New Life's Worship Service on July 12th, 2026, The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

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Before Service Prayer: Spirit of God, through the transforming gift of faith, You bring us sonship and life. Replace our fear with fruitfulness, and teach our hearts to cry, "Abba! Father!" through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Father, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Today 's Theme: WHAT MAKES CHRISTIANS DIFFERENT: CHRISTIANS ARE PLANTED BY THE WORD Planting seed by hand can be extraordinary. In your hand, the seed looks lifeless and insignificant. You put the seed into the soil, and suddenly, all by itself, the seed germinates and sprouts and reaches to the sun. Except when it doesn't! Plant multiple seeds, and often only some will grow.

The Bible describes Christians as planted by the Word. Why do some people grow in faith, and not others? What makes Christians different? The Bible describes the supernatural process by which God calls people to faith through the gospel. He promises that his Word always accomplishes his purpose. It is powerful all on its own, without our help. As we grow in faith, we give God thanks for the miracle of his work in our lives.

Today's Service: New Common Service, reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-800156 and under CCLI license #1132777.

Christian hymns preach Jesus Christ: crucified, risen and seated at God's right hand. The hymns in this service are from "Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal" ©2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission. Additional hymns: "Christian Worship Supplement" ©2008 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission.