Redeemer. Presbyterian Church. Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 7:1. A u g u s t 6,

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1 Redeemer Presbyterian Church Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 7:1 T h e L o r d s S e r v i c e A u g u s t 6,

2 Why Preaching? There is more time devoted in our worship service to preaching than to any other single element. This is intentional, and reflects our understanding of just how important preaching is for establishing and strengthening our life of faith. Preaching was central in the ministry of Jesus, the ministry of his Apostles, and is to have a central place in the church. As Paul solemnly charged young Timothy, a primary responsibility of ministers in the church of Jesus Christ is to Preach the Word: be ready in season and out of season. (2 Tim 4:2). But what is good preaching? What are the marks of a preaching ministry that that God will use to build up my faith? First, good preaching will explain God s word. True preaching is always Biblical - it can never be divorced from the Scripture. Preaching as God intends it is not an opportunity for a pastor to offer his own reflections or personal opinions on a topic of his choosing, but rather to declare God s revealed will through his Word. Thus, good preaching will either explain a specific text of Scripture, or will bring to bear what Scripture has to say about a certain topic. Generally speaking, the main point of a sermon should be clearly discernible from the Biblical passage that is being preached. This is how you know that what you are hearing is God s word, and not the opinions of man. Second, good preaching will apply God s word. We are called to be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving ourselves. Every part of God s revealed word is ultimately practical in nature, calling us to change or grow in some way - whether that be in our attitudes, beliefs, or actions. Good preaching will help us make connections between the meaning of a Biblical passage and the impact that it should have on our lives. Finally, good preaching will proclaim the apex of God s word: The person and work of His Son Jesus Christ. Preaching Christ every sermon is vitally important for two reasons. First, Jesus himself taught us that all of the Bible is ultimately about him (Luke 24:44). Therefore, we will not fully understand any passage of Scripture until we see how that passage relates to God s saving purposes in Christ. Second, failing to proclaim God s saving work in Christ distorts the overall message of Christianity. The Gospel is that God forgives and accepts us, even though we are sinners, because of the work of Christ for us. If we only call people to be better and try harder without reminding them of this gospel, we veer into legalism and give the impression that we can make ourselves acceptable to God by our obedience if we just try hard enough. 2

3 The Lords Service August 6, 2017 Welcome and Announcements Prelude Silent Prayer of Preparation The Silent Prayer of Preparation is an opportunity to privately prepare our minds and hearts for worship through silent prayer as the Prelude is being played. Call to Worship Psalm 96:1-3 Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth! Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! Pastor Scott Korljan =Stand, if able Bold Words=Congregation 3

4 Opening Hymn Creation Sings the Father s Song CCLI #

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6 Invocation Psalm 124:8 Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord, People: who made heaven and earth. Let us pray. The Greeting 2 Thessalonians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14 Grace to you and peace from God the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen Response #100 Holy, Holy, Holy! (Verse 1 only) Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Confession of Sin Galatians 5:13-15 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another. Silent Confession 6

7 O Father, we are gathered before you, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, whose chosen dwelling place is with the broken and contrite, to confess that we have sinned in thought and word and deed. We have not loved you with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and we have failed in love toward one another. We are guilty of tearing each other down when you have called us to build each other up. We criticize when we should encourage, we fault-find when we should reassure. We think far too highly of ourselves. In your mercy, deepen our sorrow for the wrong we have done and for the good we have left undone, so that we may hate our sin with a holy hatred. But, please Father, do not leave us in sorrow. With you, O Lord, there is forgiveness. In your mercy, restore the joy of our salvation; so that we may love you with a holy love. Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Psalm 103:8-12 Hear the good News! The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. 7

8 Hymn of Assurance Not in Me CCLI #

9 Prayers of Intercession and the Lord s Prayer New Testament Reading Galatians 6:1-2; James 4:11-12 This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! Elder Fred Weber Giving God Our Offerings If you are seated on the center aisle, please pass the red Visitor Pad for all visitors to sign. Offertory Hymn Mercies Anew (Gloria Janke, Lindsay Korljan, Teresa Kott) Every morning that breaks there are mercies anew Every breath that I take is your faithfulness proved And at the end of each day when my labors are through I will sing of Your mercies anew When I ve fallen and strayed there were mercies anew For you sought me in love and my heart you pursued In the face of my sin Lord, You never withdrew So I ll sing of Your mercies anew And Your mercies, they will never end for ten thousand years they ll remain And when this world s beauty has passed away Your mercies will be unchanged And when the storms swirl and rage there are mercies anew In affliction and pain You will carry me through And at the end of my days when Your throne fills my view I will sing of Your mercies anew. And Your mercies, they will never end for ten thousand years they ll remain And when this world s beauty has passed away Your mercies will be unchanged. 9

