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PRELUDE –
“Christ is Risen” by Matt Maher
CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 96:1-6
Through his Word, God himself calls his people to worship saying:
Oh sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
he is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Let’s stand and together bless the name of the Lord!
SONG –
“Immortal Invisible God Only Wise” by Walter Chalmers Smith
CONFESSION OF SIN – Written by George Matheson
As we proclaim the light of God’s glory with our song, let’s also take this moment in our service to confess the darkness of sin which lies deep within our hearts. Please pray aloud with me this confession of sin written by Scottish minister George Matheson.
(everyone aloud)
“O Lord, as long as I am apart from you, I am self-satisfied, because I have no standard by which to measure my low stature. But when I come near to you, there for the first time I see myself. In your light I behold my darkness. In your purity I behold my corruption. My very confession of sin is the fruit of holiness. Oh! Divine Man, let me gaze on you more and more until, in the vision of your brightness, I loathe the sight of my impurity; until, in the blaze of that glory which human eye has not seen, I fall prostrate, blinded, broken, to rise again a new man in you.
Amen.”
ASSURANCE OF PARDON – 1 John 1:5-9
“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Let’s continue to sing, for through the blood of Christ,
God’s people can now fellowship with him in his light!
SONG –
“There Is A Fountain” by William Cowper
PRAYER
KIDS’ CORNER
Available for children ages 0-5
SONG –
“Only a Holy God” by Dustin Smith, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich Thompson
SCRIPTURE READING – Proverbs 26:1-28 on page number 547 in the pew Bibles in the back. Please stand for the reading of God’s Word. Please respond with, “Thanks be to God.”
SERMON – “Worldly Wisdom”
(congregation sits)
SONGS –
“Jesus I Come” by George Coles Stebbins and William True Sleeper
“Be Thou My Vision” by Ascend the Hill
LORD’S TABLE
OFFERING
(congregation stands)
SONG –
“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death” by Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Matthew Merker
BENEDICTION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSTLUDE –
“Worthy” by Beautiful Eulogy
Here are this week’s Announcements:
- This Sunday we will be looking at the vivid images in the 26th chapter of Proverbs.
- If you would like to come to the Mission Class over lunch this Sunday to learn more about being a member of this church, make sure you have gone through Joining the Mission online and let us know here so we have enough food.
- Mark your calendar for our annual Christmas Party on 12/8!
52 Doctrines
Week 43
Glorification – Glorification is the final stage in the order of salvation (Rom. 8:30). It refers to the future time when a Christian reaches moral and spiritual perfection at the time of Christ’s return (Ph. 1:9-11; Col. 1:22). Glorification also involves the physical perfection that we will have once our bodies have been raised immortal. When we are glorified, we will have a fuller knowledge and understanding of God and His Word (Ph. 3:20-21; 1Cor. 13:12).
Adapted from The 99 Essential Doctrines by The Gospel Project.
Here are this week’s Announcements:
- Members: The first Multiplication Meeting is this Saturday (more info in the Member Business Group on the App).
- There’s an IBC Med event this Saturday at 7:00 PM at The Meeting Place. Contact Michael C. for more info.
- This Sunday the sermon will be on Proverbs 25. Here’s what we’ll be singing.
- If you’re not a member but are interested in actually becoming a part of this church, go through Joining the Mission online and come to the Mission Class after worship on 10/29.
52 Doctrines
Week 42
Sanctification – After we are justified by faith (declared to be in right standing with God on account of the righteousness of Christ) we undergo a lifetime of sanctification where we are continually made more like Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:16-26; 2Thess. 2:13). Scripture speaks of sanctification as a present position (we have already been sanctified) and as a continuing process (Rom. 6:19; 1Thess. 4:3ff). Sanctification affects the whole of a person, transforming one’s heart, mind, and character to reflect that of Jesus.
Adapted from The 99 Essential Doctrines by The Gospel Project.
PRELUDE –
“Your Glory/Nothing But The Blood” by All Sons and Daughters
CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 95:1-2
In Psalm 95:1-2 the Word of the Lord calls all of God’s people to worship when it states:
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
Let’s stand and give thanks to the Lord, the Rock of our salvation!
