For July 4, 2010

Sunday (6/27): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (6/28): Read & discuss John 19:12-14; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 23:1-5

Tuesday (6/29): Read & sing “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim” (12)
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 3:11-16

Wednesday (6/30): Read & sing “How Firm a Foundation” (94)
Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Thursday (7/1): Read & sing Psalm 11
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 20:11-15

Friday (7/2): Read & sing “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (128)
Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 15:42-47

Saturday (7/3): Read & discuss John 19:12-14; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Zechariah 9:9-17

Next Sunday: July 4, 2010
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 19:12-14
Sermon outline: “The King,” part 5
I. From then on… (12)
II. “If you release this man…” (12-13)
III. Now it was the day of Preparation of the Passover… (14)
Music: Opening – “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim” (12)
Preparation – “How Firm a Foundation” (94)
Response – Psalm 11
Closing – “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (128)
Confession of Faith: the Nicene Creed
OT Reading: Psalm 118

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

__ Daniel 4
O Father, You reveal the truth to people according to Your great plan. You have shown amazing signs and wonders, and You have humbled the hearts of the proudest men. Your prophets have spoken to us a Word from You. We have heard things that we never could have known. Many of these things have touched on important matters that have changed our lives. We have learned that You have created the heavens and the earth. We have been told that even a sparrow does not fall to the ground unless You have decreed this. We have heard the message of our abundant redemption through Jesus Christ. We have found the way to every spiritual blessing through Your Son. You have spoken to us sure words about our eternal security. There is a King who is far above all the rulers of this world, and we have heard of Him and have eagerly received Him. There is a way for us to worship You through this great King. We know that our sins are forgiven. We have learned that heaven rules. We have been shown the way of righteousness. All of this is a great help to us in our lives. We are so thankful for Your servants who have brought us the Word of truth. Through this wonderful blessing of a godly message, we have been kept from great foolishness and pride. You have rescued us from all kinds of dangerous thinking and behavior. May we use all that we are and all that we have for Your purposes. May we extol You forever, for You are able to bring low all those who walk in pride, and to lift up all those who walk humbly with You.

__ Psalm 11
Lord God, You are the refuge of Your people. Will we be forced to run from men and angels who pursue us? You are safe in heaven and we are secure in You. We know that the day of rescue will come. We will see Your Son. We will behold His face.

__ Psalm 118
O Lord, You are so very good. You are a God of covenant faithfulness. When we cry out to You, You hear us. Your servants need You every day. When our situation is desperate, You are able to help us, and You do help us. You discipline Your children, but You do not give us over to everlasting destruction. Your Son took the death and hell that we deserved. He was rejected by men. More than that He faced the full weight of our just penalty upon the cross. The death that He died Has brought life to us. His sacrifice was completely acceptable to You. He has won for us an everlasting salvation.

For June 27, 2010

Sunday (6/20): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (6/21): Read & discuss John 19:9-11; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: John 16:25-33

Tuesday (6/22): Read & sing Psalm 150
Supplementary Bible reading: John 7:25-31

Wednesday (6/23): Read & sing “Come, O Come…” (331)
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 53:7

Thursday (6/24): Read & sing “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” (247)
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Friday (6/25): Read & sing “Marvelous Grace…” (465)
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 13:1-7

Saturday (6/26): Read & discuss John 19:9-11; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: John 9:18-41

Next Sunday: June 27, 2010
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 19:9-11
Sermon outline: “The King,” part 4
I. He entered his headquarters again… (9)
II. “You will not speak to me?” (10)
III. Jesus answered him… (11)
Music: Opening – Psalm 150
Preparation – “Come, O Come…” (331)
Response – “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” (247)
Closing – “Marvelous Grace of Our Loving God” (465)
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
OT Reading: Psalm 93

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

__ Daniel 3
Great God and King, the rulers of this world are so easily carried away with their grandeur. We do not face their exact temptations, and we pray for them that You will grant them a new humility through recognition of Your greatness and glory. We will not worship the rulers of this world. We will submit to lawful authority, and we will attempt to serve You by living in an orderly way, but we will only worship You. Neither will we serve false gods, though we may face the persecution of powerful men. Surely You will either deliver us from that persecution, or will deliver us through death into Your glorious presence. In all the difficulties that we may face, we trust that the Son of God is with us, according to His solemn promise. The fire of men is nothing compared to the eternal fire that Your enemies will face. Forgive us for our sins against You, O God. There is no other God who is able to rescue us, for Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.

__ Psalm 150
Lord God, there is no one like You. We will praise You for who You are and for what You have done. We will praise You with all that we are and all that we have. We will praise You with energy and excellence, for You have granted to us every good gift for the praise of Your glory. We will praise You, O Lord, forever and ever.

__ Psalm 93
Lord God, You rule over all. You are the Creator and Sustainer of the world. There are so many people on this earth, but You are far above the most powerful and numerous mobs of Your enemies. Your holiness will endure forever.

