Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, The Lord has called us to a life of Christ-like service. As Jesus tells us, “He who would be first of all must be last of all and a servant of all.” Of course, such a servant mentality does not come easily to us – in fact, it comes only by the power of the …
Glory and Shame!
A beautiful meditation by Dr. Mark Jones on the contrast between the Mount of Transfiguration and Golgotha: http://www.reformation21.org/blog/2014/11/the-transfiguration-golgotha-c.php.
Justice! Justice!
The glory of the gospel is that justice is perfectly satisfied … but not in us … in our Savior: http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/justice-satisfied-in-another/.
Order of Worship for 11/2/2014
ORDER OF WORSHIP – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” Psalm 133:1 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 63:1-4 * Prayer of Invocation Our …
From the Pastor’s Desk (10/29/2014)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, What a glorious savior we serve! What a glorious savior who laid down his life for us! In last week’s sermon, we noted the depth and breadth of the character of Christ – we saw his patience, his faithfulness, his wisdom, his compassion, and his power & authority. This week we will consider the mark of those who …
Order of Worship for 10/26/2014
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” 1 John 3:1 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 66:1-4 * Prayer …
From the Pastor’s Desk (10/22/2014)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 8:1 that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Think for a moment on the significance of these words. If you are in Christ – if you are a child of God by faith – resting in Christ alone for salvation … then you …
Abraham and Rachel Held Evans
Some excellent thoughts by Rick Phillips on the obedience of Abraham in offering up his son, Isaac: http://www.reformation21.org/blog/2014/10/why-abraham-was-right-a-reply.php.
Critique by Dr. Mike Kruger
An excellent critique by Dr. Mike Kruger of a new book by Peter Enns. Read Dr. Kruger’s responses to Enns’ challenges to the trustworthiness of the Bible: http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-bible-tells-me-so.
From the Pastor’s Desk (10/15/2014)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, Greetings in the name of the Lord. I hope and pray you are knowing the mercies of our Lord that are new every morning. You have been in my thoughts and prayers this week – particularly as we strive together as the body of Christ to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ. May we …