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SILENT PRAYERS FOR THOSE NOT COMMUNING Prayer for Those Searching for the Truth Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open me to the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life you promise. Amen.

Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever dared admit, but through you I am more loved than I ever dared hope. Thank you for paying my debt on the cross, taking what I deserved in order to offer me complete forgiveness. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, enable me to see in you the fulfillment of all my true needs, and may I turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me to see that your Gospel is bigger than my sin, and that your work breaks the power of sin as well as freeing me from its penalty. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely and run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to you, the pioneer and author of my faith. Amen.

A Prayer for Covenant Children Who Have Not Yet Made a Profession of Faith

Sermon Notes God’s Beloved Son: “Listen to him.” Questions, Quaking and Quandary Pt 1 Matthew 23.36-24.14

Service of Covenant Renewal August 7, 2016

Questions (23.36-24.3):

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Quaking (24.4-14): Wicked men “who deceived and deluded the people under pretense of Divine inspiration, but were in fact for procuring innovations and changes of the government. These men prevailed with the multitude to act like madmen, and went before them into the wilderness, pretending that God would there show them the signals of liberty” (Flavius Josephus, “Wars of the Jews,” 2.13.4)

Prelude

(Please curtail conversation and prepare your hearts for worship. Please make sure electronic devices are off or using silent mode.)

* Opening Prayer

Colossians 1.5-6, 23

Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me the opportunity to grow up in a Christian family where I am surrounded by the good news of the gospel. Help me to grow in my understanding of who you are and what you have done for me on the cross. Help me learn what it means for me to turn from my sins and trust in you alone for my salvation. Teach me what it means to follow you as one of your disciples. Amen.

Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

* Call to Worship

* Hymn (Supplemental Notebook pp. 6-7)

Colossians 1:3-6

Come, People of the Risen King

For your family time discussion:

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1. Describe the main historical and chronological event Jesus is describing in this passage? 2. In what ways does it appear that Jesus is assisting his disciples by telling them these things ahead of time? 3. Mention one or two items you learned in this sermon. 4. Do you find it helpful to remember that the disciples “just don’t get it” at this point? 5. How might Romans 5.8-11 and 1 Thessalonians 5.8-11 comfort and encourage fellow Christians going through a situation described in Matthew 24? Heritage Presbyterian Church 14500 N. Western Ave. (405) 752-2270 • Fax (405) 752-2992 [email protected] www.heritagepca.org

* Confession of Faith

* Hymn (Supplemental Notebook pp. 2-3)

Philippians 2:5-11 (Supplemental Notebook p. 13)

In Christ Alone

* The Law of God (In Unison) Hosea 10:12-13 “Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the LORD, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you. You have plowed iniquity; you have reaped injustice; you have eaten the fruit of lies. Because you have trusted in your own way and in the multitude of your warriors.”

Private Confession of Sin

Worship with Tithes and Offerings

* Doxology Hymn 731 Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him, all creatures here below, Praise him above, ye heav’nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. ¬ Corporate Confession of Sin Adapted from The Book of Common Worship, 1946 Pastor: And now with the whole church, let us confess: All: We confess to you, O God, that we have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and are not worthy to be called your children. We have forgotten you, and have broken your holy laws. We have been wayward and disobedient; we have been selfish and unkind. For the sake of your dear Son our Savior we beseech you to pardon our sins, to cleanse our hearts within us, and grant us your peace. Amen

* Scripture Reading

Jeremiah 39:15-18 (Pew Bible, p. 668) Matthew 23:36-24:3 (Pew Bible, p. 829)

Preaching of God’s Word Pastor Michael Philliber "Questions, Quaking and Quandary Pt 1" Pastor: Sacrament of Communion

Promise of God’s Grace Romans 5:8-9 Pastor: Hear the promises of God to those who truly repent of their sins and trust in Christ: "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.”

People: Pastor: People:

Brothers and Sisters, you have heard the Law and have confessed your sins to Almighty God. Do you believe that Jesus Christ, by his perfect life, sacrificial death, and glorious resurrection has atoned for your sins and satisfied the wrath of God for you? We do. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the authority of his Word, your sins are forgiven and you are not under the condemnation of God. Now lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord!

* Hymn (Supplemental Notebook pg.1)

We welcome all to the Lord’s Table who are baptized, communing members in good standing with an evangelical, Bible-believing church. (please note: white grape juice is in the center ring of the tray; the outer rings contain red wine; please hold each element until we take them together). A Word to Parents: To receive communion, a child must have been baptized and been formally received as a communing member by the Session of this church or the governing body of the church to which you belong.

* Those who are able may stand. ¬ Those who are able may kneel. Most of the scripture passages are from the English Standard Version (esv).

Distribution of the Supper

The Words of Institution & Prayer of Consecration Pastor: All:

Before the Throne of God Above

* Improving Our Doctrine Children's First Catechism Question 12 Elder: Does God know all things? All: Yes. Nothing can be hidden from God. Question 13 Elder: Can God do all things? All: Yes. God can do all his holy will. Question 14 Elder: Where do you learn how to love and obey God? All: In the Bible alone. Question 15 Elder: Who wrote the Bible? All: Chosen men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Hear us, merciful Father, we humbly pray, and grant that we who eat this bread and drink this wine according to your Son Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood. Amen.

Pastor: People: Pastor:

All:

Brothers and sisters, God’s Word calls to us to “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Let us then come to the Table of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us pray together. We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mercies. We are not even worthy to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the same Lord, who delights in showing mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat this bread and drink this wine that we may feed on Christ in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and joy, always and everywhere, to give you thanks and praise, holy Father, heavenly King, Almighty and eternal God, through Jesus Christ your only Son our Lord. We especially praise you because in your tender mercy you sent him to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. There he made, by his once and for all offering of himself, a full, perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. Through him you have freed us from the slavery of sin. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with the whole company of heaven, we praise and magnify your glorious name, evermore praising you, and saying:

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Prayer of Praise and Petition



* Hymn 521

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

* Benediction Numbers 6:24-26 Pastor: 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. People: The Lord is King Forever! Hallelujah! Amen.

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