Philippians 2:1-4
Order of Service
Call to Worship: Psalm 150
Invocation
Hymns
#5 - God, My King, Thy Might Confessing
Corporate Confession of Sin:
Almighty and most merciful Father, we are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward your purposes, our refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious law. Help us to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what you love, and do what you command, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Silent Confession and Assurance of Forgiveness
Response: #529 - Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Pastoral Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-22
Gospel Reading: Acts 3:17-26
Affirmation of Faith: from The New Hampshire Confession of Faith
IV. Of the Way of Salvation
We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace; through the Mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by the appointment of the Father freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and by his death made a full atonement for our sins; that having risen from the dead, he is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all-sufficient Savior.
Hymn: #731 - Doxology
Sermon: Philippians 2:1-4
Closing Hymn: #359 - Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Benediction