Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 48:1-3 * …
Devotional from Ligonier Ministries
Jesus Hailed As King “Those who went before and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!’ ” (vv. 9–10). – Mark 11:7–11 Zechariah 9:9, which foretells the arrival of the Messiah on a donkey, was fulfilled on the first …
Order of Worship for 8/21/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this … that he knows me.” Jeremiah 9:23-24 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 …
Devotional from Charles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening
Morning “Christ, who is our life.” Colossians 3:4 Paul’s marvellously rich expression indicates, that Christ is the source of our life. “You hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins.” That same voice which brought Lazarus out of the tomb raised us to newness of life. He is now the substance of our spiritual life. It is by …
Order of Worship for 8/14/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call …
Weekly Devotion from Ligonier Ministries
The Goodness Of God As [Jesus] was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.’ ” – Mark 10:17–18 Among the most memorable stories in the …
Order of Worship for 8/7/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “The blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 121:1-2 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call * Hymn of Praise #30 “Our …
Devotional from Ligonier Ministries
Situational Ethics “When an ox gores a man or a woman to death, the ox shall be stoned, and its flesh shall not be eaten, but the owner of the ox shall not be liable. But if the ox has been accustomed to gore in the past, and its owner has been warned but has not kept it in, and it …
Book Review of “Zeal without Burnout”
Review of “Zeal Without Burnout” by Christopher Ash (The Good Book Company: UK, 2016) by Rev. Robert Arendale Whether one is called to full-time vocational ministry, or one is a faithful layperson seeking to serve the Lord in the local church to the best of his or her ability, we all know something of ministerial (or spiritual) burnout. We all …
Order of Worship for 7/31/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to …