Philippians 4:1-5

Order of Service

Call to Worship: Psalm 145:1-7

Invocation

Hymns

Corporate Confession of Sin

Almighty and most merciful Father, we are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward your purposes, our refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious law. Help us to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what you love, and do what you command, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Silent Confession and Assurance of Forgiveness

Response: #80 - Lord, with Glowing Heart I’d Praise Thee

Scripture Readings:

Proverbs 4:10-19

John 5:1-18

Doxology: #731

Affirmation of Faith: from New Hampshire Confession

Article 10: of Sanctification

We believe that sanctification is the process by which according to the will of God, we are made partakers of his holiness; that it is a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer and Comforter, in the continual use of the appointed means especially the Word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness, and prayer.

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn: #359 - Blest Be The Tie That Binds

Sermon: Philippians 4:1-5

Closing Hymn: #700 - Come, We That Love the Lord

Benediction