Resources on Christine Longhurst

Melchizedek, Christ High Priest, Salvation

Why do we sing "Hosanna"?

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Christine Longhurst reflects on Psalm 118:25-26 and the meaning of "Hosanna." It was originally a cry to God for help, but it became a shout of hope that acknowledges God as the source of our salvation....

Psalm 118:25-26

Salvation, Palm Sunday, Hosanna, Hope

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 for Psalm 7

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 7.

Psalm 7

Psalms, Worship, Judgment, Salvation

God Alone Is Our Rock

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Christine Longhurst presents Bruce Prewer's call to worship based on Psalm 62 and Mark 1:14-20. It calls us to turn to God alone.

Psalm 62; Mark 1:14-20

Epiphany, Worship, Salvation, Calling

Contemporary Songs for Psalm 3

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 3.

Psalm 3

Worship Planning, Psalms, Shield, Salvation

Contemporary Songs for Psalm 20

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 20.

Psalm 20

Worship Planning, Psalms, Trust, Salvation

Carry the Vision

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Benediction or Blessing

Christine Longhurst offers a commission and benediction based on Isaiah 51:4-5. In the face of so much poverty, violence, and death, the benediction reminds us that God's mercy, justice, and salvation are coming soon.

Isaiah 51:4-5

Justice, Commissioning, Benediction, Mercy

Contemporary Songs for Psalm 118

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 118.

Psalm 118

Worship Planning, Psalms, God's Love, Salvation

Thanksgiving Challenge: Thanks not Offerings

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Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst offers a paraphrase of Psalm 50:7-15. What God desires is sincere thanksgiving, fulfillment of vows, and trust, not a show of sacrifices.

Psalm 50:7-15

Thanksgiving, Sacrifice, God, Animals

Contemporary Songs for Psalm 142

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 142.

Psalm 142

Worship Planning, Psalms, Salvation, Goodness Of God

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 27

Christine Longhurst | Contemporary Psalms

Christine Longhurst offers a list of contemporary worship songs inspired by Psalm 27.

Psalm 27

Worship Planning, Psalms, Salvation, Waiting Upon God

Benediction: Look Around

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Benediction or Blessing

Christine Longhurst offers a commission and benediction based on Romans 13:8-14. "Open your eyes and look around! See what God is doing! The day of salvation is closer than you think."

Romans 13:8-14

Christ, Commissioning, Darkness, God

Believing and Confessing

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Assurance of Pardon

Christine Longhurst offers Romans 10:9-11 as words of assurance to follow a time of confession. Believing in Jesus' resurrection and confessing Jesus as the Lord results in salvation.

Romans 10:9-11

Salvation, Righteousness, Lent, Worship Planning

Drawing from the Wells of Salvation

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Christine Longhurst offers a responsive call to worship based on Isaiah 12: “Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done."

Isaiah 12

Joy, Worship, Anger, Salvation

The Word of God Cannot Be Chained

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Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

Christine Longhurst offers a responsive setting of 2 Timothy 2:8-15. The author reassures us that despite his incarceration, and despite any failures on our part, God "remains faithful."

2 Timothy 2:8-15

God's Faithfulness, God's Presence, Prison, Salvation

What Can We Give Back?

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Christine Longhurst's Maundy Thursday responsive call to worship based on Psalm 116:12-14, 17-18 proclaims what we can give to God in light of what God has done. The liturgy includes the themes of salvation and thanksgiving.

Psalm 116:12-14, 17-18

Salvation, Sacrifice, Maundy Thursday, Thank Offering

Let the Nations Praise You, God

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Benediction or Blessing

Christine Longhurst offers a paraphrase of Psalm 67:1-3 as a benediction: "May God show kindness and bless us, and make his face shine on us."

Psalm 67:1-3

Praise, Kindness, Nation, Salvation

Sing a New Song to the Lord

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Christine Longhurst offers a simple call to worship using the words of Psalm 98:1, 3. "Come, sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds!"

Psalm 98:1, 3