Sunday Program

“Gratitude”

Welcome

(Call to Worship 1 Chronicles 16:8-11

Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! 9 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! 10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! 11 Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!

Prayer of Invocation

“My Portion”

Scripture Reading Luke 17:11-19

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

Confession of Faith The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

“The King of Love My Shepherd is”

Pastoral Prayer

“Be Thou My Vision”

Prayer of Illumination

Sermon: Psalm 136:1-3

“Thankful to God”, Dr. Mike Campbell

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Silent Confession of Sin

“Holy Holy Holy”

Communion

Benediction Hebrews 13:20-21

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

Gloria Patri

Psalm 136:1-3:

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever….

Sermon Introduction:

G.K. Chesterton:“The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has no one to thank.”

Verses 1a, 2a, 3a: Give thanks

1. His Goodness

Verse 1a: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good

Charles Spurgeon: “[God] is good beyond all others; indeed, He alone is good in the highest sense; He is the source of good, the good all good, the sustainer of good, the perfector of good, and the rewarder of good. For this He deserves the constant gratitude of His people.”

Belgic Confession Article 1: “[God is] the overflowing source of all good.”

2. His Sovereignty

Verse 2a: Give thanks to the God of gods

Verse 3a: Give thanks to the Lord of lords

Deuteronomy 10:17: For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God

3. His Love

Verse 1a: Give thanks to the LORD

Verses 1b, 2b, 3b: for his steadfast love endures forever