John Birch preaching and worship resources

Prayer Litany: John the Baptist Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/11/advent-prayer-litany-john-baptist.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Forgiveness , Prayer , Sin , Mercy Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents John Birch's litany on the theme of John the Baptist. It is based on the prophecy of his father Zechariah (Luke 1:76-77).

Prayer: For Those Involved in Conflicts Element of Worship by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/10/prayer-for-those-involved-in-conflicts.html Element of Worship by John Birch Topics: Prayer , Peace , Conflict , Comfort Source: Re-Worship John Birch offers a prayer for those involved in conflicts: "the innocent, the guilty, the injured, orphaned, widowed, politicians, peacemakers, relief workers."

I Am the Lord's Servant Commentary/Exegesis by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/12/advent-liturgy-luke-1-31-38.html Commentary/Exegesis by John Birch Topics: Advent , Faith , Mary , Obedience Source: Re-Worship "Teach us obedience, Lord, in every part of our lives." A responsive liturgy based on Luke 1:31-38, the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary. It was written by John Birch and is especially appropriate for Advent.

Thanksgiving Harvest Prayer Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/09/thanksgiving-harvest-prayer.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Thanksgiving , Creation Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst shares a harvest prayer by John Birch. It prays for agricultural concerns and gives thanks for creation.

Prayer: The Mind of Christ Element of Worship by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/09/prayer-mind-of-christ.html Element of Worship by John Birch Topics: Prayer , God's Presence , Holiness Source: Re-Worship This beautiful prayer of aspiration and commitment written by John Birch is based on Philippians 2:5 and asks that we might become more like God.

Litany: All Saints Element of Worship by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/10/litany-all-saints.html Element of Worship by John Birch Topics: Prayer , Creativity , Saints , All Saints' Day Source: Re-Worship This is a prayer litany for All Saints written by John Birch that emphasizes creation and God's creative work.

Call to Worship / Opening Prayer: Resurrection Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-call-to-worship-opening-prayer.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Easter , Life , Resurrection Source: Re-Worship Opening Easter litany, leader concluding each section with: "Jesus Christ is risen today" and the people responding "Alleluia." From Welsh Methodist lay preacher/worship leader John Birch's collection, “Prayers on a Theme of Easter."

Walking Day by Day Element of Worship by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/06/confession-galatians-6-1-10.html Element of Worship by John Birch Topics: Forgiveness , Prayer , Confession Source: Re-Worship A prayer of confession inspired by Galatians 6:1-10, by John Birch. The prayer focuses on the small sins of daily living.

Prayer for the Quiet Saints Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/10/prayer-for-quiet-saints.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Prayer , Thanksgiving , Saints , Humility Source: Re-Worship Here’s a beautiful prayer of thanksgiving for the quiet saints among us, written by John Birch. It is a prayer honoring those among us who seek to serve the Lord without acclaim or acknowledgement.

Prayer of confession: Wilderness Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/02/gospel-reflection-temptation-of-christ.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Prayer , Temptation , Confession , Jesus Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents John Birch's prayer of confession reflecting on the temptation of Christ in the desert (Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13). "Forgive us, Father, when we get distracted from our task."

Prayers for Refugees & Migrants Image by Sam Wells http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/128795215065/prayers-for-refugees-migrants Image by Sam Wells Topics: Hope , Prayer , Mercy , Justice Source: Global Worship This resource presents four prayers for the safety of refugees, a responsive reading prayer for sufferers of warfare, Isaac Fanous's artwork depicting Christ's "Flight to Egypt," and Robert Lentz's icon depicting Christ as a refugee.

Prayers of the People: Lent Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/02/prayers-of-people-lent.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Lent , Hope , Compassion , Intercession Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents John Birch's prayer of intercession for Lent. It includes Psalm 145:2 and 25:4-5, and it brings to God the needs of those suffering, grieving, lonely, homeless, penniless, etc.

Prayer: Restore Us, O Lord Element of Worship by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/09/prayer-psalm-80-7-15.html Element of Worship by John Birch Topics: Prayer , Thanksgiving , Poetry , Worship Planning Source: Re-Worship This poem is a prayer of thanksgiving and petition based on Psalm 80:7-15 written by John Birch, seeking God to restore his people that we may be saved.

3 Prayers in the Face of Chaos & Death Element of Worship by Fran Pratt http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/147480297955/3-prayers-in-the-face-of-chaos-death Element of Worship by Fran Pratt Topics: Death , Hope , Prayer , Peace Source: Global Worship This webpage features three prayers appropriate for times of corporate lament.

Into Your Presence Element of Worship by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/01/opening-prayer-into-your-presence.html Element of Worship by John Birch Topics: God's Presence , Busyness , Reverence , World Source: Re-Worship Describing how we come into God's presence from a busy world, John Birch's opening prayer asks God to breathe on us that we might encounter both God and God's power "to see this day through."

Call to Worship / Prayer: Praise the Lord! Element of Worship by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/09/call-to-worship-prayer-praise-lord.html Element of Worship by John Birch Topics: Worship , Prayer , Praise Source: Re-Worship This call to worship/prayer written by John Birch reminds us to give thanks and praise for God's glory and power.

Litany: Prepare a Way for the Lord Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/11/advent-litany-prepare-way-for-lord.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Christmas , Advent , Fear , Worship Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents John Birch's call to worship litany for Advent (or a Blue Christmas service) referencing Isaiah 40:3-5. It invites us, from our dark and lonely places, to "prepare a way for the Lord."

Confession: Thanksgiving Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/09/confession-thanksgiving.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Forgiveness , Confession , Thanksgiving , Thanksgiving Day Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst shares a prayer of confession suitable for Thanksgiving Day. It was written by John Birch.

Confession: Breathe Life into these Bones Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2017/03/confession-breathe-life-into-these-bones.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Prayer , Confession , Doubt , Life Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents John Birch's prayer of confession, inspired by Ezekiel's (37:1-14) vision of the valley of dry bones and several other scriptures.

Forgive Us and Restore Us Element of Worship by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/10/confession-restore-us.html Element of Worship by John Birch Topics: Prayer , Confession , Wisdom , Truth Source: Re-Worship Declaring that we know certain attributes of God in our hearts, this prayer of confession by John Birch requests both forgiveness for being influenced by temptation and restoration into the intimate arms of God.

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