Date: 2025-08-08

AO: 3rd-f

Q: Mr Rogers , Schnitzel

PAX: Mr Rogers, Sharpie, Wee Man, Pinto, Tender Spice, Web, Schnitzel, Frodo

FNGs: None

COUNT: 8

CONDITIONS: Perfect for worship

WARMUP: prayer

THE THANG:

Opening Reflection: The Heart of Worship for Men

Worship isn’t just for the emotional, the expressive, or the musically gifted. Worship is the rightful response of every man who recognizes his need for something greater than himself.

It is where masculinity meets humility—where strength bows, pride breaks, and the soul remembers its source. In a world that tells men to prove themselves, worship reminds us that we are already known, already loved, and already invited to draw near.

Worship is not weakness. It is warfare.

It is identity. It is surrender.

And in it, we find freedom.

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1. “How Great Is Our God”

Theme: Surrendering Pride & Reclaiming Awe

As men, we’re often told we need to be in control—strong, unshaken, self-reliant. But true strength begins with surrender. Worship is not weakness; it’s recognizing a greatness far beyond ourselves. We lead not by being the biggest voice in the room—but by bowing before the greatest King.

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

— Psalm 46:10

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1. “Build My Life”

Theme: A Life Worth Building

Every man is building something—his career, reputation, family, legacy. The question is, what foundation are you building on? This song is a call to build on something eternal. Let your life be built on love, truth, and Christ alone—because anything else will crack under pressure.

“Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

— Matthew 7:24

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1. “Goodness of God”

Theme: Faithfulness Through Every Season

Look back for a moment—through the mess, mistakes, and mountaintops. Hasn’t God shown up? We can forget His faithfulness in the grind of daily life. But He hasn’t let go. Men—God’s goodness doesn’t depend on our performance. It’s His nature. And it’s chasing you, even now.

“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

— Psalm 23:6

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1. “I Speak Jesus”

Theme: Taking Spiritual Responsibility

As men, we are called to speak life over our families, friends, and communities. Not in passivity or silence—but boldly, humbly, and in authority given by Christ. Speaking Jesus isn’t cliché—it’s warfare. It’s leadership. When you don’t know what to say, say His name.

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”

— Proverbs 18:10

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1. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Theme: Freedom from Shame & Guilt

Too many men walk around chained by past mistakes, silent shame, and unresolved guilt. But the cross doesn’t halfway free us—it fully redeems. This is a time to declare, “My chains are gone!” You are not your past. You are who Jesus says you are.

“Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

— John 8:36

MARY:

Closing Prayer – “Lord, raise up men who worship you without fear of judgment.

Men who lead in humility, live in freedom, walk in truth, and speak your name over their homes, their work, and their world.

Let us be men who aren’t afraid to fall on our knees, because we know who lifts us up.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Tomorrow is Highway Clean up at 6am to 8am – Scrooge

– Hot Wing Ruck – August 16 @ 4pm at Swampfox’s house

PRAYER REQUEST:

– Marriages

– Our community presence as men

– Our presence at work

– Most importantly, our presence in our homes and with our families

BOM:

Worship as Warfare

Brothers—

We live in a world that tells us to stand taller, push harder, prove more. But worship teaches us something different: that the strongest man is the one who knows when to bow.

Today, we’ve been reminded:

• That real strength begins with surrender

• That our lives are only as solid as the foundation we build on

• That God’s goodness has carried us, even when we didn’t see it

• That speaking the name of Jesus isn’t weak—it’s war

• And that we are no longer chained to who we were, because grace has broken those bonds.

MOLESKIN:

Don’t leave worship here. Take it with you.

Worship by how you live.

Lead by how you serve.

Speak Jesus when you don’t know what else to say.

And when shame tries to creep back in—remind it who your Savior is.

Let’s be men who aren’t afraid to kneel… because we know who lifts us up.

Let’s pray the following daily this week as reminder:

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“Father, raise up men who worship you without shame.

Men who lead in humility, live in freedom, and walk in truth.

Men who speak Your name over their homes, their work, and their world.

Let us be bold in our surrender, strong in our worship, and faithful in our fight.

In Jesus’ name—Amen.”