Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, The great hymnwriter William Cowper once wrote, “Restraining prayer we cease to fight; Prayer makes the Christian’s armor bright; And Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees.” What a thought … Satan trembles when he sees the saints on their knees! Spend time on your knees in prayer this week. Spend …
Order of Worship for 8/16/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. Through him them let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” Hebrews 13:14-15 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians …
The Absurdity of the Planned Parenthood Defense
Dr. Mike Kruger with some helpful summary thoughts on the Planned Parenthood atrocities: http://michaeljkruger.com/defending-planned-parenthood-do-the-arguments-work/.
Houston Reformed 2015 Theology Conference
As I’ve announced over the past few weeks, we are very excited about our upcoming conference. Please find all the details and the page for registration here: http://providencepres.com/2015-theology-conference/.
The Evil of Sexual Sin
Some practical and convicting counsel from Matthew Holst regarding sexual sin: http://www.alliancenet.org/christward/the-anatomy-of-sexual-sin#.VcPXSPlViko
From the Pastor’s Desk (8/5/2015)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, As the days of summer march on, may we be reminded this week of the ordinary means of grace our Lord has given us. With long days, hot sun, and busy schedules, it is easy to wear out and to wear down. But our gracious God has given wonderful and ordinary means through which he …
Order of Worship for 8/9/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation … and he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.” Colossians 1:15, 18 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 …
Do you struggle with Assurance?
Assurance is something with which many a believer struggles. In this brief post, Dr. Mark Jones has some helpful comments to encourage those struggling with Assurance: http://www.reformation21.org/blog/2015/08/assurance-how-do-i-know-i-am-a.php
From the Pastor’s Desk (7/29/2015)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 5:1, “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” What glorious peace we have in Christ. And a peace that the world cannot give. Peace with God through Christ! May such peace cause us to rejoice and to …
Order of Worship for 8/2/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Matthew 24:35 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 71:14-15 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call * Hymn of Praise #64 “God, …