August 16, 2020
Worship Guide
Why do we have a Call to Worship in our services?
We start our Sundays with a reminder of why we are here: because God calls us to worship him. And he does this through his Word. In Psalm 100 God commands us to “make a joyful noise to the LORD,” and “come into his presence with singing!” We begin each service by reminding ourselves of God’s commands by reading them together before we sing.
Call to Worship – Revelation 5:11-13
Congregation read bold sections:
11 Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice,
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might
and honor and glory and blessing!”
13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying,
“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”
Hymn of Adoration – Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Come, behold the wondrous myst’ry,
In the dawning of the King;
He the theme of heaven’s praises,
Robed in frail humanity.
In our longing, in our darkness,
Now the light of life has come;
Look to Christ, who condescended,
Took on flesh to ransom us.Come, behold the wondrous myst’ry,
He the perfect Son of Man;
In His living, in His suff’ring
Never trace nor stain of sin.
See the true and better Adam,
Come to save the hell-bound man;
Christ, the great and sure fulfillment
Of the law, in Him we stand.Come, behold the wondrous myst’ry,
Christ the Lord upon the tree,
In the stead of ruined sinners,
Hangs the Lamb in victory.
See the price of our redemption,
See the Father’s plan unfold;
Bringing many sons to glory,
Grace unmeasured, love untold.Come, behold the wondrous myst’ry,
Slain by death the God of life;
But no grace could e’er restrain Him,
Praise the Lord, He is alive!
What a foretaste of deliv’rance,
How unwavering our hope;
Christ in power resurrected,
As we will be, when He comes.
Scripture Reading – Hebrews 10:19-23
Leader Reads:
19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great high priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Hymn of Assurance – Christ is Mine Forevermore
Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore
Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me
Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
But mine is armor for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Come rejoice now O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore (Repeat)
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Offering
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To give by mail, place your gift (no cash please) in an envelope, and address it to the following address. Before you seal the envelope, pray the prayer below. (If you want to give in cash, please visit the church office.)
Calvary Baptist Church
PO Box 7728
Greenwood, IN 46142
At Outdoor Worship, you can give online or place your gift in an envelope, then slide it into the offering box on your way out after the service.
LEADER OR INDIVIDUAL PRAYS:
Father, you see and know our needs, continue to provide for us and our neighbors. Amen.
Seal your envelope or click “Submit.”
Sermon
Genesis 21:1-7
1 The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. 4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him. 5 Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. 6 And Sarah said, “God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh over me.” 7 And she said, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”
Hymn of Response – Standing on the Promises
Standing on the promises of Christ, my King,
Through eternal ages let His praises ring;
“Glory in the highest,” I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
List’ning ev’ry moment to the Spirit’s call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.
Benediction
Leader:
May you go with great hope in the God who keeps his promises.