Worship Program - 3/22/26
- Pastor Gary
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
Welcome to worship.
We’re so glad you’re here today. Whether this is your first time with us or you’ve been part of our church family for years, we’re grateful you’ve chosen to worship with us.
Today we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount with a message titled “Before You Judge Me…” from Matt 7:1–12. These words of Jesus are some of the most familiar—and most misunderstood—in all of Scripture. While many hear “do not judge” as a call to avoid others altogether, Jesus is actually inviting us into something much deeper: a life marked by humility, self-awareness, and grace.
As we come to this passage, we’ll see how Jesus shifts our focus from evaluating others to examining our own hearts. He challenges us to deal honestly with our own struggles so that we can see clearly and love others well. Along the way, He reminds us that we are not left to figure this out on our own—we are invited to ask, seek, and knock, trusting in the goodness of our heavenly Father.
Ultimately, Jesus leads us to a simple but powerful way of living: to treat others with the same grace and mercy we ourselves have received.
Thank you for being here today. If you have any questions about our church or would like to learn more about getting connected, we would love to hear from you. You can reach the charge office at 410-639-2144 or email me directly.
May today’s time of worship draw you closer to the heart of the Father and help you reflect His grace to those around you..
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
1Welcome | |
Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Confession | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | Before You Judge Me… Matthew 7:1-12 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 580 My Tribute 557 Jesus Paid It All 670 Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus | Rock Hall Church Holy Forever Old Rugged Cross Jesus Messiah Amazing Grace |
Sermon Outline
Before You Judge Me…
Matthew 7:1–12
Don’t Judge from ____________________________________
Matt 7:1–2, Luke 6:37–38, Rom 2:1–3, James 2:13
The way you judge others is the way you are asking to be judged.
Examine Yourself ____________________________________
Matt 7:3–5, Psalm 139:23–24, Gal 6:1, 1 Cor 11:28
Before I fix you, I need to face me.
Self-Righteousness __________________________________
Matt 23:23–28, Luke 18:9–14, 1 John 1:8, Prov 16:18
The most self-righteous are usually the least self-aware.
Approach People with _________________________________
Matt 7:6, Prov 9:7–8, 2 Tim 2:24–25, Col 4:5–6
How you approach people determines how they receive truth.
Depend on God ______________________________________
Matt 7:7–11, James 1:5, Luke 11:13, John 15:5
Humility asks—pride tries to fix itself.
Treat Others _________________________________________
Matt 7:12, Luke 6:31, Rom 13:8–10, Phil 2:3–4
Give the mercy you hope to receive.
Bottom Line: Grace people the way God graced you.
This Week's Announcements:
Daily Devotional Reading:
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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
Becky Glenn
Joanne Carson
Audra Ashley
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
Grant Stoops
Sherrie Jacobs
Alice Dulin
Beverly Beck
Jeanne Geibel
Charlie & Rachel Morlock
Joan Stevens
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 – Grace Received: Father, remind us of the mercy You have shown us. Help us live as people who have been forgiven so that we extend that same grace to others. Matt 7:1–2
Monday – Self-Examination: Lord, search our hearts and reveal what needs to change in us. Give us courage to deal with our own sin before focusing on others. Matt 7:3–5
Tuesday – Humility: Father, guard us from pride and self-righteousness. Teach us to walk humbly, remembering that we are all in need of Your grace. Luke 18:13–14
Wednesday – Gentle Spirit: Lord Jesus, shape the way we approach others. Help us to speak truth with kindness and to lead with patience and love. 2 Tim 2:24–25
Thursday – Ask, Seek, Knock: Father, teach us to depend on You daily. Give us wisdom, mercy, and discernment as we seek to live like Jesus. Matt 7:7–8
Friday – The Father’s Heart: Lord, remind us that You are a good Father who gives good gifts. Help us trust You to form Your character in us. Matt 7:11
Saturday – The Golden Rule: Holy Spirit, prepare our hearts for worship. Help us treat others the way we want to be treated, reflecting Your love in all we do. Matt 7:12
This week’s events:
Monday
12:00 pm - The Chosen @RHCCC
6:00 pm - Bible Study @Debbie Elburn’s
7:00 pm - Women’s Bible Study @Nancy Walls
7:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study @Charge Office
Tuesday:
10:00 am - Bible Study Group @RHCCC
Wednesday:
3:30-6:00 pm - Rock Solid Kids @ RHCCC
6:00 pm - Dinner
6:30 pm - Youth Group @ RHCCC
Thursday:
7:00 pm -- Praise Band practice @RHC
Sunday
10:30 am - Combined Worship Celebration with meal to follow @RHC
WC - Wesley Chapel
RHC - Rock Hall Church
RHCCC - Rock Hall Church Community Center
