1-1-23 AM Worship Folder

ORDER OF WORSHIP

1-1-23

Greeting 

Call to Worship                                                                  Psalm 98:1-2

Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.

Invocation 

* Hymn # 102                                  “All Glory Be to Thee, Most High” 

Call to Confession                                                          Romans 3:9-18

What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.” “Their feet are swift to shed blood; in their paths are ruin and misery, and the way of peace they have not known.” “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

Prayer of Confession 

Assurance of Pardon                                                            Psalm 32:5

I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.

* Hymn # 499                                           “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” 

* Old & New Testament Scripture Reading:

Law:       Exodus 32:1-10, 30-35 (The Golden Calf and Judgment)

Numbers 15:22-31 (Unintentional and Intentional Sins)

Gospels: Matthew 6:19-24 (Treasure of the Heart)

Epistles: Romans 4:13-5:5 (The Promise and Peace of God through Faith)

* Minister: This is the Word of our God.

* Congregation: The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God stands forever. 

Heidelberg Catechism, Questions and Answers 1-2

Q. What is thy only comfort in life and in death?

A. That I, with body and soul, both in life and in death, am not my own, but belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who with His precious blood has fully satisfied for all my sins, and redeemed me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me, that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; yea, that all things must work together for my salvation. Wherefore, by His Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me heartily willing and ready henceforth to live unto Him.

Q. How many things are necessary for thee to know, that thou in this comfort mayest live and die happily?

A. Three things: First, the greatness of my sin and misery. Second, how I am redeemed from all my sins and misery. Third, how I am to be thankful to God for such redemption.

Pastoral Prayer 

* Hymn # 347                                     “The Church’s One Foundation”

Tithes and Offerings 

Hymn # 125 (Verse 1)                               “Let All Things Now Living”

Let all things now living, a song of thanksgiving

To God the Creator triumphantly raise,

Who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us,

Who guides us and leads to the end of our ends.

His banners are o’er us, his light goes before us,

A pillar of fire shining forth in the night,

‘til shadows have vanished and darkness is banished,

As forward we travel from light into light.

* Prayer of Thanksgiving 

* Prayer for Illumination 

* Sermon Text                                                            Hebrews 10:19-39 

* Minister: Thus far the reading of God’s holy Word. And may God add His blessing to the reading of His Word.

* Congregation: Thanks be to God!

Sermon Title: “The Founder and Perfecter of Faith”    Rev. Chaplain Ben Hoemann 

Sermon Outline: Following 

Prayer for Transformation 

Lord’s Supper: “Jesus Is Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith”            Hebrews 12:1-3

* Eucharistic Hymn # 529             “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” 

* Benediction 

* Departing Hymn # 731                                                      “Doxology”

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

Sermon Outline:

Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:19-39     “The Founder and Perfecter of Faith”

Jesus’ sacrifice cements the finality of our faith.

Privileged Status (vv. 19-25)

Permanent Access to God (vv. 19-22)

Permanent Assembly of God (vv. 23-25)

Application

Full Faith

Faltering Faith

Punishment for Sin (vv. 26-31)

Deliberate Sin (vv. 26-29)

Definite Judgment (vv. 30-31)

Application

Demanding Faith

Dead Faith

Persevere in Faith (vv. 32-39)

Earthly Endurance (vv. 32-34)

Eternal Reward (vv. 35-39)

Application

Fruitful Faith

Formidable Faith