Worship Program - 3/8/26
- Pastor Gary
- 3 days ago
- 5 min read
Welcome to worship.
We’re so glad you’re here today. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been part of our church family for years, we’re grateful you’ve chosen to worship with us.
Today we continue our journey through Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount as we consider a message titled “A Better Treasure.” In Matthew 6:19–24, Jesus invites us to think about what we are really living for. We spend much of our lives investing time, energy, and resources into things that feel important in the moment—but Jesus gently reminds us that some things last forever, while others are only temporary.
At the heart of His teaching is a simple but powerful truth: your heart will always follow your treasure. What we value most quietly shapes our priorities, our decisions, and ultimately the direction of our lives.
This morning we will reflect on what it means to align our hearts with the Kingdom of God—to live with an eternal perspective rather than being consumed by the pressures and promises of this world. Jesus’ invitation is not about giving up good things, but about discovering something better: a life centered on God’s purposes and the joy of investing in what truly lasts.
Thank you for being here today. If you have any questions about our church or would like to learn more about how to get connected, we would love to hear from you. You can reach the charge office at 410-639-2144.
May today’s time of worship help you lift your eyes to the things that are eternal and draw your heart closer to the One who offers us a better treasure.
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 | A Better Treasure Matthew 6:19-24 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 278 Crown Him With Many Crowns 233 What Wondrous Love Is This 592 Oh Jesus I Have Promised | Rock Hall Church Abide Come Thou Fount At The Cross Build My Life |
Sermon Outline
A Better Treasure
Matthew 6:19-24
The Fix: Invest in What ______
Matt 6:19–21; Matt 13:44–46; Col 3:1–2
Kingdom living means investing in what is ______, not what is temporary.
The Problem: Your ______ Determines Your Direction
Matt 6:22–23; 2 Cor 4:17–18; Heb 12:1–2
A healthy focus fills life with ______.
The Warning: The Heart Cannot Serve Two ______
Matt 6:24; Luke 16:13; 1 John 2:15–17
Jesus does not come to be ______ to our life. He gives us a ______ life.
Now What: Reorienting the ______
Matt 6:1–18; Phil 2:5–8; 1 Tim 6:17–19
When we clearly see the beauty of God’s ______, everything else loses its grip.
Bottom Line:
Your heart will always follow your treasure.
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
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
Gail Tinneny
Shelley Hillyer
Joan Stevens
Jo Miller
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 – A Better Treasure: Father, open our eyes to the beauty of Your kingdom. Help us see Christ as our greatest treasure so that our hearts delight in what is eternal rather than what is temporary. Matt 13:44
Monday – Treasure: Lord, teach us to treasure what truly lasts. As we work, spend, and plan this week, guide us to invest our lives in things that honor You and bless others. Matt 6:21
Tuesday – Refocus: Father, when our attention drifts toward temporary things, gently refocus our hearts. Fix our eyes on what is unseen and eternal, and help us live with kingdom perspective. 2 Cor 4:18
Wednesday – Eyes of Faith: Lord Jesus, give us clear spiritual vision. Guard our eyes from distractions that darken the soul and fill our lives with the light of Your truth. Matt 6:22
Thursday – Allegiance: Father, keep our hearts loyal to You alone. Free us from divided devotion and teach us to serve You as our true Master in every part of life. Matt 6:24
Friday – Simple Generosity: Lord, shape us into people who hold earthly things lightly. Help us live simply, give freely, and reflect Your generous heart in all we do. 1 Tim 6:18–19
Saturday – Kingdom Joy: Holy Spirit, deepen our joy in Christ and His kingdom. As we prepare for worship, align our hearts with heaven so that we gather ready to love, serve, and follow Jesus. Col 3:1–2
This week’s events:
Monday
12:00 pm - The Chosen @RHCCC
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
12:00 pm - Ruth’s Circle @ Debbie Elburn’s
Wednesday:
3:30-6:00 pm Rock Solid Kids @ RHCCC
6:00 pm - Dinner @ 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
