The Rust Will Testify - James 5:1-6
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Welcome
Welcome in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit—our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. All things are from Him, through Him, and to Him. To Him be glory forever.
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Hymn of Preparation: #
†CALL TO WORSHIP based on Hebrews 4:14-16
Pastor Austin Prince
Minister: We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens: Jesus, the Son of God. He is able to sympathize with our weaknesses; in every respect he has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Congregation: We hold fast our confession.
Minister: Therefore, draw near to the throne of grace with confidence, that you may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Congregation: Let us worship God, who invites us to draw near.
†PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we thank you that you have called us into fellowship with yourself through your Son. As we gather before you, send forth your Holy Spirit to illumine our minds, kindle our hearts, and conform our lives to your holy Word, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
†OPENING HYMN OF PRAISE #239
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
†CONFESSION OF SIN AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON
As God’s covenant people, we gather not only to praise Him but to be renewed by Him. Week after week, He calls us back from our wandering hearts. So let us return to the Lord now, confessing our sins and resting again in His steadfast love.
Minister: O King and Father, your Son died and was raised up in power. Now enable us to die to our sin in repentance so we may rise to new life in him. We confess to you:
Congregation: Lord, though you should guide us, we inform ourselves; though you should rule us, we control ourselves; though you should fulfill us, we console ourselves. We think your truth too high, your will too hard, your power too remote, your love too free.
But they are not, and without them, we are of all people most miserable. Heal our confused minds with your Word, heal our divided wills with your law. Heal our troubled consciences with your love and our anxious hearts with your presence. All for the sake of your Son, who loved us and gave himself for us. Amen.
Minister: Hear the assurance of the gospel: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Christians, your sins are forgiven.
Congregation: Thanks be to God!
You may be seated
CONTINUAL READING OF SCRIPTURE Job 21
Elder Matthew Jarrett
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND OUR GIFTS
PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
†HYMN OF PREPARATION #S4
“Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery”
SERMON James 5:1-6 // The Rust Will Testify
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Lord, thou hast given us thy Word for a light to shine upon our path; grant us so to meditate on that word, and to follow its teaching. That we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
TEXT James 5:1-6
1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last days. 4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. 5 You have lived on the earth in luxury and in self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned and murdered the righteous person. He does not resist you.
AFTER SCRIPTURE READING
Turn my heart toward your statures and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; renew my life according to your word.
INTRO
†PSALM OF RESPONSE #41
“Blest Is the One Who Helps the Weak”
THE MINISTRY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Minister: Lift up your hearts!
Congregation: We lift them up to the Lord.
Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Congregation: It is right for us to give thanks and praise!
CONFESSION OF FAITH* Based on Matt 16:16; Mk. 16:9; Jn. 20:28; I Cor. 15:1-6; Rev. 22:13
Minister: Christian, what do you believe?
Congregation: This is the good news that we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved, if we hold it fast: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day, and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, and to the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ is the first and the last, the beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God.
THE INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
This table is for those who belong to Christ through repentance, faith, baptism, and continuing union with his Church. If you do not repent of your sin, you must not come. If you do not trust in Christ alone for your salvation, you must not come. But if you confess your sin and rest in him, come: "O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him."
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Congregation is seated.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS
THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND THE SHARING OF THE SUPPER
Minister: Our Lord Jesus Christ said, "Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you."
Congregation: By your divine presence, by the holy sacraments, by all the merits of your life, sufferings, death, and resurrection, bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. Amen.
Minister: Our Lord Jesus Christ said, "Drink from this, all of you. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."
Congregation: Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup together, we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
Minister: Christ, the Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
Congregation: Grant to us your peace. Amen.
[motion to eat and drink]
†OUR RESPONSE #234
Tune: The God of Abraham Praise
The whole triumphant host gives thanks to God on high;
“Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!” they ever cry.
Hail, Abraham’s God and mine! I join the heav’nly lays;
all might and majesty are thine, and endless praise.
†BENEDICTION: GOD’S BLESSING FOR HIS PEOPLE
The blessing of God, the giver of every good and perfect gift; and of christ, who summons us to service, and of the Holy Spirit, who inspires generosity and love, goes and abides with you all. Now and forevermore, Amen.
