For August 8, 2010

Sunday (8/1): Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday (8/2): John 19:25-27

Tuesday (8/3): “O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou...” (#6) [Psalm 103]

Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 9:1-19

Wednesday (8/4): “As the Hart Longs...” (#662) [Psalm 42]

Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 9:20-27

Thursday (8/5): “Wondrous King, All-Glorious” (#166)

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 49

Friday (8/6): “Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious” (#299)

Supplementary Bible reading: Exodus 20:8-11

Saturday (8/7): John 19

Next Sunday: August 8, 2010

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon text: John 19:25-27

Sermon title: “Mother and Son”

Music: Opening – “O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou...” (#6) [Psalm 103]

Preparation – “As the Hart Longs...” (#662) [Psalm 42]

Response – “Wondrous King, All-Glorious” (#166)

Closing – “Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious” (#299)

Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed

OT Reading: Isaiah 49:13-23

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

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

Daniel 9

Lord God, hear us when we cry out to You. You know the facts about our sin. You are perfectly righteous, but Your church has committed treachery against You. You have mercy and forgiveness which we need so desperately, for we have sinned against both Your Law and Your grace. We have sinned against Your Law because we have ignored Your commandments. We have sinned against Your grace. We have been given so much and have responded as if Your gifts to us were small. Please incline Your ear to us again and see that Your church is in great need. Please hear us and forgive us. Do this for Your own glory, for we are Your people for whom Your Son shed His precious blood. We know that we are greatly loved by You. We have been granted a holy union with Your Son, who is the King and Head of Your church. Grant to us Your salvation now, and sanctify Your church.

Psalm 103

Glorious God, thank You for Your abundant mercies. We glorify Your name. You have given us true love that will never end. You have blessed Your people of old. They are alive now in Your presence. Thank you for the forgiveness of sins. Take away from us all the evil that remains in us. You are full of compassion and You will help us forever. Our lives seem so small and so temporary. In You we will rejoice throughout all eternity. We will bless Your Name in the company of angels and resurrected saints. We bless You from the depths of our hearts, O Lord, forever and ever.

Isaiah 49

Great God, Your Son is the One! He is the Savior. He is the Suffering King. You have called Him from the womb. He has saved Jacob. He has even saved Your beloved elect from every tribe and tongue and nation. You have made Him to be a Covenant to Your people. A day of the greatest provision is surely coming. None of this could every have happened without our Messiah. You have comforted us in Him. Even if our mothers and fathers have forgotten us, You will never forget us. Your plans for us are glorious. We are to be a holy bride. The children of our bereavement will yet speak in our ears. There will be many for the ones who thought that they were left all alone. This will be the day of resurrection glory. We will know that You are the Lord. We wait for You, and we shall not be put to shame. You will save our children who have been taken captive by a foul adversary. You are the mighty one of Jacob.

For August 1, 2010

Sunday (7/25): Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday (7/26): John 19:23-24

Tuesday (7/27): “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” (#1) [Psalm 100]
Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 8:1-14

Wednesday (7/28): “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (#529)
Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 8:15-27

Thursday (7/29): “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee” (#670)
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 22

Friday (7/30): Psalm 117 #1 (Psalter)
Supplementary Bible reading: Exodus 20:7

Saturday (7/31): John 19

Next Sunday: August 1, 2010
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 19:23-24
Sermon title: “They Divided My Garments”

Music: Opening – “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” (#1)
Preparation – “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (#529)
Response – “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee” (#670)
Closing – Psalm 117 #1 (Psalter)

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism #1

OT Reading: Psalm 22


Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)


Daniel 8
God of Glory, You have given us hope in the midst of challenging days that so many face in this current evil age. We are often quite perplexed. We do not know how to interpret the events all around us. You surely are the sovereign Lord over all things. One great land reaches the end of its time. In its place comes a mighty empire that will exist for Your purposes. You rule over men and angels. You could lay out for us the future of all things from the current moment until the return of Your Son. Nonetheless it is not Your will that we should know all the details of Your future acts of providence. Such knowledge would be too much for us. Help us to rise up from our beds each morning and to be about the business of our great King Jesus Christ. We will do well to serve Him always, and to wait for His return with joy and expectation.

