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Mar 23, 2025

"That Old-Time Gospel Religion" (Part 2)

Passage: Hebrews 11:4-7

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Hebrews: Jesus is Superior

Category: Hebrews

Summary:

Main Text - Hebrews 11:4-7, OT Reading - Genesis 6:5-22, NT Reading - Hebrews 11:1-7

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Holy, Mighty, Worthy

Gospel Greeting – To the church of God . . . to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:2-3

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

Call to Worship – Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:2

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Medley of Praise – Only a Holy God / NTH 100 – Holy, Holy, Holy

Reading of the Law – Titus 3:1-3

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General 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.

Assurance of Pardon – But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. – Titus 3:4-7

Exhortation to Give – For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. – 2 Cor. 8:9

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 720 – Happy the Home When God Is There)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 719 – A Christian Home

Scripture Readings – OT Lesson: Genesis 6:5-22 / NT Lesson: Hebrews 11:4-7

Prayer for Illumination    

Sermon – An Exposition of Hebrews 11:6-7: “That Old-Time Gospel Religion” (part 2 of 2)
By faith in God’s Gospel-promise in Christ:

1. God is well pleased and richly rewards us with Himself. (Hebrews 11:6)

          a. What reward are you seeking for your faith?

2. Noah was justified and his family was saved. (Hebrews 11:7)

          a. Is the Gospel you believe big enough to include your family?

Prayer of Application

Psalm of Response – Psalm 127 (tune: NTH 254 – Alas and Did My Savior Bleed; see below)

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 3/23/2025

1. Drop-in Prayer starts at 9:00 AM each Sunday morning in one of the front Sunday school rooms, followed by Sunday school starting at 9:30 AM for all ages in respective rooms! All are welcome!

2. After worship we are having a Soup and Salad Fellowship meal, followed by a hymn sing! All are welcome!

3. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

4. Wednesday evening Bible study & Kids Club is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room and nursery, respectively! We are continuing our study through the book of Exodus. All are encouraged to attend!

5. The Session is delighted to announce that we have examined Stephen and Jocelyn Maloney and have found their professions of faith in Christ to be credible. We were greatly encouraged to hear their testimonies of God's work of grace in their lives. Stephen and Jocelyn will be taking the membership vows during our worship service on March 30th.

6. Easter Choir rehearsal will take place next Sunday at 12:30 PM, in the front of the church. Everyone in 7th grade and up is welcome to join. Any questions, ask Beth Barshinger.

7. Please join us for Apologetics Movie Night on Sunday, March 30th at 6:30 PM for a showing of “The God Who Speaks”. Please feel welcome to bring snacks and invite friends!

8. Ladies’ Bible Study will be continuing a study on the book of Titus. This will take place at the church at 10 AM on Thursday, April 3rd. The other date this spring is 4/17. All women are welcome! Childcare is graciously provided!

9. There is a sign-up sheet for Easter flowers on the bulletin board in the hallway. The deadline to sign up is next Sunday, March 30th. If there is anyone who will not be at LH between now and March 30th and want to order Easter flowers, they can email Raymond Hayes ( ).

10. Saltshakers – If you would like to spend an evening to have fellowship and a meal with other folks from Living Hope, please use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to indicate your interest! The dates are May 3rd and June 7th. The last date to sign up is April 13th. You may contact Raymond Hayes ( ) with any questions or if you want to sign up via email.

11. Our annual Ham Fellowship Dinner will be Sunday, April 13th after the worship service. All are welcome! Please use the sign-up sheet in the hall to let us know you are coming and what you will bring!

12. Coming up: Sunday, April 27th, is Pastor Phelps' last Sunday with us. After the service there will be a lunch for fellowship and to say thank you to him and his family. Please put it on your calendar! More information will come soon.