2-19-23 AM Worship Folder

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Greeting

2-19-23

 Call to Worship                                                                Hebrews 7:23-25

The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

Invocation 

* Hymn Supplement pg. 44                  “Before the Throne of God Above” 

Call to Confession                                                                Romans 6:1-2

What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?

Prayer of Confession 

Assurance of Pardon                                                              Romans 5:8

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

* Hymn # 455                                      “And Can It Be That I Should Gain” 

* Old & New Testament Scripture Reading:

Law: Genesis 3:6-7 (Shameful Head)

Writings: Proverbs 31:1-3, 10-12 (Of Kings & Women)

Epistles: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16 (Weakness to Shame)

* Pastor: This is the Word of our God.

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

Affirmation of Faith     Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 8 (Q & A 24-25)

Q. How are these articles divided?

A. Into three parts: God the Father and our creation; God the Son and our deliverance; and God the Holy Spirit and our sanctification.

Q. Since there is only one divine being, why do you speak of three: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

A. Because that is how God has revealed himself in his Word: these three distinct persons are one, true, eternal God.

Pastoral Prayer 

* Hymn # 92                                              “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Tithes and Offerings 

* Hymn # 729                                                          “All Things Are Thine”

All things are Thine; no gift have we, Lord of all gifts, to offer Thee;

And hence with grateful hearts today, Thine own before Thy feet we lay.

* Prayer of Thanksgiving 

Sermon Series: Judges 

* Prayer for Illumination 

* Sermon Text                                                                              Judges 4

* Pastor: 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: “Glory from Shame”                             Pastor Michael Mock 

Sermon Outline: Following 

Prayer for Transformation 

Lord’s Supper: “A Shameful, Glorious Death”

* Eucharistic Hymn # 55                                         “To God Be the Glory” 

* Benediction 

* Departing Hymn, Hymn Supplement pg. 34                   “May the Peace”

May the peace of God our Heavenly Father and the grace of Christ the risen Son,

And the fellowship of God the Spirit keep our hearts and minds within His love.

And to Him be praise for His glorious reign, from the depths of earth to the heights of Heaven;

We declare the name of the Lamb once slain – Christ eternal the King of Kings.

Sermon Outline:

Sermon Text: Judges 4    “Glory from Shame”

The LORD calls his people to accept their responsibility gladly, and uses weak creatures for his own glory.

Boredom of the Sin Cycle (vv. 1-3)

Cycle

Application

Repetitive boredom of sin

Restraint as guise for repentance

Shamefulness of Weakness

Deborah and Barak (vv. 4, 6, 8-9, 14)

Jael and Sisera (v. 22)

Application: The LORD calls us to accept our responsibilities courageously and gladly.

Glory through Weakness (vv. 11, 15-23)

God and Deborah

God and Heber-Jael

Application: God glorifies himself through weakness.