Christ The King Sunday - Online Worship - November 23, 2025
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Christ The King Sunday
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The First Sunday In Advent
Tidings Are Coming!
November 30th, 2025 - 9:30AM
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All are welcome, encouraged to visit the Prayer Cross as moved to do so.
Gathering In Glory & Grace
We Fall Down/Holy, Holy, Holy
Tomlin
We fall down
We lay our crowns
At the feet of Jesus
The greatness of
Mercy and love
At the feet of Jesus
And we cry
Holy holy holy
And we cry
Holy holy holy
And we cry
Holy holy holy
Is the Lamb
(repeat)
vs. 1
Holy holy holy
Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to thee
Holy holy holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity
We fall down
We lay our crowns
At the feet of Jesus
The greatness of
Mercy and love
At the feet of Jesus
And we cry
Holy holy holy
And we cry
Holy holy holy
And we cry
Holy holy holy
Is the Lamb
Litany Giving Thanks for All The King’s Glory & Grace
BASED ON PSALM 95
Today we give God all thanks and praise; we remember, celebrate and follow anew Christ our King; we fall down, and we cry holy; so, we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen. O, come let us sing to the Lord; Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving, to sing songs of honor and glory and praise!
People of God: In his hands are the depths of the sea; the heights of the hills are also his. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we have failed to remember, to trust the power and grace of Christ our King.
(silence for reflection)
All creatures of our God and King: Receive with faith and thanksgiving, the grace of the One who reigns: Jesus saves, Jesus forgives you all your sins. Forever remember The King who forever remembers you; our great God, is a great King above all gods!
Song of Reign & Trust
All Creatures of Our God and King
Draper
vs. 1
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice with us and sing
Alleluia
Alleluia
O burning sun with golden beam
And silver moon with softer gleam
refrain:
Oh praise him
Oh praise him
Alleluia
Alleluia
Alleluia
O come, let us worship and bow down before our King. Let us renew our commitment and our trust. We are created anew in glory and grace! Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker!
Friends in Christ: He is our God, and a great King; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep of his hand. We are so blessed, to live in The Kingdom, to hear his call; oh, praise Him!
Song of Reign & Trust
All Creatures of Our God and King
Draper
vs. 7
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship God in humbleness
Oh praise him
Alleluia
Oh praise the Father Praise the Son
And praise the Spirit Three in One
refrain:
Oh praise him
Oh praise him
Alleluia
Alleluia
Alleluia
Loving God, today we remember you, our faithful King, forever remembers us, blessing us with every good gift sent from heaven above. By your Spirit, guard and watch over us; restore your Kingdom. We give you all thanks and praise for your Son, the King of all creation. Grant that we and all the people of the earth who are divided by sin, may be united in the One who forever reigns, making us new once again, in your light and grace. In Christ The King, we trust and we pray. Amen.
Faith Quest Meets Today!
Faith Quest takes place during the 9:30 am worship service, September through May. Each week, kids will be dismissed from worship to continue the journey together. New friends are always welcome, and enrollment is open all year long!
Old Testament Lesson
JEREMIAH 23:1–6
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore, thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: “The Lord is our righteousness.”
(New Revised Standard Version)
Song of Grace & Praise
Soon and Very Soon
Crouch
vs. 1
Soon and very soon
We are goin’ to see the King
Soon and very soon
We are goin’ to see the King
Soon and very soon
We are goin’ to see the King
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
We’re goin’ to see the King
vs. 2
No more cryin’ there
We are goin’ to see the King
No more cryin’ there
We are goin’ to see the King
No more cryin’ there
We are goin’ to see the King
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
We’re goin’ to see the King
vs. 3
No more dyin’ there
We are goin’ to see the King
No more dyin’ there
We are goin’ to see the King
No more dyin’ there
We are goin’ to see the King
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
We’re goin’ to see the King
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Gospel
LUKE 23:33–43
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with two criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus replied, “Truly, I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
(New Revised Standard Version)
Stating Our Faith in God
BASED ON HEBREWS 11–12:2
God has blessed God’s people with faith from the beginning of time. Long ago witnesses boldly proclaimed all good gifts of Jesus’ grace were sufficient for the Hebrew Christians considering returning to Judaism. Let us share our faith using these same words.
