Here's a excellent and brief explanation by Carl Trueman in his article entitled, "A Word to the Conscience." It can access the article in its entirety here: http://thegospelcoalition.org/themelios At some point prior to the sermon each Sunday in my church, the minister or elder leading the service will read a passage of Scripture designed to … Continue reading Why do we corporately confess our sins in public worship?
Worship Reflections
Worship Reflections – Redemptive Friendships
If you are making significant progress on the transformational journey of Christian spirituality, you have one or more friendships that support that journey. If you do not, you are not. It is that simple. - David Brenner, Sacred Companions I am convinced that true friendship cannot exist among those who live without Christ... because worldly … Continue reading Worship Reflections – Redemptive Friendships
Worship Reflections – Romans 16:17-27
‘The only wise God’ deserves all praise, honor, and glory since He is the originator and sustainer of His wonderful plan for redemption. His objective “to bring about the obedience of faith” from among the nations will be realized (Romans 16:26). Satan is the accuser of Christians who undermines grace and assurance, makes Christians insecure, … Continue reading Worship Reflections – Romans 16:17-27
Holy Week Worship Services
Here are several worship services that we have offered during Holy Week. Palm Sunday Worship Service - http://www.box.net/shared/meuhlgyx82 Messianic Passover Seder - http://www.box.net/shared/hg219v3srs Good Friday Worship Service - http://www.box.net/shared/yqd2e5yyt2 Resurrection Sunday Worship Service - http://www.box.net/shared/vufzp8ne68
Reflections for Worship – Romans 16:1-16
One biblical scholar writes that Romans 16 "is one of the most instructive chapters of the New Testament because it encourages personal relationships of love in the church." — Emil Brunner The warmth of Christian friendship evident in these verses (with so many indications of warm affection) reminds us that in a world of fractured … Continue reading Reflections for Worship – Romans 16:1-16
Reflections for Worship – Romans 15:14-33
No church can be built up in gospel harmony without reaching out with gospel zeal,and no church can reach out with the authentic gospel unless at the same time they are being built up in gospel peace... The full measure of the blessing of Christ does not rest on the successful, but on those whose … Continue reading Reflections for Worship – Romans 15:14-33
Missions – Commending What We Cherish
Worship is the fuel of missions. If our passion for worship grows cold, I guarantee you that our heart for the lost will also grow cold. If we don’t learn to worship God in Spirit and truth we will never have the heart for mission that God asks. Worship fuels mission because ‘you will always … Continue reading Missions – Commending What We Cherish
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