Grace Reformed OPC

Farmington, Maine

Lord’s Day Worship – April 14, 2024

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Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 150

Hymn of Adoration

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Based on Psalm 103) (Trinity Hymnal #53)

Confession of Sin

Lord, though You should guide us, we inform ourselves; though You should rule us, we control ourselves; though You should fulfill us, we console ourselves. We think Your truth too high, Your will too hard, Your power too remote, Your grace too free. But they are not! And without them, we are of all people most miserable. O Lord heal our confused minds with Your word, heal our divided wills with Your law, heal our troubled consciences with Your love, heal our anxious hearts with Your presence, all for the sake of Your Son, who loved us and gave Himself for us. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

1 Peter 2:24-25

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and of the life of the world to come. Amen. 

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.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Psalm

O Thou Who the Shepherd of Israel Art (Psalm 80:1-3, 8, 9, 15-19) (Trinity Hymnal #349)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Genesis 37:1-11 (Sermon Text)
New Testament: Ephesians 3:7-13

Sermon

Divine Intervention

Hymn

Blessed Are the Sons of God (Trinity Hymnal #526)

Tithes and Offerings

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Hymn

How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place (Trinity Hymnal #469)

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14

Lord’s Day Worship – April 7, 2024

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Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 99:1-5

Hymn of Adoration

Wondrous King All Glorious (Trinity Hymnal #166)

Confession of Sin

Heavenly Father, You are our great King. We are eager to declare our willingness to go where you command and follow wherever you lead. Yet we confess that we are very weak and fickle. We are easily distracted, constantly diverted from your ways, and quick to follow our own sinful hearts instead. Teach us what it means to take up our cross daily and follow you. Help us put to death our overwhelming desires to control our own lives in the present and future. Fill us with such a burning passion for your glory that we will suffer any loss, ridicule, inconvenience, or cost, in order to hear your name praised in every land. Change our selfish hearts. Enlarge them with a love and gratitude toward you so immense and powerful that following you will be our greatest joy and delight. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Titus 3:3-8

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and of the life of the world to come. Amen. 

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.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Psalm

O God, Your Judgments Give the King (Psalm 72:1-4, 7, 8, 11, 18, 19) (Trinity Hymnal #312)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: 2 Samuel 7:4-17
New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

Christ Our Reigning King

Hymn

Rejoice, the Lord Is King! (Trinity Hymnal #310)

Tithes and Offerings

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Hymn

Man of Sorrows! What a Name (Trinity Hymnal #246)

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14

Lord’s Day Worship – March 31, 2024

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Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 98:1-3

Hymn of Adoration

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Trinity Hymnal #277)

Confession of Sin

Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent; according to Your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. Grant that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life; to the glory of His holy name. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Hebrews 9:11-14

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and of the life of the world to come. Amen. 

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.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Psalm

Come, Let Us Sing unto the Lord (Pslam 98) (Trinity Hymnal #16)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Isaiah 25:6-9
New Testament: Hebrews 7:22-28 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

Christ Our Great High Priest

Hymn

Arise, My Soul, Arise (Trinity Hymnal #305)

Tithes and Offerings

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Hymn

The Strife Is O’re (Trinity Hymnal #275)

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14

Good Friday – March 29, 2024

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Good Friday

Welcome

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 30:4-5

Hymn

Jesus, Sinners Doth Receive (Trinity Hymnal #473)

Christ’s Death Foretold

Genesis 3:8-15

Psalm 22 (Responsively) Trinity Hymnal #790

Isaiah 53:3-12

Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted (Trinity Hymnal #257)

Christ’s Death Fulfilled

The Crucifixion: John 19:17-27

There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood (Trinity Hymnal #253)

Jesus’s Death and Burial: John 19:28-42

Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed! (Trinity Hymnal #254)

Christ’s Death Proclaimed

Prayer

Sermon: Behold Your Son, Behold Your Mother

Jesus, Lover of My Soul (Trinity Hymnal #508)

Benediction

Numbers 6:24-26

Lord’s Day Worship – March 17, 2024

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Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 106:1

Hymn of Adoration

Blessed Jesus, at Your Word (Trinity Hymnal #303)

Confession of Sin

You, O Lord, have promised that if we confess our sins, You are faithful and just and will forgive us. Humbly we come, seeking Your forgiveness, that we may know the joy of Your presence, the light of Your face. You alone know our hearts, how often we have offended You, how often we have offended others. Forgive us, Lord; for every unkind thought; every false word; every wrong act. Forgive us, for we have lived not for You, but for ourselves. Forgive us; for failing to give You thanks; for our neglect of prayer; our ignorance of Your word; our loss of purpose. Heavenly Father, have mercy on us. Create in us clean hearts; and renew a right spirit within us; by the blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

1 Timonty 1:15-17

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and of the life of the world to come. Amen. 

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.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Psalm

How Shall the Young Direct Their Way? (Psalm 119:9-16) (Trinity Hymnal #148)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 18:15-22
New Testament: Acts 3:11-26 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

Christ Our Final Prophet

Hymn

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Trinity Hymnal #164)

Tithes and Offerings

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Hymn

Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners! (Trinity Hymnal #498)

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14