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Tested

Always Give Thanks

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

People who have been in the church a long time may hear the same words and assume they know what they mean, when in fact, we could all use a refresher on what Paul is and is not doing in this passage (see Preaching Notes). So, as worship planners, how do we keep everyone engaged?

Music Notes


Our faith is tested because we use it. The testing is in acting as people of faith. It is not a hoop to jump through or even a job evaluation exercise. Our faith is tested whenever we step out in faith, whenever we stand up against injustice, whenever we act out of love for God or neighbor, whenever we swim against the cultural current and put ourselves at risk.

God of Love and God of Power                       UMH 578
Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak          UMH 463
Sent Out in Jesus’ Name                                   TFWS 2184


Contemporary and Modern Song Selections for the series:

“I Thank God”
CCLI Song # 7169680
I Thank God | Maverick City Music x UPPERROOM (Official)

“Goodness of God”
CCLI Song # 7117726
Goodness of God (LIVE) | Bethel Music - Jenn Johnson

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”
CCLI Song # 6016351
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) | Matt Redman

“This Is Amazing Grace”
CCLI Song # 6333821
This Is Amazing Grace | Phil Wickham (Official)

“The Heart of Worship”
CCLI Song # 2296522 (widely used CCLI listing)
The Heart of Worship | Matt Redman (Live)

“The Blessing”
CCLI Song # 7147007
The Blessing (Live) | Elevation Worship ft. Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes

In This Series...


Week 1 – Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 2 – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 3 – Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year A