An essential part of every worship service is Response Time. During this series, we’ll discuss the cross, candles, communion, prayer, worship, and giving and why each of these is an important part of each service.
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“I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.”
Psalms 34:4-6 (NLT)
June 2, 2023
The Practice of Prayer
As I write this post, a hymn from my childhood comes to mind—“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (Charles Converse/Joseph Scriven). It’s a familiar and simple song—loved by many. The first verse says: “What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear, what a privilege to carry everything to... Read More ›
“Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.”
Matthew 25:23 (ESV)
May 26, 2023
Multiply Your Talents
In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a story of a Master who gave out talents (coins) to his servants. Each was given a different amount according to their ability. They were entrusted with this special gift from their Master to use, share, and invest. Two of the servants invested and doubled their talents. One servant found... Read More ›
“Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.”
1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)
May 19, 2023
Celebrate The Faith Of The Next Generation
When thinking of Response Time at Seacoast, we often think of the adults, but what does Response Time look like for the Next Generation? At the end of each Custom message on Wednesday evenings, we ask our middle and high school students the same questions we ask adults on Sunday mornings, “what is God saying... Read More ›
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.”
Psalm 100:1-2 (NIV)
May 12, 2023
Sing
Organized chaos. That’s how I heard Response Time at the end of our weekend services once described. I took it as an overwhelming vote of confidence for what we were doing and as an utmost compliment—our congregation was responding. At Seacoast Church, we believe that the Word of God is living and active (Hebrews. 4:12).... Read More ›
This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them. “Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
Mark 14:24-25 (NIV)
May 5, 2023
Who Will Sit With Me?
Where will I sit? A simple question, but typing it brings up PTSD from 11-year-old Joel Delph. As the new kid from sunny San Diego, moving to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina brought a world of changes. From experiencing sweet tea to eating grits, the mixture of humidity and heat, and even a new phrase,... Read More ›
Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.
Exodus 27:20 (NLT)
April 28, 2023
God As Light; God As Fire
In Exodus 3, God called Moses to lead the Israelites to freedom from Egypt after 400 years of slavery. God spoke to him from a bush that was burning, but not consumed. In Exodus 24, Moses ascended Mt. Sinai to receive the law of God, the Ten Commandments, that would govern the people of Israel... Read More ›
He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.
Colossians 2:13b-14 (NIV)
April 21, 2023
The Cross
Response Time at Seacoast is a special part of our service. It’s an opportunity for a personal moment with the Lord, to reflect on what he’s saying and to act on it. I take communion every week, often light a candle for a loved one, and occasionally go to the prayer team for specific prayer.... Read More ›