NOVEMBER 24, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE For the AM and PM worship tomorrow and the Thanksgiving day worship will be settling in at Psalm 107. This excellent Psalm will be a source of instruction, encouragement, correction, and guidance to set our affections more firmly on the Lord Jesus Christ. ---------- Scripture Reading: Psalm 107-1.9 Text: Psalm 107.1-9 Message: “Thanksgiving for Bringing Us Home” ----------- Theme: We see and give thanks for how the Lord brings His wandering people back to Himself 1. The introduction reveals the heart of the Lord – He redeems! 2. Some redeemed ones were lost in the wilderness without supply 3. Sensing that they were near death they cried out to God, and He brought them home 4. The proper response is thanks to the Lord for what He has done

Title: [11/10/2024 AM] - "Clothed in Rich Garments of Christ's Righteousness" Series: Life in Christ Speaker: Rev. Ted Gray Bible: Zechariah 1:3-10 Date: November 10, 2024 [11/10/2024 AM] - MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Ted Gray, our former pastor, join us to lead us in worship this morning. --------- Message: Clothed in Rich Garments of Christ's Righteousness Scripture: Zachariah 3 1-10 ---------- Sermon outline: See, I have taken away your sin and I will put rich garments on you." Zechariah 3:4b "Clothed in the Rich Robes of Christ's Righteousness" Zechariah 3:1-10 I. Zechariah chapter 3 presents a striking picture portraying: 1) The sinfulness of even the most devout believer (1-3; Isaiah 64:6) 2) Satan's work as an accuser (1-2; Job 1:9-11, 2:4-5) 3) The substitutionary work of Christ, as His righteous garments are put on the believer (3-5) II. Application: The clothing of Joshua, and our clothing with the righteousness of Christ, is only possible because of the Branch , a clear reference to Christ (8, 9): 1) If we have saving faith in Christ, it is by God's grace and electing love (2c), as we are "snatched from the fire" (2d) 2) If we are clothed in Christ's righteousness, we must live godly lives (6-7) 3) It is only the redeemed who have true security and peace, represented by the vine and the fig tree (10), and realized through saving faith in Christ alone (Rom. 5:1, 8:1; Phil. 4:7)

Title: [10/06/2024 AM] - “Unjust Justice” - Mark 15:1-15 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 15:1-15 Date: October 6, 2024 This Lord's day morning we will return to Mark and begin chapter 15, taking verses 1-15. The political intrigue and ungodly maneuvering found in this text is truly terrible. Worse is the torture it brings to Jesus. But all this for us and for our salvation. We will dig in and find deep comfort in these hard things ------------------ OCTOBER 6, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Scripture Reading: Mark 15.1-15 Text: Mark 15.1-15 Message: "Unjust Justice" -------------------- Mark 15.1-15 "Unjust Justice" Theme: We are saddened but not surprised at the unjust means by which our Substitute is sentenced to death 1. The Sanhedrin must come up with a political crime 2. When charged to answer His accusers, Jesus was silent 3. Pilate wanted to trap the Jewish rulers, but he was outmaneuvered 4. The unjust result was torture followed by death

Title: [09/29/2024 PM] - “Water of Life!” - Ezekiel 47:1-12 / H C LD20 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Ezekiel 47:1-12 Date: September 29, 2024 SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE The evening sermon from Ezekiel 47.1-12 will help our understanding of the work of God the Holy Spirit, the subject also of Lord's day 20 of the catechism. We will see how powerful and unstoppable is His ministry of applying the merits of the Lord Jesus Christ to all His people. These richly visual texts teach us solid truths of how God works. Come prepared to grow in faith! ------------ Responsive Reading: Psalm 104 Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-12 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 20 Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12 Sermon : "Water of Life!" ---------------- Theme: Salvation from Christ, by the Holy Spirit, spreads as the river of life 1. Notice the source of the water 2. Notice the spread of the water 3. Notice the rebirth brought by the water 4. Notice the restoration accomplished by the water

