COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Lord’s Day | September 3rd, 2017
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Call to Worship: The Lord Is in His Holy Temple
* Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Trinity Hymnal № 457
*Prayer of Invocation and Thanksgiving
*Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy 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 lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.
Old Testament Reading Proverbs 30:1-9
The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out. Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.
Who has ascended to heaven and come down?
Who has gathered the wind in his fists?
Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is his name, and what is his son's name?
Surely you know! Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. Two things I ask of you;
deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, "Who is the Lord?" or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.
*Praise Song There is a Redeemer
There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God’s own Son;
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One.
Chorus
Thank You, oh, My Father, for giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done.
Jesus, my Redeemer, name above all names;
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, O for sinners slain.
Chorus
When I stand in Glory, I will see His face,
There I’ll serve my King forever In that holy place.
Chorus
Unison Confession
Jesus, forgive my sins. Forgive the sins that I remember, and the sins I have forgotten. Forgive my many failures in the face of temptation, and those times when I have been stubborn in the face of correction. Forgive the times I have been proud of my own achievements, and when I have failed to boast in Your works. Forgive the harsh judgments I have made of others, and the leniency I have shown myself. Forgive the lies I have told others, and the truths I have avoided. Forgive me the pain I have caused others and the indulgence I have shown myself. Jesus, have mercy on me and make me whole. Amen.
Private Confession
Assurance of Pardon
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. 1 John 1:8-9
Prayers of the People
Tithes and Offerings
Please place the Contact Card in the offering plate.
The Offertory
Amazing Grace Choir
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heav’nly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
*Prayer of Dedication for Tithes and Offerings
Sermon Mark 7:1-13
Sermon Title: “A Religion of Works”
Dr. David Frierson, Sr.
*Please stand for the reading of God’s Word and hymns
*’Tis Not That I Did Choose Thee Trinity Hymnal № 471
*Benediction Numbers 6:24 – 26
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.
*Threefold Amen
Postlude
Sermon Notes
Introduction: We are going to talk today about the most popular religion in the world. It has and always will be more popular than Christianity. It’s called the religion of works righteousness. The Pharisees and Scribes subverted their faith into a system of works to be right with God. The danger is that it is so easy to begin thinking and living that way. Paul warned of it Galatians 2:15 – 16.
I. The Pharisees Observe Law Breaking from Their Perspective – 7:1 – 4
A. They were spying out Jesus
B. Mark explains this custom for his Gentile readers
II. The Pharisees Talk a Good Game – 5 – 8
A. The Pharisees outwardly talk about following God
B. The Pharisees act just like their ancestors
III. The Pharisees Miss the Real Point of the Law of God – 9 – 13
A. Jesus corrects their misreading of Moses
B. Jesus gives an example how they don’t understand
Conclusion:
A. Justification by works is dangerous to our souls.
B. Jesus calls them hypocrites. What is a “hypocrite”
Welcome
Welcome to Covenant Presbyterian Church. We are a church that is resolved, as the Apostle Paul said, to know nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified. This means we are a community seeking to discover just how amazing the love of God is, as we see it in the Gospel.
We are glad you are here, and we hope that you will find that there is a place for you at CPC as we worship Christ together.
Please introduce yourself to us by filling in a Guest Card, which you should find in the pews in front of you. These cards simply help us to know who you are, and how we can best serve you.
Announcements
LADIES’ BIRTHDAY LUNCH - Join us at South Main Deli on Tuesday, September 12th at noon as we celebrate September birthdays.
CHOIR PRACTICE - We will have choir practice this Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
MINISTRY KICK-OFF LUNCHEON RESCHEDULED - There is a sign-up sheet for the deserts, drinks and salad. The luncheon has been rescheduled to September 17. A sign-up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE:
9:30 A.M. – Open with singing 9:40 A.M. – Prayer Requests
9:50 A.M. – Individual Classes meet
PASTOR AND SUZETTE AWAY THIS WEEK - The week of Labor Day the Pastor and Suzette will be spending time with family at Myrtle Beach, SC. They will be gone Sunday, September 10. The Rev. Chuck Carroll of French Academy will preach that Sunday and administer the Lord’s Supper. They will be driving back on Monday, September 11.
66th ANNUAL FRENCH CAMP HARVEST FESTIVAL - This event takes place on Saturday, October 14. Harvest Festival will be held in the historic Village of French Camp Academy. The benefit auction, which is the main event, along with the Country Store, will be in the main tents on the grounds. Lots of family fun! The sorghum mill will be operating and buggy rides will be available, as well as other activities. Baked goods, Council House Café boxed lunches, and hamburger plates will be available to purchase.
HOLY COMMUNION - Next Sunday we will observe the Lord’s Supper. Prepare your hearts by examining your life in relationship to God’s Commandments and Word.
OFFERINGS FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS –Funds will be used for assessment, mobilization, relief grants for flooded PCA families and churches, to purchase needed supplies and equipment, to construct Sheds of Hope, and to setup and operate flood recovery sites. Please write Hurricane Harvey in the memo line.
https://pcamna.org/disaster-response/storms/
Fellowship Refreshments Volunteers
September 10 Need Volunteer
September 17 Need Volunteer
September 24 Need Volunteer
This Week’s Schedule
Sundays
Adult and Youth Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Fellowship - 10:30 AM
Worship - 11:00 AM
Thursday
Choir Practice – 5:30 PM
September Birthdays
Stephen Jernigan September 1
Alice Tribble September 2
Lisa Rexrode September 4
Susan Drummond September 6
Jeff Jernigan September 12
Jonathan Frierson September 13
Martha Hammond September 15
Drew Wright September 21
Tom Yarbrough September 25
2017 Tithes/Offerings/Attendance
YTD offering/tithes: $122,430.00
Tithes: 08/27/2017: $750.00
Sunday School Attendance: 08/27/2017 – 10
Worship Attendance: 08/27/2017 – 20
Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA)
1865 South Main Street
Greenville, Mississippi
662-332-6074
covenantgreenville.org
Covenant Presbyterian Church Greenville, MS
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The Lord’s Day | September 3rd, 2017