Songs for 2026-09-20

First Reading

Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked person forsake their way, and the unrighteous person their thoughts; let that person return to the Lord that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Related Songs

  1. 1. Cleanse Me (Search Me, O God)

    Authors: James Edwin Orr
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked person forsake their way, and the unrighteous person their thoughts; let that person return to the Lord that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

    Song excerpt:

    Search me, O God, and know my heart today. Try me, O Saviour; know my thoughts, I pray See if there be some wicket way in me. Cleanse me from every sin, and set me free.
  2. 2. Let Us Exalt His Name

    Authors: Jim Berlucchi
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked person forsake their way, and the unrighteous person their thoughts; let that person return to the Lord that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

    Song excerpt:

    At all times I will bless Him; His praise will be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord. The humble man will hear of Him; the afflicted will be glad and join with me to magnify the Lord.
  3. 3. More Like You

    Authors: Scott Wesley Brown
    CCLI #: 2145051

    Reading excerpt:

    Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked person forsake their way, and the unrighteous person their thoughts; let that person return to the Lord that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

    Song excerpt:

    Lord You are my mercy Lord You are my grace All my deepest sins Have forever been erased Draw me in Your presence Lead me in Your ways I long to bring You glory In righteousness and praise
  4. 4. Lord We've Come To Worship

    Authors: Don Moen | Tommy Coomes
    CCLI #: 3166730

    Reading excerpt:

    Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked person forsake their way, and the unrighteous person their thoughts; let that person return to the Lord that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

    Song excerpt:

    Lord we need forgiveness We've wandered far away Look down in tender mercy Forgive our sins we pray O Lord we need revival All across this land Come move among Your people With Your mighty hand
  5. 5. I Exalt Thee

    Authors: Pete Sanchez Jr.
    CCLI #: 17803

    Reading excerpt:

    For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

    Song excerpt:

    For Thou oh Lord art high above all the earth Thou art exalted far above all gods For Thou oh Lord art high above all the earth Thou art exalted far above all gods
  6. 6. All We Like Sheep

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    Authors: Don Moen
    CCLI #: 10501

    Reading excerpt:

    Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked person forsake their way, and the unrighteous person their thoughts; let that person return to the Lord that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

    Song excerpt:

    (O Lord) show us Your mercy and grace Take us to Your holy place Forgive our sin and heal our land We long to live in Your presence once again
  7. 7. Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Authors: Author Unknown
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked person forsake their way, and the unrighteous person their thoughts; let that person return to the Lord that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

    Song excerpt:

    Cast me not away from Thy presence, O Lord, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and renew a right spirit within me.

Psalm

The Lord is near to all who call on him.

Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.

The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Related Songs

  1. 1. Here Is My Heart

    Authors: Martin Nystrom
    CCLI #: 2459819

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.

    Song excerpt:

    Merciful Savior gracious Redeemer Slow in Your anger rich in Your love Full of compassion longing to heal and bless You will forgive all of my sin if I will confess
  2. 2. Let Us Exalt His Name

    Authors: Jim Berlucchi
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.

    Song excerpt:

    At all times I will bless Him; His praise will be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord. The humble man will hear of Him; the afflicted will be glad and join with me to magnify the Lord.
  3. 3. I Sing Praises

    Authors: Terry MacAlmon
    CCLI #: 17061

    Reading excerpt:

    Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.

    Song excerpt:

    I sing praises to Your name O Lord Praises to Your name O Lord For Your name is great And greatly to be praised I sing praises to Your name O Lord Praises to Your name O Lord For Your name is great And greatly to be praised
  4. 4. Great Is Your Mercy

    Authors: Don Moen
    CCLI #: 289693

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.

    Song excerpt:

    Great is Your mercy toward me Your lovingkindness toward me Your tender mercies I see Day after day Forever faithful to me Always providing for me Great is Your mercy toward me Great is Your grace
  5. 5. Sing Unto The Lord A New Song

    Authors: Becky Fender
    CCLI #: 571215

    Reading excerpt:

    Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.

    Song excerpt:

    For God is great And greatly to be praised God is great And greatly to be praised
  6. 6. It Is Your Love

    Authors: Shannon Adducci
    CCLI #: 2436306

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.

