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Oct 08, 2023

"Christ Denied and God Interrogated"

Passage: John 18:15-27

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of John

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 18:15-27, OT Reading - Isaiah 45:14-19, NT Reading - John 18:15-27

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – To the church of God . . . to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:2-3

Call to Worship Song – NTH 734 – Gloria Patria

Call to Worship – Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.      Psalm 30:4-5

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 299 – Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious

Reading of the Law – Matthew 5:17-22

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – Almighty, everlasting God, for our many sins we justly deserve eternal condemnation. In Your great mercy, you sent your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who won for us forgiveness of sins and everlasting righteousness. Grant us true repentance that, dead to sin, we may be raised up by faith in Your life-giving Gospel. Grant us your Holy Spirit that we may be ever thankful and live a faithful and godly life in your service; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”    Mark 10:45

Exhortation to Give – Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts! Psalm 96:8

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 500 – Rock of Ages)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Medley - NTH 459 – I Am Not Skilled to Understand / Thank You for Your Mercy

Scripture Readings – OT: Isaiah 45:14-19 / NT: John 18:15-27

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of John 18:15-27: “Christ Denied and God Interrogated”

Jesus is denied by His chief disciple – and put on trial by worldly religionists.

1. Jesus is denied for fear of a servant girl. (John 18:15-18)

        a. Confessing Christ vs. the fear of people.

2. Jesus is interrogated for His doctrine and disciples. (John 18:19-24)

        a. Confessing Christ publicly.

3. Jesus is denied twice more. (John 18:25-27)

        a. Confessing Christ as forgiven deniers of Christ.

Prayer of Application

Psalm of Response – NTH 247 – O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Benediction – Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

 

 

Announcements – Week of 10/8/2023

1. Harvest Dinner – Everyone is welcome to the fellowship meal following the worship service tomorrow, Sunday, October 8th! We ask if everyone would bring a main dish and a side to share. If you have any questions, please direct them to Andie Batten.

2. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, October 10th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

3. We will have Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room! All are welcome to join!
4. New Members Class (in seven sessions) - Pastor Phelps will be offering a new members class beginning in October, tentatively on Tuesday nights. Please talk to him if you're interested and/or if Tuesdays will not work for you.

5. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church Saturday, October 21st at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend as we continue the study of the book of Daniel.

6. The Reformation Party is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1st at 6 PM.

7. A reminder: October is Pastor Appreciation Month!