Psalm 117
God of all the earth, everyone everywhere should worship You. Use us as Your servants to extend the glory of Your Name to lands that have never heard of You. Bring the power of redemption through the blood of Your Son to every nation.

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.

For July 25, 2010

Sunday (7/18): Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday (7/19): John 19:16-22

Tuesday (7/20): “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven ” (76)
Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 7:1-12

Wednesday (7/21): Psalm 24
Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 7:13-28

Thursday (7/22): “Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended” (248)
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 24

Friday (7/23): “O Zion, Haste, Your Mission High Fulfilling” (444)
Supplementary Bible reading: Exodus 20:4

Saturday (7/24): John 19

Next Sunday: July 25, 2010
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 19:16-22
Sermon title: “The King,” part 7

Music: Opening – “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven ” (76)
Preparation – Psalm 24
Response – “Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended” (248)
Closing – “O Zion, Haste, Your Mission High Fulfilling” (444)

Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed

OT Reading: Psalm 100

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)


Daniel 7
Lord God, a day is coming that will signal the end of this current age and the beginning of the age to come. On that day Your Son will come on clouds of glory. Until then we will bring the message of Jesus Christ everywhere as You open doors for the gospel and give Your servants both desire and strength for the task ahead. Thank You for the great gift of Your Son. His Kingdom shall never be destroyed. We enjoy many blessings of the age to come even now, but we long for the revealing of the fullness of Your Son’s dominion. You have spoken to Your prophets about great things concerning men and nations. You also revealed to them good news about the coming of Your Son. He first came in humble service, but He shall return in judgment and glory. We believe Your Word, and we long for the appearing of Jesus Christ. Save us, O God!

Psalm 24
Great God of Our Salvation, You created the earth. You have loved righteousness. The Man You have chosen has made the way for us to be with You in heaven. The Lord Jesus is the King of Glory. He has entered the heavenly sanctuary, and we are united with Him forever.

Psalm 100
Father, the duty of worship is not only for Israel. All Your people throughout the earth should love and serve You. We thank You for Your steadfast love, secured for us in the life and death of Your Son.

For July 18, 2010

Sunday(7/11): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00)

Monday(7/12): Read & discuss John 19:14-16; read sermon outline

Tuesday(7/13): Read & sing “When Morning Gilds the Skies” (167)
Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 6:1-18

Wednesday(7/14): Read and sing Psalm 123
Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 6:19-28

Thursday(7/15): Read & sing “None Other Lamb, None Other Name” (157)
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 23

Friday(7/16): Read & sing “Like a River Glorious” (699)
Supplementary Bible reading Exodus 20:1-3

Saturday(7/17): Read and discuss John 19:14-16 review sermon
outline

Next Sunday: July 18, 2010

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon Text: John 19:14-16
Sermon outline: The King – Part 6
I. He said to the Jews... (14)
II. They cried out... (15)
III. So he delivered Him... (16)
Music: Opening-“When Morning Gilds the Skies” (167)
Preparation-Psalm 123
Response-“None Other Lamb, None Other Name”(157)
Closing-“Like a River Glorious”(699)
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
OT Reading: Psalm 23


Suggested Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday’s worship)

Daniel 6
Father God, You place Your servants in all kinds of strategic positions in surprising places. May we be faithful in our time. In every opportunity for obedience, surely we should expect that opposition may arise. Keep us turning to You in prayer. May we be moved by what You want more than anything else in our lives. You are able to deliver us even from the dens of lions. You know our enemies, seen and unseen. You surely can send Your angel to shut the mouths of many lions. Pick us up out of dangerous snares of trial and temptation at just the right time. There is no other God like You. Why would we fear men and ignore You? Your kingdom shall never be destroyed. Your dominion is from everlasting to everlasting. Grant us success and joy in Your service now and forever.

