February 5, 2023 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

 

Introit ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”

 

* Hymn #520 ~ “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness”

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 46:10

 

* Hymn #44~ “How Great Thou Art”

 

Anthem ~ “I’d Rather Have Jesus”

 

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)

 

Assurance of Pardon

 

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 82-84

 

Q. 82. Is any man able to keep the commandments of God perfectly?

A. 82. No mere human person, since the fall, is able to keep the commandments of God perfectly in this life, but breaks them daily in thought, word, and deed.

 

Q. 83. Are all transgressions of the law equally sinful?

A. 83. Some sins, because of their nature and the circumstances, are more sinful in the sight of God than others.

 

Q. 84. What does every sin deserve?

A. 84. Although some sins will be more severely punished than others, yet every sin deserves God’s wrath and curse, both in this life and the life that is to come.

 

* Hymn ~ “His Robes for Mine”

 

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

 

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 2:1-12

 

New Testament Reading: Romans 3:21-26

 

Sermon: “Righteous by Another” (Philippians 3:1–11)

 

Hymn #642 ~ “Be Thou My Vision”

 

Communion

 

Response and Blessing

* Doxology to the tune of “For All the Saints” #358

 

Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:

His years are endless, yet is He the same

O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:

Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen

 

* Blessing/Benediction

 

[* indicates to please stand]

 

Sermon Notes

“Righteous by Another”(Philippians 3:1-11)

I. Introduction

 

II. Through Faith in Jesus

 

A. Dealing with false teaching

 

B. Justification, sanctification, and glorification

 

III. Conclusion and Application

 

A. How did Jesus make us righteous?

 

B. You can’t dress yourself!

 

Announcements

Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Sunday School and Worship.

 

Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)

 

Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)

 

Monday: Bible Day Camp Volunteer sign-up; register online

 

Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all

 

Abortion Ministry: Ask for this week’s schedule

 

February 26: Congregational Meeting; 11:45am – 1pm

 

Pastoral Counseling? See Associate Pastor Henry Flowers

 

Food Pantry: Food available for church families in kitchen

 

Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you

 

Next Week’s Sermon Text: Philippians 3:12-21