Title: [09/29/2024 AM] - “Pray Because You Know God” - 2 Samuel 12:13-23 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: 2 Samuel 12:13-23 Date: September 29, 2024 In the morning we will take a pause from Mark to consider a significant lesson about prayer from 2 Samuel 12.13-23. True faith knows Who God is and so we pray. We will see that carefully worked out from the text in the morning sermon. We will be helped in our practice of the spiritual discipline of prayer --------------- SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE --------- WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 12.13-23 Test: 2 Samuel 12.13-23 Message: "Pray Because You Know God" ------------------- Theme: By knowing faith, we pray to God even when the whole world says it's crazy 1. The God of grace puts away David's sin 2. Yet the some of the consequences remain 3. The one who knows God storms heaven by prayer 4. All these actions mystify the onlookers

Title: [09/22/2024 PM] - “Jesus: King of Rule, War and Conquest” - Revelation 19:11-21 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Revelation 19:11-21 Date: September 22, 2024 Sunday evening we consider the current "session" of Jesus Christ (seated at the Father's right hand) and His second (final) coming. There are heavy things for us to understand here from Revelation 19.11-21. The Catechism Lord's day 19 will be helpful in this matter. ----- SEPTMBER 22, 2024 EVENING WORSHIP EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God's Blessing Call to Worship *God's Greeting * Opening Hymn: 327 – Praise to the Lord, the Almighty *Nicene Creed in Unison – page 4 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 280 – O Bless Our God with One Accord Responsive Reading: Psalm 2 Hymn of Response: 2B (Trinity Psalter) Why Do Heathen Nations Rage? Congregational Prayer Offering: Operation Blessing (Food Pantry) *Hymn: 360 – Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture Reading: Revelation 19:11-21 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 19 Text: Revelation 19:11-21 Sermon : "Jesus: King of Rule, War and Conquest" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 367 – Hark! Ten Thousand Harps and Voices *Benediction *Doxology: 490 – Praise Ye the Lord, Ye Hosts Above Piano Postlude *Please Stand if able ------------ Revelation 19.11-21 Jesus: King of Rule, War, and Conquest Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 19 Theme: Every Christian takes great delight in the current rule & coming conquest of King Jesus 1. King Jesus, faithful and true is ruling all things 2. In His current rule He is destroying His & our enemies 3. When King Jesus returns these enemies will be totally slaughtered 4. Hell will receive all who today fight against His Throne

Title: [09/22/2024 AM] - “Failure Witnessed; Mercy Begun” - Mark 14:54, 66-72 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 14:54; Mark 14:66-72 Date: September 22, 2024 Sunday morning, Mark 14.54 and 66-72. Through the work of the Holy Spirit by the application of the blood of Christ Peter is led to deep grief over his sin. We will have the opportunity to reflect on these things and find rich personal applications. SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Hymn: 282 – Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 55 – How Blest Is He Whose Trespass WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund of United Reformed Church of Oak Lawn (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 457 – Lord Jesus, Can It Ever Be? Scripture Reading: Mark 14.54, 66-72 Test: Mark 14.54, 66-72 Message: "Failure Witnessed; Mercy Begun" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 273 – From Out the Depths I Cry *Benediction *Doxology: 424.1, 2, 5 – Just As I Am, Without One Plea Organ Postlude *Please stand if able --------------- Mark 14.54, 66-72 Failure Witnessed; Mercy Begun Theme: We know that mercy is at work when our failures lead to the godly sorrow of repentance 1. Peter's "testing" occurs simultaneously with Jesus' testing 2. The environmental factors of the text need to be understood 3. The Christ-centered focus of this text is Jesus the Prophet 4. Yet Peter includes himself as a portrait of failure leading to godly sorrow

