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Jul 14, 2024

“Good News of Promised Rest”

Passage: Hebrews 4:1-5

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Hebrews: Jesus is Superior

Category: Hebrews

Summary:

Main Text - Hebrews 4:1-5, OT Reading - Genesis 2:1-4, NT Reading - Hebrews 4:1-13

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, July 14th, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Shout to the Lord

Gospel Greeting – To the saints . . . faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.    Eph. 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Hymn – NTH 125 – Let All Things Now Living

Call to Worship – Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 12 – Exalt the Lord

Reading of the Law – Matthew 5:27-30

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General 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 – There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. – Romans 8:1

Exhortation to Give – “…Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35b

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 188 – Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting)

Doxology – NTH 733

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – NTH 644 May the Mind of Christ My Savior / Speak, O Lord

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 2:1-4 / NT: Hebrews 4:1-13

Prayer for Illumination    

Sermon – An Exposition of Hebrews 4:1-5: “Good News of Promised Rest”

Christ has secured the promised rest for us.

1. Let us fear to fall short of this promised rest. (Hebrews 4:1)

2. Let us believe the good news of promised rest – unlike the wilderness generation. (Hebrews 4:2)

3. Let us enter and await God’s promised rest – by faith in Christ. (Hebrews 4:3-5)

Prayer of Application

Song of Response – NTH 499 – Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

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 7/14/2024

1. We are continuing an elective Sunday school to watch a video series by John Gerstner on Heaven and Hell. This will happen each Sunday AM through mid-August from 9:30-10:15 to give us some time of fellowship before the worship service! All are invited to join!

2. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, July 16th, Bob Scott will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

3. The next Women’s Fellowship evening gathering will be on Thursday, July 18th at 6:30 PM. The women gather at church for a time of fellowship and dessert. Marcy Scott will be the host of the evening! Come and bring a friend for an enjoyable time! Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway.

4. There will be NO Evangelistic Bible study until further notice. We are looking into other evangelistic options for the month of August.

5. Pastor Phelps will be on vacation the next two weeks. If you have any needs during this time, please contact one of the other elders. Our Regional Home Missionary, Pastor Dave Holmlund will bring us God’s word next Sunday, July 21st.

6. Ladies, please join us for a shower of encouragement for MacKenzie McGinnis on Monday, July 29th at 6:30 PM. Dinner will be served. There will be a get-to-know-you time followed by a devotional and prayer time. No gifts unless you would like to bring a small, unwrapped kitchen item. Please RSVP to Susan Bennett at   or 610-298-8914 by July 23rd.