Rev. Dr. G.K. Beale
“The Irony of Idolatry”
Isaiah 6:1-13
https://esv.literalword.com/?q=Isaiah+6%3A1-13
https://bit.ly/13Oct24_AM_Worship
Notes: https://bit.ly/NLPC_sermon_notes
CCLI License #390757
10/13/24 Worship Outline
Morning Liturgy
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: Psalm 5:7-8, 11
Leader: But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house.
People: I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you.
Leader: Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies;
make your way straight before me.
People: But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy.
TH #358 “For All the Saints”
For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;
thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
O may thy soldiers faithful, true, and bold,
fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
and win with them the victor's crown of gold.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
The golden evening brightens in the west;
soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;
sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
REFLECTION ON GOD’S LAW
Leader: Honor your father and your mother.
People: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Leader: You shall not murder.
People: Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
Leader: You shall not commit adultery.
People: Everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Leader: You shall not steal.
People: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. Do your work quietly and earn your own living.
Leader: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
People: Having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor.
Leader: You shall not covet anything that is your neighbor's.
People: For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Grace – Romans 5:1
Songbook #38 “I Love You, Lord”
I love You Lord
And I lift my voice
To worship You
O my soul rejoice
Take joy my King
In what You hear
May it be a sweet sweet sound
In Your ear
Prayer of the Church: Elder Bill Wood
Psalm 101 “Of Loyalty and Justice” [Tune: TH #347]
Of loyalty and justice,
I raise my voice in song;
To You, O LORD, I lift up
These words with music strong.
The perfect way I ponder;
When will You come to me?
I’ll live within my palace
With true integrity.
I do not let my eyes dwell
On any worthless thing;
The deeds of an apostate
Will never to me cling.
May thinking that is twisted
Be kept away from me;
I’ll not consent to evil
Or do wrong knowingly.
I’ll uproot him who slyly
His neighbor vilifies.
I’ll not endure the proud heart,
Or him with lofty eyes.
My eyes are on the faithful,
That they may dwell with me;
The one whose walk is blameless
Will serve and wait on me.
The one who is deceptive
Will not abide with me;
He’ll not keep his position
Who speaks deceitfully.
Each morning on the wicked
Destruction I will pour;
To free from evildoers
The city of the LORD
God’s Word Read: Isaiah 6:1-13
God’s Word Preached: “The Irony of Idolatry” by Rev. Dr. G.K. Beale
PRAYER OF APPLICATION & THE LORD’S PRAYER
TH #429 “Let Thy Blood in Mercy Poured”
Let thy blood in mercy poured,
let thy gracious body broken,
be to me, O gracious Lord,
of thy boundless love the token:
Refrain:
Thou didst give thyself for me,
now I give myself to thee.
Thou didst die that I might live;
blessed Lord, thou cam'st to save me;
all that love of God could give
Jesus by his sorrows gave me. [Refrain]
By the thorns that crowned thy brow,
by the spear wound and the nailing,
by the pain and death, I now
claim, O Christ, thy love unfailing. [Refrain]
Wilt thou own the gift I bring?
All my penitence I give thee;
thou art my exalted King,
of thy matchless love forgive me. [Refrain]
Apostles’ Creed
Words of Institution
Minister: The Lord be with you;
People: And also with you.
Minister: Lift up your hearts;
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God;
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Communion Prayer
Approach the Table
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn – “Merciful God”
Merciful God O abounding in love
Faithful to all who draw near You
Hearing the cries of the humble in heart
Showing the cross they may cling to
Helpless I come broken in sin
Found at the feet of Your mercy
Father forgive
May my sin be remembered no more
Merciful God O abounding in love
Faithful through times we have failed You
Selfish in thought and uncaring in deed
Foolish in word and ungrateful
Spirit of God conquer our hearts
With love that flows from forgiveness
Cause us to yield
And return to the mercy of God
Merciful God O abounding in love
Faithful to keep us from falling
Guiding our ways with Your fatherly heart
Growing our faith with each testing
God speed the day struggles will end
Faultless we'll gaze on Your glory
Then we will stand
Overwhelmed by the mercy of God
TH #731: “Doxology”
Benediction
Postlude
