Genesis 39:2, “The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man.” What does it mean to be successful? To have a nice home? Nice cars? Stable job? For your children to be in the right schools? The world tells us one thing about success; but the Bible tells us something altogether different. In short, the world focuses on …
Order of Worship Sunday January 27, 2013 11:00am
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “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. Hebrews 7:25 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the …
From the Pastor’s Desk: Worshipping God
Psalm 29:2, “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.” Let me begin this week’s devotional by asking you a question: “Why do you go to church?” Other than the fact that the Bible tells us to worship (Heb 10:25), why do you walk through the church doors week after week? …
Order of Worship 20 Jan, 2013 11:00am
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:6-7 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * …
From the Pastor’s Desk: Intercessory Prayer
Genesis 18:27, “Abraham answered and said, ‘Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes.” Genesis 18-19 recount the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Now the climax of this story is quite familiar to many of us, namely, God’s raining fire from heaven to destroy the wicked cities. But what …
From the Pastor’s Desk: Practice What You Preach
Matthew 23:3,“For they preach, but do not practice.” “Practice what you preach” has become almost cliché in today’s world. However, there is a significant Biblical truth contained in the words. And that is because these words (or words very similar) were spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 23 is a chapter of stinging rebuke from Jesus to the religious …
Order of Worship January 13, 2013 11:00am
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Isaiah 43:1-3 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call * Hymn of …
Reminder for Sunday January 6, 2013
Please remember that we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper this Sunday, to prepare our hearts for the sacrament; and that we will be having our monthly fellowship meal following morning worship.
Order of Worship January 6, 2013 11:00am
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.” Philippians 3:8 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call …
From the Pastors’ Desk: Jesus Touched Him
Matthew 8:3,“And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, ‘I will; be clean.’ And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” Matthew 8:1-4 describes what must have been quite an extraordinary scene. These verses follow immediately upon the heels of The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). As Jesus was coming down from the mountain and the crowds were surrounding …