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Psalm 95 (NIV)

Welcome to this time of worship. 

  1. Our service begins with the singing of one of two hymns, the more contemporary song being found here and the traditional hymn being here.
  2. The video and audio-only versions of the service are both located above.
  3. Following the blessing you are again invited to join in the singing of either a contemporary song or a traditional hymn. 

Leading in worship today are: Denise, Marilyn and Fiona.

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Message Summary: “WHAT’S MISSING?”

This sermon on Psalm 95 explores the question, “What’s missing?” The Psalm begins with joyful worship and praise but then shifts abruptly to the story of the Israelites in the wilderness, who experienced God’s faithfulness yet hardened their hearts and stopped listening to God’s voice.

Worship brings us back to God, but what happens when we forget to do it? Like the Israelites, we can praise God when life is going well but struggle to trust when we encounter fear, disappointment, grief or uncertainty.

Psalm 95 reminds us that God is our Shepherd. We are not alone, and we do not have to control or carry everything ourselves. Worship reorients us toward God, reminding us who God is, who we are, and that we are loved and belong.

The Psalm also connects us with Jesus, who invites the weary to come to him and receive rest. The challenge is to stay faithful and keep our hearts soft—to listen, remember, worship and trust even while walking through difficult wilderness experiences.

Ultimately, what may be missing is not another achievement or responsibility, but our willingness to stop, listen to the Shepherd, and receive the rest Christ offers.

Three questions to help you go deeper into the Psalm this week

  1. When life becomes difficult, what voices do we tend to listen to—and how might we make more space to hear the Shepherd’s voice?
  2. Can you think of a time when disappointment, fear or uncertainty tempted you to “harden your heart”? What helped you remain open to God?
  3. What might it look like this week to “stop, listen, remember, worship and trust” rather than trying to carry everything ourselves?