4-2-23 AM Worship Folder

ORDER OF WORSHIP

4-2-23

Greeting 

Call to Worship                                                                   Psalm 103:1

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

Invocation 

* Hymn # 235                                           “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” 

Call to Confession                                                           Psalm 45:6-7a

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.

Prayer of Confession 

Assurance of Pardon                                                          Psalm 45:15

With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.

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

* Old & New Testament Scripture Reading:

Law: Numbers 20:10-13

Prophets: Isaiah 50:4-9

Writings: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

Epistles: Philippians 2:5-11

* Minister: 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 35-36

Q. What does it mean that he “was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary”?

A. That the eternal Son of God, who is and remains true and eternal God, took to himself, through the working of the Holy Spirit, from the flesh and blood of the virgin Mary, a truly human nature so that he might also become David’s true descendant, like his brothers and sisters in every way except for sin.

Q. How does the holy conception and birth of Christ benefit you?

A. He is our mediator and, in God’s sight, he covers with his innocence and perfect holiness my sinfulness in which I was conceived.

Pastoral Prayer 

* Hymn # 240                                             “The King of Glory Comes”

Tithes and Offerings 

* Hymn # 585 (v. 1)                                  “Take My Life, and Let It Be”

Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee.

Take my moments and my days let them flow in ceaseless praise,

Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

* Prayer of Thanksgiving

* Prayer for Illumination 

* Sermon Text                                                                  Luke 19:28-40

* 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: “A Coronation Is Coming!” Rev. Chaplain Ken Godwin 

Sermon Outline: Following 

Prayer for Transformation 

Lord’s Supper

* Eucharistic Hymn # 237                  “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty!” 

* Benediction 

* Departing Hymn # 55 (v. 1)                            “To God Be the Glory”

To God be the glory, great things he has done!

So loved he the world that he gave us his Son,

Who yielded his life an atonement for sin,

and opened the life-gate that we may go in.

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father thro’ Jesus the Son,

and give him the glory, great things he has done! 

Sermon Outline:

Sermon Text: Luke 19:28-40    “A Coronation Is Coming!”

Our Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem was a preview of His ascension to the Father’s right hand and coronation as King of Kings.

Introduction – Setting the Stage – Christ sets his face “like a flint” on Jerusalem (vs. 28).

 Jesus Assures His Fulfillment of Prophecy – Sovereign planning to the intricate detail (vs. 29-34).

 A King’s Welcome – Cloaks and Praises (vs. 35-38).

 Jesus WILL Be Worshipped – Jesus, the now, future and forever King of Kings (vs. 39-40).

 Summary and Application – Will we “cry out” to Jesus for salvation? In worship? For daily grace to serve Him and His kingdom?