Redeemer Presbyterian Church

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1 Redeemer Presbyterian Church October 25, :00 AM

2 Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Order of Worship Call to Worship Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is to come. To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever! - from Revelation 4:8, 5:13 Hymn of Adoration and Praise 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Words & Music: Matt Redman Chorus: Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before O my soul I'll worship Your holy name The sun comes up, it s a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes (Chorus) The Call to Worship is an invitation into the unique activity of worship. Our primary activity in the worship service is to participate in the gift exchange of worship itself, by hearing God s Word, by offering prayers and praise, and by receiving spiritual nourishment offered at the Lord s Table. Why do we sing in church? As God's people gather for worship, we focus our attention on God and away from ourselves by singing together. We respond with thanksgiving to God, because we have hope. And we sing because it is the best and most complete response that we can utter. *All songs used with permission. CCLI # You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger Your name is great, and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find (Chorus) And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near, and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore (Chorus) Invocation The term invocation implies that the congregation invokes, or calls upon, God. In it, we express our longing for God as well as deep dependence and humility. P a g e 2

3 25 October 2015 Hymn of Adoration and Praise Thy Mercy, My God Words: John Stocker Music: Sandra McCracken Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song, The joy of my heart and the boast of my tongue; Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last, Hath won my affections, and bound my soul fast. Without Thy sweet mercy I could not live here; Sin would reduce me to utter despair; But, through Thy free goodness, my spirits revive, And He that first made me still keeps me alive. Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart, Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart; Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the ground, And weep to the praise of the mercy I ve found. Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own, And the covenant love of Thy crucified Son; All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine Seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine. Scripture Reading Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Rev. Chad Montoya As the Bible is the primary means by which God speaks to and edifies his people, we read and listen to the Scriptures together in worship. In ancient Israel and the early church, services of worship were organized for the public reading of scripture a practice vital to building up the community of faith. P a g e 3

4 Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Confession of Sin We sing: Not what my hands have done can save my guilty soul; not what my toiling flesh has borne can make my spirit whole. Not what I feel or do can give me peace with God; not all my prayers and sighs and tears can bear my awful load. But Christ can bear it all, can forgive it all, and he is willing. Therefore, let us bow before his throne of grace, confess our sin, and acknowledge our inadequacy to correct it or compensate for it apart from him. And let us by such repentance claim the wonderful pardon and peace Christ alone can give. - adapted from Not My Hands Have Done by Horatius Bonar Corporate Confession Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O Lord. For the sake of your name, O Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish. Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins. - from Psalm 25:6-7, 11, Silent Confession Assurance of Pardon But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God s wrath through him! By the grace of God, you are forgiven. - Romans 5:8-9 Because sin is so pervasive in both our corporate and individual lives, Christians and non-christians are called to come before the Father with honesty and transparency, confessing our brokenness and asking for both forgiveness and healing through Jesus Christ we confess corporately to show our unity even in our brokenness. We confess individually in order to own our failing toward God and toward humankind in thought, word and deed. Christ has given the Church authority to declare forgiveness of sins in his name. Because of this, when the liturgist proclaims that your sins are forgiven, you can know that Christ agrees. P a g e 4

5 25 October 2015 Hymn of Assurance Pearly Gates Words: Fredrick A. Blom, 1917 Music: Clint Wells and Brian T. Murphy, 2004 Love divine so great and wondrous Deep and mighty, pure sublime Coming from the heart of Jesus Just the same through tests of time Refrain: He the pearly gates will open, So that I may enter in; For he purchased my redemption And forgave me all my sin. Like a dove when hunted frightened, As a wounded fawn was I; Broken hearted yet He healed me He will heed the sinner s cry. (Refrain) Love divine so great and wondrous! All my sins he then forgave! I will sing his praise forever, For His blood, His power to save. (Refrain) In life s eventide, at twilight, At His door I ll knock and wait By the precious love of Jesus I shall enter heaven s gate. (Refrain) Children s Story Biography of John Owen Pastoral Prayer At the conclusion of prayer join us in praying as Jesus taught us: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering P a g e 5

6 Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Sermon Justified because of Christ Alone Luke 18:9-14 Wayne Shelton A sermon is not just teaching for living; it is mainly a time when Christ encounters his people through his Word. Hymn of Response How Deep the Fathers Love For Us Words & Music: Stuart Townend How deep the Father's love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen One, Bring many sons to glory Behold the Man upon a cross, My sin upon His shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice, Call out among the scoffers It was my sin that left Him there Until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished I will not boast in anything No gifts, no power, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom P a g e 6

7 25 October 2015 Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Invitation to the Table Redeemer welcomes all baptized Christians those who are trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation and who are members of congregations that proclaim the gospel to receive the Holy Communion (also called the Lord s Supper, or the Eucharist) with us. We will be coming forward to receive Communion. When you come forward, tear a piece of the bread, and take a cup. Please note that we use wine in Communion. If you cannot receive wine, nonalcoholic white grape juice is also available. Benediction Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. When we affirm our faith together, it reminds us that we are part of an ancient and global faith. This basic creed of Christian churches, as most familiarly known, is called the Apostles' Creed. It has received this title because of its great antiquity; it dates from very early times in the Church, a half century or so from the last writings of the New Testament. *The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Eucharist is the definitive action practiced in the Christian community that keeps Jesus Christ before us as the Savior of the world and our Savior, and ourselves as sinners in need of being saved. The Eucharist is the sacramental act that pulls us into actual material participation with Christ (eating and drinking bread and wine) as he gives his very life for us and for our salvation (cf., the Nicene Creed)... The Eucharist puts Jesus in his place: dying on the cross and giving us that sacrificed life. And it puts us in our place: opening our hands and receiving the remission of our sins, which is our salvation. Eugene Peterson, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places Just as we ordain new ministers and send them into the world to serve, in the Benediction, Christ ordains you with a blessing that equips you for service. P a g e 7

8 Redeemer News October 30 th at 6 AM Monthly Men s Breakfast at Cracker Barrel November 2 nd at 7 PM Calvin & Hops at Buffalo Wild Wings Romans 8-16 For You by Tim Keller November 16 th at 6:30 PM Housewife Theologians at Charlene Holmes s House The Gospel-Centered Life by Robert H. Thune & Will Walker Community Small Groups: Gardendale Area: Wednesday, November 4 th at 7:00 PM, Wayne & Michelle s House The Gospel-Centered Community by Robert H. Thune and Will Walker Contact Wayne Shelton or Travis Prince Hayden Area: Sunday, October 25 th at 5:30 PM, Stephen and Tina Pritchett s House Gospel of John by R.C. Sproul Contact Stephen Pritchett or Matt Butts Lexington Park Area: Thursday, October 29 th at 6:30 PM, Matthew & Julianne Posey s House The Gospel-Centered Parent by Robert H. Thune and Will Walker Contact Chad Montoya or Matthew Posey North Jefferson Area: Wednesday, October 28 th at 7:00 PM, Jordan & Elizabeth Byrd s House The Gospel-Centered Community by Robert H. Thune and Will Walker Contact Jordan Byrd or Jonathan Skeen Nursery Volunteers (Sign-up in the back or at redeemerpca.org/nursery-signup): October 25 th Leah Carson November 1 st Kalynn Wolford & Susan Wolford November 8 th Angel Prince Pastor Wayne Shelton info@redeemerpca.org PO Box 160, Gardendale, AL Redeemer Presbyterian Church is a Mission Church in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)