No Sacrifice to Die for Christ
April 18, 2020
Order of Worship 4-12-2020
Call to Worship Psalm 31:23-24
Love the LORD, all you his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride. Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!
Invocation
Hymn of Praise “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” #3
Scripture Reading Matthew 16:24-27
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon Psalm 34:17-18
When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Hymn of Trust “My Heart Is Filled With Thankfulness” HMA #87
Confession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism #1
- What is your only comfort in life and death?
- That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil. He also preserves me in such a way that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, all things must work together for my salvation. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also assures me of eternal life and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for Him.
Pastoral Prayer
Please pray for:
Our nation and our elected and appointed representatives
Your neighbors, friends, and family
The leaders and members of Faith Presbyterian Church
The spread of the Gospel around the world
Our missionaries (all of whom have chosen to stay on the field): Jeff and Suzanne Allers, Pattie and Sebastian Benicourt, Michael and Laura Cochran, Josh and Vonia Thomas, Christian Hospital Sahiwal, PAK7
Our home missions: Renew Church, Residents Encounter Christ, Esther House, LOVE INC/Gap, Lift Disabilities Network
Those who are in special need of prayer: Father John Kelly and his family, Dianne McMillan, Marla Paul,
The comforting presence and protection of God in these trying times
The Preaching of God’s Word “It Is No Sacrifice to Die for Christ”
Mark 6:14-29
Hymn of Response “Am I a Soldier of the Cross?” #482
Benediction Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
marge tichgelaar says
Enjoyed your Sermon. Praise the Lord. Miss everyone
Tom and Esther King says
Thank you Gilbert, appreciate your teaching. Tom and Esther
Rock and Ruth says
Thank you, Another great sermon (lesson).