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May 04, 2025

"Christ In Our Place"

Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2

Preacher: George Cottenden

Category: 1 Corinthians

Summary:

Main Text - II Corinthians 5:11-6:2, OT Reading - Isaiah 53:1-12, NT Reading - II Corinthians 5:11-6:2

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Rev. George Cottenden

Prelude and Opening Song – But for the Cross of Christ

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – To the church . . . in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thess. 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Song – NTH 734 Gloria Patri

Call to Worship – Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. - Psalm 98:1-3

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 12 – Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim

Reading of Law – Ephesians 4:17 – 32

(Silent Confession of Sin)

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 while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly… But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:6, 8

Exhortation to Give – Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. - Heb. 13:16

Offering and Diaconal Collection with Prayer (Offertory: Keep the Feast)

Doxology – NTH 731

Pastoral Prayer 

Song of Preparation - My Jesus Fair

Scripture Readings – OT: Isaiah 53:1-12 / NT: II Corinthians 5:11-6:2

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – An Exposition of II Corinthains 5:21: “Christ In Our Place”

1. God put Christ in our place as Sin-Bearer

2. God put Christ in our place as Law-Keeper

Prayer of Application

Communion Hymn of Preparation – NTH 429 – Let Thy Blood in Mercy Poured

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 378-Here, O My Lord, I see Thee Face to Face    Cup: NTH 427-Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands)

  • Invitation, Warning, and Prayer of Consecration
  • Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1
  • Serving the Supper
  • Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Hymn – NTH 520-Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness

Benediction – The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.          2 Corinthians 13:14

 

Announcements – Week of 5/4/2025

1. Drop-in Prayer starts at 9:00 AM each Sunday morning in one of the front Sunday school rooms, followed by Sunday school starting at 9:30 AM for all ages in respective rooms! All are welcome!

2. Tomorrow morning, Rev. George Cottenden will be preaching and administering the Lord’s Supper.

3. Please join us for Apologetics Movie Night tomorrow evening (May 4th) at 6:30 PM for a showing of “The Case for Christ”. Please feel welcome to bring snacks and invite friends!

4. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

5. Wednesday evening Bible study & Kids Club is at 7:00 PM, in the large Sunday school room and nursery, respectively! We are continuing our study through the book of Exodus. All are encouraged to attend!

6. Next Sunday, May 11th, Mark Maloney Jr. will be exhorting us in God’s word.

7. There will be a time of prayer following the worship service on May 11th at 12:30 PM, in the double Sunday school room to pray specifically for the Pastoral Search committee and the next man God has for Living Hope as our pastor. This will reoccur on the second Sunday of each month. You may also join us every Sunday morning for Drop-in Prayer to pray for this, as well!

8. The Baby Bottle Giving Campaign to support the Bright Hope Crisis Pregnancy Center begins Sunday, 5/11/2024 (Mother’s Day) and ends on 6/15/2024 (Father’s Day). There will be baby bottles available on Mother’s Day!

9. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church Saturday, May 17th at 8:30 AM. All men are encouraged to attend!