For June 5, 2011

Worship Next Sunday

June 5, 2011

Preaching: Pastor Magee

Sermon text: Acts 5:12-16

Sermon title: “They were all healed.”

Music:

Opening – 80 Lord, With Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee

Preparation – 107 Praise Ye the Father!

Response – 457 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Closing – 353 I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed

OT Reading: Isaiah 61

Preparation Guide

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

Monday: Acts 5

Tuesday: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Wednesday: 2 Samuel 6:16-23

Thursday: Isaiah 61

Friday: Exodus 20:15

Saturday: Acts 5

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

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

2 Samuel 6

God of Glory, there are so many disappointments that we face in this age of difficulty, yet You also bring moments of glory to us at just the right time. Help those who are facing severe trials. Many are ready to give up. Teach us the importance of Your Word. We know that obedience to You is not simply a matter of good intentions. Have mercy on us, for we are very weak. We rejoice before You with all our might. Though we may be despised by others because of our devotion to You, we pray that our hearts will not be unduly moved by the insults of those who do not love You. Make us pure in heart, mind, and body. We have been chosen by You that we might rejoice before You always.

Isaiah 61

O Spirit of the Living God who so filled our great Messiah, we ask that You would fill us, that we might follow this great Man of Blessing. You have fed us and healed us. You use us to rebuild what sin has destroyed. We are priests to You, O God, and we rejoice in You, for You are our portion. You hate injustice, and will keep it far from us on the day of our deliverance, for we are Your blessed offspring. We have been covered with the righteous robes of Your Son. We live and grow in You, O God.

Acts 5

Our Father, we are so easily tempted by sinful desires. We want to be seen as great among men, even within Your church. Forgive us for this deadly sin. Not only do we bring great trouble upon ourselves, but we also bring trials upon our families and Your church. Despite our foolishness, we know that You will work all things for Your purposes. Please bring great fear upon Your people so that we may remember the seriousness of our commitments. Send Your holy angels to protect us from evil that would be too strong for us. Amaze Your enemies as You accomplish Your heavenly purposes in the midst of this passing age. Teach us not to follow rulers when they command us to violate Your way. We must follow You, even if men would seek to kill us for challenging their authority. Make our witness real. Imposters come and go, and their followers amount to nothing. But the Word and kingdom of Jesus cannot be stopped, for this assembly is the very kingdom of God on earth in this present age. Your Son Jesus is surely the Messiah. To oppose Him is to oppose You.

For May 29, 2011

Worship Next Sunday

May 29, 2011

Preaching: Pastor Magee

Sermon text: Acts 5:7-11

Sermon title: “How is it that you have agreed together

to test the Spirit of the Lord?”

Music:

Opening – Psalm 150

Preparation – 75 O Father, You Are Sovereign

Response – 248 Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended

Closing – 172 Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder

Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed

OT Reading: Genesis 3

Preparation Guide

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

Monday: Acts 5

Tuesday: 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Wednesday: 2 Samuel 5:11-25

Thursday: Genesis 3

Friday: Exodus 20:14

Saturday: Acts 5

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

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

2 Samuel 5

Sovereign Lord, we long for the day when we will see Your Son face to face. Our great Messiah will reign forever and ever. We celebrate His victory in securing the heavenly Jerusalem for us. He has entered the holy city above with the purifying sacrifice of His own blood. You have ordained a time of holy warfare for Your church as we serve Him here below, until the final day of heavenly peace fully comes. We do not fight with the weapons of this world, but we seek to win the hearts and minds of men with the truth of the gospel. Make us faithful in this battle that we might rest in the perfect peace of Jerusalem through the merit and mediation of Our Redeemer.