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. ...Without faith it is impossible to please God, for whomever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. ...Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Amen.
Song of Thanks & Praise
We Gather Together
Valerius
vs. 1
We gather together
To ask the Lord’s blessing
He chastens and hastens
His will to make known
The wicked oppressing
Now cease from distressing
Sing praises to his name
He forgets not his own
vs. 3
We all do extol thee
Thou leader triumphant
And pray that thou still
Our defender wilt be
Let thy congregation
Escape tribulation
Thy name be ever praised
O Lord make us free
Today we celebrate, we give God all thanks and praise, for all good gifts around us, every gift of glory and grace, is sent from heaven above!
I give thanks to you, O Lord, with my whole heart. I give thanks to you alone for your steadfast love and faithfulness.
The steadfast love of the Lord endures forever. We give thanks and praise, for the Lord is good, and we praise the Lord’s majestic name. Come, you thankful people, come; give thanks, God has created in us a clean heart, putting in us a new and right spirit!
Song of Praise
Come, You Thankful People, Come
Alford
vs. 1
Come you thankful people come
Raise the song of harvest home
All is safely gathered in
Ere the winter storms begin
God our maker does provide
For our wants to be supplied
Come to God’s own temple come
Raise the song of harvest home
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness, come into His presence with singing.
Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, we are His. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with joyful praise!
Song of Praise
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Beethoven/Van Dyke
Joyful joyful we adore thee
God of glory Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before thee
Praising thee their sun above
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness
Drive the gloom of doubt away
Giver of immortal gladness
Fill us with the light of day
Give thanks to the Lord, make known His deeds. Sing praises to Christ The King! Tell of His majestic glory and grace!
Announce and sing: Praise to the Lord the Almighty!
Song of Praise
Praise to The Lord, The Almighty
Bennett
vs. 1
Praise to the Lord the Almighty
The King of creation
O my soul praise him
For he is your health and salvation
Let all who hear
Now to his temple draw near
Joining in glad adoration
Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart in the congregation.
Great and majestic are the works of the Lord; The Lord’s beauty is through all the earth!
Song of Praise
For the Beauty of the Earth
Pierpoint/Dix
vs. 1
For the beauty of the earth
For the beauty of the skies
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies
Christ our Lord to you we raise
This our sacrifice of praise
Blessed be the name of the Lord, from this time on, from the rising of the sun to its setting, forevermore!
From generation to generation, we will give the Lord all our praise and thanksgiving!
Song of Praise
Praise and Thanksgiving
Thewes
vs. 1
Praise and thanksgiving
Father we offer
For all things living
Created good
Harvest of sown fields
Fruits of the orchard
Hay from the mown fields
Blossom and wood
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song!
Exalt his name! The Lord blesses you to be a blessing along with all the faithful! We are one in The Spirit! Blest be the tie that binds!
Song of Praise
Blest Be The Tie That Binds
Fawcett
vs. 1
Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love
The unity of heart and mind
Is like to that above
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. You set your glory above the heavens. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars and all you have established, who are we that you are mindful of us?
O give thanks to the Lord for he is good! Now thank we all our God!
Song of Praise
Now Thank We All Our God
Bach/Cruger
vs. 1
Now thank we all our God
With heart and hands and voices
Who wondrous things has done
In whom his world rejoices
Who from our mothers’ arms
Has blest us on our way
With countless gifts of love
And still is ours today
I love you, Lord! You are my strength, my rock! I call upon the Lord and I am saved! You alone are worthy of my praise!
Friends, let us share this week, let us share each day, let us hold fast all our days for all eternity, thanks to God’s faithfulness and glory and grace! Trust we forever go forth in God’s blessing!
