Sunday, December 29, 2019

For January 5, 2020


Worship Next Sunday
January 5, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Mark 12:18-27

Sermon Title: Is Resurrection Real?

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#220) Give Praise to God
Preparation Hymn (#271) Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
Response Hymn: (#435) Not What My Hands Have Done
Closing Hymn: (#485) Like a River Glorious

Meditation on God's Law: Follow Me

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 121, Romans 14:1-12

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:120 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 121 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 14:1-12 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Mark 12:18-27 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Mark 12:18-27

[18] And Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no resurrection. And they asked him a question, saying, [19] “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. [20] There were seven brothers; the first took a wife, and when he died left no offspring. [21] And the second took her, and died, leaving no offspring. And the third likewise. [22] And the seven left no offspring. Last of all the woman also died. [23] In the resurrection, when they rise again, whose wife will she be? For the seven had her as wife.”

[24] Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God? [25] For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. [26] And as for the dead being raised, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? [27] He is not God of the dead, but of the living. You are quite wrong.”

Evening: Psalm 121
My Help Comes from the Lord

Sunday, December 22, 2019

For December 29, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
December 29, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Mark 12:13-17

Sermon Title: Whose Likeness and Inscription Is This?

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#284) Ye Servants of God, Your Master...
Preparation Hymn: (#233) O Father, You Are Sovereign
Response Hymn: (#492) How Sweet the Name of Jesus...
Closing Hymn: (#405) I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

Meditation on God's Law: Covetousness and Contentment

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 120, Romans 13

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:169-176 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #106, Ps. 36, James 2 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #107, Ps. 37, James 3 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 120 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 13 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Mark 12:13-17 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Mark 12:13-17

[13] And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. [14] And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone's opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?” [15] But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, “Why put me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” [16] And they brought one. And he said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said to him, “Caesar's.” [17] Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” And they marveled at him.

Evening: Psalm 120
A Person of Peace in a World at War

Sunday, December 15, 2019

For December 22, 2019

Worship Next Sunday
December 22, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:28-30

Sermon Title: The Lord Has Come – He Shines Through His Church

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#268) Of the Father's Love Begotten
Preparation Hymn: (#317) What Child Is This
Response Hymn: (#336) O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Closing Hymn: (#297) Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Meditation on God's Law: Truth

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:169-176, Romans 12

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:161-168 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #104, Ps. 34, Hebrews 13 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #105, Ps. 35, James 1 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #106, Ps. 36, James 2 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:169-176 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 12 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Philippians 2:28-30 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Philippians 2:28-30

[28] I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. [29] So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, [30] for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.

Evening: Psalm 119:169-176

A Lost Sheep and a Good Shepherd


Monday, December 9, 2019

For December 15, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
December 15, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:25-27

Sermon Title: The Lord Has Come – He Shines Through You – The Example of Epaphroditus

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#293) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Preparation Hymn: (#305) Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Response Hymn: (#487) Sometimes a Light Surprises
Closing Hymn: (#313) Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Meditation on God's Law: Stealing

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:161-168, Romans 11:17-36

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:153-160 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #101, Ps. 31, Hebrews 10 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #102, Ps. 32, Hebrews 11 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #103, Ps. 33, Hebrews 12 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:161-168 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 11:17-36 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Philippians 2:25-27 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Philippians 2:25-27

[25] I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, [26] for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. [27] Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

Evening: Psalm 119:161-168
A Perfect Prince of Peace

Sunday, December 1, 2019

For December 8, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
December 8, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:19-24

Sermon Title: The Lord Has Come – He Shines Through You – The Example of Timothy

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#300) Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Preparation Hymn: (#292) Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
Response Hymn: (#408) For All the Saints
Closing Hymn: (#299) Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come

Meditation on God's Law: Faithfulness

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:153-160, Romans 11:1-16

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:145-152 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #100, Ps. 30, Hebrews 9 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #101, Ps. 31, Hebrews 10 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #102, Ps. 32, Hebrews 11 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:153-160 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 11:1-16 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Philippians 2:19-24 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Philippians 2:19-24

[19] I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. [20] For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. [21] For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. [22] But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. [23] I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, [24] and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.

