3-26-23 AM Worship Folder
ORDER OF WORSHIP
3-26-23
Greeting
Call to Worship 1 Timothy 1:17
To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Invocation
* Hymn # 38 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Call to Confession Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Galatians 6:14
But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
* Hymn # 252 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
* Old & New Testament Scripture Reading:
Law: Genesis 13:1-18 (Deference from the Patriarch)
Writings: Proverbs 15:1-5 (Wisdom & the Tongue)
Epistles: Romans 12:1-21 (Worship & Love)
* 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, Q & A 33-34
Q. Why is he called God’s “only begotten Son” when we also are God’s children?
A. Because Christ alone is the eternal, natural Son of God. We, however, are adopted children of God—adopted by grace through Christ.
Q. Why do you call him “our Lord”?
A. Because—not with gold or silver, but with his precious blood— he has set us free from sin and from the tyranny of the devil, and has bought us, body and soul, to be his very own.
Pastoral Prayer
* Hymn # 230 “Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor”
Tithes and Offerings
* Hymn # 735 “Gloria Patri”
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end, amen, amen.
* Prayer of Thanksgiving
Sermon Series: Judges
* Prayer for Illumination
* Sermon Text Judges 8
* 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: “United Hearts & Hands” Pastor Michael Mock
Sermon Outline: Following
Prayer for Transformation
Lord’s Supper: “Meal for United Brothers & Sisters”
* Eucharistic Hymn # 44 “How Great Thou Art”
* 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: Judges 8 “United Hearts & Hands”
Worshipping the LORD alone as King, we serve him with humility, diligence, and gratitude.
Peace-Making Efforts (vv. 1-21)
Deference: Peace with Man (vv. 1-3)
Accusation Hurled
Anger Subsided
Application: Serve the LORD with humility.
Discipline: Peace from God (vv. 4-21)
Severity
Softness
Application: Serve the LORD with diligence.
Peace-Destroying Efforts (vv. 22-28)
Gideon’s Refusal & Redirection
Gideon’s Request
Gideon’s Heart Revealed
Gideon’s Results
Provoking God
Provoking God’s People
Application: Serve the LORD with humble intentions.
Picture of Unchanged Hearts (vv. 28-35)
Unbelief
Ingratitude
Unrest
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