WORSHIP GUIDE
April 19, 2026
What is the Gospel?
Sermon Series
The Gospel of God
Pastor Mike Powers
Scripture Passage: Romans 3:9-20
9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” 13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” 14 “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.” 15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood; 16 in their paths are ruin and misery, 17 and the way of peace they have not known.” 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” 19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
Main Idea: Jesus is the good news for condemned sinners.
1. We are sinful
2. We are defenseless
3. We are unable
4. We are doomed
5. We are justified
Weekly Prayer Prompts:
Praying Scripture will help build a more focused and creative prayer life. Read the Scripture text slowly and carefully. As you read, pray as the Lord brings prayers to your mind, and you can use these prompts if you get stuck or need more ideas. The point is to practice prayer, so even if you don’t pray through the whole list, just doing it is a success!
Romans 3:10-20, 23
Ask God to help you understand that you are not righteous without Jesus.
Pray for insight into how sinful you were before you were saved so that you can be more thankful for your salvation.
Praise God for giving you understanding and salvation.
Pray for the unsaved that you know who are still without understanding and running from God instead of seeking Him.
Praise Jesus that even when you were turning aside from him and doing evil He saved you.
Pray for God to convince you that before him you used your tongue to deceive, your mouth was full of curses and bitterness and that your path was ruin and misery.
Praise God for giving you peace and a fear of Him.
Thank God that you’re not under the law anymore but under grace through Christ.
Ask the Lord to help the lost around you understand their sin.
Pray that the gospel would be heard around the world to all who will be held accountable to it so that they can be saved.
Confess that your works are useless and cannot save you.
Confess that you cannot be good enough to get to heaven or to please God.
Ask the Lord to reveal where you are trying to earn His favor or salvation by doing good things.
Thank the God for the law and how it reveals sin.
Ask the Lord to reveal sin in your life that you need to confess.
Praise God that his justice is satisfied through Christ so that you don’t have to experience His wrath.
MINISTRY REPORT
April 12, 2026
Sunday Worship Count - 1263
Total General Fund Contributions and Preschool at The Creek Income
Week of April 6-12, 2026: $ 103,392
Year to Date: $ 1,291,339
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, April 25 (9-11 am)
** IMMEDIATE NEED FOR NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS **
Click Here for a List of Needed Food Items
Our Community Food Pantry events are held twice a month on the second and fourth Saturdays. Please contribute as you are able to assist us in helping families facing hunger. Items may be dropped off in the collection barrels both inside and outside the church near the office entrance. Thank you for your donations and compassion.
>> Questions about Church Membership? If you have questions regarding how to become a member at Richland Creek or if you would like to update your information for our church database then please email Donna Wright donna@richlandcreek.com.
>> Where are you serving? Be sure to visit the SERVE page on our website CLICK HERE! This page is a great source for you to stay informed about how to plug into the ministries of the Creek, using your gifts and talents to the glory of God. If you missed Dr. Mike Powers sermon on "The Work of the Ministry" take time and listen this week to the "why" we are to serve.
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