Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #4~ How Great Thou Art

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Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 147:10-11
**Hymn #20 ~O Worship the King All Glorious Above

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**Hymn #419 ~ I Stand Amazed in the Presence

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

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General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 24-26
**Psalm 138A

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7
New Testament Reading: John 5:16-30
Sermon: With Authority from Luke 4:31-44

I. Introduction
II. Jesus in Capernaum

A. Amazed at Jesus' authority
B. Why silence the demon's testimony?

III. Conclusion and Application

A. We must learn we are all under authority
B. Demons and creation know Christ's authority
C. Do you acknowledge His authority over you?

Hymn #395 ~ Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness

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Communion

Response and Blessing

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

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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