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Aug 08, 2021

“Gospel Remedies for Distressed Saints”

Passage: Psalms 4:1-8

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Summer in the Psalms

Category: Psalms

Summary:

Main Text - Psalm 4:1-8, OT Reading - Psalm 4:1-8, NT Reading - Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion) for Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Prelude

Announcements

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

Call to Worship Song – NTH 7 – From All That Dwells Below the Skies

Call to Worship – One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 80 – Lord, with Glowing Heart I’d Praise Thee

Reading of Law – A Summary of the Ten Commandments & Great Commandment

Corporate Confession of Sin – Almighty, everlasting God, for our many sins we justly deserve eternal condemnation. In Your great mercy, you sent your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who won for us forgiveness of sins and everlasting righteousness. Grant us true repentance that, dead to sin, we may be raised up by faith in Your life-giving Gospel. Grant us your Holy Spirit that we may be ever thankful and live a faithful and godly life in your service; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

Special Song – Jesus, Strong and Kind (led by Joanne & Ethan Goonewardene)

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 Regular & Diaconal Collections with Pastoral Prayer

Medley

– Before the Throne of God Above

– NTH 401 – All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 4:1-8 / NT: Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon An Exposition of Psalm 4: “Gospel Remedies for Distressed Saints”

Be assured, God your righteousness will hear your prayer of distress.

  1. He justifies you and you are set apart for Him – despite the lying mockery of men. (Psalm 4:1-3)
  2. He quells your anger when you trust in Him. (Psalm 4:4-5)
  3. He gives you a greater joy than earthly blessings – despite the cynicism of skeptics. (Psalm 4:6-7)
  4. He gives you peaceful sleep because you are safe in Christ. (Psalm 4:8)

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 499 – Rock of Ages / Cup: NTH 264 – Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross)

  • Invitation, Warning, and Prayer of Consecration
  • Confession of Faith – the Apostles’ Creed
  • Serving the Supper
  • Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Song – Psalm 4 (Seedbed Psalter; tune: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)

Benediction – The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Cor. 13:14

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 8/08/2021

 

  1. - Today we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
  2. - There will be one group discussion session on the WCF led by Mark Maloney, Jr. in August, on Sunday evening 8/15/2021 here at the church at 6:00PM.
  3. - POTS is collecting school supplies for the HOPE KIDS of Allentown.  There will be a collection box in the hallway for the supplies until Sunday, August 15th.  Also, there is a special need for backpacks for girl? Questions? - ask Beth Barshinger.
  4. - We are now having a pre-worship Fellowship time beginning at 10:15AM each Sunday morning through the summer months. Come join us for coffee or tea and enjoy some fellowship before worship.
  5. - Check your mailbox.