10 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. Sermon Text Reading Matthew 7:1-6 Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, Let me take the speck out of your eye, when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. 6 Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! Sermon How To Be A Better Judger Prayer of Application Pastor Scott Korljan 10

11 Sermon Hymn #644 May the Mind of Christ My Savior (Vs. 1 & 4 only) 11

12 Holy Communion Invitation to the Lord s Table We warmly welcome to the table all who trust in Jesus Christ for their salvation, have been baptized and have publicly professed their faith as members of any evangelical Christian church. We encourage families to come forward together, but ask that young children not partake of the elements until they have met with their Elders to make a profession of their faith. We encourage those not participating to spend this time reflecting on the prayers on Page 14. We hope these prayers will be helpful to you as you consider your relationship to Jesus Christ and His people, the church. Please note that the purple cups in each communion tray contain non-alcoholic wine; the clear cups contain wine. Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, (*universal) the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 12

13 Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration The Lord be with you. Ruth 2:4 And also with you. Lift up your hearts! Lamentations 3:41 We lift them up to the Lord! Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Psalm 118:1 It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise for you are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son. As we come now to the supper which he gave to us, we ask for the blessing of the Holy Spirit, that the bread that we break and the cup that we bless would be a participation in the body and blood of our Lord. And now, with the angels, and all the company of heaven, we magnify your glorious Name, evermore praising you and singing: Sanctus Words of Institution and Breaking of the Bread 13

14 Individual Prayers for Communion Prayer for Those Searching for the Truth Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth and the life. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen. Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you, I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared to hope. I repent of my sins of self-ruling and self-saving. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross and offering forgiveness and new life. Thank you that my sin and rebellion are Yours, and Your righteous, perfect, and obedient life is mine through faith in You. Knowing that you died on the cross and have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive and rest upon you alone as my Savior and Lord. I now resolve in humble reliance on the Holy Spirit and through the power of the gospel graciously working in my life to walk in manner pleasing to You. Amen. Prayer for those struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in You the fulfillment of all my need, and may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on You, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, and run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to You, the pioneer and perfecter of my faith. Amen. 14

15 Communion Hymn Oh, How Good It Is (Page 1 of 2) (Lindsay Korljan, Teresa Kott) 15

16 Communion Hymn Oh, How Good It Is (Page 2 of 2) 16

17 Communion Hymn Jesus, At Your Holy Table 17

18 Communion Hymn Come, Behold the Wondrous Mystery 18

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20 Communion Hymn O Church Arise 20

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22 Prayer after Communion We give thanks to you almighty God, that you have refreshed us at your table by granting us the presence of your Son, Jesus Christ. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, and send us forth into the world in courage and peace, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Dismissal #55 To God Be the Glory (Verse 3 only) Great things he has taught us, great things he had done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer and higher and greater will be our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thro Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he has done! Benediction Benediction Response Amen, Amen, Amen Postlude 22

23 Prayer Requests Redeemer Family: Homebound: Dale Millward and Reva Sharp Ben Jachalke as he is in basic training. Eleanor Schafer, pray for healing and strength. Isaac Marshal (grandson of Teresa Kott) who survived a canoeing accident on West Bay. Also for his friend North Cummins who did not survive and leaves behind his girlfriend and their two month old daughter who are mourning his loss. Pray for strength and healing for these families during this difficult time. For the Conant family as they mourn the sudden loss of their mother, June Conant-Rush. Pray that God would sustain them in this time of loss, and comfort them with the hope of the gospel. Kimberly Close, sister of Katina Gibson, who is struggling with physical, emotional and spiritual difficulties. Pray that God s love and comfort would meet her in this season of need. 23

