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Worship Program - 4/20/25

  • Writer: Pastor Gary
    Pastor Gary
  • Apr 18
  • 4 min read

Updated: Apr 25


Welcome to Worship!

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

We’re so glad you’re here to celebrate Easter with us. Today we rejoice in the greatest news the world has ever heard: Jesus Christ is alive! The cross was not the end, and the tomb could not hold Him. His resurrection changes everything—giving us hope in our suffering, peace in our uncertainty, and life in the midst of death.

This morning’s message takes us to an unexpected place: a quiet chapter in the life of David, long before the resurrection. In 1 Samuel 27, David—though chosen by God—lets fear speak louder than faith and runs from the very promises God gave him. It’s a powerful reminder that when doubt is left unchallenged, it can lead to unbelief—and unbelief leads us away from God’s best.

But Easter tells a better story. Jesus didn’t give in to fear. He walked through death with full trust in the Father—and now invites us to trust Him too. Whatever doubts or struggles you bring today, know this: The empty tomb is God’s answer to every fear.

We pray today’s service helps you celebrate the resurrection with joy and hear God’s personal invitation to deeper faith, renewed hope, and lasting peace.

If you have any questions or want to get connected, I’d love to hear from you! You can reach me at 410-639-2144 or use the question cards in the pew.

Christ is risen—let’s worship Him together!


All for Him!

Pastor Gary  


Order of Worship

Welcome

Prayer of Adoration


Opening Worship


Prayer of Intercession


Message

The Danger of Doubt

1 Samuel 27

Rev 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. 



Message Notes

David #11: The Danger of Doubt

1 Samuel 27


A Godless Story



The Danger of - Unchecked - Doubt

Doubt—When Left Unchecked—Leads to the Sin of Unbelief

1 John 5:10, Genesis 3:1–6, Hebrews 11:6

Doubt whispers, but unbelief SHOUTS—‘God can’t be TRUSTED.


Unbelief Bears Real Consequences

Hebrews 3:12–13, James 1:14–15, Isaiah 30:1–2

When faith falters, compromise FOLLOWS.


The Resurrection Calls Us Back to Trust

Romans 4:20–21, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Romans 8:11, Matthew 28:6

The empty tomb is God’s ANSWER to every fear.


Bottom Line:

You can live by fear, or you can live by faith—but not both.



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.


This Week's Announcements:

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

  • Pastor Kenny Hickman

  • Rosalie and Eddie Kuechler

  • Dickie & Bettie Porter

  • Grant Stoops

  • Hubbard & Sharon Kendall

  • Joan & Mike Melvin

  • Joanne Carson

  • Audra Ashley

  • Jack Johnson

  • Family of Dakota Collison

  • Diane McIntyre

  • Joe Holliday

  • Pam & Tom Glenn  

  • Dean Wood

  • Baby Nixon Henry 

  • Jean Spence

  • Stacey Angel 

  • Family of Dave Hammer

  • Edna Cox

  • Alma Orantes

  • Joyce Christian

  • Joan Stevens

  • Raven & Jamey Apple

  • Stevie Toulson

  • Rick & Mary Etta Reedy

  • Stephen Atkinson


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 Mission: God, give each of us a deep passion for the work of Christ.   Luke 4:18-19  

  • Monday - Our Church:  God, develop spiritual growth & maturity in Your church.   Hebrews 5:12-14  

  • Tuesday - Our Leadership: God, help our pastor proclaim Your Word boldly.   2 Timothy 4:2

  • Wednesday - Families: God, help couples be faithful to the marriage promises they made to You and to each other. Hebrews 13:4

  • Thursday - Our Community: God, we thank you for those who serve in our community. 1 John 3:16

  • Friday - Children/Youth: God, help young people commit themselves to a life of purity of mind and body. Psalm 119:9-11

  • Saturday - Adults: God, help adults find and fulfill Your purpose for their lives. Jeremiah 29:11-14


This week’s events:

Thursday:  

6:00 pm- Prayer service @ WCMC

7:30 pm -Praise Team practice @ RHMC

Sunday: 

 8:30 am - Bible Study @WCMC

 9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WCMC

11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHMC

12:15 pm - Lunch @RHMC


WCMC - Wesley Chapel Methodist Church

RHMC - Rock Hall Methodist Church







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