August 23rd, 2026
“ ‘P’ is for People” - Psalm 119:121-144
Tyler Daniels, Lead Pastor & Elder
This Week @ Sojourn:
Member Meeting: It’s coming up this Saturday, August 29th at the Floyd Center for the Arts (6 pm). Don't forget to pray about and bring your nominations for deacon or elder to the meeting. Nomination forms are available on the Welcome table.
Baptism Sunday: Gather at the river to worship and witness baptism at 10am on Sunday, September 6th, at the home of Daniel and Morgan Grim (203 Reedsville Rd. Floyd, VA). Bring a picnic and enjoy time together after the service, too!
Explorers Change: To accommodate Baptism Sunday, our discipleship groups’ next in-person meeting is moving forward one week! Adults and kids from 1st-12th grade can jump in on a class Sunday August 30th at 9am. We’ll resume our usual 1st and 3rd Sunday schedule after that.
If you are a GUEST with us today, we are glad you are here! Please click the WORSHIP CONNECTION link below, and let us know how we can pray for or serve you. Thank you!
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Welcome Song: Overwhelmed
I see the work of Your hands
Galaxies spin in a Heavenly dance, oh God
All that You are is so overwhelming
If I hear the sound of Your Voice
All at once it's a gentle and thundering noise, oh God
All that You are is so overwhelming
I delight myself in You
Captivated by Your beauty
I'm overwhelmed, I'm overwhelmed by You
God I run into Your arms
Unashamed because of mercy
I'm overwhelmed, I'm overwhelmed by You
I know the power of Your Cross
Forgiven and free forever You'll be my God
And all that You've done is so overwhelming
You are beautiful, You are beautiful
Oh God, there is no one more beautiful
You are beautiful, God you are the most beautiful
You are wonderful, You are wonderful
Oh God, there is no one more wonderful
You are wonderful, God You are the most wonderful
You are glorious, You are glorious
Oh God, there is no one more glorious
You are glorious, God You are the most glorious
Welcome to Sojourn
Clay & Karla Moran, Host
Call to Worship
Matthew Grim, Elder
“12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, so that you obey its desires. 13 And do not offer any parts of it to sin as weapons for unrighteousness. But as those who are alive from the dead, offer yourselves to God, and all the parts of yourselves to God as weapons for righteousness. 14 For sin will not rule over you, because you are not under the law but under grace. ”
But For the Cross of Christ
What is the truth that ever anchors me
Amidst the waves of all my guilt?
That Christ has shed His blood and pardoned me
At the cross, at the cross.
He bore my sin; I bear His righteousness.
Oh, what a glorious exchange.
The wrath of God laid on the spotless Lamb-
Oh, what grace, oh what grace!
Behold the cross! There is no greater love.
Heaven’s Son laid down His life for us.
Oh, my soul would be lost with no hope to find,
But for the cross of Christ.
How do I walk with humble confidence?
I look to Christ who set me free.
He sealed my hope and my inheritance
At the cross, at the cross.
When sin prevails I claim His cleansing blood.
When filled with fear I claim His peace.
Though I am weak, I stand in victory
In His name, in His name.
One day I'll stand before the King of kings.
One day I'll see my Savior's face.
For Jesus rose, death lost its bitter sting
Once for all, once for all!
Liturgical Reading
“9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping your word.
10 I have sought you with all my heart;
don’t let me wander from your commands.
11 I have treasured your word in my heart
so that I may not sin against you.
12 Lord, may you be blessed;
teach me your statutes.
13 With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments from your mouth.
14 I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees
as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on your precepts
and think about your ways.
16 I will delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.”
All I Have is Christ
I once was lost in darkest night, Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life, Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own, A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first, I would refuse You still
But as I ran my hell-bound race, Indifferent to the cost
You looked up-on my helpless state, And led me to the cross
And I be-held God's love displayed, You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me, Now all I know is grace
Hallelujah all I have is Christ, hallelujah...Jesus is my life
Hallelujah all I have is Christ, hallelujah...Jesus is my life
Now Lord I would be Yours alone, And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands, Could never come from me
O Father use my ransomed life, In any way You choose
And let my song forever be, My only boast is You
Pastoral Point
Nursery and preschoolers are dismissed to the children’s lesson.
As For Me and My House
Oh, choose you this day whom you will serve
The kingdom of heaven or the powers of earth
Has He not spoken? Have you not heard?
There is but one true God
The God of our fathers set us free
His Son paid the price for our covenant peace
Through generations His mercy speaks
We trust in one true God
As for me and my house, we will serve, serve the Lord
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord our God
This house is the Lord's and all within
May it be pleasing and holy to Him
Joined by His Spirit His people sing
Great is the one true God
Oh, great is the living God
Oh, praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit now in us
Let every heart and every tongue
Praise the one true God
Message
Scripture
“ע Ayin
121 I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123 My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation
and for your righteous promise.
124 Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;
teach me your statutes.
125 I am your servant; give me understanding
so that I may know your decrees.
126 It is time for the LORD to act,
for they have violated your instruction.
127 Since I love your commands
more than gold, even the purest gold,
128 I carefully follow all your precepts
and hate every false way.
פ Pe
129 Your decrees are wondrous;
therefore I obey them.
130 The revelation of your words brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
131 I open my mouth and pant
because I long for your commands.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is your practice toward those who love your name.
133 Make my steps steady through your promise;
don’t let any sin dominate me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,
and I will keep your precepts.
135 Make your face shine on your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
136 My eyes pour out streams of tears
because people do not follow your instruction.
צ Tsade
137 You are righteous, LORD,
and your judgments are just.
138 The decrees you issue are righteous
and altogether trustworthy.
139 My anger overwhelms me
because my foes forget your words.
140 Your word is completely pure,
and your servant loves it.
141 I am insignificant and despised,
but I do not forget your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your instruction is true.
143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your commands are my delight.
144 Your decrees are righteous forever.
Give me understanding, and I will live.”
Discussion Questions:
What, in our lives, makes us desire the Gospel’s good news? Explain how the Gospel “deal” meets us in all these circumstances. What do we mean when we say, “God has signed His name to this”? (See vv. 121-128.)
What is the evidence of your concern for others—specifically, for those who are yet lost and disobedient? How are you, your group, and your church moving toward them, to reach them? What is one name, circumstance, or need your group can pray for this week—and how can you intentionally begin to engage them? (See v. 136.)
What adjectives are used to describe God and His Word in vv. 137-144? Are there any you would add, and why? How does what we know about God and His Word shape how we live for Him?
Communion
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Jesus Paid it All
I hear the Savior say,
“Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in Me thine all in all.”
Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.
Lord, now indeed I find
Thy power and Thine alone,
Can change the leper’s spots
And melt the heart of stone.
For nothing good have I
Where-by Thy grace to claim;
I'll wash my garments white
In the blood of Calv'ry's Lamb.
And when before the throne
I stand in Him complete,
“Jesus died my soul to save,”
My lips shall still repeat.
Oh praise the One who paid my debt
and raised this life up from the dead (x4)