Sermon text

Hebrews 13:20–21

[20] Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, [21] equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (ESV)

Call to Worship

Psalm 38:1,4,12,15,21-22

A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering.

[1] O LORD, rebuke me not in your anger,
nor discipline me in your wrath! (ESV)
[4] For my iniquities have gone over my head;
like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. (ESV)
       [12] Those who seek my life lay their snares;
those who seek my hurt speak of ruin
and meditate treachery all day long. (ESV)
[15] But for you, O LORD, do I wait;
it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. (ESV)
[21] Do not forsake me, O LORD!
O my God, be not far from me!
[22] Make haste to help me,
O Lord, my salvation! (ESV)

Prayer of Repentance

Almighty God, Father of mercies, continue to work in us what is pleasing to you. Grant to us the grace to see our sins as you see them, so to grieve over them: then turn our sin into repentance, and let our repentance lead to forgiveness; and teach us diligently to guard all our actions that we may never willingly transgress your laws or disobey your Word, but make it our life's work to obey you, the joy of our souls to please you, and the purest of all our desires to live with you in your kingdom of grace and glory. Amen.

Benediction

O Lord, as we embark on this new year we are reminded that You are with us, You are Faithful and You are able to equip us for all that is pleasing through Your Son Jesus Christ. We trust you when you said you have prepared for us good works to walk in. We are eager to follow where you lead us this year. The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen

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