Worship Next Sunday
March 6, 2011
Preaching: Pastor Magee
Sermon text: Acts 3:1-10
Sermon title: “A Refreshing Experience” - Part 1 of 4
Music:
Opening – Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul 57
Preparation – Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me 335
Response – And Can It Be 455
Closing – Lead On, O King Eternal 580
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
OT Reading: Isaiah 35
Preparation Guide
Sunday: Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)
Monday: Acts 3:1-10
Tuesday: 1 Samuel 24:1-11
Wednesday: 1 Samuel 24:12-22
Thursday: Isaiah 35
Friday: Exodus 20:15
Saturday: Acts 3
Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)
1 Samuel 24
Father, could there be some hope of heaven for a man like King Saul? Was He so oppressed by demonic spirits, and so foolish in the stubbornness of sinful envy, that he damaged his soul to a point of utter weakness? David showed Him mercy. He cut off the corner of His robe, but would not take his life. This seemed to soften the heart of the wicked king. He called David his son and wept. This was a good day for him, Lord, though the assault of demons would quickly return. But on that good day of faith, Saul even professed the truth that David would surely be king, and David swore that he would do no harm to Saul. What powerful mercy! O Lord, is there eternal hope for King Saul? Then perhaps there is hope for us, for we have shown madness in our sin and rebellion against You. You will have mercy even on us.
Isaiah 35
Father God, we had wandered so far from You, but You have strengthened us and You have saved us by Your strong hand. We have been given new life, and streams have suddenly appeared in the desert. There is a road for us that leads to Zion, for we are Your ransomed people. Cause sorrow and sighing to flee far from us, for we are Your beloved children, and You will never forsake us.
Acts 3
Our Father, we are so very grateful for Your mercy to the weak. Lord, You provide for our every need. You grant us food, shelter, health, friendship, and families; and these are just the beginning of the blessings that You have for us. Though we have denied Your Son, You have given us faith in His Name. Through Him we have a taste of the life to come. Bring us times of refreshing day by day so that we will remember Your promises and be strengthened for Your service. We have heard Your Word. You will bring about the fulfillment of all that You have promised to Your people of old. Turn us from our wickedness and grant us great joy in the contemplation of Your eternal love.
