BIBLICAL BALANCE IN CHRISTIAN CONCERN (Revelation 2: 12 – 17)

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Order of Worship:

For Pre-Service Reading: Psalm 26, Page 128 ((Front Of Hymnal)

Opening Hymn 745 (Supplement) - “Let All The World... Sing”

The Service Of the Word ........................ Pages 1 – 5 (Supplement)

The Scripture - Galatians 6: 1 – 10
It is well to be reminded that each of us has a spiritual responsibility to those who are around us – especially to those within our earthly and spiritual families. In Christian love, this involves reflecting the spirit of Christ by helping and doing good as we have opportunity; But it also in loving concern means gently and humbly dealing with those who are caught up in sin, all for the welfare of precious souls.

The Nicene Creed (Supplement, Page 5)

Hymn 767 (V 3-4) - “Once You Were.... But He Brought You”

The Sermon .............................. Revelation 2: 12 – 17

To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of Him Who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live – where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to My Name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas,my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city, where Satan lives. Nevertheless, I have a few things against you:You have people there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israel- ites to sin by eating food sacrificed to idols and by committing sexual immorality. Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Repent, therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. He who has an ear to ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some fo the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it.

BIBLICAL BALANCE IN CHRISTIAN CONCERN

1. Involves Showing Christian Patience & Kindness
2. While Not Tolerating Sin And Error

Hymn 764 (Supplement) - “God Of Grace And God Of Glory”

Our Gifts Of Faith For The Work Of The Kingdom

Our Prayers and Our Lord's Blessing

The Closing Hymn 783 - “Jesus, Shepherd Of The Sheep”


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MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN CHRIST ! (Romans 8: 31 – 39)

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Order of Worship:

For Pre-Service Reading: Psalm 27 (Hymnal, Page 129)

Opening Hymn 16 –“Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word”

The Order Of Service ...... Hymnal, Page 5ff
(Substiture Hymn 237:1 For “Gloria In Excelsis” - Pages 7-9)

The Epistle Reading – Romans 8: 18 - 30
(Faith Brings Hope And Eager Expectation For The Future)

The Gospel Reading – Matthew 11: 25 - 29
(An Invitation to Find True Rest For Our Burdens In Jesus)

The Apostles Creed (Hymnal, Page 12 In Front)

Hymn 372 - “Through Jesus' Blood And Merit”

The Sermon .............................Romans 8: 31 – 39

“What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God be for us, who can be against us? He Who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all – how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God Who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, Who died – more than that, Who was raised to life – is at the right hand of God, interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: 'For Your sake we face death all day long; We are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.' No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him Who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, niether angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neitehr height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN CHRIST !

Hymn 528 (V 1-2, 10-12) - “If God Himself Be For Me”

Our Gifts For The Work Of Christ's Kingdom

Our Prayers And Our Lord's Benediction

Closing Hymn 528 (V 13-15) - “Tho' Earth Be Rent Asunder”

Silent Prayer And Announcements

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BE FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH (Revelation 2: 8 - 11)

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Order of Worship:

For Pre-service Reading: Psalm 28, Page 129 (Front Of Hymnal)

Opening Hymn 480 - “Lord Of The Worlds Above”

The Invocation And Confession Of Sins

C: Merciful Father, we have erred and strayed fromYour ways like
lost sheep.. We have followed too much the desires of our own
hearts. We have been faulty in the performance of Your will.
Many indeed are the things we ought to have done and did not do; Many the things we have done wrong. Be merciful unto us, most gracious Lord. Restore the penitent, O God, according to Your promises declared to mankind in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Empower
us by the Holy Spirit that we may live godly and righteous lives of
faithful service, to the glory of Your holy Name. Amen.

The Absolution And Order Of Matins

P: O Lord, open Thou my lips.
C: And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.
P: Make haste to help me, O Lord.
C: 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. Hallelujah! Responsive Reading Of Psalm 143, Page 155 (Front Of Hymnal)

The Scripture Reading – John 15: 18f
(The Servant's “Reception” Will Be That Of The Master)
The Apostles Creed (Hymnal, Page 12)

I believe in God the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And
in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven,and sitteth on the right
hand of God the Father almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen.

Hymn 452 - “The Son Of God Goes Forth To War”

The Sermon ............................. Revelation 2: 8 - 11

To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of Him Who is the First and the Last, Who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty – yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of your in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life. He who has an ear, let him hear what theSpirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.”

BE FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH

1. Assures God's Strength In Our Persecutions
2. Promises That A Crown Of Life Awaits Us

Hymn 396 - “Oh,For a Faith That Will Not Shrink”

Our Gifts Of Faith For The Work Of The Kingdom

Our Prayers and Our Lord's Blessing

The Closing Hymn 451 (V 3-4) - “Stand Up For Jesus!”

Silent Prayer And Announcements

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BEWARE OF LOSING YOUR FIRST LOVE ! (Revelation 2 : 1 – 7)

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Order of Worship:

Opening Hymn 30 (V 1,4-6) –“O That I Had A Thousand Voices”

The Invocation And Scripture Reading – Ephesians 3: 14 - 21
(A Pastor's prayer for a deeper appreciation of Christ's great love and a corresponding strengthening of their own faith and love.)

Hymn 399 - “Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Tower”

The Sermon ........................... Revelation 2 : 1 – 7

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him Who
holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp-
stands: I know your works, your labor, your perseverance and that you cannot tolerate those who are evil. You have tested those who say they areapostles and are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for My name and have not grown weary.
Yet I have this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the first works or else I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. But you have this in your favor: You hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. He who has an ear, let him ear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.

BEWARE OF LOSING YOUR FIRST LOVE !

The Offering Of Love-Filled Hearts

The Confession Of Sins And Absolution

The Communion Liturgy (Pages 17 – 19 In Worship Supplement)

The Distribution Of The Sacrament
(Hymn 316)

(Since God's Word presents the reception of this
Sacrament as a most intimate expression of spiritual and confessional fellowship, we ask that only those who are confirmed members of Berea or another CLC church come forward. This is not a judgment of anyone's faith, only an expression of ours. Please speak to pastor if you have questions or are seeking a church home.)

The Post-Communion Liturgy – Supplement, Page 20 – 21

Closing Hymn 409 (V 1 & 4) - “Let us Ever Walk With Jesus”

Silent Prayer And Announcements

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.