Every Sunday we gathering to hear the Gospel story, to remember the good news that Jesus came and lived the life we failed to live, and died the death that we deserved, all that we might be brought into a relationship with the Father. As His redeemed children, we gather to sing to our heavenly Father, repent over our sin, and replant our faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Then by His Spirit, after receiving His word from Scripture, we sent out as His missionary people. Here is a recap of what that all looked like for us this week.

 

-Opening Song: "Oh Taste & See"

 

CALL TO WORSHIP 

Hear the call to worship from Psalm 29 ...

 

Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones, 

       ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; 

       worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. 

The voice of the LORD is over the waters; 

       the God of glory thunders, 

       the LORD thunders over the mighty waters. 

The voice of the LORD is powerful; 

       the voice of the LORD is majestic. 

The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; 

       the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. 

He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, 

       Sirion like a young wild ox. 

The voice of the LORD strikes 

       with flashes of lightning. 

The voice of the LORD shakes the desert; 

       the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh. 

The voice of the LORD twists the oaks 

       and strips the forests bare. 

       And in his temple all cry, "Glory!" 

The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; 

       the LORD is enthroned as King forever. 

The LORD gives strength to his people; 

       the LORD blesses his people with peace.

 

- Song: "Call & Response" by Sacred City Music

 

CONFESSION OF SIN 

Let us confess our sins to the Father together…

 

Almighty God, who knows all and sees all:

We confess our constant striving for righteousness, 

acceptance and approval from sources that leave us empty.

We confess that we have mistaken Jesus 

for a mere friendly companion or helpful problem-solver. 

We confess that we do not appreciate the depths 

of his passion and sacrifice on the cross,

and fail to acknowledge him as our only way of salvation. 

Forgive us, we pray, and renew our hope in Christ alone, 

who offered himself to appease your wrath and forgive our sins!

 

ABSOLUTION 

Hear the good news from Ephesians...

This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, 

That Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 

He himself bore our sins 

In his body on the cross, 

So that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.

 

I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ, You are forgiven.

 

- Song: "Man of Sorrows" by Ascend The Hill

 

PROFESSION OF FAITH: MSA Catechism Q. 26-29

Let us profess our faith together by answering the following questions from the Morning Star Catechism...

 

L: Q26 - What effect had the sin of Adam on all mankind?

 

C: A - All mankind are born in a state of sin and misery.

 

L & C: “Surely, I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me” - Psalm 51:5

 

L: Q27 - What is that sinful nature which we inherit from Adam called?

 

C: A -Original sin.

 

L & C: “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this was death came to all men, because all sinned”-Romans 5:12

 

 

L: Q28 - What does every sin deserve?

 

C: A - Death.

 

L & C: “For the wages of sin is death, the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” - Romans 6:23

 

L: Q29 - Can anyone go to heaven with this sinful nature?

 

C: A -No; our hearts must be changed before we can be fit for heaven.

 

L & C: “Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.” -Revelation 21:27

 

-Song: "New Again" by Sojourn Music

 

-Sermon: "The Unforgivable Sin" by Pastor Justin Dean

 

- Communion

 

LITURGICAL PRAYER 

Please Stand and let us pray to our Father together...

 

We ask You, Almighty God,

look upon the desires of Your humble servants,

and stretch out the right hand our Your majesty

to be our defense against all our enemies;

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

- Song of Response

 

BENEDICTION 

As we leave here today…

 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to the Gospel, to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ.

[based on Romans 15 & 16]

 

L: Peace be with you! C: And also with you!