Title: [09/15/2024 PM] - “The Graves Greed Dug” - Numbers 11:31-34 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Numbers 11:31-34; Numbers 11 Date: September 15, 2024 We come to His house for divine worship. Prayerfully consider the following text: Numbers chapter 11 In this part of God's Word we will find teaching, training in righteousness, correction, rebuke, and all manner of godly direction. The Word of God is living and active and we will find rest for our souls. ------------ Responsive Reading: Psalm 66 Scripture Reading: Numbers 11 Text: Numbers 11:31-34 Sermon : "The Graves Greed Dug" ----------- Theme: When God judged food-greed He revealed the wicked power of sin 1. Greed is the heart acting-out discontent 2. God has already provided enough good food 3. Greed is the opposite of faith 4. Greed becomes a "god" and God will kill it

Title: [09/15/2024 AM] - “Jesus’ Word and His Conviction” - Mark 14:53-65 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 14:53-65 Date: September 15, 2024 We come to His house for divine worship. Prayerfully consider the following texts: Mark 14.53-65 Numbers chapter 11 In those two parts of God's Word we will find teaching, training in righteousness, correction, rebuke, and all manner of godly direction. The Word of God is living and active and we will find rest for our souls. ------------ SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE ---------- WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: Mark 14.53-65 Text: Mark 14.53-65 Message: "Jesus' Word and His Conviction" ------------------ Theme: We find consolation that Jesus proceeds toward the cross by His own Words 1. Jesus is in their hands now 2. Factual testimony for His death is not found 3. Jesus is in charge through His Words 4. In their hands they abuse Him in ungodly ways

Title: [09/08/2024 PM] - "Things Above" - Colossians 3:1-4 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Colossians 3:1-4 Date: September 8, 2024 SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 AFTERNOON WORSHIP SERVICE At 1:00 PM we will take up an applicatory sermon from Colossians 3.1-4 and Lord's day 18 of the Heidelberg Catechism. We seek the things that are above because our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ascended there. It is very helpful for us to give careful consideration to His Word linking His ascension and our pursuit of the things which are above. --------------- Responsive Reading of Psalm 119.169-176 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 18 Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Message: "Things Above" ----------- Theme: We seek the things above because Christ ascended there 1. Christ, fully man, ascended above 2. We were raised with Him and now should seek to be "with Him" 3. We seek through our heart and mind, empowered by the Spirit 4. This seeking is the drive to have reality now

Title: [09/08/2024 AM] - “Capture and Desertion” - Mark 14:43-52 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 14:43-52 Date: September 8, 2024 SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE The 9:30 worship will bring us to Mark 14.43-52, the capture of the Lord and desertion of His disciples. As we ponder that passage we will also rejoice in the supper of our Lord. ------------ WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: Mark 14:43-52 Text: Mark 14.43-52 Message: "Capture and Desertion" --------------- Theme: The arrest of the Lord and desertion of His followers amaze us, the recipients of His salvation 1. The arrest begins with a warrant from the highest Hebrew court 2. The traitor leads the way and betrays with a kiss 3. Jesus is offended as the Scripture is fulfilled 4. Everyone deserted Him – the author, too?

Title: [09/01/2024 PM] - Necessity & Fruits of Christ’s Resurrection -1 Corinthians 15:12-23 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 Date: September 1, 2024 11:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE On the holiday schedule our second service will begin around 11:30. 1 Corinthians 15.12-23 and Lord's day 17 of the catechism will keep our attention focused on the benefits of Christ's work for us. We get to see His work and our justification, sanctification, and glorification. These amazing truths still encourage and captivate Christian around the world in our day. May we also be incredibly thankful for the work of the Lord. --------- Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God's Blessing Call to Worship *God's Greeting * Opening Hymn: 361.1-3 – Praise the Savior *Apostles Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 361.4 – Praise the Savior Responsive Reading: Psalm 136 Hymn of Response: 284 – Give Thanks to God, for Good is He Congregational Prayer Offering: Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 376 – O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire Responsive Reading: Psalm 136 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15.12-23 Confessional Reading of Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 17 Text: 1 Corinthians 15.12-23 Sermon: "Necessity & Fruits of Christ's Resurrection" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 377 – We Have Heard the Joyful Sound *Benediction *Doxology: 493 – Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Organ Postlude *Please Stand if able --------------- Theme: Biblical Christianity and true faith depend on Christ's resurrection 1. His resurrection for our justification 2. His resurrection and our sanctification 3. His resurrection and ours

