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Morning Worship | August 24, 2025
Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – August 24, 2025 – 10:30 AM
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Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Jackson Taylor
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Psalm 67:3-5
Leader: Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. (Selah)
People: Yes, let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You!
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
All Creatures of Our God and King
N0 115
The Lord's Day – August 24, 2025 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Jackson Taylor
- Sunday School Volunteers Still Needed! Please prayerfully think about whether you might be able to join a rotation of Sunday School teachers. Contact Troy Snyder if you are interested!
- Join Us tonight at 5:30pm for Corporate Prayer in the Sanctuary.
- Grace Groups: Ladies, please sign up for Grace Groups now! They will kick off after Labor Day.
- Service Opportunities: We would like to make a record of how our members are serving and would like to serve. Please, if you are a communing member, fill out the Service Opportunities form.
- Trunk or Treat: Mark your calendars for October 29th and invite your friends!
- Ladies’ Retreat: November 21-22; Cost is $150, which includes lodging and meals. Please contact Laura Nordhues to request financial assistance.
- Next Newcomers’ Class: September 26-27, 2025; Friday 7-9pm; Saturday 9am-1pm. If you are interested in learning more about Grace Church, sign up with the QR Code!
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Psalm 67:3-5
Leader: Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. (Selah)
People: Yes, let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You!
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
All Creatures of Our God and King
N0 115
The Prayer of Confession
The Assurance of Pardon
Hebrews 10:16-18
This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds, I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more. Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 1:20-33
Pew Bible Page 527
§ The Confession of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Question #92-95
Leader: What is God’s Law?
People: God spoke all these words:
THE FIRST COMMANDMENT
“I am the LORD your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before Me.”
THE SECOND COMMANDMENT
“You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject Me, but showing love to the thousandth generation of those who love Me and keep My commandments.”
THE THIRD COMMANDMENT
“You shall not make wrongful use of the Name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not acquit anyone who misuses His Name.”
THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT
“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God; you shall not do any work— you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and consecrated it.”
THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT
“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving to you.”
THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not murder.”
THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not commit adultery.”
THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not steal.”
THE NINTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”
THE TENTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”
Leader: How are these commandments divided?
People: Into two tables. The first has four commandments, teaching us how we ought to live in relation to God. The second has six commandments, teaching us what we owe our neighbor.
Leader: What does the Lord require in the first commandment?
People: That I, not wanting to endanger my own salvation, avoid and shun all idolatry, sorcery, superstitious rites, and prayer to saints or to other creatures.
That I rightly know the only true God, trust Him alone, and look to God for every good thing humbly and patiently, and love, fear, and honor God with all my heart. In short, that I give up anything rather than go against God’s Will in any way.
Leader: What is idolatry?
People: Idolatry is having or inventing something in which one trusts in place of or alongside of the only true God, Who has revealed Himself in the Word.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Travis Hanenburg, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
[Benevolence Offerings will be received today.]
§ The Doxology
Tune: Ortega
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise God above, Praise God above,
ye heavenly host:
Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Stephen Murphy, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
In Christ Alone
Insert
The Assurance of Pardon
Hebrews 10:16-18
This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds, I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more. Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 1:20-33
Pew Bible Page 527
§ The Confession of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Question #92-95
Leader: What is God’s Law?
People: God spoke all these words:
THE FIRST COMMANDMENT
“I am the LORD your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before Me.”
THE SECOND COMMANDMENT
“You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject Me, but showing love to the thousandth generation of those who love Me and keep My commandments.”
THE THIRD COMMANDMENT
“You shall not make wrongful use of the Name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not acquit anyone who misuses His Name.”
THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT
“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God; you shall not do any work— you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and consecrated it.”
THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT
“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving to you.”
THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not murder.”
THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not commit adultery.”
THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not steal.”
THE NINTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”
THE TENTH COMMANDMENT
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”
Leader: How are these commandments divided?
People: Into two tables. The first has four commandments, teaching us how we ought to live in relation to God. The second has six commandments, teaching us what we owe our neighbor.
Leader: What does the Lord require in the first commandment?
People: That I, not wanting to endanger my own salvation, avoid and shun all idolatry, sorcery, superstitious rites, and prayer to saints or to other creatures.
That I rightly know the only true God, trust Him alone, and look to God for every good thing humbly and patiently, and love, fear, and honor God with all my heart. In short, that I give up anything rather than go against God’s Will in any way.
Leader: What is idolatry?
People: Idolatry is having or inventing something in which one trusts in place of or alongside of the only true God, Who has revealed Himself in the Word.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Travis Hanenburg, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
[Benevolence Offerings will be received today.]
§ The Doxology
Tune: Ortega
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise God above, Praise God above,
ye heavenly host:
Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Stephen Murphy, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
In Christ Alone
Insert
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Luke 15:1-32
Pew Bible Page 874
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
Finding the Lost
§ The Scripture Reading
Luke 15:1-32
Pew Bible Page 874
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
Finding the Lost
Sermon Outline
- The Shepherd's Pursuit (vs 3-10)
- The Father's Pardon (Vs 11-24)
- The Pharisees' Pride (vs 25-32)
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
N0 616
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
N0 616
§ The Benediction
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.