24 Missionaries, Church Plants & Churches in our Presbytery Ministers, Missionaries, and Mission Churches: Reverend Millward & Reverend Saunders (Redeemer Detroit church plant), Reverend Neil Quinn, (Kalamazoo church plant) Reverend Esaie Etienne (Haiti) Reverend Brent Meyers (Spain) and all missionaries and their families. Churches in our Presbytery: First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe, Michigan - Pray for our Pastoral Search Committee as they continue to seek a senior pastor for our church, for those who are adjusting to life in care facilities, and those dealing with long and short term illnesses. Once again, Praise for wonderful encouraging pulpit supply throughout this time without a pastor. Pathway Community Church, Brighton, Michigan - Pastor Del (Nancy Belcher). Pray for the Burns family, Elder Alan Black (cancer & related health issues) and several other families who have loved ones in the church suffering with significant health issues. Reverend Paul Engel - Praise for the opportunity to finish work on two new revised and expanded editions of The Baker Wedding Handbook and the Baker Funeral Handbook to assist church leaders. Pray for the class I m teaching on the Heroes of the Reformation and for work to prepare a new course on church history to teach at a university in Uganda in coming months. 24

25 Announcements Staffed Nursery Available - for infant to 4 years old. Please see a Deacon or Greeters for directions to the Nursery. Next Sunday - Pastor Scott will preach from Matthew 7:7-11 Detroit Project Giving - Next Sunday Men s Group - with Chris is postponed for baby Stevens. There will be more opportunities to come. Candy Catechism - Catechism question of the month: 98 What is Prayer? Sunday School Training - Sunday August 13 and 20 at 9 AM. We love our young members and believe they deserve to be taught the full counsel of God (Acts 20:27). We need volunteers to teach and be room assistants. Please join to discuss ways to help even on a rotating or part-time basis. Float the Lower Platte River - Saturday, August 19. Meet at the church at 9 AM to travel together. All are welcome and please invite friends. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex if you would like to attend. We also need safe drivers. Save the Date! - Baby Shower for Megan Stevens, August 30 (Wednesday), 6:30 PM at the home of Barb Husted. More details to come. Redeemer Facebook (Redeemer PCATC) - Check out for weekly encouragement and updates. This week at Redeemer: Prayer Gathering - Tuesday, 12 Noon Men s Study Thursday, 7:30 AM (The Mortification of Sin by John Owen)

26 Serving Today: Communion Set Up: Kit Hinz Elder: Fred Weber Greeting: Dennis & Joyce Weise, Barb Weber, Kit Hinz Music Ministry: Connie Van Til, Gloria Janke, Lindsay Korljan, Teresa Kott Nursery: Nikki Millward Refreshments: Maggie Cairns Sound Board: Gavin Weber Serving on Sunday, August 13: Communion Set Up: Barb Weber / Kate Empie Greeting: Forbes & Barb Husted, Ralph & Teresa Kott Music Ministry: Connie Van Til Nursery: Heidi Van Til Refreshments: Kimberly Whims Sound Board: Ralph Kott Want to receive Redeemer notifications & reminders? Contact the Church office at: redeemertc@gmail.com phone: Website: 26

27 August 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6 Worship Service 10:15 AM 13 Detroit Project Offering Worship Ser- 20 Worship Service 10:15 AM 27 Worship Service 10:15 AM 7 8 Prayer Gathering 12 Noon Prayer Gathering 12 Noon Prayer Gathering 12 Noon Prayer Gathering 12 Noon Men s Study 7:30 AM Men s Study 7:30 AM Men s Study 7:30 AM 30 Baby Shower 6:30 PM Ladies Book 31 Men s Study 7:30 AM AM Float the Lower Platte River

28 The Session (Pastor and Elders) Rev. Scott Korljan, Pastor... (773) Fred Janke... (216) Bill Morrison Fred Weber David Schafer (Emeritus) The Deacons Jerry DeVries Bob Israel Chris Millward Dennis Weise Redeemer Staff Scott Korljan, Pastor Mr. Chris Stevens, Pastoral Resident Connie Van Til, Music Ministry Deb Long, Office Administrator/Bookkeeper Redeemer Presbyterian Church 402 W. Ninth Street Traverse City, MI (231) Website: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship Service: 10:15 AM A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America 28