Bulletin: October 5, 2025
Order of Service
October 5, 2025
PREPARATION
Absent From Flesh
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 113:4-9
Song of Adoration: None But Jesus
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: There Is A Fountain
Confession: Prayer from Isaiah 55
Assurance Reading: Isaiah 55:7
Song of Assurance: Yes And Amen
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: A God Above All: His Transcendence (Isaiah 40:9-31)
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Oh Lord Almighty
Benediction: Isaiah 57:15
Absent From Flesh
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 113:4-9
Song of Adoration: None But Jesus
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: There Is A Fountain
Confession: Prayer from Isaiah 55
Assurance Reading: Isaiah 55:7
Song of Assurance: Yes And Amen
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: A God Above All: His Transcendence (Isaiah 40:9-31)
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Oh Lord Almighty
Benediction: Isaiah 57:15
A GOD ABOVE ALL: HIS TRANSCENDENCE
Isaiah 40:9-31
The God above all is also God with us
We are in a series on the attributes of God, and this morning we look at God's transcendence. When we talk about God, we're talking about someone who is bigger than we realize, above and outside of the created world. This means he is radically different from us. He is infinite, limitless, and endless. Surprisingly, it's these lofty ideas about God that are the most important for shaping our lives here—particularly because he does not stay high and distant, but comes close in love through Jesus Christ.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. How does the transcendence of God adjust the way you've thought about God up until now?
2. How does the transcendence of God help you see the power and beauty of the gospel?
3. How does the transcendence of God meet you in the struggles you face today?
We are in a series on the attributes of God, and this morning we look at God's transcendence. When we talk about God, we're talking about someone who is bigger than we realize, above and outside of the created world. This means he is radically different from us. He is infinite, limitless, and endless. Surprisingly, it's these lofty ideas about God that are the most important for shaping our lives here—particularly because he does not stay high and distant, but comes close in love through Jesus Christ.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. How does the transcendence of God adjust the way you've thought about God up until now?
2. How does the transcendence of God help you see the power and beauty of the gospel?
3. How does the transcendence of God meet you in the struggles you face today?
Weekly Announcements
Today is Super Sunday!
See below for details and links. We hope you'll join us today to be equipped for living the Christian life in West LA alongside others!
11am - College Intro to Cornerstone, Welcome Center
1pm - Intro to Cornerstone, Welcome Center
1pm - Foundation Class: Walking with God, C14
1pm - Bible Cohort (Old Testament), Leonard Chapel
1pm - Super Sunday Kids, Community Building
3pm - Making Disciples Cohort, Welcome Center
3pm - Super Sunday Kids, Community Building
Men’s Breakfast
October 11th, 9:00am - 11:30am
This is a chance to slow down, share a meal together, and be encouraged in God’s Word. Men of all ages are welcome, so bring a friend, a son, a dad, or a neighbor alongside! If you’re interested, please register today so we know you’re coming.
See below for details and links. We hope you'll join us today to be equipped for living the Christian life in West LA alongside others!
11am - College Intro to Cornerstone, Welcome Center
1pm - Intro to Cornerstone, Welcome Center
1pm - Foundation Class: Walking with God, C14
1pm - Bible Cohort (Old Testament), Leonard Chapel
1pm - Super Sunday Kids, Community Building
3pm - Making Disciples Cohort, Welcome Center
3pm - Super Sunday Kids, Community Building
Men’s Breakfast
October 11th, 9:00am - 11:30am
This is a chance to slow down, share a meal together, and be encouraged in God’s Word. Men of all ages are welcome, so bring a friend, a son, a dad, or a neighbor alongside! If you’re interested, please register today so we know you’re coming.
Intro to Christianity Class
October 12th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Our Intro to Christianity class gives you an overview of the Christian faith in an informal environment with space for your own thoughts as well. If you are exploring Christianity, we'd love to give you a sense of what we believe and why, as well as the chance to ask questions. We hope you'll join us!
Book Discussion: Same Lake, Different Boat
Starting October 12th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Youth Room
Join us for a three-part book discussion on the book "Same Lake, Different Boat" by Stephanie Hubach, exploring how we as a church can better foster hospitality, belonging, and discipleship with those affected by disability. If you're interested, please reach out to Mike Hendrickson.
Moving to Three Services!
Starting October 12th
8:00am - English Service
9:45am - English and Spanish Services
11:30am - English and Farsi Services
October 12th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Our Intro to Christianity class gives you an overview of the Christian faith in an informal environment with space for your own thoughts as well. If you are exploring Christianity, we'd love to give you a sense of what we believe and why, as well as the chance to ask questions. We hope you'll join us!
Book Discussion: Same Lake, Different Boat
Starting October 12th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Youth Room
Join us for a three-part book discussion on the book "Same Lake, Different Boat" by Stephanie Hubach, exploring how we as a church can better foster hospitality, belonging, and discipleship with those affected by disability. If you're interested, please reach out to Mike Hendrickson.
Moving to Three Services!
Starting October 12th
8:00am - English Service
9:45am - English and Spanish Services
11:30am - English and Farsi Services
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
OCTOBER
Oct 5th - Super Sunday
Oct 11th - Men’s Breakfast
Oct 12th - Intro to Christianity Class
Oct 19th - Youth Night
OCTOBER
Oct 5th - Super Sunday
Oct 11th - Men’s Breakfast
Oct 12th - Intro to Christianity Class
Oct 19th - Youth Night
NOVEMBER
Nov 2nd - Super Sunday
Nov 8th - Addiction Conference
Nov 9th - Intro to Christianity Class
Nov 12th - Worship Night