“These have no root.”—Luke 8:13. Y soul, examine thyself this morning by the light of this text. Thou hast received the word with joy; thy feelings have been stirred and a lively impression has been made; but, remember, that to receive the word in the ear is one thing, and to receive Jesus into thy very soul is quite another; …
Weekly Devotion from Spurgeon
“Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”—2 Peter 3:18. ROW in grace”—not in one grace only, but in all grace. Grow in that root-grace, faith. Believe the promises more firmly than you have done. Let faith increase in fulness, constancy, simplicity. Grow also in love. Ask that your love may become extended, more …
Order of Worship for 1/8/2017
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “… as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word.” Ephesians 5:25-26 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Isaiah 6:1-3 * Prayer …
Order of Worship for 1/1/2017
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 16:1-2 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call * Hymn of …
Order of Worship for 12/25/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined.” Isaiah 9:2 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 104:1-2 * Prayer of Invocation …
Christmas Eve Bulletin, 2016
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Worship Call to Worship Prayer of Adoration *Hymn of Praise No. 194 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” *Hymn of Adoration No. 196 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Scripture Reading Matthew 1:18-25 *Hymn of Preparation No. 198 “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates!” *Hymn of Thanksgiving No. 208 …
Weekly Devotion from Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening”
“I am crucified with Christ.”—Galatians 2:20. HE Lord Jesus Christ acted in what He did as a great public representative person, and His dying upon the cross was the virtual dying of all His people. Then all His saints rendered unto justice what was due, and made an expiation to divine vengeance for all their sins. The apostle of the …
Order of Worship for 12/18/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet.” Luke 17:15-16 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to …
Weekly Devotion from Eric Alexander
Keep On by Eric Alexander While I was still a theological student, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones came from London to Glasgow to preach at the great St. Andrews Hall. This auditorium held more than two thousand people. It was packed, and the preaching was wonderful. After the meeting finished, I was waiting at the side of the platform for transport home. A …
Book Review of O. Palmer Robertson’s “The Israel of God”
Any reader of the Bible knows that ‘Israel’ is a central theme in the unfolding of God’s revelation. Both the land of Israel (i.e. the Promised Land) and the people of Israel (i.e. the ethnic descendants of Abraham) play key roles in God’s unfolding purposes of redemption. What this role is, however, is a point of much debate and confusion …