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DisciplesNet Worship #825 (Cobb, 02.22.2026)

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After Jesus was baptized and starting out his ministry--he had a tough and remarkable experience that connected him in a unique way with God's children here on earth. What was it, and how did he get through? We invite you to join Pastor Anita Cobb as she brings the message today, based upon Matthew 4:1-14.
During our just-under-26-minute time together we hope that you will sing along on the hymns and join in our prayer and scripture.

At the last part of worship, we'll be sharing in a time of communion: breaking of the bread together. This is a symbolic act for us, remembering Jesus' words to his disciples at the last supper, to share in the communion in remembrance of him.

If you prefer, you can use the few minutes of communion for prayer and meditation. If you would like to share in communion with us physically, please have ready a piece of bread or similar food, and some type of drink (we use grape juice, but other drinks will work). These represent the broken body and the blood of Jesus Christ given on our behalf. As we pray for the communion, our prayer includes what is on the table before you.

We hope you will feel at home worshipping with us and feel a blessing from being part. Please help us spread the word about DisciplesNet Church, especially to those who are not able to attend a physical church.
May God bless you richly!

ORDER OF WORSHIP:

  •  Opening background: "Seek Ye First" - Phoebe Spier
  • Hymn: "Precious Lord" - Phoebe Spier and Twana Harris
  • Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Russ
  • Hymn: "Sanctuary" - Phoebe Spier
  • Scripture: Matthew 4:1-14 (CEB), Pastor Deb
    background music, "Thy Word," played by Bev Heid
  • Hymn: "Seek Ye First" - Phoebe Spier with Dean Phelps
  • Message: "Prepared" Pastor Anita
  • Hymn: "Jesus Walked That Lonesome Valley" - DisciplesNet Singers
  • Communion: Pastor Audrey
  • Communion hymn, "Here at Thy Table Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out: Pastor Anita
  • Closing Music, credits: "Seek Ye First" - Phoebe Spier

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you and thank you for joining us.

DisciplesNet Worship #775 Lent 1 – (Shaw 03.09.2025)

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Temptation is a constant element of our lives. Every day presents opportunities for us to stray from God's way in large and small ways. How do we deal with that? Pastor Bob speaks to use from Genesis 3:2-6 and Luke 4:1-13 about the temptations of Adam and Eve and the temptations of Jesus to help us see how to deal with temptation in our own lives.
Join us for just under 28 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:

  • Opening music: "Thy Word" - Bev Heid
  • "Jesus Walked that Lonesome Valley" - Southport Christian Church
  • Luke 4:1-13 read by Deb Phelps
  • Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer - Pastor Deb
  • "Amazing Grace" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Genesis 3:2-6 read by Russ Smith
  • "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" - Twana Harris and Phoebe Spier
  • Message "the Greatest Treason" - Pastor Bob
  • "Precious Lord" - Phoebe Spier and Twana Harris
  • Communion: Elder Susan
  • "We Have Been Redeemed" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - pastor Bob
  • Credits -- closing music: "Thy Word" - Bev Heid

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #720: Lent 1 – (Smith 2.18.2024)

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Immediately after he was baptized, Jesus went out into the wilderness. In his time in the wilderness, he was tempted, and he was in danger. What can we learn from this time before Jesus began his public ministry? Pastor Russ speaks to us from Mark 1:9-15 and helps us recognize how we can navigate the troubling times in our lives and come out prepared to witness to God's saving grace.
Join us for just under 29 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:

  • Opening music: "His Eye is On the Sparrow" - Bev Heid
  • "Jesus Walked that Lonesome Valley" - Southport Christian Church
  • Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Anita
  • "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" - Twana Harris and Dean Phelps
  • excerpts from Psalm 25 read by Russ Smith
  • "Cleanse Me, Heal Me" - Words and Music by Audrey Borschel
  • Mark 1:9-15 read by Russ Smith
  • "Precious Lord" - Phoebe Spier and Twana Harris
  • Message "In the Wilderness" - Pastor Russ
  • "What Does the Lord Require of You?" - Audrey Borschel
  • Communion: Pastor Deb
  • "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending out: Pastor Russ
  • Credits -- closing music: "His Eye is On the Sparrow" - Bev Heid

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #669: Lent 1 – (Smith 2.26.2023)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Our emphasis in this season of Lent is stumbling blocks, those obstacles in our path of life that will cause us to stumble and maybe fall. Today Pastor Russ looks at the story of Jesus dealing with temptation from Matthew 4:1-11 and shows us how we can step around temptation.
Our worship service is 30 minutes of prayer, some favorite hymns, teaching, and communion.
You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:

  • Opening background music: "Thy Word" - Bev Heid
  • Introduction to stumbling blocks
  • "Jesus Walked that Lonesome Valley" - Southport Christian Church
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Bob
  • "Wonderful Words of Life" - Ponca City Jubilee singers
  • Matthew 4:1-11 read by Ann Munsterman
  • "Stepping Over Temptation" - Pastor Russ
  • "Precious Lord" - Phoebe Spier and Twana Harris
  • Communion: Pastor Deb
  • "We Have Been Redeemed" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Russ
  • Credits --- background music: - "Thy Word" - Bev Heid

 

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #457: Lent 1 (Shaw 03.10.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

What do we do when temptations come into our lives? Pastor Bob uses the story of Jesus' temptations in the desert from Luke 4:1-13 to help us understand how we can work through our own struggles with temptation.
The worship service is 31 minutes long and includes a time of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as communion. You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:
1. Opening background music:
--- "Be Thou My Vision" - Pam Barksdale
2. Lenten Candle lighting
3. "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen"
--- Twana Harris and Dean Phelps
4. Pastor's Prayer: Pastor Russ
5. "Drifting Too Far" - Dean Phelps
6. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 read by Deb Phelps
7. Message: “When Temptation Comes" Pastor Bob
8. "Jesus Walked that Lonesome Valley"
--- DisciplesNet singers
9. Communion: Elder Susan
10. "Let Us Break Bread Together"
--- Southport Christian Church
11. Sending Out
12. Credits
--- background music:
--- "Be Thou My Vision" - Pam Barksdale

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you, and thank you for joining us!

DisciplesNet Worship #237, “When Temptation Comes” (Shaw, 02.22.2015)

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It's that time of year where we take a close up look at temptation to sin. In this week's worship, the first Sunday in Lent, Rev. Bob Shaw gives us some excellent insights for knowing how to handle temptation in our own life, using the stories of Adam and Eve and of Jesus being tempted. We hope that you will click here for this 29 minute weekly worship, joining in with songs, scriptures, and prayers. Continue reading →

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