Genesis 3

Father of All Mercies, we mourn the beginning of sin through the action of one man. A deceitful enemy lied to the woman with half-truths and seduction. The woman ate and gave to her husband. Then the man ate, and sin entered the world. With sin came shame, guilt, fear, and misery. Yet it was Your holy will to bring not only curse, but also great blessing to Your children. On that day You announced Your plan of grace. The woman would have children, and One of her descendants would come to save us from the vile enemy who stands against us and our children even to this day. You have given us food and work, though we mourn the thorns and the sweat of our brow. You have clothed us with better clothing than we could make for ourselves in a holiness that is not our own. This best of all garments comes at the cost of one Man’s blood. By Your plan of grace You have made a way for us to enjoy the tree of Life through the promised Seed of the Woman, the righteous Son of Man, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 5

Our Father, we are so easily tempted by sinful desires. We want to be seen as great among men, even within Your church. Forgive us for this deadly sin. Not only do we bring great trouble upon ourselves, but we also bring trials upon our families and Your church. Despite our foolishness, we know that You will work all things for Your purposes. Please bring great fear upon Your people so that we may remember the seriousness of our commitments. Send Your holy angels to protect us from evil that would be too strong for us. Amaze Your enemies as You accomplish Your heavenly purposes in the midst of this passing age. Teach us not to follow rulers when they command us to violate Your way. We must follow You, even if men would seek to kill us for challenging their authority. Make our witness real. Imposters come and go, and their followers amount to nothing. But the Word and kingdom of Jesus cannot be stopped, for this assembly is the very kingdom of God on earth in this present age. Your Son Jesus is surely the Messiah. To oppose Him is to oppose You.

For May 22, 2011

Worship Next Sunday

May 22, 2011

Preaching: Pastor Magee

Sermon text: Acts 5:1-6

Sermon title: “Why Has Satan Filled Your Heart?”

Music:

Opening – 3 Give to Our God Immortal Praise

Preparation – 76 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Response – 486 God, Be Merciful to Me

Closing – 534 O for a Closer Walk with God

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism

OT Reading: Joshua 7

Preparation Guide

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

Monday: Acts 5

Tuesday: 2 Samuel 4:1-7

Wednesday: 2 Samuel 4:8-12

Thursday: Joshua 7

Friday: Exodus 20:13

Saturday: Acts 5

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

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

2 Samuel 4

Eternal Lord, the day will come when Your adversaries will be put away forever, and all challenges to the reign of Your Son will be gone. Thank you for the mercy of Christ to us in our weakness and need. Evil men would accomplish their plans with violence and lawlessness. Some even think that You will be pleased with their hateful ways. Yet you will bring all such pretended servants to the destruction that is ordained for them. You are merciful. We live by Your grace and power.

Joshua 7

Strong Deliverer, You have brought down the walls of Jericho. Will You not also defeat the enemy within our hearts, that indwelling sin that so quickly besets us? We have brought great trouble upon ourselves by our transgression of Your commandments. We have coveted what was devoted to destruction. A wedge of gold and a Babylonian garment have been more precious to our depraved flesh than the incomparable glories of Your great promises. Restrain our wickedness, O Lord, lest more trouble come upon our homes. We cannot bear Your wrath. Remember the full atonement that we have through the blood of Jesus. We have sinned against You. Thank you for the forgiveness that is ours through our Redeemer. He has faced the verdict that was against us. Though we have surely brought trouble upon ourselves through our covetousness and evil, You have turned from Your burning anger because of the sacrifice of Jesus, our Lord.

Acts 5

Our Father, we are so easily tempted by sinful desires. We want to be seen as great among men, even within Your church. Forgive us for this deadly sin. Not only do we bring great trouble upon ourselves, but we also bring trials upon our families and Your church. Despite our foolishness, we know that You will work all things for Your purposes. Please bring great fear upon Your people so that we may remember the seriousness of our commitments. Send Your holy angels to protect us from evil that would be too strong for us. Amaze Your enemies as You accomplish Your heavenly purposes in the midst of this passing age. Teach us not to follow rulers when they command us to violate Your way. We must follow You, even if men would seek to kill us for challenging their authority. Make our witness real. Imposters come and go, and their followers amount to nothing. But the Word and kingdom of Jesus cannot be stopped, for this assembly is the very kingdom of God on earth in this present age. Your Son Jesus is surely the Messiah. To oppose Him is to oppose You.