Title: [09/01/2024 AM] - “Our Perfectly Holy Human Savior” - Mark 14:32-42 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 14:32-42 Date: September 1, 2024 In the morning we continue in Mark at 14.32-42 examining the glorious humanity of our Lord and our connection to Him. There is a lot to learn and grow from here. May the Lord grant us rich grace as we spend time in His Word. This is our preparatory service and preparatory devotionals have been made available for our use this coming week ------------ WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: Mark 14:32-42 Text: Mark 14.32-42 Message: "Our Perfectly Holy Human Savior" ------------- Mark 14.32-42 Our Perfectly Holy Human Savior Theme: We Christians are called to cooperate, by grace, in the grief of the Lord 1. His testing: His soul is deeply sorrowful – do we know this sorrow? 2. His request: He asks for the cup to pass – do we know this boldness? 3. His disappointment: He has weak partners – do we know this weakness? 4. His determination: He will accept the betrayal – are we likewise resigned?

Title: [08/25/2024 PM] - "Especially at the End" - Matthew 27:45-46 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Matthew 27:45-46 Date: August 25, 2024 AUGUST 25, 2024 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Responsive Reading: Psalm 11 Scripture Reading: Matthew 27.45, 46 Confessional Reading of Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Days 15, 16 Text: Matthew 27:45-46 Sermon: "Especially at the End" ---------------- Theme: Jesus shouldered our curse as He suffered God's anger in hell on the cross 1. This mention of darkness determines the context of His suffering 2. What darkness portrays is the absence of the goodness of God 3. In that darkness Jesus suffered indescribable torment for three hours 4. His agony (for our salvation) was so great He spoke these words

Title: [08/25/2024 AM] - “The Promise Amidst the Fall” - Mark 14:27-31 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 14:27-31 Date: August 25, 2024 In the morning we come back to Mark 14.27-31 to find out how important are the promises of the Lord. Jesus makes promises in this text in the midst of the certainty of the upcoming falling away of His disciples. Listen for the promises! ------------ Scripture Reading: Mark 14:27-31 Text: Mark 14.27-31 Message: "The Promise Amidst the Fall" ------------- Theme: The solemn certainty given to believers is the unbreakable promises Jesus fulfills 1. The somber certainty is all the disciples will fall away 2. That certainty was written long before 3. The center of the certainty is Jesus will rise again and meet them again 4. Peter's and the others' words are proof of how needed are Jesus' promises

Title: [08/18/24 PM] - “My Shepherd, My Friend” - Psalm 23 Series: Comfort in a World of Pain Speaker: Rev. Paul Ipema Bible: Psalm 23 Date: August 18, 2024 AUGUST 18, 2024 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Paul Ipema ----------- Responsive Reading: Psalm 71 Scripture Reading: Psalm 23 Sermon : "My Shepherd, My Friend" ------------

Title: [08/18/2024 AM] - “Jesus Christ is not Ashamed to be your Brother” - Hebrews 2:5-18 Series: God's Amazing Purpose Speaker: Rev. Paul Ipema Bible: Hebrews 2:5-18 Date: August 18, 2024 AUGUST 18, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Paul Ipema ------------ Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:5-18 Message: “Jesus Christ is not Ashamed to be your Brother” -------------

Title: [08/11/2024 PM] - “Made Like His Brothers in Every Way” - Hebrews 2 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: Hebrews 2; 2 John Date: August 11, 2024 AUGUST 11, 2024 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Anthony Sato -------------- Responsive Reading: 2 John Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 14 Sermon : “Made Like His Brothers in Every Way” --------------

Title: [08/11/2024 AM] - “So All the Peoples of the Earth Might Know” - Joshua 4 Series: Comfort in a World of Pain Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: Joshua 4:19-24; Joshua 4 Date: August 11, 2024 AUGUST 11, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Anthony Sato --------------- Scripture Reading: Joshua 4 Text: Joshua 4:19-24 Message: “So All the Peoples of the Earth Might Know” -------------

