Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #54 "In Thy Temple Courts, O Father"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 150
**Hymn #20 "O Worship the King All Glorious Above"

(please stand)

**Hymn #97 "Thou Tender, Gracious Father"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Galations 5:16-26

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 85 & 86
**Hymn #318 "I Am Thine, O Lord"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Habakkuk 1:12 - 2:4
New Testament Reading: Philippians 3:1-11
Sermon: The Most Important Words Ever from Romans 1:16-17

I. Introduction
II. Salvation by Faith

A. The Gospel saves...from what to what?
B. Who does the Gospel save?
C. Righteousness comes from God...not you or I

III. Conclusion and Application

A. What are your "monkish works"?
B. "The righteous will live by faith": The most important words ever!

Psalm 119B

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

(please stand)

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