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Sep 13, 2020

“Jesus Is the New and Greater Temple”

Passage: John 2:13-25

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: John: That You May Believe

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 2:13-25, OT Reading - Haggai 2:1-9, NT Reading - John 2:13-25

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, September 13th, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Prelude – For the Cause – Getty

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Gal. 1:3-5

Call to Worship Song – NTH 1 – All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Call to Worship – 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! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. Ps. 96:1-4a

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Opening Hymn – NTH 342 – Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Reading of Law – Exodus 20:1-17

Confession of Sin – Most holy and merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess before you our sinful nature – prone to evil and slothful in good – and all our shortcomings and offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. O Lord, have mercy on us, who are ashamed and sorry for all the ways we have displeased you. Teach us to hate our errors, cleanse us from our secret faults, and forgive our sins for the sake of your dear Son. And O most holy and loving Father, send your purifying grace into our hearts, we beseech you, and that we may henceforth live in your light and walk in your ways, according to the commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.Eph. 2:8-9

Confession 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, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Exhortation to Give – So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Gal. 6:10

Doxology – NTH 733

Prayer for Collection & Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT: Haggai 2:1-9 / NT: John 2:13-25

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 353 – I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of John 2:13-25: “Jesus Is the New and Greater Temple”

Jesus reveals His zeal for His Father’s house – and brings a new and more glorious temple.

  1. Jesus cleanses worldliness from His Father’s house. (John 2:13-17)
  2. Jesus brings a new temple – in His incarnate, crucified, and risen body. (John 2:18-22)
  3. But Jesus does not entrust Himself to sinful men who claim to believe in Him. (John 2:23-25)

Prayer of Application

Closing Song – NTH 347 – The Church’s One Foundation

Benediction – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Rom. 15:13

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 9/13/2020

1. We will resume all of our Wednesday evening activities including Youth Group, Kid’s Club and Bible Study, Discussion and Prayer THIS Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00 PM here at the church. The Bible Study will also be on Zoom and you will get a Zoom invitation by Wednesday afternoon.

2. Adult Sunday School will resume next Sunday, 9/20 at 9:45 AM-10:30 AM. This is a NEW time for starting, so make a note of that. As with all other offerings, you can place your Sunday School offering in the Tithe box in the back (make sure you note that it is for Sunday School) or use the Secure Online Giving Portal.

3. Next Sunday, 9/20, Sean and Lauren Fego will be received into membership by reaffirmation of faith and their daughter Madelynn Trotter, will be baptized as a covenant child.

4. There will be a new member’s class beginning Tuesday September 22nd at 7:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our church. It will be a six week class meeting here at the church. Touch base with Pastor Phelps to get more information and the book that will be used.

5. Prayer requests – please get them to Pastor Phelps ahead of the service either by email or handing him a written prayer request.

6. Operation Christmas Child - For Operation Christmas Child this year we will be packing our own shoeboxes individually. This is a great tradition to start with your family or to do with your grandchildren!  Directions on how to pack a shoebox are in the Operation Christmas Child brochure on the Operation Christmas Child table in the hallway. Please bring your packed shoeboxes back to the church by October 11.  Last year we set a goal of 150 shoeboxes and were able to submit 168 shoeboxes . Our goal for this year is also 150.  If you don’t have a shoebox, empty shoeboxes are under the Operation Christmas Child table that is in the hallway. Please leave your filled shoeboxes under the coat rack by October 11th.

7. The front room of the Nursery is clean and open for parents and young children during Sunday Worship. The Nursery will not be staffed and there will be no toys available.

8. The ladies' Bible Study will study the book of Ephesians this year, meeting every other Thursday from 10-12 in the church auditorium. Our first meeting will be 9/24, masks optional. Bring your Bible, a notebook and pen. Child care will be provided. Ask Andie Batten if you have any questions.