Things of First Importance

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, honor, and glory forever and ever. Amen.

—1 Timothy 1:17

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Introit                                                                                                             Choir

“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”

Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;

wean it from earth, through all its pulses move;

 stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,

and make me love thee as I ought to love.

 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,

no sudden rending of the veil of clay,

 no angel visitant, no op’ning skies;

but take the dimness of my soul away.

 Teach me to love thee as thine angels love,

one holy passion filling all my frame;

 the baptism of the heaven descended Dove,

my heart an altar, and the love the flame.

Taken from “Trinity Hymnal Revised Edition”, ©1990 Great Commission Publications, Inc. Used by permission.

Call to Worship*                                                              Romans 4:23-25

But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.

Psalm of Praise*                                                                           #38

“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

Invocation*

Confession of Faith                                        The Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Confession of Sin                                                      James 3:13-16

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.

Silent Confession of Sin

Corporate Confession of Sin                        

Assurance of Pardon                                                  James 4:6-10

But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Hymn of Assurance*                                                                #108

“Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right”

Giving of Tithes and Offerings      

(Please fill out the fellowship pads at this time and pass them down the aisle.)                   

Prayer of Response

Scripture Reading*

Deuteronomy 6:1-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

Doxology*

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;

Alleluia, alleluia!

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Taken from “Trinity Hymnal Revised Edition”, ©1990 Great Commission Publications, Inc. Used by permission.

Preaching of God’s Word                                Pastor Shane Rosenthal

“Things of First Importance”

1 Corinthians 15

Hymn of Affirmation                                                #39

“O God, Most Holy Are Your Ways”

Blessing*                                                                   2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

Benediction*

 “Gloria Patri”

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,

And to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,

Is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen, amen.

Taken from “Trinity Hymnal Revised Edition”, ©1990 Great Commission Publications, Inc. Used by permission.

Postlude*