Evening: Psalm 119:153-160
Affliction and Deliverance

Sunday, November 24, 2019

For December 1, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
December 1, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:16-18

Sermon Title: The Lord Has Come – He Shines Through You – The Example of Paul

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#239) Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Preparation Hymn: (#400) Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me
Response Hymn: (#512) Jesus Lives, and So Shall I
Closing Hymn: (#297) Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates!

Meditation on God's Law: Life

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:145-152, Romans 10

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:137-144 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #97, Ps. 27, Hebrews 6 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #98, Ps. 28, Hebrews 7 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #99, Ps. 29, Hebrews 8 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:145-152 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 10 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Philippians 2:16-18 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Philippians 2:14-18

[14] Do all things without grumbling or disputing, [15] that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, [16] holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. [17] Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. [18] Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

Evening: Psalm 119:145-152
The Lord is near to his faithful servant.

Sunday, November 17, 2019

For November 24, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
November 24, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:12-16

Sermon Title: The Lord Has Come – He Shines Through You

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#223) Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord!
Preparation Hymn: (#402) Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Response Hymn: (#403) Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Closing Hymn: (#275) Arise, My Soul, Arise

Meditation on God's Law: Father and Mother

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:137-144, Romans 9:19-33

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:129-136 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #94, Ps. 24, Hebrews 3 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #95, Ps. 25, Hebrews 4 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #96, Ps. 26, Hebrews 5 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:137-144 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 9:19-33 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Philippians 2:12-16 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Philippians 2:12-16

[12] Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, [13] for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

[14] Do all things without grumbling or disputing, [15] that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, [16] holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

Evening: Psalm 119:137-144
Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules.

Sunday, November 10, 2019

For November 17, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
November 17, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-11

Sermon Title: The Lord Has Come – Jesus Christ is the Lord of Isaiah 45:14-25

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#219) O Worship the King
Preparation Hymn: (#354) Not All the Blood of Beasts
Response Hymn: (#231) Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right
Closing Hymn: (#452) Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

Meditation on God's Law: Sabbath

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:9:1-18

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:121-128 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #91, Ps. 21, Philemon (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #92, Ps. 22, Hebrews 1 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #93, Ps. 23, Hebrews 2 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:129-136 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 9:1-18 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Philippians 2:5-11 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Philippians 2:5-11

[5] Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, [6] who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, [7] but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. [8] And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. [9] Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, [10] so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, [11] and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

See also Isaiah 45:14-25

Evening: Psalm 119:129-136
Streams of Tears

Sunday, November 3, 2019

For November 10. 2019


Worship Next Sunday
November 10, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-11

Sermon Title: The Lord Has Come – God Has Highly Exalted Him

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#245) Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Preparation Hymn: (#377) Join All the Glorious Names
Response Hymn: (#337) Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou ...

Closing Hymn: (#376) The Head That Was Crowned with ...

Meditation on God's Law: The Name

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:121-128, Romans 8:18-39

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:113-120 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #88, Ps. 18, Titus 1 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #89, Ps. 19, Titus 2 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #90, Ps. 20, Titus 3 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:121-128 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 8:18-39 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Philippians 2:5-11 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Philippians 2:5-11

[5] Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, [6] who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, [7] but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. [8] And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. [9] Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, [10] so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, [11] and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Evening: Psalm 119:121-128
A Secure Pledge of Good

Sunday, October 27, 2019

For November 3, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
November 3, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-8

Sermon Title: The Lord Has Come – Born to Obey and to Die

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#202) Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face ...
Preparation Hymn: (#171) O Word of God Incarnate
Response Hymn: (#268) Of the Father's Love Begotten
Closing Hymn: (#375) All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Meditation on God's Law: The Name

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:113-120, Romans 8:1-17

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:105-112 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #85, Ps. 15, 2 Tim. 2 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #86, Ps. 16, 2 Tim. 3 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #87, Ps. 17, 2 Tim. 4 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:113-120 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 8:1-17 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Philippians 2:5-8 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Philippians 2:5-8

[5] Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, [6] who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, [7] but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. [8] And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Evening: Psalm 119:113-120
One Heart