    Song excerpt:

    It is Your love, it is Your goodness, it is Your kindness and compassion that fill me up inside. It is Your grace, Your tender mercies, it is Your presence in my life that satisfies.
  7. 7. Goodness Of God

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    Authors: Ben Fielding | Brian Johnson | Ed Cash | Jason Ingram | Jenn Johnson
    CCLI #: 7117726

    Reading excerpt:

    The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.

    Song excerpt:

    I love You Lord Oh Your mercy never fails me All my days I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head I will sing of the goodness of God

Second Reading

Brothers and sisters: Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Live your life in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

Related Songs

  1. 1. I Am The Bread Of Life

    Authors: Suzanne Toolan
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    Brothers and sisters: Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Live your life in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

    Song excerpt:

    I am Resurrection. I am the life. If you believe in me, even though you die, you shall live forever;
  2. 2. Cleanse Me (Search Me, O God)

    Authors: James Edwin Orr
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    Brothers and sisters: Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Live your life in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

    Song excerpt:

    Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine. Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine. Take all my will, my passion, self, and pride; I now surrender, Lord. In me abide.
  3. 3. In Christ Alone

    Authors: Keith Getty | Stuart Townend
    CCLI #: 3350395

    Reading excerpt:

    Brothers and sisters: Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Live your life in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

    Song excerpt:

    In Christ alone who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save Till on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live
  4. 4. When It's All Been Said And Done

    Authors: Jim Cowan
    CCLI #: 2788353

    Reading excerpt:

    Brothers and sisters: Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Live your life in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

    Song excerpt:

    Lord I'll live my life for You
  5. 5. Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty

    Authors: Bob Fitts
    CCLI #: 21480

    Reading excerpt:

    Brothers and sisters: Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Live your life in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

    Song excerpt:

    Father of mercy be exalted May Jesus' name be lifted high For the sacrifice of love has won my pardon And His resurrection power gives me life
  6. 6. Let Your Living Water Flow

    Authors: John Watson
    CCLI #: 70572

    Reading excerpt:

    Brothers and sisters: Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Live your life in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

    Song excerpt:

    Give your life to Jesus let Him fill your soul Let Him take you in His arms and make you whole As you give your life to Him He'll set you free You will live and reign with Him eternally
  7. 7. Is That Really You Lord

    Authors: Bob Fitts
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    Brothers and sisters: Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Live your life in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

    Song excerpt:

    You say, to gain my life, I must die to all the dreams I've held inside; and, as I give them now and lay aside my pride, somehow I can hear You calling me to bigger dreams and higher heights.

Gospel

“Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

“When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’

“When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the labourers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’ When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage.

Related Songs

  1. 1. This Kingdom

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    Authors: Geoff Bullock
    CCLI #: 1650898

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

    Song excerpt:

    And this kingdom will know no end And its glory shall know no bounds For the majesty and power Of this kingdom's King has come And this kingdom's reign And this kingdom's rule And this kingdom's power and authority Jesus God's righteousness revealed
  2. 2. Days Of Elijah

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    Authors: Robin Mark
    CCLI #: 1537904

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

    Song excerpt:

    And these are the days of Ezekiel The dry bones becoming as flesh And these are the days Of Your servant David Rebuilding a temple of praise And these are the days of the harvest The fields are as white in the world And we are the labourers In Your vineyard Declaring the Word of the Lord
  3. 3. Song For The Nations

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    Authors: Chris Christensen
    CCLI #: 20340

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

    Song excerpt:

    May Your kingdom come to the nations Your will be done in the peoples of the earth Till the whole world knows that Jesus Christ is Lord May Your kingdom come in us May Your kingdom come in us May Your kingdom come on earth
  4. 4. We Declare That The Kingdom Of God Is Here

    Authors: Graham Kendrick
    CCLI #: 23880

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

    Song excerpt:

    The blind see the deaf hear The lame men are walking Sicknesses flee at His voice The dead live again And the poor hear the good news Jesus is King so rejoice
  5. 5. Spirit Of The Living God

    Authors: Pete Sanchez Jr.
    CCLI #: 18369

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

    Song excerpt:

    To rest on us and to empower us To work through us and to reveal in us Jesus the King
  6. 6. You Shall Be Clothed With Power

    Authors: Jim Cowan
    CCLI #: 833214

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went.

    Song excerpt:

    Go forth to all the world And tell the Good News Proclaim God's Kingdom has come Through the Triumph of His Son
  7. 7. The Potter's Hand

    Authors: Darlene Zschech
    CCLI #: 2449771

    Reading excerpt:

    “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

    Song excerpt:

    Ooo ooo ooo