For March 5, 2017

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March 5, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 John 5:13-19

Sermon Title: Life, Death, and Prayer

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#97) We Praise You, O God Our Redeemer...

Preparation Hymn: (#156) O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

Response Hymn: (#646) Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Closing Hymn: (#598) Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Meditation on God's Law: The Eighth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 4, Matthew 6:7-8

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Psalm 3 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Ezekiel 7, Psalm 36 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Ezekiel 8, Psalm 37 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Ezekiel 9, Psalm 38 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 4 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 6:7-8 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 John 5:13-19 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 John 5:13-19

[13] I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. [14] And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. [15] And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. [16] If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. [17] All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death. [18] We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. [19] We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

Matthew 6:7-8

[7] And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. [8] Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

For February 26, 2017

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February 26, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 John 5:6-12

Sermon Title: The Testimony Concerning the Son of God

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#168) I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer

Preparation Hymn: (#331) Come, O Come, Thou Quickening

Response Hymn: (#157) None Other Lamb, None Other Name

Closing Hymn: (#342) Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Meditation on God's Law: The Seventh Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 3, Matthew 6:5-6

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Psalm 2 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Ezekiel 4, Psalm 33 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Ezekiel 5, Psalm 34 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Ezekiel 6, Psalm 35 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 3 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 6:5-6 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 John 5:6-12 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 John 5:6-12

[6] This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. [7] For there are three that testify: [8] the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree. [9] If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. [10] Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. [11] And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. [12] Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

Matthew 6:5-6

[5] And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. [6] But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

For February 19, 2017

Worship Next Sunday

February 19, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 John 5:1-5

Sermon Title: Overcoming the World

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#101) Come, Thou Almighty King

Preparation Hymn: (#334) Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Response Hymn: (#528) My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Closing Hymn: (#585) Take My Life, and Let It Be

Meditation on God's Law: The Sixth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 2, Matthew 6:1-4

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Psalm 1 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Ezekiel 2, Psalm 31 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Ezekiel 3, Psalm 32 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Ezekiel 4, Psalm 33 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 2 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 6:1-4 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 John 5:1-5 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 John 5:1-5

[1] Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. [2] By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. [3] For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. [4] For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. [5] Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Matthew 6:1-4

[1] Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. [2] Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. [3] But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, [4] so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

For February 12, 2017

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February 12, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 John 4:20-21

Sermon Title: I Love God

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#76) Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Preparation Hymn: (#145) The Spirit Breathes upon the Word

Response Hymn: (#355) We Are God's People

Closing Hymn: (#580) Lead On, O King Eternal

Meditation on God's Law: The Fifth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 1, Matthew 5:43-48

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Zephaniah 3:14-20 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Lamentations 5, Psalm 29 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Ezekiel 1, Psalm 30 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Ezekiel 2, Psalm 31 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 1 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 5:42 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 John 4:20-21 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 John 4:20-21

[20] If anyone says, “I love God,”

and hates his brother,

he is a liar;

for he who does not love his brother

whom he has seen

cannot love God

whom he has not seen.

[21] And this commandment

we have from him:

whoever loves God

must also love his brother.

Matthew 5:43-48

[43] “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45] so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. [46] For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? [47] And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? [48] You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

For February 5, 2017

Worship Next Sunday

February 5, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 John 4:19

Sermon Title: Why do we love God?

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#80) Lord, with Glowing Heart I'd Praise...

Preparation Hymn: (#162) Of the Father's Love Begotten

Response Hymn: (#455) And Can It Be That I Should Gain

Closing Hymn: (#449) We Rest on Thee

Meditation on God's Law: The Fourth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Matthew 5:42

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Zephaniah 3:9-13 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Lamentations 2, Psalm 26 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Lamentations 3, Psalm 27 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Lamentations 4, Psalm 28 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Zephaniah 3:14-20 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 5:42 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 John 4:19 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 John 4:19

We love because he first loved us.

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.

For January 29, 2017

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January 29, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 John 4:17-18

Sermon Title: The Confidence of Perfect Love

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#30) Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Preparation Hymn: (#330) Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness

Response Hymn: (#604) Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Closing Hymn: (# 309) Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Meditation on God's Law: The Third Commandment

Supporting Passages: Zephaniah 3:9-13, Matthew 5:38-41

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Zephaniah 3:1-8 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Jeremiah 52, Psalm 24 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Lamentations 1, Psalm 25 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Lamentations 2, Psalm 26 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Zephaniah 3:9-13 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 5:38-41 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 John 4:17-18 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 John 4:17-18

[17] By this is love perfected with us,

so that we may have confidence

for the day of judgment,

because as he is so also are we in this world.

[18] There is no fear in love,

but perfect love casts out fear.

For fear has to do with punishment,

and whoever fears

has not been perfected in love.

Matthew 5:38-41

38 You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

For January 22, 2017

Worship Next Sunday

January 22, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 John 4:15-16

Sermon Title: The Son of God and the Love of God

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#53) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Preparation Hymn: (#529) Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Response Hymn: (#252) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Closing Hymn: (#498) Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!

Meditation on God's Law: The Second Commandment

Supporting Passages: Zephaniah 3:1-8, Matthew 5:33-37

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Zephaniah 2:1-15 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Jeremiah 49, Psalm 21 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Jeremiah 50, Psalm 22 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Jeremiah 51, Psalm 23 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Zephaniah 3:1-8 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 5:33-37 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 John 4:15-16 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 John 4:15-16

[15] Whoever confesses

that Jesus is the Son of God,

God abides in him, and he in God.

[16] So

we have come to know and to believe

the love that God has for us.

God is love,

and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.

Matthew 5:33-37

33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.”