The Word of God Defended
October 16, 2022
Call to WorshipPsalm 136:1
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Invocationand The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Praise“May Jesus Christ Be Praised”#87
Scripture ReadingIsaiah 55
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;
let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Hymn of Assurance “In Christ Alone”HMA #62
Confession of FaithWestminster Shorter Catechism #17-19
Q. 17Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.
Q. 18 Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam’s first sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly call Original Sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.
Q. 19 What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell?
All mankind by their fall lost communion with God, are under his wrath and curse, and so made liable to all miseries in this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell for ever.
Pastoral Prayer
Choral Anthem“Our God Has Made Us One”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
The Preaching of God’s Word “The Work of God Defended”
Acts 11:1-18
Hymn of Response“O for a Thousand Tongues” #76
Benediction1 Timothy 1:2b
“Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord be with you all” now and forevermore. Amen.
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