Philippians 3:17-21

Order of Service

Call to Worship: Psalm 104:31-35

Invocation

Hymns

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: #693 - Blessed Assurance

Scripture Readings:

Deuteronomy 7:6-11

John 15:12-19

Affirmation of Faith: from New Hampshire Confession

Article 10: of God's Purpose of Grace

We believe that Election is the eternal purpose of God, according to which he graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners; that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it comprehends all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy, and unchangeable; that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy; that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree; that it may be ascertained by its effects in all who truly believe the gospel; that it is the foundation of Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence.

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn: #585 - Take My Life, and Let It Be

Sermon: Philippians 3:17-21

Closing Hymn: #516 - Jesus, I Live to Thee

Benediction