Title: [08/04/2024 PM] - “Is Jesus Worth the Cross?” - Hebrews 1- 2:4 / HC LD 13 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: Hebrews 1; Hebrews 2:1-4 Date: August 4, 2024 Responsive Reading: John 3:1-21 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 1- 2:4 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism LD 13 Sermon “Is Jesus Worth the Cross?” ---------------- Theme: Are you paying careful attention to what you have heard? 1. Are you ignoring our great salvation? 2. Do you believe Jesus- that He is the Son of God? 3. Do you believe Jesus- that He sits on His throne now?

Title: [08/04/2024 AM] - “The Living God is Among You!” - Joshua 3 Series: Comfort in a World of Pain Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: Exodus 19; Joshua 3 Date: August 4, 2024 Reading of the Law of God – Exodus 19 Scripture Reading: Joshua 3 Text: Joshua 3 Message: “The Living God is Among You!” ------------ Theme: Remember, God Himself is still leading you to His promised future 1. Remember! Follow your God. 2. Remember! He is still with you. 3. Remember! He delivered You from death.

Title: [07/28/2024 PM] - “His Triple Work and Worth is Our Triple Benefit” - John 10:27-30 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: John 10:22-30; Revelation 12 Date: July 28, 2024 In the evening we will come to John 10.27-30 with Lord's day 12 and learn that the threefold office and work of Jesus Christ leads to a fulsome peace and joy for us - assuming we will love Him with all our heart and life and live sacrificially for His glory. This text will present searching questions which the Christian in 2024 needs to answer. May the Lord give us rich grace from His Word ------------- Responsive Reading: Revelation 12.1-17 (All, 16, 17) Scripture Reading: John 10:22-30 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 12 Text: John 10:27-30 Sermon: "His Triple Work and Worth is Our Triple Benefit" ---------------- Theme: By the three-fold work of Christ we hear and obey, live sacrificially, and come to glory 1. We hear and obey 2. We Live sacrificially 3. We come to glory

Title: [07/28/2024 AM] - “Passover to Lord’s Supper” - Mark 14:22-26 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 14:22-26 Date: July 28, 2024 July 28, 2024 - MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE As we meet this Lord's Day we will continue in Mark at 14.22-26 and watch the Lord institute the Lord's supper. He shows to His disciples (and us) that He is the center of the meal and that we should expect and enjoy continued fellowship with Him until He returns. This is a foundational text that deserves our attention and from which we will receive wonderful help. -------------------- WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: Mark 14.22-26 Text: Mark 14.22-26 Message: "Passover to Lord's Supper" ------------------- Theme: Our hearts overflow with joy knowing that Jesus is our bread and wine unto eternal life 1. The setting of the Lord's supper is Passover 2. The bread of affliction is His body, distributed to His church 3. The third cup of wine claimed by Jesus as His blood, poured out for many 4. Jesus determines to not drink the fourth cup until the fulness of the Kingdom

Title: [07/21/2024 PM] - “Jesus Plus Nothing” - Romans 1:1-5 / H.C. LD 11 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Isaiah 9:1-7; Romans 5:1-5 Date: July 21, 2024 July 21, 2024 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE The evening sermon will be Romans 5.1-5 and Heidelberg Catechism Lord's day 11. Here we will see the GREAT importance of both peace with God and strength for standing (staying power, spiritually considered). Again, we need to feast on this spiritual food. ------------ Responsive Reading: Isaiah 9.1-7 (all, 6-7) Scripture Reading: Romans 1:1-5 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 11 Sermon: "Jesus Plus Nothing" ------------ Theme: Believing on Jesus as Savior results in peace with God and an immoveable trust 1. The justified believer does have peace with God 2. And we have all the grace needed to "stand" 3. So that trials do not push us to some other "help" 4. Our help and hope is in Jesus alone!