For June 20, 2010

Sunday (6/13): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (6/14): Read & discuss John 19:6-8; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 15:1-19

Tuesday (6/15): Read & sing “O Worship the King” (2)
Supplementary Bible reading: Matthew 26:1-4

Wednesday (6/16): Read & sing “Arise, My Soul, Arise” (305)
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 20:1-9

Thursday (6/17): Read & sing Psalm 115
Supplementary Bible reading: Deuteronomy 21:22-23

Friday (6/18): Read & sing “Amazing Grace” (460)
Supplementary Bible reading: Leviticus 24:16

Saturday (6/19): Read & discuss John 19:6-8; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: John 10:22-42

Next Sunday: June 20, 2010
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 19:6-8
Sermon outline: “The King,” part 3
I. When the chief priests and officers saw Him… (6)
II. Pilate said to them… (6)
III. The Jews answered him… (7-8)
Music: Opening – “O Worship the King” (2)
Preparation – “Arise, My Soul, Arise” (305)
Response – Psalm 115
Closing – “Amazing Grace!” (460)
Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism question #1
OT Reading: Psalm 45

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

__ Daniel 2
Father God, You are sovereign over both our waking and sleeping. You are aware of every detail of history and have a full understanding of all that is yet to come. This is not merely a knowledge of the future, for You have decreed all things that will come to pass. You are God, and there is no other. In various times and places You have chosen to reveal a small portion of Your great knowledge to Your servants the prophets. You gave them revelations in visions, events, and in words. You blessed them with a greater knowledge of who You are, and revealed deep and hidden things about the past, present, and future according to Your holy will. You never said more then You intended. You never spoke incorrectly. Your Word is perfect. You can make a slave the most important man in a mighty empire when You choose to reveal mysteries through a humble son of Adam. The truth that You speak through Your servants is various but it is also entirely unified. It tells us that You ordain the rising and falling of kings and kingdoms. Beyond all of the powers of men, and all of their authority, You have brought about the coming of the kingdom of Your Son. This kingdom shall never end. You inaugurated this new kingdom during the time of a very impressive empire among men. That empire is now long gone, but Your kingdom continues to this day. It is on the offensive through numerous struggles, and even the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. You are a Revealer of mysteries, now wonderfully contained in written revelation. Your Scripture is a living Word that daily brings the breath of life to Your people in Your church.

__ Psalm 115
Great God, we give You glory. There is no one like You. You do all that You please. The idols of the nations can do nothing. They are a dreadful snare to all who trust in them. Grant that we would trust You and follow You forever. We will fear You and serve You every day through Jesus Christ. Forgive our sins, and cause us to walk with a confident expectation of the coming resurrection.

__ Psalm 45
Great King, we thank You for the joy that we have in knowing You, for You are marvelous in all Your attributes and deeds. We are so greatly blessed to have such a wonderful Messiah. Your throne is forever. You are full of the Spirit of God beyond measure. We bow to You Lord, for we are Your holy bride. Though we are scattered throughout the world, we belong to You. You will gather us in Christ. You will make us fruitful, and we will praise You forever.

For June 13, 2010

Sunday (6/6): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (6/7): Read & discuss Hebrews 4:14-16; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 4:1-13

Tuesday (6/8): Read & sing “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (53)
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 10:19-25

Wednesday (6/9): Read & sing “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word” (303)
Supplementary Bible reading: Hebrews 2:10-18

Thursday (6/10): Read & sing Psalm 112
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 4:1-14

Friday (6/11): Read & sing “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (295)
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 4:1-11

Saturday (6/12): Read & discuss Hebrews 4:14-16; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 34:1-22

Next Sunday: June 13, 2010
Preaching: Elder Matt Parks
Sermon text: Hebrews 4:14-16
Sermon outline: “A Great High Priest”
I. Holding fast our confession (14)
II. Our High Priest (15)
III. Drawing near in confidence (16a)
IV. Mercy and grace in time of need (16b)
Music: Opening – “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (53)
Preparation – “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word” (303)
Response – Psalm 112
Closing – “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (295)
Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed
OT Reading: Exodus 19:1-25

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

__ Daniel 1
Glorious and Sovereign Lord, make Your plans for Your people shine forth in brightest colors in our darkest days.  When our prospects appear very bleak, You remain a bountiful Provider of every good gift.  You can still care for Your children though they are strangers in a strange land.  We are strengthened by Your Word and refreshed by Your Spirit.  When it would appear that we would fade away in a time of trouble, You are able to do amazing things.  You can give Your servants health, wisdom, learning, grace, diligence, and many other blessings.  When we lack everything else, there is no greater gift than Your presence among us.  Be with us day by day, and bless Your church in wonderful ways as we live in the midst of this fading world.  Glorify Your Name through the provision of help that could only have come from You.

__ Psalm 112
O Lord Our God, we praise You.  Make our young ones mighty in Your service.  Bring Your light into our homes and show forth Your glory in Your church.  Give us courage in the spiritual battle that we have before us.  Grant us hope and security in Your everlasting love.

__ Exodus 19
Lord God, You are near us.  We have a Mediator who is forever in Your presence.  You have brought us along on eagles’ wings as a kingdom of priests.  We hear Your Law, and commit ourselves to obey Your commandments.  Why would we ever sin against You?  Forgive us, O Lord.  Though we know that our Mediator has accomplished our redemption, it is still very frightening to think that we as sinners might somehow face Your wrath.  We are assured that our Rock, Jesus Christ, has faced the fullness of Your justice that we deserved.  Surely a mountain of punishment has been broken into nothing through the holy blood of Jesus Christ, who died for us.  Your Son has come down to us through the preaching of the truth, and has spoken to us of good news.  We believe Him, and believing, we find life in His Name.