Worship Program - 4/19/26
- Pastor Gary
- Apr 17
- 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 come to the close of Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount with a message from Matthew 7:21–29. In these final words, Jesus brings everything into focus. He reminds us that faith is not just about what we say—it’s about what we do with what He says.
Jesus paints a clear picture: two people can hear the same truth, build similar lives, and look the same on the outside—but what they’ve built on is revealed when the storms come. The difference is not knowledge, intention, or even activity. The difference is obedience.
At the heart of His message is this truth: what you do with what Jesus says determines the direction of your life. He invites us beyond words and into a real relationship—one that is built on trust, surrender, and obedience.
This morning, we’ll reflect on what it means to truly build our lives on Christ—the only foundation that stands.
Thank you for being here today. If you have any questions or would like to get connected, we would love to hear from you. You can reach the charge office at 410-639-2144 or email me at the link below.
May today’s time of worship help you move from hearing to doing, and from knowing about Jesus to building your life on Him.
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
1Welcome | |
Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Confession | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | Your Move Matthew 7:21-29 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 299 Spirit of the Living God (2 Times) 279 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name | Rock Hall Church Great are You Lord How Good it Is Cornerstone You Are My King |
Sermon Outline
Your Move...
Matthew 7:21-29
A False Faith Can Look Convincing
Matthew 7:21–23, James 2:17-19, 1 John 2:3–4, 2 Timothy 3:5
Profession, activity, and appearance can exist without genuine relationship.
A Firm Foundation Requires Obedience
Matthew 7:24–27, Luke 8:21, Psalm 1:1–3, 1 Corinthians 3:11–13
The difference between stability and collapse is not hearing—but obeying.
A Real Response Submits to Authority
Matthew 7:28–29, Romans 6:16–18, Luke 9:23, Philippians 2:9–11
Jesus is not just to be admired—He is to be obeyed as Lord.
Bottom Line:
What you do with what Jesus says determines where your life ends up.
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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New Series begins May 10th
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
Joanne Carson
Audra Ashley
Diane McIntyre
Elma (Sis) Myers
Wilkins Hubbard
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
Becky Glenn
Joan Stevens
Shelley Hillyer
Artie Kendall
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 True Relationship: Father, keep us from settling for empty words. Draw us into a real relationship with You—one that is known by You and shaped by Your presence. Matthew 7:21
Monday – Surrendered Hearts: Lord, teach us to do Your will, not just speak Your name. Align our hearts with Yours so that our lives reflect true surrender. Matthew 7:21
Tuesday – Known by You: Jesus, we don’t want to just know about You—we want to be known by You. Lead us into a life of obedience that flows from intimacy with You. Matthew 7:23
Wednesday – A Solid Foundation: Father, help us build our lives on You. Strengthen us to not only hear Your Word, but to put it into practice each day. Matthew 7:24
Thursday – Strength for the Storm: Lord, prepare us for the storms of life. Root us deeply in Your truth so that when trials come, we will stand firm. Matthew 7:25
Friday – Guard Us from Drift: Holy Spirit, keep us from hearing without obeying. Show us where we are drifting, and lead us back to a life built on Your truth. Matthew 7:26
Saturday – Living Under Your Authority: Father, send us out to live under the authority of Jesus. Let our lives reflect not just admiration for Him, but full obedience to Him. Matthew 7:29
This week’s events:
Monday
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
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 Group @ 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