Title: [07/21/2024 AM] - “Congregation-Wide Care 101” - 1 Thessalonians 5.14-18 Series: Comfort in a World of Pain Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24; 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 Date: July 21, 2024 July 21, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE In the morning we will take up 1 Thessalonians 5.14-18 looking at "Congregational Care 101". I pray this will be very helpful for us. --------- WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5.12-24 Text: 1 Thessalonians 5.14-18 Message: "Congregation-Wide Care 101" ------------ 1 Thessalonians 5.14-18 "Congregation-Wide Care 101" Theme: Scripture reveals that each of us is able to help those of us wrestling with hard providences 1. A biblical view of congregational care comes first 2. There will be times when we each face hard providences 3. We are able to comfort and uphold one another 4. The goal is a congregational profession of God's goodness

Title: [07/14/2024 PM] - “Providence Brings Assurance” - Matthew 6:25-34 / HC 10 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Matthew 6:25-34 Date: July 14, 2024 The evening service will bring our attention onto Matthew 6.25-34 along with encouragement from Lord's day 10 of the catechism. Providence brings assurance. We sorely need assurance. God knows this. His power, wisdom, and sustaining grace work in His providence to grant us that assurance. July 14, 2024 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE --------------- WE HEAR GOD’S WORD Responsive Reading: Psalm 105:23-45 (all, 44, 45) Scripture Reading: Matthew 6.25-34 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 10 Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Sermon: “Providence Brings Assurance” ----------- Theme: The Lord counsels His people to trust our Father Who upholds and directs all things 1. He made you and all things: Don’t worry 2. He governs and upholds all things: Don’t worry 3. Realize that you are not temporary: Don’t worry 4. Only when we don’t worry will we seek the best things!

Title: [07/14/2024 AM] - “A Future Worse Than Death” - Mark 14:17-21 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 14:17-21; Mark 14 Date: July 14, 2024 July 14, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE We gather on the Lord's day by His Spirit, under His Word to glorify His Name. In the morning we come to the challenging text of Mark 14.17-21 and listen to what the Lord says about Judas. Serious things! It is greatly encouraging that we don't ignore serious texts. We need these too --------- WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: Mark 14.17-21 Text: Mark 14.17-21 Message: "A Future Worse Than Death" ----------------- Theme: We receive and contemplate the most serious warning Scripture proclaims 1. Judas was one of the disciples 2. Jesus proclaims with the formula, "in full truthfulness I tell you…" 3. The traitor partook of the blessings! 4. It would have been better to not have been born

Title: [07/07/2024 PM] - “The Old Order Gone Forever” - Revelation 21:1-5 Series: Comfort in a World of Pain Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Revelation 21:1-5; Revelation 21 Date: July 7, 2024 In the evening I am going to hope to encourage us again this time from Revelation 21.1-5 where we note that the old order of things is gone forever. Morning and evening together ought to help enable us to again face the difficulties that come our way in this fallen world, knowing that our God hears our prayers and is bringing us out of this world in His timing --------- Responsive Reading: Revelation 7.9-17 Scripture Reading: Revelation 21 Text: Revelation 21:1-5 Sermon: "The Old Order Gone Forever" ------------ Theme: When we remember what is ahead, we can place our sorrows in the context of that which is passing away 1. By faith we too can 'see' the new that is coming 2. New, heavenly, beautiful 3. God with us – forever – crying and pain gone - forever 4. He has said it and it is written

Title: [07/07/2024 AM] - “Cast Your Cares on the One Who Cares” - Psalm 55:22 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: Psalm 55:22; Psalm 55 Date: July 7, 2024 In the morning Anthony will bring us encouragement from Psalm 55.22 and Lord's day 9. His exhortation, "Cast Your Cares on the One Who Cares" looks to be timely and helpful." ---------- Scripture Reading: : Psalm 55 Confessional Reading Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 9 Text: Psalm 55.22 Message: "Cast Your Cares on the One Who Cares" ------------- Theme: Bring your burdens to your God and Father in prayer 1.              Because you are burdened, pray   2.              Because He will sustain you, pray 3.              Because He is enthroned forever, pray

