Service Program

“Cover the Earth”

Welcome

Call to Worship Lamentations 3.21-25

But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: 22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” 25 The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.

Prayer of Invocation and Confession of Sin

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

Scripture Reading James 5:7-11

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

“I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)”

Presentation of New Members and Baptisms

“All Creation Worships You”

Pastoral Prayer and Prayer of Illumination

Sermon: “Being Watchful”, Dr. Mike Campbell

Habakkuk 2:1

I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.

“Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” (#581, stanzas 1 & 4)

Benediction Philippians 4:7

[May] the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Doxology

Habakkuk 2:1:

I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.

Sermon Introduction:

The Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 98: “Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God.”

E.M. Bounds: “The most important lesson to learn is how to pray.”

Luke 11:1: One of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray….”

1. Waiting

Verse 1a: I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower

2. Confidence

Verse 1b: and look out to see what he will say to me

Matthew 7:7: “Ask, and it will be given to you….

James 4:2: You do not have, because you do not ask.

Tim Keller – “Prayer”: “God will either give us what we ask or give us what we would have asked if we knew everything He knows.”

Tim Keller – “Prayer”: “Jesus’ prayers were given the rejection that we sinners merit so that our prayers could have the reception that He merits.”

3. Acceptance

Verse 1c: and what I will answer concerning my complaint

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.