Worship Program - 6/21/26
- Pastor Gary
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
Over the past several weeks, we've been exploring the spiritual gifts God gives His people to build up the Church and expand His kingdom. These gifts are more than talents or learned skills. They are supernatural abilities given by the Holy Spirit to help us serve others and draw attention—not to ourselves—but to Jesus.
This week we begin looking at what we call the Word Gifts. These gifts help us understand, communicate, and apply God's truth. Through them, God reveals His nature, His character, and His purposes. They help us know who God is, who He is not, what He loves, and what He calls His people to become. Whether through teaching, encouragement, or pioneering new ministry, these gifts help God's Word inform our minds and transform our lives.
As we worship together, I encourage you to listen not only for information but for transformation. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how He has uniquely gifted you and where He may be calling you to serve. The Church is strongest when every believer uses the gifts God has given them for the good of others and the glory of Christ.
If you have questions about spiritual gifts or would like help discerning how God may be calling you to serve, please reach out. I'd be honored to help you discover greater alignment between your life, your gifts, and God's calling.
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
Welcome | |
Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Confession | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | The Word Gifts Nehemiah 8:1-10 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 19 This Is My Father’s World 44 Great Is My Faithfulness 596 O Master Let Me Walk With Thee | Rock Hall Church That’s Why We Praise Him How Great is Our God Holy Spirit Jesus Messiah |
Sermon Outline
Word Gifts pt 1
Nehemiah 8:1-10
The Gift of TEACHING
Romans 12:7; Ephesians 4:11-12
God's Word Explained
Truth understood is truth that can transform.
The Gift of EXHORTATION
Romans 12:8; Acts 4:36
God's Word Applied
God's truth changes us when we put it into practice.
The Gift of APOSTLESHIP
1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11
God's Word Advanced
The Gospel was never meant to stop with us—it was meant to spread through us.
Bottom Line:
God's Word informs and transforms.
TAKE IT HOME:
The Gift of Teaching –
Acts 2:42-47; 2 Timothy 2:15
How has God's Word shaped your life beyond simply informing your mind? What step of obedience is God calling you to take based on something you already know to be true?
The Gift of Exhortation –
Acts 4:32-37; Heb 10:24-25
Who in your life needs encouragement, comfort, or loving correction this week? How might God use your words to strengthen someone in their faith journey?
The Gift of Apostleship –
Acts 13:1-3; Eph 4:11-13
Where is God calling you to step beyond your comfort zone for the sake of His mission? How can you help advance the Gospel in your family, workplace, community, or beyond?
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts –
Rom 12:6-8; 1 Cor 12:27-31
Which of these Word Gifts resonates most deeply with you? What evidence have you seen that God may be using you to explain His truth, encourage His people, or advance His mission?
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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 – God's Word Lord, give us a hunger for Your Word. May we not be content with information alone, but allow Your truth to transform our hearts and lives.
Psalm 119:105
Monday – Teachers Father, raise up faithful teachers who rightly handle Your Word. Give them wisdom, humility, and integrity as they help others know and follow Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:15
Tuesday – Encouragement God, help us strengthen the weak, encourage the discouraged, and comfort those who are hurting. Make us people whose words bring life and hope.
Heb 10:24–25
Wednesday – Barnabas Hearts Lord, help us see the potential in others and come alongside them with grace and truth. Use us to encourage people into the calling You have placed on their lives.
Acts 4:36–37
Thursday – Mission Father, send us wherever You desire. Give us willing hearts to share the Gospel, serve our neighbors, and advance Your kingdom near and far.
Isaiah 6:8
Friday – Church Planters and Missionaries Lord, strengthen those who have been sent to start new ministries, plant churches, and proclaim Christ in difficult places. Protect them and make their work fruitful.
Matthew 28:19–20
Saturday – Spiritual Gifts Holy Spirit, help us discover, develop, and faithfully use the gifts You have given us. May everything we do build up Your Church and bring glory to Jesus.
Romans 12:6–8
This week’s events:
Monday
6:00 pm - Bible Study @Debbie Elburn’s
Tuesday:
10:00 am - Bible Study @ RHCCC
Thursday:
7:00 pm - Praise Band practice @RHC
Sunday:
8:30 am - Worship at the Beach @Ferry Park
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
