Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #228 ~ Rejoice, the Lord is King!

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 92:12-15
**Hymn #72 ~ We Will Glorify

(please stand)

**Hymn ~ Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

Confession of Sin

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

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 39-40
**Psalm 119N

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:8-11
New Testament Reading: John 15:5-17
Sermon: Secrets of the Kingdom of God from Luke 8:1-15

I. Introduction
II. The Reception and Rejection of the Kingdom of God

A. Faithful women
B. Parable of the Soils

1. Unresponsive heart
2. Impulsive heart
3. Preoccupied heart
4. Responsive heart

C. Saving faith: hears, believes, endures, and produces

III. Conclusion and Application

A. What are the "secrets" for the believer?
B. The Kingdom of God wins!

Hymn#331 ~ Before the Throne of God Above

(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