The Worship of God July 25, 2010

Welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus! If you are a guest with us, please be sure to sign our Registry when it is passed during the service. Children are welcome in our worship. We have a nursery available for children 3 and under. Children 4 to 6 years of age may be dismissed to Godly Play prior to the sermon. Thank you for joining us today and may the Lord richly bless you. Song of Assembly1 Open the Eyes of My Heart Baloche

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my heart, I want to see You, I want to see You.

To see You high and lifted up shining in the light of Your glory, Pour out Your power and love as we sing, “Holy, holy, holy.”

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my heart,

I want to see You, I want to see You.

Holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, I want to see You.

Welcome and Preparation for Worship “The day at Caesarea Philippi marks the watershed of the Gospels. From this point onward the streams begin to flow in another direction. The current of popularity which seemed likely in the earlier days of Jesus’ ministry to carry him to a throne [have] now been left behind. The tide sets toward the cross. The Galilean sunshine is suddenly clouded over, and the air grows sultry and heavy with the gathering storm. The voices shouting applause die away, and another more ominous note is heard. At Caesarea, Jesus stood, as it were, on a dividing line. It was like a hilltop from which he could see behind him all the road he had traveled and in front of him the dark, forbidding way awaiting him. One look he cast back to where the afterglow of happy days still lingered and then faced round and marched forward toward the shadows. His course was now set to Calvary.” - James Stewart

“Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi... [he] began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things...” - Matthew 16:13, 21 Call to Worship2 Psalm 99:1-3 The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he! Prayer of Adoration & Praise

1 All songs used by permission or covered under CCLI license # 391165. 2 We believe that God always initiates with sinners, so we begin worship with his invitation and command to us to gather in His name.

Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Almighty King Anonymous

Come, Thou Almighty King, Help us Thy Name to sing,

Help us to praise. Father, all glorious, o’er all victorious,

Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days.

Come Thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword,

Our prayer attend. Come, and Thy people bless, and give Thy Word success;

Spirit of holiness, on us descend.

Come, Holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear,

In this glad hour. Thou Who almighty art, now rule in every heart,

And ne’er from us depart, Spirit of pow’r. Confession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism Question 13 Leader: What is your only comfort in life and in death?

People: That I am not my own, but belong body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven: in fact, all things must work together for my salvation. Because I belong to Him, Christ, by His Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for Him. Doxology Old 100th

Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host,

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Call to Confession of Sin Ephesians 5:1-2; 8-10 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God… for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Corporate Confession of Sin Because of Your great mercy You have forgiven our sins and rescued us from the power of the sin. You have changed our hearts and renewed our wills so that we might live as Your people. Yet we have disobeyed Your Law and we have not reflected Your character in the world. Instead of desiring fellowship with You, our hearts have been obsessed with the pleasures of this life. Rather than seeking Your favor, we have sought the approval of others. Rather than serving others, we have served ourselves.

3 The Heidelberg Catechism was composed by Zacharius Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus in Germany in 1563. It soon became the most ecumenical of the Reformed catechisms and confessions and is the most widely used and most warmly praised catechism of the Reformation period.

O Lord, we have sinned against You and are truly sorry. Deepen within us our sorrow for the wrong we have done, or for the good we have left undone. Teach us to hate and forsake our sins and guide us in the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake. Amen. Assurance of Pardon in Christ Revelation 1:5b, 6 To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood and made us a kingdom, priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Worship with Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Immortal, Invisible Story

Immortal, You are not like a man That You change Your mind or change Your plan.

Invisible, our human eyes can’t see The depths of Your majesty.

You’re the God of forever and ever amen! The Alpha, Omega, Beginning and End.

We sing, “Hallelujah!” We worship in awe, Immortal, invisible God.

Immortal, You are not bound by death. You’re the living God, my very breath. Invisible, You are not bound by space,

But Your glory is filling this place. Yes, Your glory is filling this place.

Immortal yet You once died for me,

To pay my debt, to set me free. Invisible, You will not always be,

’Cause You’re coming to reign as our King, And the saints will fall down at Your feet.

Amazing Grace Newton/Tomlin

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me,

And like a flood His mercy reigns; Unending love, amazing grace.

The Lord has promised good to me,

His Word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be,

As long as life endures.

Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder Newton

Let us love and sing and wonder, Let us praise the Savior’s name.

He has hushed the law’s loud thunder, He has quenched Mount Sinai’s flame.

He has washed us with His blood, He has washed us with His blood, He has washed us with His blood, He has brought us nigh to God.

Let us love the Lord Who bought us,

Pitied us when enemies, Called us by His grace and taught us,

Gave us ears and gave us eyes. He has washed us with His blood, He has washed us with His blood, He has washed us with His blood,

He presents our souls to God.

Let us sing though fierce temptation Threaten hard to bear us down.

For the Lord, our strong salvation, Holds in view the conqu’ror’s crown. He, Who washed us with His blood, He, Who washed us with His blood, He, Who washed us with His blood,

Soon will bring us home to God. Prayers of Thanksgiving & Petition Reception of New Member

Steven Wells Sacrament of Infant Baptism

Samuel Reese Wells Offering Sermon4 Pastor Tommy Lee Series: “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28)

LVII. Didn’t See That Coming... Or That... Or That. Matthew 16:20-23 The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper A Word About Communion - The bread and juice you see on the Communion table may not look like much to the casual observer. In fact, it is merely bread and juice. What makes this meal special is that the Lord Jesus Christ is spiritually present in a unique way. This sacrament is not something to be taken lightly but neither is it a time to be somber; rather, we should be filled with thankfulness and joy. Our Savior, out of His great mercy, bids His people to come to this meal. If you are a member of a church who embraces the Gospel of Jesus Christ and are at peace with your fellow Christians, we welcome you to this table. Come and consider with us our Lord’s body and shed blood symbolized in the bread and juice. Rejoice with us in our union with Him and with each other as His Covenant people.

4 4, 5, & 6 year-old children may be dismissed before the sermon to Godly Play in room 173.

What Wondrous Love Is This

What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, What wondrous love is this, O my soul!

What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,

To bear the dreadful curse for my soul!

When I was sinking down, sinking, down, sinking down, When I was sinking down, sinking down,

When I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown, Christ laid aside His crown for my soul, for my soul

Christ laid aside His crown for my soul.

And what wondrous love is this, Though I raised my clenched fist He opened up my hand

To receive His gift. And what wondrous love is here,

The God immortal has drawn near and shed His blood, To close the rift.

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sign on,

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on; And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be,

And through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, And through eternity, I’ll sing on!

Benediction5 Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners! Pritchard

Hallelujah! What a Savior! Hallelujah! What a friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving. He is with me to the end.

5 Just as God called us into His presence at the beginning, so now He commands His blessing upon us as we depart. We look up and extend our hands in a posture of thanksgiving as we receive this great gift. Our final response to God’s assurance of His peace and presence upon those who are in Christ is a chorus of joyful song.