Title: [06/30/2024 PM] - God the Commanding General Our Deliverer - Joshua 5.13-15 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Joshua 5:13-15 Date: June 30, 2024 The evening sermon will be from Joshua 5.13-15 with help from Heidelberg Catechism Lord's day 8. Who is it Who speaks to Joshua? What army is spoken of in the passage? We will seek to address those matters and more, being fed richly from God's living Word. ------------ Responsive Reading: Exodus 3.1-12 Scripture Reading: Joshua 5.13-15 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s day 8 Text: Joshua 5.13-15 Title: God the Commanding General Our Deliverer --------------

Title: [06/30/2024 AM] - Passover Preparations: Secrecy & Scripture - Mark 14:12-16 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 14:12-16 Date: June 30, 2024 In the morning we return to Mark and we are at 14:12-16. Think about this: While so many forces are seeking to capture and kill Jesus He still provides the Passover and Last Supper for His disciples. He provides for His church even in times of war. We serve a powerful and merciful King. ------------ Scripture Reading: Mark 14.12-16 Text: Mark 14:12-16 Title: Passover Preparations: Secrecy & Scripture ------------

Title: [06/23/2024 PM] - “Written so that even we would believe” - John 20:30-31 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: John 20:30-31 Date: June 23, 2024 ----------- Responsive Reading: John 16:17-33 Scripture Reading: John 20 Confessional Reading Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 7 Text: John 20:30-31 Sermon: "Written so that even we would believe" ------------ Theme: See your Savior and believe! 1). See Him give faith to the slow 2). See Him give faith to the sufferer 3). See Him give faith to the skeptic

Title: [06/23/2024 AM] - “The Death of Death (part 3): The Victory is for You” Series: The Death of Death Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Date: June 23, 2024 JUNE 23, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Anthony Sato Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer and Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Hymn: 28 The Spacious Heavens Declare WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 133 O God, to Thine Anointed King WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund of the Church (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 374 This is My Father's World Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Text: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Message: "The Death of Death 3: The Victory is for You" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 471 Jerusalem the Golden *Benediction *Doxology: 484 Lead On, O King Eternal Organ Postlude ------------ The Death of Death 3: The Victory is for You 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Theme: Give yourself fully to your Gardener's care 1. His care for you will never change 2. His care for you is bringing you to full blossom 3. His care for you produces fruit now

Title: [06/16/2024 PM] - “How are we to believe this?” - John 5:37-47 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: John 5:37-47 Date: June 16, 2024 JUNE 16, 2024 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Anthony Sato ------------ Responsive Reading: Deuteronomy 18:14-22 Scripture Reading: John 5:31-47 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 6 Text: John 5:37-47 Sermon: "How are we to believe this?" --------------- Theme: When you read the Word, you must actively seek God 1). When you read the Word, you must seek to meet Christ 2). When you read the Word, you must seek God's Love Alone 3). When you read the Word, you must seek to Believe His Every Word

Title: [06/16/2024 AM] - “The Death of Death (part 2) : The Victory will be Complete” Series: The Death of Death Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: 1 Corinthians 15:23-34 Date: June 16, 2024 JUNE 16, 2024 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Anthony Sato Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Hymn: 420 Come, for the Feast Is Spread WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 96 O God, the God That Saveth Me WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and Southside Pregnancy Center (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 370 Day of Judgment! Day of Wonders! Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:23-34 Text:1 Corinthians 15:23-34 Message: "The Death of Death 2: The Victory will be Complete" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 459 Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult *Benediction *Doxology: 469.1,3 By the Sea of Crystal Piano Postlude *Please stand if able -------------- The Death of Death 2: The Victory will be Complete 1 Corinthians 15:23-34 Theme: Follow your King to His complete victory! 1. Remember, your King has gone before you 2. Now, wake up and follow Him!

