Redeemer Presbyterian Church January 31, 2016 10:00 AM
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Order of Worship Call to Worship The Lord Jesus who calls us to worship him today is the same Jesus who refused the temptation to worship the evil one. Rather than receive the glorious kingdoms of this world, he endured the shame of the cross, and today is Lord of lords and King of kings. Now are gathered in him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, glory, and power. With the saints of all ages we say, Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! - based on Colossians 2:3, Revelation 5:12 Hymn of Adoration and Praise Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Words: Robert Robinson Music: American folk tune Come Thou Fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount! I m fixed upon it, Mount of God s unchanging love. 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 #11229651 Here I raise my Ebenezer; Hither by Thy help I m come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood. O to grace how great a debtor Daily I m constrained to be! Let that grace now like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Here s my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above. P a g e 2
31 January 2016 Invocation Hymn of Adoration and Praise 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Words & Music: Matt Redman 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. 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) 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) Scripture Reading Isaiah 11:1-10 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
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Confession of Sin The proof of God s amazing love is this: While we were sinners, Christ died for us. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Trusting in God s faithfulness and compassion, let us confess our sin before God and one another. - based on Romans 5:8, Hebrews 4:16 Coporate Confession Almighty and merciful Father, we have strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the evil desires of our own hearts. We have willingly broken your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. Lord, have mercy upon us and forgive us all of our sins. Turn our wandering hearts back to you, and lead us by your Holy Spirit in the way of righteousness, holiness, and truth. Amen. Silent Confession Assurance of Pardon While it is true that we have sinned, it is a greater truth that we are forgiven through God s love in Jesus Christ. To all who humbly seek the mercy of God I say, in Jesus Christ your sin is forgiven. Thanks be to God. 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
31 January 2016 Hymn of Assurance 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 Children s Story The Biggest Story 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. P a g e 5
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Offering Sermon The Humanity of Jesus Philippians 2:5-11 Hymn of Response Wayne Shelton A sermon is not just teaching for living; it is mainly a time when Christ encounters his people through his Word. Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery Words and Music: Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker, 2013 Come behold the wondrous mystery In the dawning of the King He the theme of heavens praises Robed in frail humanity In our longing, in our darkness Now the light of life has come Look to Christ, who condescended Took on flesh to ransom us Come behold the wondrous mystery He the perfect Son of Man In His living, in His suffering Never trace nor stain of sin See the true and better Adam Come to save the hell-bound man Christ the great and sure fulfillment Of the law in Him we stand Come behold the wondrous mystery Christ the Lord upon the tree In the stead of ruined sinners Hangs the Lamb in victory See the price of our redemption See the Father s plan unfold Brining many sons to glory Grace unmeasured, love untold Come behold the wondrous mystery Slain by death the God of life But no grave could e er restrain Him Praise the Lord; He is alive! What a foretaste of deliverance How unwavering our hope Christ in power resurrected P a g e 6
31 January 2016 As we will be when he comes What a foretaste of deliverance How unwavering our hope Christ in power resurrected As we will be when he comes! 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
Redeemer News February 1 st at 7 PM Calvin & Hops at Buffalo Wild Wings Romans 8-16 For You by Tim Keller February 15 th at 6:30 PM Housewife Theologians at Charlene Holmes s House The Gospel-Centered Life by Robert H. Thune & Will Walker February 26 th at 6 AM Monthly Men s Breakfast at Cracker Barrel Community Small Groups: Gardendale Area: Wednesday, February 10 th at 7:00 PM, The Shelton s House The Gospel-Centered Community by Robert H. Thune and Will Walker Contact Wayne Shelton or Travis Prince Hayden Area: Sunday, January 31 st at 5:30 PM, The Pritchett s House Gospel of John by R.C. Sproul Contact Stephen Pritchett or Matt Butts Lexington Park Area: Thursday, February 4 th at 6:30 PM, The Posey s House The Gospel-Centered Parent by Robert H. Thune and Will Walker Contact Chad Montoya or Matthew Posey North Jefferson Area: Wednesday, February 10 th at 7:00 PM, The 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): January 31 st Kalynn Wolford February 7 th Crystal Nicholson February 14 th Pastor Wayne Shelton www.redeemerpca.org info@redeemerpca.org PO Box 160, Gardendale, AL 35071 205.514.0199 Redeemer Presbyterian Church is a Mission Church in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)