Sunday, October 20, 2019

For October 27, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
October 27, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:1-5

Sermon Title: The Lord Has Come – One Mind, This Mind

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#247) We Praise You, O God, Our...
Preparation Hymn: (#465) Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Response Hymn: (#457) Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
Closing Hymn: (#538) Take My Life, and Let It Be

Meditation on God's Law: No Idols

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:105-112, Romans 7:13-25

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:97-104 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #83, Ps. 13, 1 Tim. 6 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #84, Ps. 14, Titus 1 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:105-112 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 7:13-25 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Philippians 2:1-5 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Philippians 2:1-5

[1] So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, [2] complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. [3] Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. [4] Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. [5] Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, ...

Evening: Psalm 119:105-112
Light for the journey

Sunday, October 13, 2019

For October 20, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
October 20, 2019

Preaching: Dr. Gregory Reynolds

Sermon Text: Judges 3:31; 5:6-9; Ps. 118:1-9; Phil. 3:1-11

Sermon Title: An Unlikely Savior

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#250) I Sing the Almighty Power of God
Preparation Hymn: (#397) Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Response Hymn: (#23A) The Lord's My Shepherd
Closing Hymn: (#238) Lord, with Glowing Heart I'd Praise...

Meditation on God's Law: One God

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:97-104, Romans 7:1-12

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:89-96 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (No Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (No Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (No Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:97-104 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 7:1-12 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Judges 3:31; 5:6-9; Ps. 118:1-9; Phil. 3:1-11 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Judges 3:31; 5:6-9; Ps. 118:1-9; Phil. 3:1-11

Judges 3:31 After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who killed 600 of the Philistines with an oxgoad, and he also saved Israel.
Judges 5:6–9
[6] “In the days of Shamgar, son of Anath,
in the days of Jael, the highways were abandoned,
and travelers kept to the byways.
[7] The villagers ceased in Israel;
they ceased to be until I arose;
I, Deborah, arose as a mother in Israel.
[8] When new gods were chosen,
then war was in the gates.
Was shield or spear to be seen
among forty thousand in Israel?
[9] My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel
who offered themselves willingly among the people.
Bless the LORD.

Psalm 118:1–9
[1] Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
[2] Let Israel say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
[3] Let the house of Aaron say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
[4] Let those who fear the LORD say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
[5] Out of my distress I called on the LORD;
the LORD answered me and set me free.
[6] The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
[7] The LORD is on my side as my helper;
I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.
[8] It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in man.
[9] It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.

Evening: Psalm 119:87-104
Are You Hungry for Understanding?

Sunday, October 6, 2019

For October 13, 2019


Worship Next Sunday
October 13, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Mark 12:1-12

Sermon Title: Unmasking the Adversaries

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#249) For the Beauty of the Earth
Preparation Hymn: (#288) We Come, O Christ, to You
Response Hymn: (#233) O Father, You Are Sovereign
Closing Hymn: (#380) Crown Him with Many Crowns

Meditation on God's Law: Loving Neighbors

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 119:89-96, Romans 6:12-23

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 119:81-88 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WSC #80, Ps. 10, 1 Tim. 3 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WSC #81, Ps. 11, 1 Tim. 4 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WSC #82, Ps. 12, 1 Tim. 5 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 119:89-96 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 6:12-23 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Mark 12:1-12 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Mark 12:1-12

[1] And he began to speak to them in parables. “A man planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a pit for the winepress and built a tower, and leased it to tenants and went into another country. [2] When the season came, he sent a servant to the tenants to get from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. [3] And they took him and beat him and sent him away empty-handed. [4] Again he sent to them another servant, and they struck him on the head and treated him shamefully. [5] And he sent another, and him they killed. And so with many others: some they beat, and some they killed. [6] He had still one other, a beloved son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ [7] But those tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ [8] And they took him and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard. [9] What will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the tenants and give the vineyard to others. [10] Have you not read this Scripture:

“‘The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
[11] this was the Lord's doing,
and it is marvelous in our eyes’?”

[12] And they were seeking to arrest him but feared the people, for they perceived that he had told the parable against them. So they left him and went away.

Evening: Psalm 119:89-96
Forever