Worship Leader –Pastor William Koopmans Music Ministry – Willem Ligthart, PTB MORNING WORSHIP – September 6, 2015

*Please stand, if able

Prelude Welcome

*Call to Worship *Opening Song: “Shout to the Lord” *Prayer of Preparation (concluded with the singing of : “Emmanuel”x2)

*God’s Greeting *Congregation Responds by Saying “Amen”

*We Greet Each Other *Songs of Praise & Worship: 1. “Your Name” 2. “Lord, Our Lord, Your Glorious Name” (PsH #8: 1, 2, 4)

Time of Confession God’s Guide for Holy Living (PsH pg. 1017) Song of Assurance: “Jesus Lives, and So Do We” (PsH #399)

Offertory Prayer Offerings: 1. Our Gifts for the Church Budget

2. Safe Church Counselling Fund

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Children’s Time (children ages 3 to grade 5 come forward and then leave for their Time of Worship downstairs (Visiting Children are Welcome!)

*We Sing: “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know” (PsH #571)

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 Message: “Standing Firm in the Work of the Lord”

Prayer of Response and Prayer of God’s People

* Song of Response: “How Firm a Foundation” (PsH #500)

*God’s Parting Blessing *Congregation Responds by Saying “Amen”

*Closing Song: “Firm Foundation” *Postlude

Prayer Ministry: Patrick McNamara and Natalie Nauta are available for you to pray with in the Prayer Room. Please allow Pastor, Elders, Deacons and those needing assistance to exit before you leave your pew! Thank You License #CCLI 320696

OUTLINE

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Text: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 Sermon: Standing Firm in the Work of the Lord

Introduction

The encouragement to stand firm in the work of the Lord

The Corinthian church faced challenges

Opposition and influence from the outside secular world

Conflict and theological division from within

About proper worship, use of gifts, etc.

About the resurrection

God’s word urges the church to stand firm

Remember the risen Lord

Strengthen faith through Christian action

Illustration: The urgent call to hold on

Conclusion

We hear the encouragement to stand firm today

In which areas of your life do you need to make adjustments to stand firm?