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Dec 10, 2023

"King Jesus Crucified, His Work Finished"

Passage: John 19:16-30

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of John

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 19:16b-30, OT Reading - Psalm 22:1-31, NT Reading - John 19:16b-30

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, December 10th, 2023, at 10:45 AM

with Luke Batten’s membership vows

Opening Song – NTH 224 – Go, Tell It on the Mountain

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 216 – Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Call to Worship – Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.    Psalm 100:1-3

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 218 – Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against 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; and there is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous and sober life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

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

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 221 – Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming)

Doxology – NTH 732

Church Membership Vows – Luke Batten

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – NTH 214  Angels We Have Heard on High / O Come Let Us Adore Him

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 22 / NT: John 19:16b-30

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of John 19:16b-30: “King Jesus Crucified, His Work Finished”

Jesus, the true King, is crucified for our salvation.

1. The ironic testimony of Pilate to the crucified King. (John 19:17-22)

          a. Believe and proclaim the King crucified for all nations.

2. The cynical testimony of the soldiers to the crucified King. (John 19:23-24)

          a. Be clothed with the righteous garment of Christ.

3. The comforting testimony of the crucified King Himself. (John 19:25-30)

          a. Rest in His finished work of salvation for you.

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 259 Hark! the Voice of Love and Mercy

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.  Romans 15:13

 

Announcements – Week of 12/10/2023

1. Luke Batten will be making a public profession of faith and will be joining Living Hope as a new communicant member in our worship service tomorrow!

2. Choir Practice will be directly after church tomorrow. We ask those who would like to fellowship with others, to do so in the hallway.

3. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, December 12th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

4. Wednesday Evening Bible Study followed by a time of prayer is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room! Pastor Phelps is leading a study through Exodus. All are welcome to join!

5. Ladies’ Craft Breakfast – All the women and girls of the church are invited to attend this coming Saturday, December 16th, at 8:30 a.m. We will have Shannon Fodale visiting as a guest speaker. Please sign up if you plan to attend and to provide muffins or coffee cake if you are able!

6. Men’s Breakfast will also be here at the church Saturday, December 16th at 8:30AM. All men are invited to attend as we continue the study of the book of Daniel.

7. There will be NO Sunday School on December 17th.

8. Christmas Dinner – All are invited to share a fellowship meal following the Christmas Program Service on Sunday, December 17th. Please sign up to bring two dishes (serving twelve or more). If you sign up to cook a turkey (that the church will provide), just sign up for one other dish.

9. There will be an evening Christmas Eve gathering at Living Hope - Christmas carols, Scripture readings, and Andrew Barshinger has agreed to share a brief message! Please consider joining us for an encouraging time Sunday, December 24th. Exact time will be announced soon!

10. Please remember to check your church mailboxes regularly, especially during this season. If you need a mailbox, let Katie Maloney know!

11. To All Committees! Please submit any end of year reimbursements to the budget committee and budget requirements for next year ASAP.

12. Helping hands at Living Hope – There is a sign-up sheet posted for the various areas of service at the church for 2024. Please find your name(s) and fill out a yes or no response under each category (Ushers, Nurseries, Greeters, Kitchen, and Transport). If you do not fill anything in, your name will remain on the schedules as in 2023. New schedules will be made up and distributed in mid-January. The sign-up deadline is December 31st.