Title: [06/09/2024 PM] - “All Other Paths are Closed!” - Exodus 32:1-14 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: Exodus 32:1-14 Date: June 9, 2024 Mr. Anthony Sato leads the afternoon service following our fellowship meal. Through Him the Lord will feed us from Exodus 32.1-14. We will also get help from Lord's day 5 of the catechism and we will be convinced that "God Alone Is Life." This is so true and a great blessing to have as our focus. ----------- Responsive Reading of John 14:1-6 Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:1-14 Text: Exodus 32:1-14 Message: "All Other Paths are Closed!" ------------- Responsive Reading of John 14:1-6 Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:1-14 Text: Exodus 32:1-14 Message: "All Other Paths are Closed!" ----------- Theme: God Alone Is Life 1. All other paths lead to His Wrath 2. The Path to life is God Himself

Title: [06/09/2024 AM] - “Christ Calls His Beloved” - Song of Songs 2:14-15 Series: God's Amazing Purpose Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Song of Solomon 2:14-15 Date: June 9, 2024 In the morning with the Lord's supper we will take up a beautiful picture of the love of Christ for His church. Song of Songs 2.14 portrays that love as we see how much Jesus loves us - the Bible really tells us so! ------------- Scripture Reading: Song of Songs 2:14-15 Text: Song of Songs 2.14 Message: "Christ Calls His Beloved" --------------- Theme: We swoon with love when, by faith, we hear Christ calling us to come to Him 1). We are His church in hiding - a. He calls His hiding church His "dove" - b. We are hiding in the clefts of the rock 2). He calls us to show ourselves to Him - a. He wants to see us - b. He desires to hear our voice

Title: [06/02/2024 PM] - “This Cultural Cesspool is God’s Punishment” - Romans 1:18-32 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Romans 1:18-32 Date: June 2, 2024 In the evening we come to Lord's day 4 - and see God's punishment of sin in the pride of homosexuality from Romans 1.18-32. I selected this text before remembering that June is the month where pride and arrogance is expressed about a vile sin choice - homosexulaity. So come Sunday night to hear with clarity what God says about the deadly seriousness of sin. In this we are comforted in the forgiveness found in the work done by Jesus Christ. ------------- Responsive Reading: Psalm 58 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:18-32 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 4 Text: Romans 1:18-32 Sermon: "This Cultural Cesspool is God's Punishment" ------------- Theme: Beloved, have open eyes to see that God's curse and punishment is falling on the world in rebellion 1. We can see that God is terribly angry about the rebellion 2. We can see that God made Himself and His works known 3. We can see that God has "handed-over" humanity

Title: [06/02/2024 AM] - "The Death of Death (Part 1): The Victory is Sealed" Series: The Death of Death Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22 Date: June 2, 2024 On Sunday morning (preparatory) Anthony will begin a series from 1 Corinthians 15 dealing with "The Death of Death Part 1: The Victory is Sealed" We look forward to wonderful things from the Word of our God! -------------- MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Anthony Sato -------------- Scripture Reading: 1 Cor 15.1-22 Text: 1 Cor 15.1-22 Message: The Death of Death (Part 1): The Victory is Sealed ------------------------------ Theme: Heed Paul's Warning, "Wake up and Hold Fast" 1. Wake up; you're at the finish line 2. Hold Fast; the victory is sealed

Title: [05/26/2024 PM] - “Finding a Godly Path for Your Life” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Series: God's Amazing Purpose Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 78:1-16 Date: May 26, 2024 Our second service will take place at 11:30 and Rev. Miller will be preaching on Proverb 3.5, 6 - one of our congregational memory verses for 2024. There is a lot of very practical guidance found in this passage as our minds are brought up to God and His ways. Please rejoice that He feeds us from all of His Word! ------------------ Responsive Reading: Psalm 78:1-16 (all, 14-16) Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Sermon: "Finding a Godly Path for Your Life" -------------- Proverbs 3.5, 6 Finding a Godly Path for Your Life Theme: By our humble seeking for God's wisdom He makes our life-path to be straight 1. The first thing is trust from the heart 2. Reject the inclination to second guess simple Scriptural wisdom 3. Study God's Word with ferocious intensity 4. Assess your ever changing life-situation under His Word