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Oct 30, 2022

“God’s Word of Law and Gospel”

Passage: Romans 3:9-31

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition on Romans

Category: Romans

Summary:

Main Text - Romans 3:9-31, OT Reading - Psalm 130:1-8, NT Reading - Romans 3:9-31, Reading of the Law – Ephesians 2:1-3

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP for Reformation Day Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 10:45 AM

Prelude

Opening Song – Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Call to Worship Song – Reformation Hymn

Call to Worship – Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Psalm 98:1-3

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 92 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Reading of the Law – Ephesians 2:1-3

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Eph. 2:8-9

Exhortation to Give – So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Gal. 6:10

Collection with Prayer

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 500 – Rock of Ages

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 130:1-8 / NT: Romans 3:9-31

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of Romans 3:19-31: “God’s Word of Law and Gospel”

God speaks to us in Scripture with two voices: His Law and His Gospel.

  1. 1. God tells us in His Law that we are guilty, helpless sinners. (Romans 3:19-20)
  2. 2. God tells us in His Gospel that He justifies us by grace alone, through faith alone, for the sake of Christ alone. (Romans 3:21-26)
  3. 3. God tells us in His Gospel that He gets all the glory for our salvation. (Romans 3:27-31)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 520 – Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness

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 10/30/2022

  1. 1. On Tuesday morning at 8:00 – 8:45AM, Pastor Phelps will be leading Prayer for Revival here at the church (all are welcome to join in).
  3. 2. SPECIAL SEATING – in the back of the church.
  5. 3. The New Members class will meet this Tuesday evening, November 1st at 7:00PM
  7. 4. The Reformation Party is scheduled for Wednesday, 11/2, at 6PM. There will be dinner that evening.
  9. 5. The next Women's Bible study will meet at the church this Thursday, at 10:00AM: 11/3, and then again on Thursday 11/17. Please bring your Bible and a notebook. Child care will be provided. See Andie Batten if you have any questions. All women are welcome!
  11. 6. Operation Christmas Child - It’s that time of the year to collect shoeboxes for children around the world who live in poverty or in war affected areas. This year we will be having everyone pack their own shoeboxes. Shoeboxes they are located in the hallway by the Operation Christmas Child table. The collection date will be November 13. Please return your filled shoeboxes by that date.  Directions on how to pack a shoebox are on the brochure located on the table or you can go to the Operation Christmas Child website. As always, please do not put in your shoeboxes any toothpaste, food, liquids or war related items.
  13. 7. As we have begun using a split tray of wine and grape juice for communion, we also wanted you to know that the bread being served is Gluten Free bread.
  15. 8. As we resume taking the offering during the service, we will need folks to sign up to be Ushers. Each week we will need three ushers. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board.