Soma

Series: Order of Things

Soma

July 18, 2021 | Mike Stancak

Passage: Genesis 2:21-25

Last week we talked about natural revelation, the idea that the unseen is seen through the seen.  But if that's the case, then not only is God's being visible through creation; his will is too.  Natural law is a way of seeking God's intentions for us through the created order.  This week we first look to see how natural law is attested to in the Scriptures, and then at what natural law has to say about our bodies.

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TCC Order of Worship, 07.18.21

WELCOME 

CALL TO WORSHIP

Psalm 8

CONFESSION (Book of Common Prayer 2019)

Almighty and most merciful Father,

we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.

We have followed too much the devices and desires

of our own hearts.

We have offended against your holy laws.

We have left undone those things which we ought to have done,

and we have done those things which we ought not

to have done;

and apart from your grace, there is no health in us.

O Lord, have mercy upon us.

Spare all those who confess their faults.

Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises

declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord.

And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake,

that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life,

to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

CONFESSION OF FAITH (Apostle’s Creed)

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

      creator of heaven and earth.

I believe 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, died, and was buried;

      He descended to the dead.

      On the third day he rose again.

      He ascended into heaven

      and is seated at the right hand of the Father

      He is coming again to judge the living and the dead.

I 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.

 

Who You Say I Am

Hillsong Worship

Who am I that the highest King would wel - come me

I was lost but He brought me in oh His love for me

Oh His love for me

Who the Son sets free is free indeed

I'm a child of God Yes I am

Free at last He has ransomed me His grace runs deep

While I was a slave to sin Jesus died for me

Yes He died for me

Who the Son sets free is free indeed

I'm a child of God Yes I am

In my Father's house there's a place for me

I'm a child of God Yes I am

I am chosen not forsaken

I am who You say I am

You are for me not against me

I am who You say I am

Cornerstone

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My hope is built on nothing less 

Than Jesus' blood and righteousness 

I dare not trust the sweetest frame 

But wholly trust in Jesus' Name

Christ alone cornerstone

Weak made strong in the Savior's love 

Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all

He is Lord Lord of all

When darkness seems to hide His face 

I rest on His unchanging grace

In every high and stormy gale 

My anchor holds within the veil

My anchor holds within the veil

When He shall come with trumpet sound 

Oh may I then in Him be found

Dressed in His righteousness alone 

Faultless to stand before the throne

This Is Amazing Grace

By Phil Wickham

Who breaks the power of sin and darkness 

Whose love is mighty and so much stronger 

The King of Glory the King above all kings

Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder 

Who leaves us breathless in awe and wonder 

The King of Glory the King above all kings

This is amazing grace

This is unfailing love

That You would take my place

That You would bear my cross

You laid down Your life

That I would be set free

Oh Jesus I sing for all that You've done for me

Who brings our chaos back into order

Who makes the orphan a son and daughter 

The King of Glory the King of Glory

Who rules the nations with truth and justice 

Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance 

The King of Glory the King above all kings

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

Worthy is the King who conquered the grave 

SCRIPTURE READING

Genesis 2:21-25, Psalm 19

 

SERMON

 

King of Kings

Hillsong Worship

In the darkness we were waiting

Without hope without light

Till from heaven You came running

There was mercy in Your eyes

To fulfill the law and prophets

To a virgin came the Word

From a throne of endless glory

To a cradle in the dirt

Praise the Father Praise the Son

Praise the Spirit Three in One

God of glory, Majesty

Praise forever to the King of Kings

To reveal the kingdom coming

And to reconcile the lost

To redeem the whole creation

You did not despise the cross

For even in Your suffering

You saw to the other side

Knowing this was our salvation

Jesus for our sake You died

And the morning that You rose

All of heaven held its breath

Till that stone was moved for good

For the Lamb had conquered death

And the dead rose from their tombs

And the angels stood in awe

For the souls of all who’d come

To the Father are restored

And the Church of Christ was born

Then the Spirit lit the flame

Now this gospel truth of old

Shall not kneel shall not faint

By His blood and in His Name

In His freedom I am free

For the love of Jesus Christ

Who has resurrected me

Praise the Father Praise the Son

Praise the Spirit Three in One

God of glory, Majesty

Praise forever to the King of Kings

Praise forever to the King of Kings

Praise forever to the King of Kings

COMMUNION

 

Holy Holy Holy

Traditional Hymn

Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty

Early in the morning

Our song shall rise to Thee

Holy holy holy merciful and mighty

God in three Persons blessed Trinity

Holy holy holy All the saints adore thee

Casting down their golden crowns

Around the glassy sea

Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee

Which wert and art and evermore shall be

Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty

All Thy works shall praise Thy name

In earth and sky and sea

Holy holy holy merciful and mighty

God in three Persons blessed Trinity

Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all Creatures here below

Praise him above ye heavenly host

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost

Amen

BENEDICTION

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