Lifespring Church—September 24, 2023

I John 4:1-6 Live according to The Truth, not by lies (ESV 1212)

Announcements

Call to Worship: The Creed of ChalcedonWe, then, following the holy fathers, all with one consent teach men to confess one and the same Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the same perfect in Godhead and also perfect in manhood; truly God and truly man, of a rational soul and body; co-essential with the Father according to the Godhead, and con-substantial with us according to the manhood; in all things like unto us, without sin; begotten before all ages of the Father according to the Godhead, and in these latter days, for us and for our salvation, born of the Virgin Mary, the mother of God, according to the manhood; one and the same Christ, Son, Lord, Only-begotten, to be acknowledged in two natures, without confusion, without change, without division, without separation; the distinction of natures being by no means taken away by the union, but rather the property of each nature being preserved, and concurring in one person and one subsistence, not parted or divided into two persons, but one and the same Son, and only begotten, God the Word, the Lord Jesus Christ; as the prophets from the beginning have declared concerning Him, and the Lord Jesus Christ Himself has taught us, and the creed of the holy fathers has handed down to us.

Adoration

• Come, We That Love the Lord (p 428)

• These Great Things (p 32)

Scripture Reading: John 15:1-17 (ESV 1071)

• Psalm 37a (Tune: O God, Our Help in Ages Past)

• Psalm 16b (Tune: How Firm a Foundation)

   

New City Catechism andFighter Verse:

Week 38: What is Prayer?Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving.

Scripture Memory:Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.

Prayer: Praises and Requests:

Proclamation from God’s Word:I John 4:1-6 Live according to The Truth, not by lies(ESV 1212)

Covenant Renewal: Confession and CommunionDear Father, you alone have the truth and all the answers to life. You alone are light and give life to all living creatures. You alone are all powerful and rule, reign over, and judge the nations. Father, why do we live in despair and depression when you are accessible through prayer? Why are we enamored with fleeting pleasures of sin when you are the source and repository of all joy and purpose? Why are we confused about what is right and good when your Scripture is clear and relevant? Father, forgive our unbelief. Father, forgive our transfer of loyalty to things which will not satisfy and are sinful. We plead the merits of your Son Jesus’ sacrifice for us. We ask you, with repentant hearts and minds, to help us look upward, outward and forward in the newness of the Resurrection and the promise of Restoration.

* Lamb of God (p 265)

*Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (p 118)

Thanksgiving (Tithes and offerings)

*Doxology (p 440)

Benediction