Song Lyrics
Cornerstone
[Verse] My hope is built on nothing less, Than Jesus' blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly trust in Jesus' Name.
[Chorus] Christ alone cornerstone. Weak made strong in the Saviour's love. Through the storm He is Lord. Lord of all.
[Verse] When darkness seems to hide His face. I rest on His unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale. My anchor holds within the veil. My anchor holds within the veil.
[Verse] When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh may I then in Him be found. Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless stand before the throne.
The Jesus Way
If you curse me, then I will bless you. If you hurt me, I will forgive. And if you hate me, then I will love you. I choose the Jesus way.
If you're helpless, I will defend you. And if you're burdened, I'll share the weight. And if you're hopeless, then let me show you. There’s hope in the Jesus way.
I follow Jesus. I follow Jesus. He wore my sin, I'll gladly wear His name. He is the treasure. He is the answer. Oh, I choose the Jesus way.
If you strike me, I will embrace you. And if you chain me, I'll sing His praise. And if you kill me, my home is heaven. For I choose the Jesus way.
And I choose surrender. I choose to love. Oh, God my Saviour, You'll always be enough. I choose forgiveness. I choose grace. I choose to worship, no matter what I face.
I choose the Jesus way. I choose the Jesus way. I choose the Jesus way. I choose the Jesus way.
Strong Enough? Not By My Strength
Zechariah 4:6 (NIV) “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.”
Zechariah 4:6 (International Children’s Bible) “This is the message from the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘You will not succeed by your own strength or by your own power. The power will come from my Spirit,’ says the Lord of heaven’s armies” (Jehovah Sāḇā)
Zechariah 4:6 (NLT) “This is what the Lord says to Zerubbabel: It is not by [your] force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.”
Ephesians 6:10-18 (NLT) A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armour so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armour so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armour of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
Discussion Questions
At first glance, which of the tools in Ephesians 6 (truth, righteousness, peace, faith, the Word of God or prayer), are helpful in your walk with Jesus?
Are you facing personal challenges that you need God’s help with? How might those tools help you overcome?
What do you think about the future of our church community? What excites you most as you think about our future?
Closing Prayer
Loving Father, help me to live this day to the full, being true to you in every way.
Help me to give myself to others, being kind and generous to everyone I meet.
Help me to love those who don’t know you, proclaiming Christ in all I do and say.
Amen.