Psalm 123
O God, we look to You. We need You day by day. There is no other place that we can go to for the mercy that we need. We need relief, O Lord. A proud foe is hard against us. We resist the devil and look to You for deliverance.

Psalm 23
Shepherd of Israel, You lead us and provide for us. Though death is near, You are nearer still. We trust You, for You fill us with Your Spirit. You have secured for us an eternal home in Your great house.

For July 11, 2010

Sunday (7/4): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (7/5): Read & discuss Psalm 46; read sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 27:1-14

Tuesday (7/6): Read & sing “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” (30)

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 12:1-6

Wednesday (7/7): Read & sing Psalm 13

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 66:7-14

Thursday (7/8): Read & sing “Glorious Things…” (345)

Supplementary Bible reading: Psalm 2:1-12

Friday (7/9): Read & sing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (499)

Supplementary Bible reading: Micah 4:1-5

Saturday (7/10): Read & discuss Psalm 46; rev. sermon outline

Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 2:12-19

Next Sunday: July 11, 2010

Preaching: Dr. Frank James

Sermon text: Psalm 46

Sermon outline: “Bridge over Troubled Water”

Music: Opening – “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” (30)

Preparation – Psalm 13

Response – “Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken” (345)

Closing – “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (499)

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism question #1

NT Reading: Revelation 22:1-5

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

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

__ Daniel 5

O God, we have a better King than even the best rulers of the earth. Not every ruler on earth is one of the best among men. Some are exceedingly wicked, foolish, and oppressive. They come for a season and then they are gone. The time comes when they discover that their days are numbered. They learn that they have been found wanting, and their authority is taken from them. Father, how are we to submit to wicked kings? We know that we must worship You only. We cannot do those things that would be against Your commandments just to have peace with those who are powerful. We cannot avoid duties to You just to have safety among those who would demand our absolute devotion. Though these leaders may have the power to kill, they cannot cast us into hell. We will not fear them above You. Father, help us to be faithful stewards of any authority we have been granted during our brief lives. May we use what You have given us to honor You, for we know that we may be called to account for our lives even this very day.

__ Psalm 113

Lord God, You have blessed us in so many ways. We thank You sincerely. You are above all nations. There is no god like You. You saw us in our poverty and need. You met us in our barrenness. You have granted us godliness with contentment. You have promised us a future forever in Your Kingdom. We praise You.

__ Revelation 22

Our Father in Heaven, we long for You and for the place of Your glory. We rejoice in Your promises. Your Word is trustworthy and true. The Lord Jesus Christ is coming soon. We wait in hope for the age of resurrection. Teach us to worship You day by day, for the time is near. Your Son is the Alpha and the Omega. Bring us into Your holy city through Him. He is the One Gate, the Son of David, the Bright Morningstar. Please do not cast us off forever! We are Your children! Come, Lord Jesus! Amen.

For July 4, 2010

Sunday (6/27): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (6/28): Read & discuss John 19:12-14; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Luke 23:1-5

Tuesday (6/29): Read & sing “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim” (12)
Supplementary Bible reading: Acts 3:11-16

Wednesday (6/30): Read & sing “How Firm a Foundation” (94)
Supplementary Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Thursday (7/1): Read & sing Psalm 11
Supplementary Bible reading: Revelation 20:11-15

Friday (7/2): Read & sing “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (128)
Supplementary Bible reading: Mark 15:42-47

Saturday (7/3): Read & discuss John 19:12-14; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: Zechariah 9:9-17

Next Sunday: July 4, 2010
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 19:12-14
Sermon outline: “The King,” part 5
I. From then on… (12)
II. “If you release this man…” (12-13)
III. Now it was the day of Preparation of the Passover… (14)
Music: Opening – “Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim” (12)
Preparation – “How Firm a Foundation” (94)
Response – Psalm 11
Closing – “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (128)
Confession of Faith: the Nicene Creed
OT Reading: Psalm 118

