us from pride and self-trust, and create in us a new and faithful heart. Psalm 51:10
Tuesday – Our Conviction: Holy God, let Your Word search us and reveal our sin. Lead us to repentance and draw us to the mercy found in Christ alone. Romans 3:20
Wednesday – Our Assurance: Savior, thank You for the great exchange. Clothe us in Your righteousness and quiet our fears with the promise of Your grace. 2 Corinthians 5:21
Thursday – Our Obedience: Spirit of God, empower us to love You by obeying Your commands. Make our obedience joyful, wholehearted, and rooted in love. Galatians 5:6
Friday – Christians Around the World: Faithful Father, strengthen believers who seek to live holy lives in hostile places. Guard their hearts and help them stand firm in righteousness. Romans 8:4
Saturday – Our Worship: Lord Jesus, prepare us to meet You with humble hearts and willing lives. Shape us through Your Word and lead us to worship You in spirit and in truth. Matthew 5:17
This week’s events:
Monday
12:00pm - The Chosen @RHCCC
7:00pm - Women’s Bible Study @Nancy Walls’
7:00pm - Men’s Bible Study @Charge Office
Tuesday:
10:00 am - Bible Study Group @RHCCC
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday
1-3 pm - Ageless Wonders @RHCCC
3:30 -6:00 pm - Rock Solid Kids @RHCCC
6:30 pm - Youth @RHCCC
Thursday:
7:00 pm -- Praise Band practice @RHC
Sunday
8:30 am - Bible Study @WC
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHC
WC - Wesley Chapel
RHC - Rock Hall Church
RHCCC - Rock Hall Church Community Center
