WORSHIP GUIDE
January 18, 2026
Believe - The Gospel of John Sermon Series
In God's Hand
Pastor Mike Powers
Scripture Passage: John 10:22-30
22 At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
Main Idea: Believers walk confidently in the power of their Savior.
- Believers walk confidently because they hear God's voice.
- Believers walk confidently because they know God personally.
- Believers walk confidently because they follow God's Son.
- Believers walk confidently because they have eternal life.
- Believers walk confidently because they rest in God's hand.
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!
John 10:22-30
Thank God for making it clear through Jesus’ actions and words that he was the savior.
Ask the Lord to help you discern his words and believe them.
Pray for lost friends that they would understand Jesus’ words and believe.
Ask God to increase your belief in him.
Praise Jesus for doing miraculous works to prove he was God.
Thank Jesus that if you’re saved, you’re among his sheep.
Praise Jesus that you can hear his voice and that he knows you if you’re saved.
Ask for strength to follow Jesus.
Praise God for the security we have in our salvation.
Thank God for giving you eternal life and never letting you perish.
Praise God that he is strong enough to prevent anyone from removing your salvation and relationship with him.
Praise Jesus for being God and one with the Father.
MINISTRY REPORT
January 11, 2026
Sunday Worship Count - 9:00 and 10:30 am - 1387
Total General Fund Contributions and Preschool at The Creek Income
Week of January 1 - 11, 2026: $ 177,0261
Year to Date: $ 204,456
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, January 24 (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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