Song of Praise
Sent Forth By God’s Blessing
Westendorf
vs. 1
Sent forth by God’s blessing
Our true faith confessing
The people of God
From his dwelling take leave
The supper is ended
Oh now be extended
The fruits of this service
In all who believe
The seed of his teaching
Receptive souls reaching
Shall blossom in action
For God and for all
His grace did invite us
His love shall unite us
To work for God’s kingdom
And answer his call
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Loving God, you bless us daily through your power and steadfast love. You alone grace us; you alone provide countless blessings. In majesty and mercy, you are Christ The King, you rule, create, sustain, call, empower, save. As we gather together, as we go into the world, we give you thanks and praise for your glory and grace. In Jesus’ name, we forever pray and sing with thankful hearts, thanks to the One, from whom all blessings flow. Amen.
Song of Praise
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow
Ken / Bourgenis
Praise God
From whom all blessing flow
Praise him
All creatures here below
Praise him
Above ye heavenly host
Praise Father Son
And Holy Ghost Amen
Blessed with a King to Remember!
JEREMIAH 23:1-6; COLOSSIANS 1:11-20; LUKE 23:33-43
How is your memory? What kinds of things do you remember? What do you remember best? What kinds of things do you wish you could remember better? We all have things more difficult to remember than others. So why is it that some people have really good memories, and others need to work at it more? While some people may be blessed with "photographic" type memories, most people need to work at it. Some people come up with gadgets, techniques, practice tips or they make lists. Today, as we celebrate Christ The King Sunday, as we give thanks and praise, we remember Jesus is our King. We lift up our King who knows our sins, forgives us, and remembers our sins no more. We celebrate our King remembers us. We trust our King came to serve us, to remember us forever. With praise and thanksgiving, let us thankfully receive all our King brings, and promises, and does, and provides; and let us remember The King, our King, who remembers us forever!
1. How is your memory?
Colossians 1:16-18; Luke 23:35, 37, 39
A. What kinds of things do you remember?
B. What do you easily forget?
C. How are you at remembering The King?
2. What helps you remember things?
Colossians 1:11-12
A. Toys, gadgets, techniques?
B. Time, experience, more encounters, reflection, writing things down, memory replay, etc.?
C. What helps you to remember The King?
3. Trust by grace, you are blessed to remember the blessings of the Kingdom. `Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’
Colossians1:13; Luke 23:42-43
A. Trust and remember, the Kingdom comes without our praying for it, but we pray for it to come and take first place in our lives!
B. Trust and remember, to pray for ourselves to know more about God’s Kingdom than the kingdom of the world around us!
C. Trust and remember, the Kingdom is not about you - and yet, at the same time, it is all about you! You are a unique, special, treasure to the Kingdom, yet, not the only one!
D. Trust and remember, the differences between the kingdoms of this world and God’s Kingdom! The Kingdom is not about you, about that which is self serving. The Kingdom is about all God remembers, God’s way, God’s grace, God’s people, you!
4. The memory of Christ The King is best! Give thanks and praise, trust, celebrate and never ever forget, The King remembers you forever!
Jeremiah 23:3-5, Luke 23:34, 42-43
A. Even if we cannot always remember The King, The King remembers us.
B. The King remembers our sins, and then chooses to remember our sins no more.
C. Give thanks and praise, trust and celebrate, we are blessed with grace upon grace; The King remembers us, and The King never, ever forgets!
Offering is available for our services. Find a Lord of Life with a volunteer bucket to deposit offering in person as you leave worship today. If you find yourself wanting to offer your gifts to Lord of Life, you can do so online using the link below. You can also drop offering at anytime in our secure mailbox at Lord of Life located in the parking lot.
... As we pray to you, Jesus, ...
We thank you and praise you for your blessings and your grace.
All these things and whatever else you see we need, grant to us we pray, for into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Holy Communion will take place during our service. If you are not worshipping with us in person but would like to receive Communion, we will be offering Drive Through Communion at our building at 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville, Minnesota, following our indoor service. Drive Through Communion will be available between 10:15am & 10:30am.
For those worshiping with us in person, we receive communion through intinction; that is, you will receive the bread, the host, then dip into the glass of choice, either a red wine in the chalice closest to the host, or in a light colored non-alcoholic grape juice. All are welcome.
We also offer gluten free and pre-packaged options. Please take these options before arriving at the host to receive a blessing.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
Forever and ever. Amen.
