Resources on Christine Longhurst

Blessing, Goodness Of God, Nation

Baptism of Jesus

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Assurance of Pardon, Prayer of Confession

Christine Longhurst presents a prayer of confession and words of assurance, inspired by John's baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23). "Pour your baptismal waters over us again."

Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11 Luke 3:21-23

Baptism, Epiphany, Blessing, Prayer

Blessed with Great Abundance

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Offering Liturgy or Prayer

Christine Longhurst presents an offering prayer inspired by Psalm 40:1-11. "In offering these gifts, may we be strengthened to proclaim your faithfulness and your salvation."

Psalm 40:1-11

Blessing, Prayer, Faithfulness, Salvation

Contemporary Songs on Psalm 41

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 41.

Psalm 41

Worship Planning, Psalms, Blessing, Weakness

Contemporary Songs for Psalm 24

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 24.

Psalm 24

Worship Planning, Psalms, Blessing, Dominion

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place

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Opening Prayer

Christine Longhurst offers an opening prayer based on Psalm 84:1-7. It asks that we "open our hearts and minds to Your presence among us."

Psalm 84:1-7

Blessing, Prayer, Worship, God's Presence

Contemporary Songs for Psalm 147

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 147.

Psalm 147

Worship Planning, Psalms, Praise, Blessing

Lord, Throughout All Generations

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Song or Hymn

Christine Longhurst presents David Schutz's hymn text based on Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17. It emphasizes that God has always existed and been our dwelling place. Tune: HYFRYDOL, BEECHER, BEACH SPRING, or others with 8.7.8.7.D meter.

Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17

God, God's Presence, Compassion, Love

Contemporary Songs for Psalm 104

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 104.

Psalm 104

Psalms, Worship Planning, Blessing, Praise

The Whole World in Praise

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Words of Praise

Christine Longhurst's litany of praise based on Psalm 67 envisions the whole world coming to know and worship God and celebrates God's blessings and provision.

Psalm 67

Praise, World, Blessing, God's Provision

Benediction: God's Gifts and Call

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Christine Longhurst offers a benediction based on Romans 11:1-2, 29-32. It reminds us that "God’s gifts and God’s call can never be taken away."

Romans 11:1-2, 29-32

Blessing, Benediction, Gifts Of The Spirit, Calling

May the Face of God Shine Light upon Us!

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Christine Longhurst offers a short benediction inspired by Psalm 67. "May we celebrate God’s love and justice in such a way that everyone around will come to know God."

Psalm 67

Blessing, Grace, Justice, Evangelism

Our Deepest Love

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Offering Liturgy or Prayer

Christine Longhurst presents Kaji Spellman's offering prayer based on Matthew 22:34-40. "With what you see before us, God, we demonstrate our deepest love. Receive our gifts–our very best–as sweet offerings before you."

Matthew 22:34-40

Blessing, Prayer, Offering, Love

Inherit the Kingdom

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Call to Worship

Christine Longhurst shares a call to worship based on Matthew 25:31, 34. She writes that when the Son of Man returns, he will say to those blessed by his Father, “Come…inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.”

Matthew 25:31, 34

Blessing, Angels, Glory, Kingdom Of God

Bless the Lord, My Soul

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Call to Worship

Christine Longhurst offers a responsive call to worship based on Psalm 103:1-5. "Bless the Lord, my soul. With all my being I bless his holy name."

Psalm 103:1-5

Blessing, Compassion, Forgiveness, Love

Everything Sings Your Praises

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Call to Worship, Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving

Christine Longhurst offers a responsive call to worship based on Psalm 66: "Come and celebrate! Shout joyfully to the Lord, your God! Glorify him with your praise!"

Psalm 66

Blessing, Worship, Easter, Prayer

Benedictions for Ascension Day

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Christine Longhurst shares scriptural benedictions suitable for Ascension Day or Ascension Sunday.

Acts 1; Ephesians 1:17-21 Hebrews 12:1-2

Ascension, Benediction, Blessing, Feast Of The Ascension

Do Not Worry

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Christine Longhurst offers a closing commission and benediction inspired by Matthew 6:25-34. "If God takes such good care of birds and flowers, how much more will He care for you?"

Matthew 6:25-34

Blessing, Worry, Care, God

Invitation and Sending

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This worship resource by Christine Longhurst features calls to worship and benedictions based on 1 Peter 1:3-9 and Psalm 16.

Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9

Easter, Worship, Call To Worship, Benediction

Centered in the Holy Spirit

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This is blessing by Christine Longhurst is inspired by Philippians 1:6-11 and Galatians 5:22-23, asking that God would complete his work in his people and that they would live lives centered in the Spirit.

Galatians 5:22-23; Philippians 1:6-11