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Nov 05, 2023

"That Old-Time Religion of Justification by Faith Alone"

Passage: Genesis 15:1-6

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christ in the Old Testament

Category: Genesis

Summary:

Main Text - Genesis 15:1-6, OT Reading - Genesis 15:1-6, NT Reading - Romans 4:1-8

Detail:


LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Amazing Grace

Gospel Greeting – To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.   2 Peter 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Song – Stand Up and Bless the Lord

Call to Worship – Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!  Psalm 65:4

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 524 – Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ

Reading of Law – A Summary of the Ten Commandments & Great Commandment

(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 – Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith. – Philippians 3:8-9

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

Offering and Diaconal Collection with Prayer (Offertory: Beneath the Cross of Jesus)

Doxology – NTH 732 – Doxology

Pastoral Prayer

Song of Preparation – The Power of the Cross

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 15:1-6 / NT: Romans 4:1-8

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – Christ in the OT 22: “That Old-Time Religion of Justification by Faith Alone”

The LORD justifies Abraham by faith alone in the promise of Christ alone – and He justifies us in exactly the same way.

1. Because He keeps His covenant promises to those who believe. (Genesis 15:1-4)

         a. Do you believe that God is your shield and your exceedingly great reward?

2. Because He begets countless spiritual children through His Gospel. (Genesis 15:5)

         a. Do you have an optimistic view of our Gospel mission?

3. Because He justifies only the ungodly (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:1-8)

         a. Do you know the blessed reality of being a justified sinner?

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 264 – Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross / Cup: NTH 254 – Alas and Did My Savior Bleed)

  • Invitation, Warning, and Prayer of Consecration
  • Confession of Faith: The Nicene Creed
  • Serving the Supper
  • Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Psalm – NTH 551 – How Blessed Is He Whose Trespass (Psalm 32)

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 11/5/2023

1. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, November 7th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

2. Get out to Vote – This Tuesday is Election Day. We encourage each of you as citizens who are eligible to vote, to get to your assigned polling place and vote in accordance with your Christian conscience. The polling places open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.

3. Bible Study, followed by a time of prayer, is Wednesday evening at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room! All are welcome to join!

4. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church Saturday, November 11th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend as we continue the study of the book of Daniel.

5. The next (and last for this season) Women’s Bible Study will meet at the church next Thursday, November 16th at 10 AM. They are continuing a study from New Growth Press, Ecclesiastes: Living in Light of Eternity. Childcare is provided. See Andie Batten if you have any questions!

6. Park Church has organized an Ordination & Installation service for Pastor Christian Repp on Saturday, November 18th at 10:30 AM at Hilltown Baptist Church (26 Upper Church Road Chalfont, PA 18914). There will be a catered luncheon to follow from 12 - 2 PM. Everyone is invited to attend. If you plan on attending the luncheon, please use the sign-up sheet by TOMORROW, November 5th so we can give the women of Park Church an accurate head count for food.

7. All are invited to attend our Thanksgiving Eve Service on November 22nd at 7 PM.

8. The OPC Annual Thank Offering will be taken on Sunday, November 26th. This offering supports Christian Education, Home and Foreign Missions. Today’s bulletin, as well as the next few will include informational inserts about the Thank Offering. Giving Envelopes will be included in the bulletins, as well as on the tables in the hallway.

9. Future Events – Mark your calendars for: Ladies Craft Breakfast- 12/16, Men’s breakfast- 12/16 and our annual Christmas Dinner- 12/17. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

10. There is an additional insert in your bulletin about Kristen Cornell’s next medical missions trip and donations that can be made. Please take a look at that and if you have any questions, direct them to Kristen. Her email is