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Aug 21, 2022

“Freed from Superstitious Legalism”

Passage: Galatians 4:8-11

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of Galatians

Category: Galatians

Summary:

Main Text - Galatians 4:8-11, OT Reading - Isaiah 1:9-20, NT Reading - Galatians 4:1-11, Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP for Sunday, August 21st, 2022 at 10:45 AM

 

Prelude

Opening Song – Reformation Hymn

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Timothy 1:2

Call to Worship Song – The Risen Christ

Call to Worship – But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than that of Abel. Hebrews 12:22-24

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 524 – Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ

Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – Almighty God, we confess we have broken your commandments. We have sinned by selfishness, worldliness, unbelief and pride. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves, and we have not walked humbly with you. Forgive us our sins and blot out our debts according to your tender mercies, according to your loving kindness. Cleanse us by the blood of Jesus your Son. Give us a humble and contrite heart that we might forgive others as you have forgiven us. We ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”—so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith. Gal. 3:13-14

Doxology – NTH 733

Exhortation to Give – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:19-21

Prayer for Collection & Pastoral Prayer

Medley

– NTH 457 – Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

– Before the Throne of God Above

Scripture Readings – OT: Isaiah 1:9-20 / NT: Galatians 4:1-11

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of Galatians 4:8-11: “Freed from Superstitious Legalism”

Christ has freed us from superstitious legalism:

  1. 1. That freedom is all about who we know – or rather who knows us. (Galatians 4:8-9a)
  2. 2. That freedom is lost if we return to our superstitious ways. (Galatians 4:9b-10)
  3. 3. That freedom is the goal of faithful Gospel ministers. (Galatians 4:11)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 461 – Not What My Hands Have Done

Benediction – 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. Numbers 6:24-26

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 8/21/2022

1. On Tuesday morning at 8:00 – 8:45AM, Dominic Silla will be leading Prayer for Revival here at the church (all are welcome to join in).

2. Pastor Phelps will be on vacation from tomorrow, 8/22, until he returns on Tuesday September 6th. Please contact one of the elders if needs arise during this time.

3. Today, we are having an after Church Fellowship Lunch here in this auditorium. EVERYONE is invited to join in. EVERYTHING will be provided for your meal. Please plan stay for the meal and the fellowship.

4. After the Church Fellowship Meal is completed (and cleaned up) stick around for the Westminster Confession of Faith discussion group. A fixed start time is difficult to set, but it will probably begin by 2:30PM.

5. Beginning in September, we will no longer have the Early Worship Service.

6. Our next Communion Service will be on Sunday, September 11th. (Note - not Sept 4th) Beginning with that service, Living Hope will offer both Wine and Grape Juice during communion, using a “split tray” with the Wine in the outer ring of the tray and grape juice in the center of the tray.

7. As we approach September, start to plan now on attending Sunday School beginning on September 11th. This fall, Sunday School will begin at 9:30AM. (Note – Back to our “old” start time.)

8. The next Women’s Fellowship with be here at the church on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30PM.

9. The new member class will begin on Tuesday, September 13that 7:00PM. This seven-session church membership study will be offered to anyone interested in becoming a member of Living Hope or just finding out more about church membership. Please let Pastor Phelps know if you are interested in being a part of this group.

10. The Wednesday Evening Activities will begin on Wednesday, September 14th at 7:00PM.

11. The Men’s Breakfast will resume on Saturday, September 17th at 8:30AM. This fall we will be using a Paul Tripp video series entitled “Men of Faith”. We encourage ALL men of the church to attend. A continental breakfast will be served.