SONG –
“Behold, Our God” by Jonathan, Meghan, and Ryan Baird and Mark Altrogge
CONFESSION OF SIN – Isaiah 6:5
In light of God’s holiness and majesty,
The prophet Isaiah fell down before the throne of God and declared,
“Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!”
This is the realization that we all should have whenever we come close to the throne of a holy God. Because God is holy and perfect, none of us can say that we deserve to stand before his presence. We, too, are a people of unclean lips, and the only thing that sinners like us can do is confess our sins before the Lord and ask that he once again have mercy on un for our transgressions. So during this brief time of silence, let’s use this space in our service to once again bring our sin before the Lord and humbly ask for his forgiveness and grace.
(moment of silence)
SONG –
“No More My God (I Boast No More)” by Isaac Watts and Sandra McCracken
ASSURANCE OF PARDON – Titus 3:4-7
After turning from our sins and trusting in Christ, God’s people can now receive by faith his assurance of our pardon. As the Word of God declares in Titus 3:4-7,
“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”
Let’s continue to sing, for through the life, death, and resurrection of our Savior, God has washed away our sins!
SONG –
“Jesus, Thank You” by Pat Sczebel
PRAYER
(everyone aloud)
“Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”
KIDS’ CORNER
Available for children ages 0-5
SONG –
“Worthy Worthy” by Jacob Sooter and Mia Fieldes
SCRIPTURE READING – Proverbs 25:1-28 On page number 546 in the pew Bibles in the back. Please stand for the reading of God’s Word. End with, “this is the Word of the Lord!”
SERMON – “Emotional Intelligence”
(congregation sits)
SONGS –
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” by John Wyeth and Robert Robinson
“Before the Throne of God Above” by Charitie Lees Bancroft and Vikki Cook
LORD’S TABLE
OFFERING
(congregation stands)
SONG –
“It Is Well with My Soul” by Horatio Gates Spafford and Philip Paul Bliss
BENEDICTION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSTLUDE –
“The Children’s Song” by Josh Garrels
PRELUDE –
“White As Snow” by Rivers and Robots
CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 150
“Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens!
Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his excellent greatness!
Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
Praise him with sounding cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
(everyone aloud)
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!”
SONG –
“10,000 Reasons” by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman
CONFESSION OF SIN – Psalm 90:9-12
In Psalm 90:12, Moses prays and asks the Lord,
“So teach us to number our days
that we may get a heart of wisdom.”
In light of the finite nature of our lives, let’s take a moment to pray, confessing our sins before the Lord, and preparing our hearts for the day of his imminent judgment. Please pray aloud together this confession of sin written by the Anglican writer Samuel Johnson.
(everyone aloud)
“Almighty and most merciful Father, you hate nothing that you have made, nor desire the death of a sinner—look down with mercy upon me, and grant that I may turn from my wickedness and live. Forgive the days and years which I have passed in folly, idleness, and sin. Fill me with such sorrow for the time misspent, that I may amend my life according to your holy Word; strengthen me against habitual idleness, and enable me to direct my thoughts to the performance of every duty; that while I live I may serve you in the state to which you shall call me, and at last by a holy and happy death be delivered from the struggles and sorrows of this life, and obtain eternal happiness by your mercy, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.”
ASSURANCE OF PARDON – 1 John 2:1-2
“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, “Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”
Because Jesus Christ always stands before God as our advocate,
God’s people, who have received his salvation by faith, can now stand in his presence not as sinners condemned to judgment but as beloved sons and daughters of the most high God.
Let’s continue to celebrate, for the presence of God is with his people both now and forevermore!
SONG –
“Christ Is Mine Forevermore” by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – Apostles’ Creed
(everyone aloud)
We 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 Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead,
and buried.
He descended into hell
and on the third day
he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand
of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come
to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
PRAYER
KIDS’ CORNER
Available for children ages 0-5
SONG –
“My Worth Is Not In What I Own” by Graham Kendrick, Keith Getty, and Kristyn Getty
SCRIPTURE READING – Proverbs 24:1-34 On page 545 in the pew Bibles in the back. Please stand for the reading of God’s Word. Please respond with “This is the Word of the Lord.”
SERMON
(congregation sits)
SONGS –
“Your Will Be Done” by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson
“I Will Glory in My Redeemer” by Steve and Vikki Cook
LORD’S TABLE
OFFERING
(congregation stands)
SONG –
“Sing to the King” by Billy Foote
BENEDICTION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSTLUDE –
“Let My Words Be Few” by Matthew Redman
“Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, for that indeed is what you are doing…. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more.”
