1Sam 14_1-15 From hopeless despondency to confident trust (2)

From despondent hopelessness to confident trust (2)

God assures the victory

Lord’s Day 16 July 2006, 6.30pm

Announcements

Bible presented

Call to worship

The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, He does not oppress.
Therefore, men revere Him, for does He not have regard for all the wise in heart?” (Job 37:23-24)

Blessing

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Galatians 1:3-5)

Doxology: “Come let us worship Christ” (Mission Praise 96)

Prayer of Adoration, Invocation and Thanksgiving Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: “To Him we come” (Mission Praise 709)

Prayer of Confession of sin

Forgiveness

My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man He pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend. (Job 16:20-21)

Hymn No 250: “Before the throne of God above” (Mission Praise 975)

Scripture Reading 2Corinthians 2:12-17

Tithes, offering and dedication

Remaining seated, all sing Mission Praise 333 while the stewards wait upon the offering.

Hymn: “In loving-kindness Jesus came” (Mission Praise 333)

Prayer for others

Scripture Reading 1Samuel 14:1-15

Sermon “From hopeless despondency to confident trust” (2)

Prayer

Hymn: “Christ is surely coming” (Mission Praise 75)

Benediction

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13:14)