For May 15, 2011

Worship Next Sunday

May 15, 2011

Preaching: Rev. Keith Kanavel

Sermon text: tbd

Sermon title: tbd

Music:

Opening – O Worship the King 2

Preparation – Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 38

Response – Blow Ye the Trumpet, Blow! 474

Closing – O Zion Haste, Your Mission High Fulfilling 444

Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed

OT Reading: tbd

Preparation Guide

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

Monday: Acts 4

Tuesday: 2 Samuel 3:1-25

Wednesday: 2 Samuel 3:26-39

Thursday: Psalm 51

Friday: Exodus 20:12

Saturday: Acts 4

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

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

2 Samuel 3

Father God, You have raised up the descendants of David in great number, but there is One alone who is the eternal King. We thank You for this incomparable ruler of Your church, the King of kings, the Lord Jesus Christ. We mourn the fact that there are many imposters who would desire to take His place. Father, we pray that You would bless us in our close association with the true King, Jesus. We are His bride, for He has purchased us with His blood. Use Your church, that we might gather all Your people to this one Savior. Bring into the fold of Your church all who will humbly submit to His reign. Forgive us for our disrespect and intrigue against Your Son and against the pastors and elders that would truly serve Him in accord with His Word. Why would we rail against You? Our rebellion is neither wise nor safe. Grant to us a greater wisdom as we serve among Your people. Make us gentle in this world full of sin and folly. Thank You for the blood of the eternal sacrifice, which is our sure hope.

Psalm 51

O Lord, our Redeemer, You know the truth about our sin, and have uncovered transgression before our hearts at just the right time. You bring Your Word to bear upon the very points of our obvious faults. How could we have pretended that everything was alright when we continued in sin? Fill our souls with Your Holy Spirit. Change us, O God. We will lead others in the right way, for You have forgiven us. You have received us again through Christ. We give You all glory and praise through Him.

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 May 8, 2011

Worship Next Sunday

May 8, 2011

Preaching: Pastor Magee

Sermon text: Acts 4:32-37

Sermon title: “They Had Everything in Common”

Music:

Opening – Great Is Thy Faithfulness 32

Preparation – Psalm 122

Response – Wondrous King, All-Glorious 166

Closing – Lift High the Cross 263

Confession of Faith: Apostles' Creed

OT Reading: Exodus 16:1-21

Preparation Guide

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

Monday: Acts 4:32-37

Tuesday: 2 Samuel 2:1-11

Wednesday: 2 Samuel 2:12-32

Thursday: Exodus 16:1-21

Friday: Exodus 20:8-11

Saturday: Acts 4

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

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

2 Samuel 2

Lord God, the Day of Your Son swiftly approaches. He has been anointed as King of the Church through His resurrection. He will one day be acknowledged as King of heaven and earth. Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that He is Lord, to the glory of Your holy name. But we do not see every knee bowing before Him this day. We see Jesus as the Husband of the Church. We also see many false Christs and many false teachers. The day of their destruction swiftly approaches. Brutal men do vicious things in a world of the devouring sword. May the Man of Peace cause the trumpet to blow, so that the great Son of David may soon be acknowledged as the only King of kings.

Exodus 16

Help us, O God, for we are weary and hungry. How will we live if You will not provide? Forgive us for our faithless words in the day of testing. You are the Lord, and You have delivered us out of sin and bondage. You will not abandon us as You lead us into the Promised Land. You will not allow us to perish from lack of provision. You give us good food day by day. More than this, You have given to us the true Bread from Heaven, Your Son Jesus Christ. He is the best food for our souls. Why will we not believe You? Forgive us, O Lord, for we would disobey You even regarding Your generous provision for us. You give us daily bread, and make special provision for us in a day of Sabbath rest. Yet we refuse to keep Your commandments, and in faithlessness we rush out to gather on the day when You have commanded that we rest. Help us to enter into the perfect rest that is in Your holy Son Jesus Christ. We are eagerly longing for perfect rest.

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.