For April 3, 2011

Worship Next Sunday

April 3, 2011

Preaching: Pastor Magee

Sermon text: Acts 4:1-4

Sermon title: “The Annoyance of Christian Preaching”

Music:

Opening – Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 53

Preparation – Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness 330

Response – Rejoice, the Lord Is King 309

Closing – Am I a Soldier of the Cross 573

Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed

OT Reading: Jeremiah 38:1-6

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday: Acts 4:1-4

Tuesday: 1 Samuel 28:1-14

Wednesday: 1 Samuel 28:15-25

Thursday: Jeremiah 38:1-6

Friday: Matthew 22:37

Saturday: Acts 4

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

1 Samuel 28

O Lord of Hosts, You are the God of the Living. Though Your servants of former days have died, yet they still live. We are not to be those who wickedly inquire of them, yet we know that those who are in You are safe in Christ whether they live or die. Keep us far from evil inquiry, lest we follow the doctrines of demons, but make us strong in hope according to the Word of Christ. You have spoken clearly in Your Word. Will we not obey Your voice, O Lord? Give us courage and strength, especially as we face the day of danger and impending death. Bring us home to You in peace, and forgive all our wickedness and sin.

Jeremiah 38

Merciful God, the servants of Your Word are in great need. Some are being threatened by those around them. Others are already in prison or have had their property confiscated from them. Appoint someone to help them today, that they might have food to eat, healing for their illnesses, aid for their financial distress, friendship for their loneliness, and especially Your strong presence in their lives. Make them to be men of great courage. Though the wicked seek their lives, You are able to preserve Your servants again this day. Through all this distress, help those who are true messengers of Your Son to continue with the fullness of Your holy counsel. Though their homes and even their families be destroyed, preserve Your servants through every trial.

Acts 4

Lord God Almighty, we know that there are some who do not want to hear the Word. They may be enraged by any signs of life that seem to flow from the Name of Jesus Christ. Grant to us the courage to speak boldly for that Name above all names. There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Keep us near Your resurrected and ascended Son, so that it may be evident to all through our humility and holy boldness that we have been with Jesus. You have done great things for us. You are powerful in all Your works of creation and providence. Why does the world hate You? Why were even the rulers of Your people determined to kill the Son of God? Move our hearts and minds with the presence of Your Spirit, filling us with Your love and power. Make us witnesses of Your grace throughout the church and the world. Teach us to give all that we have and all that we are to You in the face of such obvious and overwhelming goodness.

For March 27, 2011

Worship Next Sunday

March 27, 2011

Preaching: Pastor Magee

Sermon text: Acts 3:22-26

Sermon title: “A Refreshing Experience” - Part 4 of 4

Music:

Opening – Praise My Soul the King of Heaven 76

Preparation – Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation 342

Response – Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts 646

Closing – Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners! 498

Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed

OT Reading: Genesis 12:1-3

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday: Acts 3:22-26

Tuesday: 1 Samuel 27:1-7

Wednesday: 1 Samuel 27:8-12

Thursday: Genesis 12:1-3

Friday: Luke 9:23-26

Saturday: Acts 3

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

1 Samuel 27

Lord Almighty, will we perish today at the hands of Your enemies? You are the hope of the redeemed. Protect us in one place or another, that we might live to serve You another day. Keep our lives even in the land of the wicked, and give us strength in body and soul, that we might serve You well wherever You lead us.

Genesis 12

Holy Father, speak to us of the future. Speak to us of covenant blessings that are ours in Jesus Christ. Make us to be a blessing to the nations of the world. We count Your Word as precious. When You promise to give something to us and to our offspring, You will surely do what you have said. You watched over the lives of Abraham and Sarah as people of the promise. Through most unusual providences You protected them from great danger, and provided for their every need. You made them prosper in the land of their journeys. Your plan for them was great. Your plan for us is also completely trustworthy, for we are heirs of these same great promises through faith in Jesus Christ.

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.

For March 20, 2011

Worship Next Sunday

March 20, 2011

Preaching: Pastor Magee

Sermon text: Acts 3:17-21

Sermon title: “A Refreshing Experience” - Part 3 of 4

Music:

Opening – Praise the Lord: Ye Heavens Adore Him 17

Preparation – As the Hart Longs for Flowing Streams 662

Response – Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face 378

Closing – Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 529

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism

OT Reading: Psalm 22:25-31

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday: Acts 3:17-21

Tuesday: 1 Samuel 26:1-12

Wednesday: 1 Samuel 26:13-25

Thursday: Psalm 22:25-31

Friday: Exodus 20:17

Saturday: Acts 3

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

1 Samuel 26

Father God, treacherous men would betray Your Son and His church. Deliver us from evil and danger. Even within the people of Your promise, leaders and armies would rail against the Lord’s true Anointed. Grant us restraint and wisdom in our daily response to wicked men and dangerous situations. Watch over us and help us in times of great trouble and opportunity. May we be innocent of further evil today. Forgive our sins. We will not serve other gods. We will show due respect for those in authority according to Your Word. We will turn away from our foolish mistakes. The life of Your Son is precious in our sight. He lives. We will go forth in peace, and pursue all righteousness with confidence in Your grace.

Psalm 22

Merciful God, Your Son was cut off for our transgressions. We trust in You. We will not be put to shame. Your Son suffered greatly from the hatred of men. They railed against Him without cause. They nailed Him to a cross. He faced death for our salvation. Yet He trusted in You to the end. You rescued Him. Now He has won for You the praise of the church. We cry out to Him for powerful help. We are not only saved; we are also satisfied. People from many nations shall serve You, even those who are long gone from the earth. All generations shall proclaim Your righteousness, even people not yet born. You have done everything for our salvation, and we will praise You forever.

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.

For March 13, 2011

Worship Next Sunday

March 13, 2011

Preaching: Pastor Magee

Sermon text: Acts 3:11-16

Sermon title: “A Refreshing Experience” - Part 2 of 4

Music:

Opening – I Sing the Almighty Power of God 119

Preparation – At the Name of Jesus 163

Response – The God of Abraham Praise 34

Closing – Fairest Lord Jesus 170

Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed

OT Reading: Psalm 22:22-24

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday: Acts 3:11-16

Tuesday: 1 Samuel 25:1-23

Wednesday: 1 Samuel 25:24-44

Thursday: Psalm 22:22-24

Friday: Exodus 20:16

Saturday: Acts 3

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

1 Samuel 25

Lord God, we live in a world of death and folly. You are the source of all life and wisdom. You have provided everything necessary for us, and have protected us from many dangers. Would we then forget Your kindness to us, and decide that we have no obligation to You? You have provided the way of redemption from eternal destruction through the blood of Your Son. Will we have no gratitude? Will we return to You evil for good? Send forth messengers of wisdom. Give us repentance, so that we will not bring further guilt upon ourselves in our foolishness. Help us to see the only hope for us in the way of faith, lest we die in hopelessness and unbelief. Grant to us the security of the Perfect Husband, for we are Your servants, and You are the Lord.

Psalm 22

Merciful God, Your Son was cut off for our transgressions. We trust in You. We will not be put to shame. Your Son suffered greatly from the hatred of men. They railed against Him without cause. They nailed Him to a cross. He faced death for our salvation. Yet He trusted in You to the end. You rescued Him. Now He has won for You the praise of the church. We cry out to Him for powerful help. We are not only saved; we are also satisfied. People from many nations shall serve You, even those who are long gone from the earth. All generations shall proclaim Your righteousness, even people not yet born. You have done everything for our salvation, and we will praise You forever.

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.