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Jul 03, 2022

“The True Sons of Abraham”

Passage: Galatians 3:6-9

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of Galatians

Category: Galatians

Summary:

Main Text - Galatians 3:6-9, OT Reading - Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-6, NT Reading - Galatians 3:5-9

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion) for Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 10:45 AM

Prelude

Opening Song – O Church Arise

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Gal. 1:3-5

Call to Worship Song – The Risen Christ

Call to Worship – Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:19-23

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 34 – The God of Abraham Praise

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

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 our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21

Doxology – NTH 731

Exhortation to Give – Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Prayer for Regular & Diaconal Collections with Pastoral Prayer

Medley

NTH 465 – Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord (verses 1 & 3)
NTH 460 – Amazing Grace

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-6 / NT: Galatians 3:5-9

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – An Exposition of Galatians 3:6-9: “The True Sons of Abraham”

God preached the all-nations Gospel to Abraham – and he believed it. That means:

  1. 1. Abraham was justified by faith alone – are you? (Galatians 3:6)
  2. 2. Abraham is the father of true believers – are you his son? (Galatians 3:7)
  3. 3. Abraham heard the all-nations Gospel from Scripture – do we share it? (Galatians 3:8)
  4. 4. Abraham’s blessing belongs to all believers – do you enjoy that blessing? (Galatians 3:9)

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 254 – Alas and Did My Savior Bleed / Cup: NTH 252 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)

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

Closing Hymn – NTH 437 – O God, to Us Show Mercy (Psalm 67)

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 Corinthians 13:14

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 07/03/2022

  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).
  2. 2. If you still have Baby Bottle’s to turn in, please put them in the church secretary’s office.
  3. 3. Reminder - The Early Worship service will begin at 9:00am for the summer months.
  4. 4. Our Annual Church Picnic will be next Saturday, July 9th, at Wehr Mill Park (Covered Bridge Park), Pavilion #1 (where we had the Slip N Slide a few years back), It will begin at 12 noon and run 12-5pm. Please sign up.
  5. 5. The next Westminster Confession of Faith discussion will be on July 17th at 6:00PM.
  6. 6. The next Women’s Fellowship will be on Wednesday, July 20th. The women gather at Carol Nolan’s home for a time of fellowship, desert. A short devotional will be presented from the book "A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church", by Megan Hill. This starts at 6:30 p.m.  Come and bring a friend for a very enjoyable time out. Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway.
  7. 7. Interested in becoming a member of Living Hope? A seven-session church membership study will be offered in the near future. Please let Pastor Phelps know if you are interested. 
  8. 8. Pastor Phelps will be leading summer evangelistic outreach efforts during some of the West Park concerts in Allentown and Musikfest in Bethlehem in August. If you'd like to be involved, contact Pastor Phelps.
  9. 9. Reminder - there will be no Sunday School until September.