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

__ Daniel 4
O Father, You reveal the truth to people according to Your great plan. You have shown amazing signs and wonders, and You have humbled the hearts of the proudest men. Your prophets have spoken to us a Word from You. We have heard things that we never could have known. Many of these things have touched on important matters that have changed our lives. We have learned that You have created the heavens and the earth. We have been told that even a sparrow does not fall to the ground unless You have decreed this. We have heard the message of our abundant redemption through Jesus Christ. We have found the way to every spiritual blessing through Your Son. You have spoken to us sure words about our eternal security. There is a King who is far above all the rulers of this world, and we have heard of Him and have eagerly received Him. There is a way for us to worship You through this great King. We know that our sins are forgiven. We have learned that heaven rules. We have been shown the way of righteousness. All of this is a great help to us in our lives. We are so thankful for Your servants who have brought us the Word of truth. Through this wonderful blessing of a godly message, we have been kept from great foolishness and pride. You have rescued us from all kinds of dangerous thinking and behavior. May we use all that we are and all that we have for Your purposes. May we extol You forever, for You are able to bring low all those who walk in pride, and to lift up all those who walk humbly with You.

__ Psalm 11
Lord God, You are the refuge of Your people. Will we be forced to run from men and angels who pursue us? You are safe in heaven and we are secure in You. We know that the day of rescue will come. We will see Your Son. We will behold His face.

__ Psalm 118
O Lord, You are so very good. You are a God of covenant faithfulness. When we cry out to You, You hear us. Your servants need You every day. When our situation is desperate, You are able to help us, and You do help us. You discipline Your children, but You do not give us over to everlasting destruction. Your Son took the death and hell that we deserved. He was rejected by men. More than that He faced the full weight of our just penalty upon the cross. The death that He died Has brought life to us. His sacrifice was completely acceptable to You. He has won for us an everlasting salvation.

For June 27, 2010

Sunday (6/20): review morning sermon (evening service @ 5:00 p.m.)

Monday (6/21): Read & discuss John 19:9-11; read sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: John 16:25-33

Tuesday (6/22): Read & sing Psalm 150
Supplementary Bible reading: John 7:25-31

Wednesday (6/23): Read & sing “Come, O Come…” (331)
Supplementary Bible reading: Isaiah 53:7

Thursday (6/24): Read & sing “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” (247)
Supplementary Bible reading: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Friday (6/25): Read & sing “Marvelous Grace…” (465)
Supplementary Bible reading: Romans 13:1-7

Saturday (6/26): Read & discuss John 19:9-11; rev. sermon outline
Supplementary Bible reading: John 9:18-41

Next Sunday: June 27, 2010
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 19:9-11
Sermon outline: “The King,” part 4
I. He entered his headquarters again… (9)
II. “You will not speak to me?” (10)
III. Jesus answered him… (11)
Music: Opening – Psalm 150
Preparation – “Come, O Come…” (331)
Response – “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” (247)
Closing – “Marvelous Grace of Our Loving God” (465)
Confession of Faith: the Apostle’s Creed
OT Reading: Psalm 93

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

__ Daniel 3
Great God and King, the rulers of this world are so easily carried away with their grandeur. We do not face their exact temptations, and we pray for them that You will grant them a new humility through recognition of Your greatness and glory. We will not worship the rulers of this world. We will submit to lawful authority, and we will attempt to serve You by living in an orderly way, but we will only worship You. Neither will we serve false gods, though we may face the persecution of powerful men. Surely You will either deliver us from that persecution, or will deliver us through death into Your glorious presence. In all the difficulties that we may face, we trust that the Son of God is with us, according to His solemn promise. The fire of men is nothing compared to the eternal fire that Your enemies will face. Forgive us for our sins against You, O God. There is no other God who is able to rescue us, for Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.

__ Psalm 150
Lord God, there is no one like You. We will praise You for who You are and for what You have done. We will praise You with all that we are and all that we have. We will praise You with energy and excellence, for You have granted to us every good gift for the praise of Your glory. We will praise You, O Lord, forever and ever.

__ Psalm 93
Lord God, You rule over all. You are the Creator and Sustainer of the world. There are so many people on this earth, but You are far above the most powerful and numerous mobs of Your enemies. Your holiness will endure forever.