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Oct 22, 2023

"Jesus' Not-of-this World Kingdom" (part 2 of 2)

Passage: John 18:28-40

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of John

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 18:28-40, OT Reading - Psalm 96:1-13, NT Reading - John 18:28-40

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Holy, Mighty, Worthy

Announcements

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

Call to Worship Song – Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord

Call to Worship – I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! – Psalm 34:1-3

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 103 – Holy God We Praise Your Name

Reading of the Law – Deuteronomy 5:1-21

(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.

Declaration of Pardon – Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.   John 5:24

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: When I Look into Your Holiness)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Medley - Only a Holy God / NTH 100 – Holy, Holy, Holy

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 96:1-13 / NT: John 18:28-40

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of John 18:33-40: “Jesus’ Not-of-this World Kingdom” (part 2 of 2)

King Jesus bears witness to Pilate concerning His kingdom and ultimate Truth:

1. The King and His kingdom. (John 18:33-36)

        a. Clarify the nature of Jesus’ kingdom – His rule is spiritual and eternal.

2. The King and the Truth. (John 18:37-40)

        a. Confess the Truth of King Jesus – He is the Truth and dies in the place of rebels.

Prayer of Application

Psalm of Response – Trinity Psalter Psalm 96 (tune: NTH 296 – “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”)

Benediction – And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.           1 Thess. 3:12-13

 

 

Announcements – Week of 10/22/2023

1. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, October 24th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

2. New Members Class (in seven sessions) - Pastor Phelps will be offering a new members class beginning Tuesday, October 24th at 7 PM. Please talk to him if you're interested and/or if Tuesdays will not work for you.

3. Bible Study followed by a time of prayer is Wednesday evening at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room! All are welcome to join!

4. Women’s Fellowship will be Thursday, October 26th, at 6:30 pm at the church. Kim Guinther will be hosting the evening! Please use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to indicate if you’re coming!

5. Apologetics Movie Night will be Sunday, October 29th at 6:30 PM at Living Hope. We will be showing "Luther" followed by comments/discussion! All are welcome! Feel free to bring friends and snacks! Popcorn will be provided!

6. The Reformation Party is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1st at 6 PM. All ages are welcome! Invite your family, neighbors, friends, grandchildren, etc! A simple meal will be served followed by games that teach truths of the Reformation. (Kids should wear long pants for the "knee" race. Gloves are optional for tug-of-war!) Please use the SIGN UP sheet so we can get an accurate count!

7. A reminder: October is Pastor Appreciation Month!