Philippians 4:6-7
Order of Service
Call to Worship: Psalm 99:1-5
Invocation
Hymns
#181 - We Come, O Christ to You
Corporate Confession of Sin
Heavenly Father, you have called us to pursue the new person that we are in Christ. The person you are renewing. Forgive us for not diligently applying ourselves to the task. We have been reluctant to put off old desires, thinking, and practices. They are too familiar, too comfortable. Soften our hearts that we might want what you want. Open our eyes that we might see ourselves as you see us, complete in Christ. As we quiet ourselves to confess how we have fallen short of that glorious goal, be at work by your Spirit. Show us our sin that we might be convinced that it is sin and quickly repent. This we ask in the name of Jesus, your Son, our Savior. Amen.
Silent Confession and Assurance of Forgiveness
Response: #172 - Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
Scripture Readings:
Psalm 119:1-16
Matthew 5:13-20
Affirmation of Faith: from New Hampshire Confession
Article 12: Of the Harmony of the Law and the Gospel
We believe that the law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government; that it is holy, just and good; and that the inability which the scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfill its precepts arises entirely from their love of sin; to deliver them from which, and to restore them through a Mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy law, is one great end of the gospel, and of the means of grace connected with the establishment of the visible church.
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn: #628 - Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare
Sermon: Philippians 4:6-7
Closing Hymn: #604 - Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Benediction