John 12:12-26

Links to the scriptures and hymns used during this service are provided below.  Click on the hymn title to be taken to a page with sheet music.

Order of Service 

Call to Worship: Psalm 146:1-10

Hymn: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Forgiveness:

Heavenly Father, you have called us to pursue the new person that we are in Christ. The person you are renewing. Forgive us for not diligently applying ourselves to the task. We have been reluctant to put off old desires, thinking, and practices. They are too familiar, too comfortable. Soften our hearts that we might want what you want. Open our eyes that we might see ourselves as you see us, complete in Christ. As we quiet ourselves to confess how we have fallen short of that glorious goal, be at work by your Spirit. Show us our sin that we might be convinced that it is sin and quickly repent. This we ask in the name of Jesus, your Son, our Savior. Amen.

from monergism.com

Hymn: Come, Christians Join to Sing

Scripture Readings:

Zechariah 9:9-11

1 Peter 5:6-11

Affirmation of Faith: from Westminster Shorter Catechism

Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?

A. Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.

Q. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?

A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.

Hymn: All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Sermon: John 12:12-36

Closing Hymn: Doxology