1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
Here are this week’s Announcements:
- If anyone is available to help Phil put finishing touches on The Meeting Place remodel (puttying and painting trim, organizing storage closets…) come to a Work Day from 8:30 to 11:00 AM this Saturday.
- We’re finishing up the Thirty Sayings of the Wise this Sunday and looking at More Sayings of the Wise as we’re in Proverbs 24.
- Members: the first Multiplication Meeting is the morning of 10/21.
- Michael C. is organizing an IBC Med event the evening of 10/21 for anyone working in the medical field.
- If you’re not a member but are interested in actually becoming a part of this church, go through Joining the Mission online and plan to come to the Mission Class after worship on 10/29.
- And mark your calendars now for the Koinonia Christmas Party (12/8) and Summer Retreat (7/12-14)!!!
52 Doctrines
Week 41
Adoption – Adoption into God’s family is one of the positive benefits of justification. Not only are we pardoned from the judgment against us, but we also experience a change of identity – sons and daughters of God (John 1:12; Gal. 4:5). Through adoption our relationship with God, which was once lost through the fall, is now restored, resulting in the benefits of being an heir of God and a co-heir with Christ (Rom. 8:16-17).
Adapted from The 99 Essential Doctrines by The Gospel Project.
PRELUDE –
“Anchor of My Soul” by Josh Garrels
CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 107:17-22
“Some were fools through their sinful ways,
and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
they loathed any kind of food,
and they drew near to the gates of death.
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
He sent out his word and healed them,
and delivered them from their destruction.
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving,
and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!”
Let’s stand and give thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love,
As we sing aloud of his great salvation!
SONG –
“O Great God” by Bob Kauflin
CONFESSION OF SIN – 2 Peter 3:9-10
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.”
Knowing that the day of the Lord is coming soon, let’s make the most of God’s mercy today as we humbly repent of our sins and return to the Lord who is patiently waiting to be gracious to his people again! Take some time in our service here to silently pray and do business with God.
(moment of silence)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON – 2 Corinthians 5:17
And to all who repent of their sins and have grasped on to Jesus Christ by faith,
The Lord himself assures his people in 2 Corinthians 5:17:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
Let’s continue to sing, for through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus,
God himself has made his people new!
SONG –
“Blessed Assurance” by Fanny Crosby
PRAYER
KIDS’ CORNER
Available for children ages 0-5
SONG –
“Speak, O Lord” by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
SCRIPTURE READING – Proverbs 22:17-24:2 On page number 544 in the pew Bibles in the back. Please stand for the reading of God’s Word. Please respond with, “This is the Word of the Lord.”
SERMON – (Theo) “Who You Hang With”
(congregation sits)
SONGS –
“Give Me Jesus” by Fernando Ortega
“I Will Offer Up My Life” by Matt Redman
LORD’S TABLE
OFFERING
(congregation stands)
SONG –
“All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” by Edward Perronet, John Rippon, and Oliver Holden
BENEDICTION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSTLUDE –
“O Praise The Name” by DBU Chapel Worship
This Sunday is the Chicago Marathon!! Plan your route to The Meeting Place ahead of time and leave home early. You can find the course map here.
Here are this week’s Announcements:
- We’re back in Proverbs 23 this Sunday! The songs we’ll be singing are always found here.
- The Parenting Class is meeting after worship this Sunday.
- If you are interested in becoming a member, go through Joining the Mission and plan to come to the next Mission Class on 10/29.
- If you already are a member, make sure you’re seeing all the important updates in the ‘Members Business‘ Group on the IBC App.
- Pray for the guys going to the Men’s Retreat this weekend as they learn about the Holy Spirit.
52 Doctrines
Week 40
Imputation – When God pardoned sinners at the cross, our sins were imputed or transferred to Christ, who became sin on our behalf. Our sin was imputed to Christ, and Christs righteousness was imputed to us (Rom. 5:17; 1 Cor. 1:30). When God the Father looks at those who have trusted in Christ, He does not see their sins but the righteousness of Christ as belonging to them (Rom. 4:6).
Adapted from The 99 Essential Doctrines by The Gospel Project.
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