Song During Holy Communion
10,000 Reasons
Redman
refrain:
Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship Your holy name
vs. 1
The sun comes up
It’s a new day dawning
It’s time to sing
Your song again
Whatever may pass
And whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
When the evening comes
(refrain)
vs. 2
You’re rich in love
And You’re slow to anger
Your name is great
And Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness
I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons
For my heart to find
(refrain)
vs. 3
And on that day
When my strength is failing
The end draws near
And my time has come
Still my soul
Will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years
And then forevermore
(refrain twice)
Worship Your holy name
Lord I’ll worship Your holy name
Give Thanks
Smith
Give thanks
With a thankful heart
Give thanks
To the Holy One
Give thanks
Because He’s given
Jesus Christ His Son
Give thanks
With a thankful heart
Give thanks
To the Holy One
Give thanks
Because He’s given
Jesus Christ His Son
And now
Let the weak say
I am strong
Let the poor say
I am rich
Because of what
The Lord has done for us
And now
Let the weak say
I am strong
Let the poor say
I am rich
Because of what
The Lord has done for us
Give thanks
The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace, this day, and on into life everlasting.
Amen.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, you gave your Son both as a sacrifice for sin and a model of the godly life. Enable us to receive him always with thanksgiving, and to conform our lives to his, through Jesus Christ, the Lord of life. Amen.
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace, as you give all thanks and praise for God’s saving grace in Christ The King. In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us go in the peace of Christ The King, celebrating the love of God, and serving the Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!
Going in Praise & Grace Anew
Lord, Reign In Me
Brown
vs. 1
Over all the earth
You reign on high
Ev’ry mountain stream
Ev’ry sunset sky
But my one request
Lord my only aim
Is that You’d reign in me again
refrain:
Lord reign in me
Reign in Your pow’r
Over all my dreams
In my darkest hour
You are the Lord
Of all I am
So won’t you reign in me again
vs. 2
Over ev’ry thought
Over ev’ry word
May my life reflect
The beauty of my Lord
‘Cause You mean more to me
Than any earthly thing
So won’t You reign in me again
(refrain twice)
Won’t You reign in me again
Won’t You reign in me again
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Today, Sunday, November 23rd, we celebrate Christ The King Sunday, “Blessed With A King To Remember!”
Today our Faith Quest Sunday School ministry meets! Today we also share a special time of Thanksgiving, including a time of pie and fellowship following worship! Today we also share time after worship, decorating for the Advent & Christmas season!
Next Sunday, November 30th, we celebrate The First Sunday In Advent,“Tidings Are Coming!”
Next Sunday our Faith Quest Sunday School ministry meets! Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion.
For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving!
Offering is collected in a basket as you exit the building.
From everyone on every level of leadership and service, we continue to pray for you and to give thanks to God for each of you! Please contact Pastor Jamie if he can serve you in any way: jamie.thompson@lordoflifemn.org
Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion.
For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving! Offering is collected in a basket as you exit the building.
Acknowledgments for today’s service include:
Litany Giving Thanks For All The King’s Glory And Grace, written based on Psalm 95. “Holy, Holy, Holy,” “All Creatures Of Our God And King,” “Soon And Very Soon,” “Come, You Thankful People, Come” “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” “For the Beauty of the Earth” “Praise & Thanksgiving” “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” “Now Thank We All Our God” “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” “Prayer of The Day,” “Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” based on the LBW © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice Hymnal Supplement © 1995 Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis & Board of Publication, Lutheran Church In America, Philadelphia; and Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, MN. Used with permission. “We Fall Down” © 1998 worshiptogether.com songs CCLI #2437367 “Holy, Holy, Holy” © Words & Music Public Domain, CCLI #1156 “All Creatures of Our God and King” © Words & Music Public Domain, CCLI #1503 “Jesus Loves Me” © Words and Music Public Domain, CCLI #4771887 “Soon and Very Soon” © 1971 Budjohn Songs/Crouch Music, CCLI #11249 “We Gather Together” The United Methodist Hymnal, Book of United Methodist Worship © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN. All rights reserved. Used with permission. “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” © 2011 SHOUT! Publishing CCLI #6016351 “Give Thanks,” © 1978, Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. “Lord, Reign In Me” © 1998 Vineyard Songs CCLI #2490706
All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016